FM-13: The Bevel Setting Or 90 Degree Cut Accuracy Is Wrong

The bevel lever will not lock, the quadrant setting moves, or a cut is not square when the pointer is at zero.

• Bevel lever is not fully tightened
• Sawdust blocks the quadrant or shoe pivot
• Pointer or calibration stop is out of adjustment
• Shoe, quadrant, or pivot is bent from impact
• Blade or spindle runout is creating a false angle

1. The lever holds, the zero setting is square, and a scrap cut verifies the angle.

1. Remove the battery, set the bevel to zero, and place the saw on its blade side.
2. Brush the quadrant and pivot, then confirm the lever clamps firmly through the range.
3. Check blade-to-shoe squareness with a square and verify the kerf indicator on scrap.
4. If adjustment will not hold or structure is bent, stop and use qualified service.

This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.

• Bevel lever and quadrant
• Kerf guide and rip-fence slot
• Depth, bevel, or shoe assembly

• The Bevel Setting Or 90 Degree Cut Accuracy Is Wrong

  The bevel lever will not lock, the quadrant setting moves, or a cut is not square when the pointer is at zero.

• root cause analysis
• tools needed
• step-by-step repair procedure
• diagrams
• exploded views
• post-repair checks

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