Portalign Tool Portalign Saw Guide Owner's Manual Instruction Guides

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Portalign tools are warranted against any defects in work-

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of original purchase. Portalign will, at its option. repair or replace

any tool which proyes to be defective in workmanship or

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SAFETY RULES

INTRODUCTION

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE

USING THE SAW GUIDE

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Read the entire owner's manual before using the Saw Guide.

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Eibserye all safety rules and operating instructions included with your saw.

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Disconnect all electrical power to the saw before attaching

the Saw Guide

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before making any adjustments

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changing any parts on

the saw or Saw Guide.

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Keep all guards and protective deylces on the

saw

in place and in working

order. lllake sure that the lower blade guard on your saw functions correctly.

Use caution when releasing the lock hook on the Saw Guide. This activates

the slide assembly, causing it to spring apart. Before releasing the lock

hook, hold the inner and outerslide firmly. then allow it to release slowly.

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Before beginning any cutting operation, make sure the Saw Guide is securely

fastened to the saw.

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Before beginning any cutting operation. make sure the angle indicator knob

is securely tightened.

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Use safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.

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if cutting becomes difficult. do not force the system. Unplug the saw and

check to determine the cause.

Keep hands and body out of the path of the Saw Guide and saw during

cutting operations.

Keep the Saw Guide maintained in good working condition as outlined in

the manual. [to not use the guide if it does not function properly.

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If you drop the tool. unplug the saw and check for damage. Make sure the

saw

and the Saw Guide operate freely. and that all guards are in place and

operable.

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This Saw Guide is to be used as an attachment for a portable powercircular

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saw. no not use it for any other purpose.

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Keep the Saw Guide away from children and others not familiar with its

operation.

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Always hold the angle fence firmly against the work piece during cutting

operations.

or

removing

‘four new Saw Guide allows you to use your portable power circular saw

for Jobs that normally require the accuracy of a radial arm saw. For example.

perfect milers for picture frames or floor moldings are fast and easy. Shelving

units and wall cabinets can have neat, professional dado-type joints. Now you

can make consistent parallel cuts

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no mistakes! And, you new Saw Guide is

Your owner's manual is designed to help you use your Saw Guide in the

most efficient manner. By following these simple directions and observing the

safety rules. you will get maximum benefit from your new Saw Guide

If you should have any questions

or

problems. please call

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write Portalign

Tool Corporation. P.l]. Box A-B0547. San Diego, Ca. 92138; W14) 29?-W50.

P1]. Box A-3054?. San Diego. Ca. 92138; f?1-4329?-??5D.

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SAW GUIDE PARTS DIAGRAM

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7 How Tl] INSTALL

In order to install the Saw Guide, you will need to drill holes in the shoe of

your

saw.

This will not damage the

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attached the mounting plate will remain on the

saw

not interfere with its operation. tlnce it

1. Position Mounting Plate

saw

at all timesl

The mounting plate must be positioned so that it does not extend past the

inner edge of the

saw

shoe {the edge nearest the blade guard). This will allow

full bevel cuts.

The mounting plate must be positioned so that the bevel adjustment and

depth adjustment controls can be turned freely. if there is a problem. you can

move the mounting plate forward andior outward until there is sufficient

clearance.

[lose the mounting plate is properly positioned, temporarily secure it to the

saw

shoe with tape. [if the tape does not adhere, wipe the area clear of oil

and dust.)

Flecheck the position of the mounting plate for the clearances listed above.

If necessary. loosen the tape, readjust the location of the mounting plate and

then re—attach it with tape.

2. Select and Mark

Mounting Hole Locations

Mounting Tabs

Make sure the

saw

is unplugged.

Turn the saw upside down.

