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The Laserkerf can be attached to a great many radial-arm saws. This section
will show the typical installations.

The B-15 bolts on to the kickback, or the B-3 attaches with adhesive to
the splitter.
On most modern saws the Laserkerf is attached to splitter with a B-3
bracket. Optionally you can attach B-15 to the kickback arm. The B-3 bracket
comes with an acrylic adhesive strip to attach easily to the arm. The
Laserkerf is then attached to the bracket. Dry fit the two pieces to the
slitter to see what the angle should be for the best coverage.
The Laserkerf requires a space 2 1/4" high x 3/4" thick x 2"
wide(including horizontal knob) for installation.
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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 with a radial arm saw the laser should be mounted
in front of the blade
Laser alignment
1. Check on the laserkerf.com web site for installation information on
particular saws. The laser mounts in front of the blade on the upper guard
of the radial-arm saw.
2. Make sure that the saw is aligned properly, per the owners’ manual.
3. First clamp a block of wood 1.5in thick and 6in wide to the table in
front of the blade.
4. Bring the saw out and cut a slot in the wood 3-4 inches long.
5. Unplug the saw.
6. Mount the installation bracket, if necessary, as specified for your
saw.
7. Turn the laser on and place the laser against the mounting surface
and point the laser into the slot.
8. The beam should be shine through the slot on to the saw table(see below).
Use the angular adjustment to align the beam parallel and into the slot.
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.
If the beam hits the side wall of the slot the beam is not directly above
the slot.
9. Once you have determined approximately where the laser will be positioned.
Clean the area with mineral spirits to remove any contamination. Allow
the area to dry completely.
10. Remove the backing from the adhesive on the laser. Hold the laser
at a slight angle to the mounting surface determined in step 7. Ground
the bottom edge of the laser against the mounting surface, making sure
the beam is illuminating the slot. Roll the laser completely against the
surface. Press firmly for 10 seconds.
11. The horizontal adjustment is used to move the beam horizontally so
that it is completely inside the slot.
12. The Laserkerf is now aligned to the blade.
13. Allow the adhesive to bond for at least 3 hours before the saw is
used. The adhesive is very aggressive and will cure in 48 to 72 hours.
14. Before the saw is used make sure that the black rubber band completely
covers the angular wheel and the slot on the back of the box.
15. Position one cable clip in the middle of the upper saw guard. Mount
the other clip in the middle of the slide. Attach the wire to the cable
clips. This will allow the wire to track with the saw as it is pulled
in and out. Remove the backing from the tape on the switch and attach
in a convenient location.

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