74 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw
Making Adjustments to Your Saw
Adjusting the Miter Gauge
The miter gauge includes indexing stops to allow
you to quickly set the gauge to -45°, 0°, and +45°.
If necessary, you can adjust these indexing stops
to increase the precision of your miter cuts.
To begin, loosen the miter gauge head by turning
the locking handle counter-clockwise about
1
⁄
2
turn
(see Fig. 100).
Next, for the indexing stop you want to adjust, loosen the corresponding hex nut on the bottom of the miter
gauge head and turn the stop adjustment screw counter-clockwise several turns (see Fig. 101). Place the miter
gauge in either the left or right miter slot, and set a combination square to the desired angle (e.g., -45°, 0°, or
+45°). Position one leg of the square flush against the blade and rotate the miter gauge head until it is flush
against the other leg of the square.
Next, turn the handle clockwise until tight to lock
the miter gauge head at the correct angle. Make
sure the indexing pin is pressed in toward the miter
gauge bar, then turn the stop adjustment screw
clockwise until it hits against the indexing pin.
Finally, tighten the hex nut against the indexing
stop flange to prevent the screw from moving.
Repeat the above process for the other indexing
stops if desired.
Fig. 100
Fig. 101
turn locking
handle to unlock
miter gauge head
hex nut
stop
adjustment
screw
indexing
pin
indexing stop
flange
