7First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (2 each onleft and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten themonly to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easilymoved by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in thestopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.Loosen the locking screw counterclockwise whichsecures the upper slide poles and also push forward thelock lever which secures the lower slide poles. Pull thecarriage toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so thatthe kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade teeth.Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly). Push thecarriage toward the guide fence fully and adjust the kerfboards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides ofblade teeth. Tighten the rear screws (do not tightenfirmly).After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pinand raise the handle. Then tighten all the screwssecurely.NOTICE:• After setting the bevel angle ensure that thekerf boards are adjusted properly. Correctadjustment of the kerf boards will help provideproper support of the workpiece minimizingworkpiece tear out.Maintaining maximum cutting capacityThis tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximumcutting capacity for a 255 mm (10") saw blade.Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted.When installing a new blade, always check the lower limitposition of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:123400951821 30097371009736First, unplug the tool. Lower the stopper lever to positionthe saw blade as shown in the figure. Push the carriagetoward the guide fence fully and lower the handlecompletely. Use the socket wrench to turn the adjustingbolt until the periphery of the blade extends slightly belowthe top surface of the turn base at the point where thefront face of the guide fence meets the top surface of theturn base.With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand whileholding the handle all the way down to be sure that theblade does not contact any part of the lower base.Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.After adjustment, always return the stopper lever to theoriginal position by turning it counterclockwise.WARNING:• After installing a new blade and with the toolunplugged, always be sure that the blade doesnot contact any part of the lower base when thehandle is lowered completely. If a blade makescontact with the base it may cause kickback andresult in serious personal injury.Stopper arm12009487The lower limit position of the blade can be easilyadjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, rotate the1. Stopper arm2. Adjusting screw1. Stopper lever1. Top surface ofturn base2. Periphery ofblade3. Guide fence1. Adjusting bolt2. Turn base3. Stopper lever4. Slide pipe