Place the Saw Guide mounting along the edge of the

mounbng tabs straddling the

In order to make sure the position of the Saw Guide mounting olate does

I not interfere with the operation of the saw, check the following:

The mounting plate should extend just far enough beyond the front of the

saw

motor housing.

saw

shoe with the

saw shoe so that it is flat against the shoe. Make sure it is no farther forward

than necessary, since the cuttting reach is reduced if the mounting plate extends

too far forward.

Many saws have an area at the front of the saw shoe which is designed for

a rip fence guide. Make sure the fronttab ofthe mounting plate will not interfere

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the mounting plate forward until there is sufficient

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Examine the hole pattern in the mounting plate in order to selectfour widely

spaced mounting holes that are on a flat

cannot be located. three will sufice, so long as two are at one end of the mounting

area

of the saw shoe. if four holes

plate and one at the other.

For each hole selected, make sure the path of the mounting stud which will

be inserted in the hole. and the nut that fastens it, will be clearof the following;

1. Any adjustment controls

2. Any parts of the

3. Any edges of the

To do this. hold the

saw

shoe to the location of the mounting holes you have selected. As a reference

saw

saw

saw

to the location of the holes place a pencil point

or

brackets on the saw.

motor housing

or

handle.

shoe.

shoe at eye level. Sightalong the underside of the

or

your finger in the center of the

mounting hole position. If a bracket or other obstruction is near, try another

hole. if you cannot find at least three suitable mounting hole locations. you will

need to reposition the mounting plate outward or forward until the problem

is corrected.

When the proper mounting holes have been selected. mark them on the

mounting plate so they‘ll be easy to identify.

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Next, use the black plastic “hole center locator" which is supplied with the

mounting hardware to mark the exact center of the selected hole positions

onto the

hole center iocator and striking it with a hammer. This also provides the starting

hole for your drill.

saw

shoe. A clear mark can be made by inserting__a centerpunch in the

Plastic Hole ilenter Looator

3. DRILL MOUNTING HOLES

IN SAW SHOE

4. ATTACH MOUNTING PLATE TO SAW

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Lay the saw on its side with the blade side down. Open the bevel adjustment

to maximum degrees and extend the

easy access.

Align the proper holes in the plate with those in the

studs through the holes. if a stud happens to be adjacent to a rib in the saw shoe

it may tilt when the nut is tightened. To solve this problem. use the bridge hard-

ware

to properly align the stud. {See illustration

Assemble the nuts and tighten with a 3m inch wrench. Tighten until the

heads of‘ the studs are flush with the surface of the mounting plate. DO NOT

IWEHTIGHTEN.

saw

shoe to its full open position for

saw

shoe. Insert the

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two bridges are included.)

HEMlJ'l.-‘E THE MOUNTING PLATE FROM THE SAW SHOE BEFGHE DRILLING

ANT HDLES. You must do this because the holes in the mounting plate are pre-

cisely sized to hold the mounting studs.

Loosen the depth adjustment knob on the saw and raise the saw shoe to

provide maximum clearance between the shoe and the motor housing.

Fletighten the depth adjustment knob.

Use a v. inch L25") drill bit in an electrical drill and carefully drill through

the centerpunched locations. When the drill bit breaks through the

stop drilling immediately to avoid damage to the saw motor housing

saw parts.

saw

or

shoe.

other

5. ATTACH SAW GUIDE

TO MOUNTING PLATE

Wing Nut--..%,

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Remove the red protective nipples from the mounting studs on the

saw guide.

Insert the mounting studs through the holes in the mounting plate tabs and

fasten with wing nuts. washers. and internal tooth lock washers llil THE ORDER

SHOWN in the illustration.

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6. ALIGN SAW GUIDE AND SAW BLADE

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HOW TIJ OPERATE

Your Saw Guide allows you to make perfect cuts whether you are making

90° cuts. angle cuts.

Before beginning any work. make sure the Saw Guide has been aligned

according to the directions already outlined. and that both wing nuts have been

properly tightened. Make sure the bevel adjustment on the saw is set for the

type of cut you are making and that its adjustment knob is tightened. Set the

depth adjustment on the

angle indicator on the Saw Guide for the proper angle and tighten its knob.

