Skil HD5687 - Manual (Page 9)

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Disconnect plug from power source. Loosen
the depth adjustment lever located between
the guard and handle of saw. Hold the foot
down with one hand and raise or lower saw by
the handle. Tighten lever at the depth setting
desired. Check desired depth (Fig. 3). Not more than one tooth length of the blade
should extend below the material to be cut, for
minimum splintering (Fig. 4).
90° CUTTING ANGLE CHECK
Disconnect plug from power source. Set foot to
maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel
adjustment lever, set to 0° on quadrant,
retighten lever and check for 90° angle between
the blade and bottom plane of foot with a square
(Fig. 5). If adjustment is necessary, tilt foot to
51°, tighten bevel adjustment lever and bend
"TAB" with an adjustable wrench or pliers
(Fig. 6).
BEVEL ADjUSTMENT
Disconnect plug from power source. The foot
can be adjusted up to 45° by loosening the
bevel adjustment lever at the front of the saw.
Align to desired angle on the graduated
quadrant. To adjust beyond 45°, pull bevel tab
and lever out; continue bevel adjustment up to
51°. Then tighten bevel adjustment lever (Fig 7).
Because of the increased amount of blade
engagement in the work and decreased
stability of the foot, blade binding may occur.
Keep the saw steady and the foot firmly on the
workpiece.
DEPTH ADjUSTMENT
Operating Instructions
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
FIG. 6
FIG. 5
FIG. 7
ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD
PENETRATE WOOD FOR
MINIMUM SPLINTERING
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
DEPTH SCALE
Calibrated For Standard
Lumber Sizes
BLADE WRENCH &
STORAGE AREA
TAB
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
BEVEL ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
GRADUATED QUADRANT
BLADE
90°
FOOT
BEVEL TAB
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