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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ADDITIONAL S
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situ
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION 14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. your extension cord is in good condition. When using an Learning the machine’s application, limi
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE AND / OR SERIOUS INJURY. 1. DONOTOPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is 10. CUTTING THE WORKPIECE WITHOUT THE USE OF assembled and installed according to the instructions. A FENCE OR MITER GAUGE IS KNOWN AS “FREEHAND” CUTTING. NEVER perform “free-hand” 2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, operations. Use either the fence or miter gauge to instructor, or ano
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POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before connecting the machine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same ch
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MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD EXTENSION CORDS RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES Use proper extension cords. Make sure Ampere Total Length Gauge of your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire Rating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug 0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s 0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one 0-6 120 50-100 1
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2 5 1 11 8 11 1 2 6 12 9 9 3 13 7 4 14 10 4 5 10 15 8 3 6 Fig. 2 7 Fig. 2 Parts Fig. 3 1. Rip Fence Fig. 3 Hardware 2. Splitter and Guard Assembly 3. Lock Handle for Rip Fence 1. M6x1x55mm Pan Head Screw (1) 4. Blade Raising and Lowering Handwheel 2. 1/4-20x2”Hex Head Screw (1) 5. Miter Gage 3. M6x1x20mm Hex Head Screw (1) 6. Splitter Support Bracket 4. 1/4-20x1/2" Hex Head Screw (2) 7. Splitter Bracket 5. M6x1x12mm Flat Head Screw (1) 8. Handle for Blade Raising and Lowering Handwheel 6. M4x.7x
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3" MINIMUM 3" MINIMUM UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax. ASSEMBLY * 13mm wrench for stand bolts ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED * 10mm wrench for sp
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ATTACHING MITER GAUGE HOLDER DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. E A F G B Fig. 5 Fig. 6 1. Attach the spring clip (E) Fig. 5 to the miter gauge holder (A) using an M4x.7x10mm pan head screw (F), 3/16" external tooth lockwasher, (B) and M4x.7 hex nut. NOTE: The hex nut (G) Fig. 6 will fit into the recess at the back of the miter gauge holder (A) Fig. 5 to keep the spring clip (E) secured to the miter gauge holder. 2. Attach the miter gauge holder (A) Fig. 7 to the left side of the saw cabinet
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ASSEMBLING STAND B 1. Attach the rubber feet (H) Fig. 11 to the bottom of each leg (F). A Locate the two legs (F) which have holes at the bottom for attaching the wheel brackets (G) and F brace (E). (Make sure wheels and brackets are C properly oriented. See inset Figure 11.) To attach the brackets, remove the nuts from the bolts and H insert the bolts through the holes in the bottom of the two legs and into the holes in brace (E). Thread the D nuts back on the bolts and tighten. Assemble the s
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ATTACHING BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL 1. Insert an M6x1x55mm pan head screw (D) Fig. 14 through the handle (E). Attach the handle (E) to the handwheel (A) by threading the screw (D) clockwise into the handwheel. 2. Attach the handwheel (A) Fig. 15 to the shaft (B). Align the flat on the inside of the handwheel to the flat on the shaft. A B E A D Fig. 14 Fig. 15 A 3. Fasten the handwheel (A) Fig. 16 to the shaft using an M6x1x12mm flat head screw (C) C Fig. 16 ATTACHING BLADE GUARD AND SPLIT
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3. Locate the 1/4-20x2" hex head screw (G) Fig. 18. Place the 1/4" internal tooth lockwasher (O) M6.4 flat washer (P) and the 1/4" external tooth lockwasher (R) on the screw (G). 4. Position the recessed end (E) Fig. 19 of the splitter bracket (B) against the end of the pivot rod (F), and fasten using the assembly in STEP 3. NOTE: Do not completely tighten screw (G) at this time. Assembly shown in Fig. 20. NOTE: Loosely tighten the hardware for further adjustment. 5. Position the splitter (H) Fi
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NOTE: Before tightening the wing nut (M) Fig. 23, make certain a gap of at least 1/8" is between the bottom edge of the splitter (N) and the top surface of the table (P) and that the protrusions (K) are inside the slot of the splitter assembly (H). P 8. Use a straight edge to see if the splitter (H) Fig. 24 is aligned with the saw blade (R). If an H adjustment is necessary, the splitter (H) can be moved left or right and rotated. K N M 9. When the splitter is properly aligned with the saw blade,
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MOVING THE SAW To move the saw, grasp the side of the table opposite of the wheels. Lift the saw so that it is slightly off the floor and pull the table to the desired location as shown. Not all floors are perfectly smooth, check both wheels each time you move the saw to ensure that they are not engaging the floor when the saw is at rest. Make sure all bolts are securely fastened. OPERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING SAW The on/off switch (A) Fig. 29 is located o
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BLADE TILT ADJUSTMENT B To tilt the saw blade, loosen the lock handle (A) A Fig. 32 and move the handwheel (B) until the blade is at the desired angle. Tighten the lock handle (A). NOTE: The lock handle (A) is spring-loaded. Pull out on the handle (A) and reposition it on the serrated stud located underneath the handle. THE BLADE TILTING LOCK HANDLE (A) MUST BE LOCKED DURING ALL CUTTING OPERATIONS. Fig. 32 90 AND 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENTS Your saw is equipped with positive stops for r
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RIP FENCE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS D 1. To move the rip fence (A) Fig. 35 along the table, lift E A up the fence locking lever (B), slide the fence to the desired location on the table, and push down the fence locking lever (B). 2. The pointer indicates the distance from the fence to the saw blade. If an adjustment is required, loosen the screw (C) Fig. 35 and adjust. C F IMPORTANT: The rip fence must be properly aligned B to the miter gauge slot to prevent kickback when ripping. Fig. 35 3. The
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MITER GAUGE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS E For cross-cutting (blade set 90 degrees to the table), the miter gauge can be used in either table slot. For bevel cross-cutting (with the blade tilted), use the miter gauge in the right table slot only so that the blade will be tilted away from the miter gauge and your hands. To operate the miter gauge, loosen the lock knob (E) Fig. 37, and rotate the miter gauge to the desired angle. Fig. 37 ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLEL TO MITER GAUGE SLOTS The blade was adj
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CHANGING THE BLADE DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. USE ONLY 10" DIAMETER SAW BLADES RATED FOR 4700 RPM OR HIGHER. USE ONLY SAW BLADES WITH 5/8" ARBOR HOLES. 1. NOTE: One 7/8" wrench is supplied with the saw for changing the saw blade. E D 2. Remove table insert (A) Fig. 41, and raise saw blade F (F) to its maximum height. B C 3. To remove blade, place the wrench (D) on the flats of A the arbor nut (C) to keep the arbor from turning. Place a piece of wood (B) flat on the table again
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(B) can be fastened to the front of the miter gage by A using two wood screws (C) through the holes provided in C the miter gage body and into the wood-facing. B NEVER USE THE FENCE AS A CUT-OFF GAGE WHEN CROSS-CUTTING. When cross-cutting a number of pieces to the same length, a block of wood (B) Fig. 42B can be clamped to the fence and used as a cut-off gage as shown in Fig. 42B. It is important that this block of wood always be positioned in front of the saw blade as shown. Once the cut-off le
