Maintenance. Chicago Electric 63409, Item 63409

Maintenance

procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION:

Turn the power switch of the miter saw mounted on the Miter Saw Stand off, and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.

TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

1.

BEFORE EAcH USE,

inspect the general condition of the Miter Saw Stand. Check for:

• loose hardware

• misalignment or binding of parts

• cracked or broken parts

• loose or improper mounting of the miter saw

• any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

2.

AFTER USE,

wipe external surfaces of the Stand with clean cloth.

3. Periodically, lightly lubricate all moving parts of the Miter Saw Stand.

Adjusting the Mounting Brackets

After extensive use of the Miter Saw Stand, the Mounting Brackets may require readjustment. If the

Mounting Brackets can be removed from the Saw Stand rails when the Locking Handles are locked, the bracket adjustment screws should be tightened. If the Mounting Brackets will not fit over the Saw

Stand rails, the bracket adjustment screws should be loosened. To adjust the Mounting Brackets:

1. Remove the miter saw with attached Mounting

Brackets from the Stand, then remove the

Brackets from the miter saw.

Mounting

Bracket

Wrench

2. Use a wrench to loosen the M6 Nut (24) which locks the M6 x 30 Adjustment

Screw (23) in place. Refer to Figure L.

3. Using a phillips screwdriver, turn the Adjustment Screw clockwise to tighten the Mounting Bracket or counterclockwise to loosen the Bracket.

4. Check the adjustment by re-installing the

Mounting Bracket on the Miter Saw Stand rails and closing the Locking Handle.

5. Once the proper setting is attained, tighten the Nut to secure the Adjustment Screw.

6. Adjust the other Mounting

Bracket in same manner.

phillips

Screwdriver

Adjustment

Screw (23)

Nut (24)

Figure L

Item 63409

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