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1. with a tape measure or steel rule set the fence stop 26 inches from the cutting edge of the blade and lock it in this position Then loosen the scale locking Knob on the fence extension and adjust the short scale so the left side of the scale indicator lines up with the 26 inch line marked STOP POSITION Fig 10 The scale for the fence extension is now set FIG 11 FITTING THE BAR IN THE MITER SLOT 11 The bar on the miter gauge has two hex key adjustment locations to remove any side to side Slop in the miter slot Adjusting the fit can be done easily from above the table Turn the hex key clockwise to tighten and counter clockwise to loosen Alternate between the two hex key locations and make only slight adjustments while testing the movement of the gauge in the track Fig 11 USING THE DUAL INDEXING ANGLE LOCATING Attached to the gauge face are two brass locator pins a large and a small These pins are used together to achieve any angle location down to degrees The following instructions explain how the dual indexing system works HOLE FOR PIN STORAGE LARGE LOCATOR PIN Note Always loosen the gauge clamping handle on the miter gauge face before pulling any locator pins Then tighten the clamping handle after your desired position is achieved SETTING AT ZERO amp EVERY FIVE DEGREES 12 To position the gauge at 90 degrees place the small locator pin in the hole marked 0 just left of center P2. Mite Excel Precision Miter Gauge with Dual Indexing Angle Location User Manual Model 07100 Thank you for choosing this product from JessEm Tool Company We appreciate your Support and hope that our product serves you well This product is designed to provide many years of reliable service provided it is used as intended and taken care of This user manual will assist you in assembly and general operation of this product It is not our intent to teach you about woodworking It is assumed that you are an experienced woodworker with the basic skills and experience necessary to use this product Safely If you are unsure or uncomfortable about safely using this product after reading the following instructions we urge you to seek additional information through widely available woodworking books or classes As part of our Continuous Product Improvement Policy JessEm products are always advancing in design and function Therefore there may be differences between what is shown in our catalogs website or at retail display and what is sold at time of purchase We reserve the right to make positive changes to our products at our discretion without notification 2 186 Tool Company 124 Big Bay Point Road Barrie Ontario L4N 9B4 Canada 866 272 7492 Toll Free 705 726 6145 Local Phone 705 726 6055 Fax Email jessem essem com Website www jessem com IMPORTANT Read and understand the contents of this manual befor
3. T LEAST 1 16 FROM SAW BLADE FIG 6 SETTING THE SCALES ON THE FENCE 6 Place the miter gauge in the miter slot in your table saw with the saw turned off Loosen the two brass fence clamping knobs shown in fig 2 and slide to adjust the miter fence so it is clearing the saw blade teeth by at least 1 16 of an inch Re tighten the fence clamping knobs Then position the fence flip stop so it is set 2 inches in from the cutting edge of the saw blade Tighten the flip stop in position FIG 7 7 Loosen the fence scale locking dial Fig 7 and adjust the sliding scale so the left edge of the indicator lines up with the 2 inch mark on the scale Fig 6 Then re tighten the fence scale locking dial FIGS 8 Loosen the 14 socket head screw that attaches to the slide bar on the fence extension block Fig 8 SLIDE FENCE EXTENSION SCALE INDICATOR TO 26 LOOSEN FENCE a EXTENSION FIG 9 LOCKING KNOB 9 Loosen the fence extension locking Knob Adjust the fence extension bar so the right side of the fence extension scale indicator lines up with the 26 inch mark on the fence scale Re tighten the fence extension locking knob Fig 9 SET STOP 26 FROM BLADE 10 Slide the fence extension block all the way in toward the main fence so it is tight against the main fence Fig 10 Re tighten the 1 4 socket head screw as shown in fig 8 Slide the fence stop onto the fence extension Fig 10 and
4. e assembly or operation of this product IMPORTANT Make sure that no part of the miter gauge or fence can make contact with the blade or cutter and all knobs are securely tightened before each use MITER GAUGE COM PONENTS The diagram below shows key components for using this miter gauge eal GAUGE FENCE EXTENSION CLAMPINGKNOB Dial CLAMPING a ae in r m a Tig an u i zr f e ME k Boe f ms gt RTD10000137AA IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Before operating any machinery power tool or accessory read and understand all safety Instructions in the owner s manual for the tool machine or accessory in use If you do not have a manual contact the manufacturer and obtain one before using any tool or equipment Always wear proper eye protection that is in compliance with ANSI safety standards when operating any power tool or machinery Always use proper guards and safety devices when operating power tools and machinery Carefully check accessories or other equipment before each use Do not use if damage or defect is Suspected Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on tools machinery accessories or other equipment Always make sure the fence gauge and all adjustable knobs are locked firmly into a tight position before each use Before making any cut always be sure the miter gauge fence or any other part of this accessory or other accessories used with this product offer a safe cleara
