Stanley SM18 Mode D'emploi page 20

ENGLISH (
Original Instructions)
Checking and Adjusting the Blade to the Table
(Fig. 14, 15, 16)
1. Loosen the bevel clamp knob (p).
2. Press the mitre arm to the right to ensure it is fully
vertical with the angle position stop located against the
vertical position adjustment stop (cc) and tighten the
bevel clamp knob.
3. Pull down the head until the blade just enters the saw
kerf (s).
4. Place a set square (tt) on the table and up against
the blade (oo) (Fig. 15).
WARNING: Do not touch the tips of the blade
teeth with the square.
If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
5. Loosen the lock nut (ww) a few turns and turn the bevel
position adjustment stop screw (cc) in or out until the
pointer (xx) indicates 45°-0° with the angle position stop
resting on the bevel position adjustment stop.
6. Firmly tighten the lock nut (ww) while holding the stop
screw(cc) stationary.
7. If the bevel pointer (xx) does not indicate zero on the
bevel scale (q), loosen the screw (yy) that secures the
pointer and move the pointer as necessary
Adjusting the Fence (Fig. 17)
The upper part of the fence can be adjusted to provide
clearance, allowing the saw to bevel to 45° left and 0° right.
To adjust the left fence (v) and right side fence(c):
1. Loosen the plastic knob (k) and slide the fence to the left.
2. Make a no load running with the saw switched off and
check for clearance. Adjust the fence to be as close to
the blade as practical to provide maximum workpiece
support, without interfering with the up and down move-
ment of the arm.
3. Tighten the knob securely.
WARNING: The guide grooves (zz) can become
clogged with sawdust. Use a stick or some low
pressure air to clear the guide grooves.
Checking and Adjusting the Bevel Angle
(Fig. 17, 18, 19)
1. Loosen the left side fence clamping knob (k) and slide
the upper part of the left side fence to the left as far as it
will go.
2. Loosen the bevel clamp knob (p) and move the saw arm
to the left 45° bevel position
If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
3. Loosen the locknut (ww) a few turns and turn the bevel
position adjustment stop screw (aa) in or out until the
pointer (xx) indicates 45° with the angle position stop (z)
resting on the bevel position adjustment stop.
4. Firmly tighten the lock nut (ww) while holding the stop
screw (aa) stationary.
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5. To achieve a 0° or a 45° right/left bevel, the three adjust-
ment stop screws must be adjusted to allow the saw arm
to move as necessary.
Adjusting the Depth Stop (Sawing Grooves)
(Fig.20)
This operation is necessary if you want to saw a groove.
– Move the depth stop plate (hhh) to the place as shown
Fig 20.
– Tilt the tool head by the handle to the position at which the
requested groove depth is reached.
– Turn the adjusting screw(ss) clockwise until the end of the
screw touches the housing stop.
– Guide the tool arm slowly upward.
Return the depth stop plate (hhh) to its original position
once sawing grooves done.
Ensure that saw blades do not touch any part of the base
or kerf plate.
Guard Actuation and Visibility
The blade guard on your saw has been designed to automat-
ically raise when the arm is brought down and to lower over
the blade when the arm is raised.
The guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing
saw blades or for inspection of the saw. NEVER RAISE
THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE SAW IS
TURNED OFF.
NOTE: Certain special cuts will require that you manually
raise the guard. The front section of the guard is louvered
for visibility while cutting. Although the louvers dramatically
reduce flying debris, they are openings in the guard and
safety glasses should be worn at all times when viewing
through the louvers.
Automatic Electric Brake
Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake
which stops the saw blade within 10 seconds of trigger
release. This is not adjustable.
On occasion, there may be a delay after trigger release to
brake engagement. On rare occasions, the brake may not
engage at all and the blade will coast to a stop.
If a delay or "skipping" occurs, turn the saw on and off 4 or 5
times. If the condition persists, have the tool serviced by an
authorized STANLEY service center.
Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it from
the kerf. The brake is not a substitute for guards or for ensur-
ing your own safety by giving the saw your complete attention.
Kerf Plate Adjustment
To adjust the kerf plates, loosen the screws holding the
kerf plates in place. Adjust the kerf plates are as close
as possible without interfering with the blade's movement.
Brushes (Fig. 1)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious person-
al injury, turn off the tool and disconnect it from
the power source before attempting to move it,
change accessories or make any adjustments.
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging the
tool, removing the Brush holder cap (W) that holds the