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Installation Instructions
Safety
As indicated on the product label DO NOT look into the laser when it is
on.
Two cable clips are provided to secure the wire away from moving portions
of the saw, DO NOT operate the saw with the cable hanging lose.
Operating guidelines
The unit is provided with a 110vAC-power supply or battery pack. The Laserkerf
should be mounted 5” to 8” from the work surface. The laser
has a horizontal adjustment of +/- .250” and an angular adjustment
of +/- 30 degrees. The unit is to be attached to the saw with an adhesive
strip that is located on the back of the Laserkerf. Average life of the
laser is 5000hrs.
Laser placement
When Laserkerf is used on a miter saw the laser should be mounted in back
of the blade.
When Laserkerf is used with on a radial arm saw
the laser should be mounted in front of the blade
Laser alignment
1. Make sure that the saw is aligned properly per the
owner’s manual.
2. Join two 1 x 4’s at a right angle. See Figure
4 below. Clamp the wood to the saw table.
3. Bring the saw down and cut partially through the wood
as shown in figure 4.
4. Unplug the saw.
5. Once you have determined approximately where the bracket
will be positioned, clean the area with mineral spirits to remove any
contamination.
6. Remove the backing from the adhesive and stick the
B-x bracket to the saw per the saw specific installation instructions
from the web site. If you are using a W-x bracket, attach it to the Laserkerf
first.
7. Turn the laser on and, without removing the adhesive
cover, place the laser against the bracket or mounting surface and point
the laser through the slot at the divot in the wood. Use the angular adjustment
to align the beam vertically through the slot onto the divot. You do not
need to remove the rubber band to adjust the angle; simply push right
or left on the top of the bump made by the adjustment knob. The laser
must be emitting directly in line with the blade. Notice the red beam
on the back of the saw teeth in Figure 3 below.
8. Once you have determined where the laser will be positioned,
clean the area with mineral spirits to remove any contamination. Allow
the area to dry completely.
9. Remove the backing from the adhesive on the laser
or “W” bracket. Holding the laser at a slight angle to the
mounting surface, as determined in step 7, ground the bottom edge of the
laser against the mounting surface, making sure that the beam is illuminating
the divot. Press the laser completely against the surface and hold firmly
for 10 seconds. The horizontal adjustment can be used to move the beam
left or right as needed. If necessary, the laser can be removed and reattached
to improve alignment during the first few minutes. The Laserkerf is now
aligned to the blade.
10. Allow the adhesive to bond for at least three hours
before using the saw. The adhesive is very aggressive and will cure in
48 to 72 hours.
11. Before using the saw, make sure that the black rubber
band completely covers the angular wheel and the slot on the back of the
box, and be sure to position the cable clips (included with the laser)
to the saw to hold the cable away from any moving parts.
12. Locate a convenient place to install the on/off switch
using its adhesive pad. The assembly process is complete. Enjoy your Laserkerf
for many years to come.
