Kreg Swing Stop User Manual

About the Lens

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Swing Stop™ Instructions

#KMS7801

Thank you for purchasing this Kreg Precision Machine Accessory.
The Swing Stop
incredibly precise cuts, one after another.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Stop Arm

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provides an easy and effi cient method for making

Stop Base

Lens

Tape

Fig. 1

Top Trak

Our stops feature an adjustable lens cursor, similar to the lens on a
quality tablesaw rip-fence. The Lens is a clear material, except for a red
line (cursor) on the bottom of the Lens; as shown in Figure 3. The Lens
is adjustable to fi ne-tune the stop, and is secured in place with the Lens
Screw. The Lens can be aligned to either side of the Stop Arm.

The Cursor makes it easy to read the tape lines and compensate for
variations in blade thickness

the Lens Cursor protrudes 3/8” from the stop (as seen in Figure 4), the
self-adhesive tape on a Kreg Precision Measuring Component must be
placed 3/8” closer to the saw blade for the lens to work properly . If you
are using another brand of track/tape that is not offset for use with the
lens, you may remove the lens and read the measurement directly off
the edge of the stop.

After you have correctly set the Swing Stop
you may make a few practice cuts to ensure its accuracy . First, set the
Swing Stop
the stock with your tape measure to test the accuracy of the cut. At
this time you may make adjustments to the Lens as necessary . Do this
by loosening the Lens Screw and gently pulling or pushing the Lens to
its desired location before tightening the Lens Screw again. Make a
second cut at 18” (or any length shorter than the original) and test its
accuracy again. Repeat this process as necessary .

Lens Screw

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at 20” (or any length you desire) and make a cut. Check

and imperfectly positioned tape. Because

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for your particular set up,

Fig. 3

Cutting numerous pieces to the exact length, without measuring, is
easy. Gently press the end of the board opposite the blade against
the side of the Stop Arm; as shown in

Fig. 2

Figure 1

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Miter Saw

Shop Made Table

Production
Stop

Swing Stop

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Workpiece

These stops can be secured anywhere along the trak. The Swing

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is specifi cally designed to raise out of your way automatically,

Stop
when a board is pushed against the front; as shown in

The Stop Arm rests on top of the workpiece until the board has been
withdrawn. When the board is removed or moved to the side of the stop,
the arm drops down and is again ready for use.

Figure 2

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Lens Slot

Stop Arm

Red Line Cursor

Red Line
Cursor

3/8”off-set

Lens

Read T ape
Here

Fig. 4

Attaching Accessories

The Swing StopTM has a “fi nger” which is just behind, and parallel to,
the Stop Arm. The space between the Stop Arm and “fi nger” will accept
a 1/4-20 bolt for attaching accessories such as the Miter Attachment
(KMS7831); as shown in Figure 5.

Fig. 5

The Stop Arm can be positioned on either side of the base which is
secured to the Top Trak with the T-Knob. (

positioned between the base and the saw blade; as shown in Figure 2.)

The distance between the blade and the Stop Arm is measured using
the lens, and tape attached to the Top Trak. (see the opposite side of
this page for more instructions.)

5/2010 FT4125

Rev C

The Stop Arm should be

1/4-20
Bolt Knob

Miter
Attachment

Assembly Instructions

Fig. 6

Nyloc Nut

Won’t work loose
during use

Black T-Knob

Tightens Swing Stop
assembly in position

Plastic Stop
Bushing

Allows for
smooth operation.

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Nylon Screw

Used to calibrate lens zero position

Brass Washer

Plastic Support
Button

Allows for

Plastic Stop
Bushing

Allows for
smooth operation.

Stop Base

Anchors assembly to
aluminum trak.

smooth operation.

T-Bolt

Slides in T-Slot of
aluminum trak.

(*Make sure the Swing StopTM Arm is on the same side of the Stop Base as the saw blade, drill bit or router bit.)

Breakline

For use with

sacrifi cial fence

Plastic Stop
Bushing

Allows for
smooth operation.

Brass Washer

Swing Stop

Position on side of stop
base nearest blade.

Hex Head Bolt

Secures Swing Stop
assembly

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Lens

Allows precise adjustment
of Swing Stop

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Arm

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Swing StopTM Parts Identifi cation

Name Dimensions Qty Part# Name Dimensions Qty Part#

Swing StopTM Arm 1 FT4261
Lens 1 FT4063
Nyloc Nut 5/16” - 24 1 FT4061
Brass Washer 5/16” 2 FT4137
Nylon Screw 10-32 x 1/4” 1 FT4064
Black T-Knob 1 DK1313

About the Swing Stop

The design of the Swing Stop
a sacrifi cial board attached to the fence of our Miter Gauge. Sacrifi cial
boards afford a renewable surface to support the workpiece, resulting in
a smooth crosscut that minimizes tear-out.

The sacrifi cial board can be constructed from any material you choose.
The board must be 3/4” in thickness and may not exceed 2-5/8” in
height. Choose a length that best suits your application. Attach the board
to the Miter Gauge Fence with 1/4” diameter, 3/4” long bolts and nuts.
Drill 3-4 holes, with counter-bores, large enough to facilitate the bolt,
nut, and washer. Using this arrangement, the sacrifi cial board may be
moved along the fence independently of the measuring tape attached to
the fence. This eliminates the need to recalibrate the measuring system
each time you want to renew the backing surface.

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will allow it to work with the addition of

Hex Head Bolt 5/16” - 24 x 3 - 1/4” 1 FT4060
Stop Base 1 FT4262
T-Bolt 1/4” - 20 x 1-1/4” 1 FT4212
Plastic Stop Bushing 4 FT4257
Plastic Support Button 1 FT4258

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Breakline

The design of the Swing Stop
addition of a sacrifi cial board to the aluminum fence. A groove (breakline)
has been incorporated into the base of the Swing Stop
breakline has been added to provide a simple means to shorten this
portion of the Swing Stop

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makes it fully compatible with the

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, for use with a sacrifi cial board. If you intend
on using a sacrifi cial board, remove the breakaway section of the stop,
as shown below. We suggest using a fi le or sandpaper to smooth the
rough edge of the Swing Stop

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after breaking it away .

3 Simple Steps

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WARNING!

Once the Swing StopTM has been altered, it can only be used with a
sacrifi cial fence on the Miter Gauge. It will not work correctly if used
without a sacrifi cial fence.

1.

First, hold the Swing StopTM fi rmly
in your hand. You may also use
a vice.

Breakline

2.

Second, use a pliers to grip the
break-away portion of the Swing
StopTM and simply “snap” that
piece off.

3.

Third, fi le or sand off the rough
edge of the Swing StopTM.