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SWITCH

The on/off switch ✰✌ is fitted with a safety button ✱✌

so that it is not possible to start the saw by accident.

To start the saw press the safety button ✱✌ then

depress button ✰✌ and hold. The saw will stop when

switch ✰✌ is released (Fig.3).

CUTTING DEPTH SETTING

For a clean perfect cut, it is recommended to adjust

the cutting depth according to the wood thickness by

having the saw blade jut out through the material by

the height of a tooth.

In order to adjust the cutting depth, loosen the wing

nut ✳✌ and move the machine upwards or

downwards (Fig.4).

CUTTING ANGLE SETTING

It is possible to cut vertically and with an inclination

of up to 45º. Angle adjustment is set by loosening

wing nut ✴✌ and according to the scale printed on

the base (Fig.5).

RIVING KNIFE

The riving knife ✵✌ avoids the saw blade from

binding/seizing during cutting operations and it must

always be used for safety purposes. The machine is

supplied with the riving knife adjusted. When

mounting a new saw blade, follow the following steps

for re-adjustment:

Raise the mobile guard ✪✌ and loosen screw ✶✌.

Move the riving knife so the arc of the knife is 2-3mm

(5mm max.) from the saw blade tips ✺✌. Raise or

lower the knife so it is 2-3mm (5mm max.) higher

than the base of the blade ✻✌. Tighten screw ✶✌

(Fig.6).

PARALLEL CUTTING GUIDE

For parallel cuts, use cutting guide ✷✌. Cutting width

is adjusted by loosening knob ✹✌ sliding guide to

required position indicated by the scale on the guide.

Tighten wing nut ✹✌ (Fig.7).

CUTTING INDICATION

Item 13 (Fig.1) is used as cutting indication with the

blade in horizontal position. It is advisable to perform

test cuts.

Fig.7

OPERATION & USE

Fig.3

Fig.4

✴✌

Fig.6

✹✌

✶✌

✵✌

✷✌

✻✌

- 7 -

✰✌

5mm max.

✱✌

✳✌

Fig.5

✪✌

✺✌