Harbor Freight Tools 61969 User Manual - Page 15

Calibrating the Miter Table Indicator After checking or adjusting the fence to confirm that it is at 90º to the Blade, check the accuracy of the Miter Table Angle Indicator. 1. Loosen the screw holding the Angle Indicator in place. 2. Rotate it until the pointer is exactly on 90º. 3. Retighten the screw. SAFETY SETUP OPERATION Figure F: Miter Table Angle Indicator Adjustment Calibrating the Bevel Angle For making accurate cuts, the Saw Blade must be adjusted to be exactly vertical to the Table. 1. To check the angle, have the blade assembly in its normal upright position. Make a cut on a piece of flat sided, fairly thick scrap material. Zero Stop Screw (65) Bevel Angle Indicator (49) 2. Check the cut with an accurate square. The cut should be at exactly 90º. 3. Angle can also be checked by rotating one cut‑off piece 180º and holding the cut ends together. If the cut is not exactly vertical, the two pieces will form a slight angle. Zero Stop Lock Nut (66) Figure G: Zero Stop Screw and Bevel Angle Indicator WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Adjust both sides of the Fence clear of the Blade′s cutting path after making any adjustment to the cutting angle. Move the Blade through its full range of motion to ensure the Fences are clear. 4. If necessary, the bevel 0° angle can be corrected by loosening the Zero Stop Lock Nut (66) and adjusting the Zero Stop Screw (65) on the right side under the Bevel Locking Lever. Tighten the Zero Stop Lock Nut (66) after adjustment. 6. To adjust one of the bevel 45° angle stops, loosen the Lock Nut (64) and adjust the Cap Screw (63) on the back near the Bevel Locking Lever. Tighten the Lock Nut (64) after adjustment. Lock Nut (64) Cap Screw (63) 5. Once the bevel angle is adjusted, adjust the Bevel Angle Indicator (49) to read 0º when the Saw Blade is in the vertical position. Loosen the screw holding the Indicator in place, adjust it to be exactly over the 0º mark, then retighten the screw. Figure H: 45° Stop Cap Screw Adjusting or Replacing the Kerf Board If the Kerf Board becomes damaged it must be replaced. 1. Remove the four screws holding the Kerf Board in place. 2. Install a new Kerf Board. Replace the four screws and tighten them slightly. To adjust the Kerf Board: 1. Lower the Saw Blade and lock it down with the Locking Pin. 2. Adjust the Kerf Board so the right side of the Blade slightly clears the edge of the Kerf Board. 3. Loosen the Bevel Lock and set the Bevel Angle at 45º left. 4. Ensure that the left side of the Blade clears the Kerf Board. 5. Tighten the four screws holding the Kerf Board in place. Item 61969 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15 MAINTENANCE