WEN 70712 12 Sliding Compound Miter Saw User Manual
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ITEM 70712 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 23
5. If either test reveals that the cut is not a true 90º
angle, you must adjust the Guide Fence
before beginning work.
6. To adjust the Guide Fence, first unplug the tool.
7. Lower the Blade Assembly and lock it in place using the Locking Pin.
8. Lay a reliable carpenter’s square on the Table with one edge along the blade and the other
along the Guide Fence. Any inaccuracy should be visible.
NOTE: The square must contact the surface of the blade, not the teeth, for an accurate reading.
9. The Guide Fence is held in place with bolts at each end. Loosen the bolts slightly, and gently
tap the Guide Fence into position using a soft mallet. Retighten the bolts and make another
test cut. Repeat the process until the Guide Fence is adjusted accurately.
10. Once the Guide Fence is accurately adjusted, tighten the bolts firmly in place. Recheck one
last time, then proceed to work.
Bevel Angle Adjustment
1. For making accurate cuts, the saw blade must be adjusted to be exactly vertical to the Table.
2. 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.
3. Check the cut with an accurate square. The cut should be at exactly 90º
. You can also check
by rotating one cut-off piece 180º
and hold the cut ends together. If the cut is not exactly
vertical, the two pieces will form a slight angle.
4. If necessary, the bevel angle can be corrected by adjusting the Bevel Adjustment Screw on
the right side under the Bevel Locking Lever.
5. Once the bevel angle is adjusted, adjust the Bevel Angle Indicator 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.
Kerf Board Adjustment or Replacement
1. If the Kerf Board becomes damaged it must be replaced.
2. Remove the four screws holding the Kerf Board in place.
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3. Install a new Kerf Board. Replace the four screws and tighten them slightly.
4.
To adjust the Kerf Board, lower the Saw Blade and lock it down with the Locking Pin.
Adjust the Kerf Board so the right side of the blade slightly clears the edge of the Kerf Board.
Loosen the Bevel Lock and set the Bevel Angle at 45º
left. Ensure that the left side of the
blade clears the Kerf Board. Tighten the four screws holding the Kerf Board in place.