Basic Saw Operations
Miter Detent Override
The miter detent override feature allows the detent
action to be locked out, allowing for micro adjust-
ments at any miter angle. When the desired miterClip Edge
angle is to close to a standard mitering angle that has
a detent slot, this feature prevents the wedge on the
miter arm from slipping into the detent slot on the
base.
1. Lift and hold the miter detent lever (under base
arm).
2. Push the detent override clip forward and latch in
place over edge. Release miter detent lever
Figure 24Detent
Override Clip
3. Move miter arm to any position on the miter scale.
4. Lock the miter lock knob to retain miter position.
To Disengage:
5. Loosen miter lock knob and lift the miter detent
lever to release the detent override clip. The clipMiterMiter
should automatically disengage and the tableDetent LeverLock Knob
should lock into any desired miter detent.
Figure 24. Detent Override
Sliding Fences and Base Extensions
So as to provide sufficient (mini-3. Lift fence to remove.
!WARNING
mum 6�) spacing from hand to saw4. Tighten knob
blade, extend the sliding fences and base extensions
when making extreme bevel, miter or compoundAfter the cut is complete, reinstall the sliding fence.
cuts.To reinstall the sliding fence, reverse this procedure.
The base extensions can also be used to provideDuring transportation, sliding base
extra support for long workpieces.extensions and fences should!CAUTION
always be secured in the fully closed position.
Sliding Base:
1. Loosen the base extension clamping levers Sliding Fences
Figure 25and Base
Extensions
2. Extend sliding base extensions to the desired
position.
3. Press the levers down to clamp the extensions
into place.
Sliding Fence:
1. Loosen the fence locking knobs (behind fence).
2. Slide fence to proper position.
3. Tighten knobs to lock fence into place.
To Temporarily Remove Sliding Fence:
Some extreme compound angles make it necessaryBase Extensions
Clamping levers
to remove one of the sliding fences.
Figure 25. Sliding Fences and Base Extensions
1. Unscrew fence knob until at least 1/2� of thread
shows.
See page 20 for information about other types of
2. Slide fence to its centermost position.
workpiece support.
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