The position of your hands is the same for all cutting operations. Grip your

saw handle with your right hand. Place your left thumb against the edge of the

fence and the fingers of your left hand on the work piece. Use your thumb to

hold the fence firmly against the work piece. This will prevent any side move-

ment oi the tool.

In order to become comfortable with the toot you may want to practice

different cuts on scrap material.

1. TO MAKE SQUARE (90°) CUTS

or

dado-type cuts. and certain procedures apply to all.

saw

for the thickness of the material to be cut. Set the

Make sure the

the

saw

is loose.

lilcye Saw Guide

saw

is unplugged and that the wing nut nearest the back of

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Set the fence index to iidegrees on the angle indicator. Make sure youreyes

are directly

over

the angle indicator when setting the index to ayoid any error

due to paraiies. Tighten the adjusting knob.

Tighten the front wing not {the one nearest the front of the saw guide}.

Place a carpenter's square {or other square} with one edge against the

saw

blade. Hold it firmly in place with one hand. Avoid contact with the "set" of the

saw blade teeth to insure that the square is flat against the

saw

shoe and the

saw blade. with the other hand. align the fence with the otheredge of the square.

then tighten the remaining wing nut.

Test to make sure your alignment is correct by making a cut on a piece of

scrap lumber. if the cut is not correct. repeat the alignment procedure. if you

hays difficulty aligning the saw. recheck to make sure the angle indicator is

set precisely at D‘.

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Measure and mark the location of the cut.

Set the fence at 0*“.

Release the lock hook at the back oi the Saw Guide. Position the saw so

that the fence is firm against the work piece. Align the saw blade with the posi-

tion ot the desired cut. Make the cut.

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2. TO MAKE ANGLE CUTS

4. TO MAKE COMPOUND ANGLE CUTS

Set the saw to the required bevel angle and set the angle indicator on the

Saw Guide to the desired angle. Make sure both knobs are tight. Make the cut.

This cut is used for items like planter boxes and picture frames.

HEOOMMENDED MAINTENANCE

Measure and mark the location of the cut.

Loosen the adjusting knob on the angle indicator. Rotate the fence to the

desired angle. Tighten the adjusting knob. Release the lock hook at the back

of the Saw Guide. Keep the fence firm against the work piece.

Make the cut.

Dado Joint Notch Joint

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To make a dado. mark the width of the out on the work piece. Set the

saw

for the desired depth of cut, usually half the thickness of the work piece. Begin

the cut on the RIGHT-HAND Sii:lE. This will keep the blade guard from catching

in the cut as you widen it. Make repetitive cuts moving from right to left. Take
care not to make the out too wide. any out marks remaining in the bottom

of the dado may be removed with a chisel or by sending.

Check periodically during use to see that the slide mechanism on the

guide is clear of sawdust, dirt and other obstructions. When you are finished

using the Saw Guide, use a brush to clean away all sawdust. Extend the slide

assembly and remove all sawdust from the negator spring.

The alignment procedure should be followed each time the Saw Guide is

reattached to the saw. it is also a good idea to check the alignment before begin-

ning to use the Saw Guide after a period of non-use.

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HOW TO REMOVE SAW GUIDE

The mounting plate for the Saw Guide should remain permanently attached to

the saw. The Saw Guide itself can be removed simply by removing the wing

nuts and washers from the tabs.

HELPFUL HINTS

It you have any difficulty in reading the angle indicator, apply some white

paint to it with a rag

will leave the recessed numbers white.

in making dado-type cuts, initially. you may have difficulty keeping the

Saw Guide completely level. To help. place a block of material the same thick-

ness as your work piece under the front of the Saw Guide. This will keep it level.

As gaou become more comfortable using the tool. you will find that you no longer

nee it.

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brush. Before the paintdries, wipe it off with a rag. This

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