5. lace the large locator pin in the center hole above the zero on the angle scale The large locator pin can now also be used to locate positive stops at every five degrees left or right on the scale Simply pull out the large locator pin and angle the fence to move the gauge in any five degree increment and then push the pin into your desired position Fig 12 a USING THE 5 1 1 5 amp 2 DEGREE LOCATORS 13 The numbered peg holes on the left and right side are used to offset the gauge by 5 1 1 5 2 and 2 5 degrees from every five degrees on the angle scale Using the small locator pin in the holes on the left will give you that number of degrees left of every five degrees Using the pin holes on the right will give you that number of degrees to the right of every five degrees For example placing the small locator pin in the 1 degree hole on the left gives you 1 degree left of every 5 degrees Placing the small locator pin in the 1 degree hole on the right gives you 1 degree to the right of every five degrees Fig 13 shows the small peg in the 1 degree hole on the left side This offsets the gauge by 1 degree increments to the left of every five degrees as you rotate the fence and use the large locator pin to lock in the actual position The gauge is shown at 6 degrees in Fig 13 1 degree left of 5 degrees SMALL LOCATOR PIN LARGE LOCATOR PIN FIG 14 i te oy 1 He ai k T x ane P EN T k S i a
6. nce and will not make contact with the saw blade or any other cutting source WASHER FIG 1 ATTACHING THE LARGE CLAM PING HANDLE 1 Remove the hex nut from the threaded stud on the gauge clamping handle Discard the nut as it only secures the brass washer during shipping and is no longer needed With the brass washer over the stud on the miter gauge clamping handle turn the handle with stud through the washer and into the tapped hole in the indexing plate and lightly tighten Fig 1 FENCE CLAMPING KNOBS FIG 2 ATTACHING THE FENCE 2 Loosen the two brass fence clamping knobs Take the miter fence and slide the fence mounting bar into the center track on the fence back Then re tighten the two brass fence clamping Knobs to secure the fence into position on the mounting bar Fig 2 FENCE EXTENSION CLAMPING KNOB FIG 3 ATTACHING THE FENCE EXTENSION 3 Assemble the fence extension to the main fence by sliding the extension bar into the center track in the back side of the main fence extrusion Tighten the brass fence extension clamping knob to secure the extension to the main fence Fig 3 FIG 4 ATTACHING THE FENCE STOP 4 Now attach the fence stop to the fence by Sliding the square nut into the track along the top of the main fence Fig 4 FIGS 5 The fence stop should look like this when properly mounted on the main fence Fig 5 SET STOP_2 FROM CUTTING EDGE OF eel A
7. t S USING THE 2 5 DEGREE SETTING 14 There is only one 2 5 degree pin location It is the hole on the far right side of the gauge Placing the small locator pin in the 2 5 degree position and then using the large locator pin to give you positive stops between every five degrees in either the left or right direction A setting for 22 5 degrees is shown in Fig 14 To use the gauge in a normal or manual miter gauge mode put the large locator pin in the pin storage hole see Fig 12 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SQUARING THE MITER GAUGE FACE SUPPLEMENT TO MODEL 07100 MANUAL There are several variables which can effect the Squareness of cut with any miter gauge The table Saw s arbor the saw blade the miter slot in the table saw top the miter gauge fence and it s relationship to the guide bar under the miter gauge and including the parts used to connect these components to their axis The Mite R Excel miter gauge should be square out of the box However if after making test cuts you find the results are not square the miter gauge face can be adjusted as needed 1 There are two tapped holes on the fence mounting plate Fig 3 that will accept set screws that can be used to adjust the fence face forward on either the left or right end of the fence Before adjusting the miter gauge for square determine which end of the fence left or right needs to move in a forward direction to become square to the saw blade and make note of approxima
8. tely how much of an adjustment will be necessary 2 First remove the miter fence from the miter gauge assembly by loosening the two brass fence clamping knobs and sliding the fence off the fence mounting bar Then completely unscrew and remove the two brass knobs and the fence mounting bar from the fence mounting plate 3 The fence mounting plate is attached to the gauge body with 2 flat head cap screws or socket head cap screws Using the 5 32 allen wrench loosen each of the two mounting screws to allow a slight amount of play in the fence mounting plate 4 Then insert one set screw into either the left or right side hole depending upon which end of the fence you determined needed to move forward in step 1 Using the 1 8 allen wrench insert and turn the set screw clockwise as needed to push the plate out and offset the fence mounting plate the amount necessary to square the face of the miter gauge 5 Retighten the mounting screws after the adjustment has been made to the set screw Do not over tighten the screws too much causing the plate to distort Re assemble the fence again and check for square Repeat steps 1 thru 4 again if necessary KIT CONTENTS 2 1 4 20 set screw 1 1 8 Allen wrench 1 5 32 Allen wrench MITER a FENCE CLAMPING FENCE E CLAM FIG 1 FENCE MOUNTING 4 PLATE FIG 2 FENCE MOUNTING ae PLATE SCREWS TAPPED SET SCREW HOLES FIG 3
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