8 ENGLISH1► 1. Blade guardKerf board1 2► 1. Kerf board 2. Turn baseThis tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn baseto minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. If the kerfgroove has not yet been cut in the kerf board by thefactory, you should cut the groove before actually usingthe tool to cut a workpiece. Switch on the tool and lowerthe blade gently to cut a groove in the kerf board.Maintaining maximum cuttingcapacity12► 1. Socket wrench 2. Adjusting bolt213► 1. Top surface of turn base 2. Periphery of blade3. Guide fenceThis tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximumcutting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade.When installing a new blade, always check the lower limitposition of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:First, unplug the tool. Lower the handle completely. Usethe socket wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until theperiphery of the blade extends slightly below the topsurface of the turn base at the point where the front faceof the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base.With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand whileholding the handle all the way down to be sure thatthe blade does not contact any part of the lower base.Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.CAUTION:• After installing a new blade, always be sure thatthe blade does not contact any part of the lowerbase when the handle is lowered completely.Always do this with the tool unplugged.Adjusting the miter angle1234► 1. Pointer 2. Lock lever 3. Grip 4. Miter scaleLoosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn basewhile pressing down the lock lever. When you have moved thegrip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angleon the miter scale, securely tighten the grip clockwise.CAUTION:• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise thehandle fully.• After changing the miter angle, always securethe turn base by tightening the grip firmly.