Steele Products SP-PB101 - Manual (Page 7)

Compound miter cross-cutting (Fig. 27)
This sawing operation combines a miter angle with a
bevel angle.
1.Set the miter gauge to the desired angle (1).
2.Set the blade bevel to the desired angle.
3.Carefully push the miter gauge to begin the cutting
operation.
Miter cuts (Fig. 28)
This sawing operation is the same as cross-cutting, but
the miter gauge is locked at an angle other than 90°.
1.Hold the workpiece (1) firmly against the miter
gauge (2).
2.Feed the workpiece slowly into the blade to prevent the
workpiece from moving.
Using wood facing on the rip fence (Fig. 29)
When performing some special cutting operations, add
a wood facing (1) to either side of the rip fence (2):
1.Use a smooth, straight 3/4” (19 mm) thick wood
board (1) that is as long as the rip fence.
2.Attach the wood facing to the fence with wood
screws (3) through holes drilled through the fence.
Note: The holes in the fence are not pre-drilled.
A wood fence should be used when ripping
material such as thin paneling to prevent the
material from catching between the bottom of
the fence and the table.
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
Fig. 29
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2
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Operation(continued)
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Operation(continued)
Dado cuts (Fig. 30)
1.A dado table insert is included with this saw.
Remove the saw blade and blade guard. Install a
dado blade and dado table insert.
2.Instructions for operating the dado are packed with
the separately purchased dado set.
3.The arbor (1) on this saw restricts the maximum
width of the cut to 1/2" (13 mm).
4.It is not necessary to install the outside flange (2)
before installing the arbor nut (3). Make sure that
the arbor nut (3) is tight, and that at least one
thread of the arbor sticks out past the nut.
5.You must remove the blade guard and splitter
when using the dado. Exercise caution while the
dado is operating.
6.Check the saw to make sure the dado will not
strike the housing, insert, or motor while in
operation.
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2
3
Fig. 30
WARNING: For your own safety, always replace the blade, blade guard assembly, and blade
insert when you are finished with the dado operation.
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General
1.Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside the saw cabinet and the motor.
2.Polish the saw table with an automotive wax to keep it clean and to make it easier to move
the workpiece.
3.Clean blades with pitch and gum remover.
4.Aworn, cut, or damaged power cord should be replaced immediately.
5.Use liquid dish washing detergent and water to clean all plastic parts.
Note: Certain cleaning chemicals can damage plastic parts.
6.Do not use the following cleaning chemicals or solvents: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
chlorinated solvents, ammonia, or any household detergents containing ammonia.
Blade elevation and tilting mechanism (Fig. 31)
After every five hours of operation, the blade elevation
and tilting mechanism should be checked for
looseness, binding, or other abnormalities. Disconnect
the saw from the power source, turn the saw upside
down and pull up and down on the motor unit. Observe
any movement in the motor mounting mechanism.
Looseness or play in the blade raising screw (1) should
be adjusted as follows:
1.Loosen the nut (2).
2.Adjust the nut (3) until it is finger-tight against the
bracket(4), then back off the nut (3) 1/6 turn.
3.Tighten nut (2) . The maximum allowable play of
the screw rod (1) is 5/32" (4 mm). Place a small
amount of dry lubricant (such as graphite or silicon)
on the screw rod (1) at the thrust washer (5) . Do
not oil the threads of screw rod (1) . The screw
rod (1) must be kept clean and free of saw dust,
gum, pitch, and other contaminants for smooth
operation.
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3
2
5
1
Fig. 31
WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch off and remove the safety key. Unplug the
power cord from the outlet before maintaining or lubricating the saw.
WARNING: All electrical and mechanical repairs should be attempted only by a qualified
service technician. Use only identical replacement parts. Any other parts may create
a hazard.
Maintenance
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Maintenance(continued)
Note: If excessive looseness is observed in any other part of the blade elevation mechanism or
tilting mechanism, take the complete unit to an authorized service center.
Lubrication
All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the factory and require no additional lubrication.
Lubricate all mechanical parts where a pivot or threaded rod is present, lubricate with graphite or
silicone. These dry lubricants will not hold sawdust.
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