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OPERATION
BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 20 - 21.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.
n Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on
the base when making 45° bevel cuts.
n Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to
determine how much you should offset the guideline on
the cutting material.
n Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting between
zero and 51.5°. Refer to “TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING”
next.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 20.
Follow these directions to adjust the bevel setting.
n Unplug your circular saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start-
ing causing serious injury.
n Loosen bevel adjustment knob.
n Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired
angle setting on bevel scale.
n Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel ad-
justment knob securely tightened can result in serious
injury.
TO BEVEL CUT
See Figure 21.
Follow these directions to bevel cut.
n Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.
n Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
n Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
n Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
n Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
n Lift the saw from the workpiece.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
BLADE GUIDE NOTCH
BEVEL SCALE
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
MOTOR
HOUSING