FX7211 8-1/4″ Table Saw Stacked Lithium Kit Owner’s Manual

FX7211 8-1/4″ Table Saw Stacked Lithium Kit

Product Information

The FX7211 is a versatile power tool designed for various
applications. It comes with safety features and guidelines to
ensure user protection during operation. Please read the Operator’s
Manual carefully before using the tool.

Specifications:

• Model: FX7211
• Model Number: 833-FLEX-496 (833-3539-496)
• Website: www.Registermyflex.com

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Symbols: The safety symbols included in the manual are crucial for alerting users to potential dangers. Pay close attention to warnings marked with DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These symbols indicate different levels of severity for potential hazards.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings:

• Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided with the power tool.
• Keep the work area clean and well lit to prevent accidents.
• Avoid operating the tool in explosive atmospheres.
• Always keep children and bystanders away when using the power tool to avoid distractions.

Eye Protection: Before operating the power tool, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield if needed. Consider using a Wide Vision Safety Mask over eyeglasses for added protection. Ensure your eye protection complies with ANSI Z87.1 standards.

FAQs

Q: What should I do before using the FX7211 power tool? A: Before operating the tool, carefully read the Operator’s Manual, understand all safety instructions, and wear appropriate protective gear such as safety goggles.

Q: Can children be around when I use the power tool? A: It is recommended to keep children and bystanders away from the work area when operating the power tool to avoid distractions that may lead to accidents.

Q: How should I protect my eyes while using the FX7211? A: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield if necessary. Consider using a Wide Vision Safety Mask for additional protection over eyeglasses.

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

FX7211 Model:
Modèle: Modelo:
24V 8-1/4 IN. TABLE SAW SCIE À TABLE DE 24 V, 8-1/4 PO SIERRA DE MESA DE 8-1/4 PULGADAS DE 24 V

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

DANGER

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word “NOTICE”, as in the example below:
NOTICE Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or batteryoperated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

Personal safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

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Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TABLE SAW

GUARDING RELATED WARNINGS
· Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A guard that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced.
· Always use saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback device for every through-cutting operation. For throughcutting operations where the saw blade cuts completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other safety devices help reduce the risk of injury.
· After completing a non-through cut such as rabbeting, resawing, or dadoing, restore the riving knife to the extended-up position. With the riving knife in the extended-up position, reattach the blade guard and the anti-kickback device. The guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback device help to reduce the risk of injury.
· Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, riving knife or the workpiece before the switch is turned on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade could cause a hazardous condition.
· Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in reducing the likelihood of
kickback.
· For the riving knife and anti-kickback device to work, they must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving knife and antikickback device are ineffective when cutting workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the riving knife and anti-kickback device. Under these conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by the riving knife and anti-kickback device.
· Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function properly, the saw blade diameter must match the appropriate riving knife and the body of the saw blade must be thinner than the thickness of the riving knife and the cutting width of the saw blade must be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.

CUTTING PROCEDURES WARNINGS
WARNING Never place your fingers or hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw blade. A moment of inattention or a slip could direct your hand towards the saw blade and result in serious personal injury. · Feed the workpiece into the saw blade or cutter only against the direction of rotation. Feeding the workpiece in the same direction that the saw blade is rotating above the table may result in the workpiece, and your hand, being pulled into the saw blade.
· Never use the miter gauge to feed the workpiece when ripping and do not use the rip fence as a length stop when cross cutting with the miter gauge. Guiding the workpiece with the rip fence and the miter gauge at the same time increases the likelihood of saw blade binding and kickback.
· When ripping, always keep the workpiece in full contact with the fence and always apply the workpiece feeding force between the fence and the saw blade. Use a push stick when the distance between the fence and the saw blade is less than 150 mm (6 in.), and use a push block when this distance is less than 50 mm (2 in.). “Work helping” devices will keep your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade.
· Use only the push stick provided by the manufacturer or constructed in accordance with the instructions. This push stick provides sufficient distance of the hand from the saw blade.
· Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged or cut push stick may break causing your hand to slip into the saw blade.
· Do not perform any operation “freehand”. Always use either the rip fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the workpiece. “Freehand” means using your hands to support or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence or miter gauge. Freehand sawing leads to misalignment, binding and kickback.
· Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead to accidental contact with the moving saw blade.

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· Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the rear and/or sides of the saw table for long and/or wide workpieces to keep them level. A long and/or wide workpiece has a tendency to pivot on the table’s edge, causing loss of control, saw blade binding and kickback.
· Feed the workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend, twist or shift the workpiece from side to side. If jamming occurs, turn the tool off immediately, remove or disconnect the battery pack, then clear the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the workpiece can cause kickback or stall the motor.
· Do not remove pieces of cut-off material while the saw is running. The material may become trapped between the fence or inside the saw blade guard and the saw blade pulling your fingers into the saw blade. Turn the saw off and wait until the saw blade stops before removing material.
· Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the table top when ripping workpieces less than 2 mm (0.08 in.) thick. A thin workpiece may wedge under the rip fence and create a kickback.
KICKBACK CAUSES AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due to a pinched, jammed saw blade or misaligned line of cut in the workpiece with respect to the saw blade or when a part of the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence or other fixed object. Most frequently during kickback, the workpiece is lifted from the table by the rear portion of the saw blade and is propelled towards the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below. · Never stand directly in line with the saw
blade. Always position your body on the same side of the saw blade as the fence. Kickback may propel the workpiece at high velocity towards anyone standing in front and in line with the saw blade.

· Never hold and press the workpiece that is being cut off against the rotating saw blade. Pressing the workpiece being cut off against the saw blade will create a binding condition and kickback.
· Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A misaligned fence will pinch the workpiece against the saw blade and create kickback.
· Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against the table and fence when making non-through cuts such as rabbeting, dadoing or resawing cuts. A featherboard helps to control the workpiece in the event of a kickback.
· Use extra caution when making a cut into blind areas of assembled workpieces. The protruding saw blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
· Support large panels to minimize the risk of saw blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Support(s) must be placed under all portions of the panel overhanging the table top.
· Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that is twisted, knotted, warped or does not have a straight edge to guide it with a miter gauge or along the fence. A warped, knotted, or twisted workpiece is unstable and causes misalignment of the kerf with the saw blade, binding and kickback.
· Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked vertically or horizontally. The saw blade could pick up one or more pieces and cause kickback.
· When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the saw blade binds, it may lift up the workpiece and cause kickback when the saw is restarted.
· Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set. Never use warped saw blades or saw blades with cracked or broken teeth. Sharp and properly set saw blades minimize binding, stalling and kickback.

· Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or to support the workpiece. Accidental contact with the saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your fingers into the saw blade.

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TABLE SAW OPERATING PROCEDURE WARNINGS
· Turn off the table saw and remove or disconnect the battery pack when removing the table insert, changing the saw blade or making adjustments to the riving knife, anti-kickback device or saw blade guard, and when the machine is left unattended. Precautionary measures will avoid accidents.
· Never leave the table saw running unattended. Turn it off and don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop. An unattended running saw is an uncontrolled hazard.
· Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area where you can maintain good footing and balance. It should be installed in an area that provides enough room to easily handle the size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas, and uneven slippery floors invite accidents.
· Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under the saw table and/or the dust collection device. Accumulated sawdust is combustible and may self-ignite.
· The table saw must be secured. A table saw that is not properly secured may move or tip over.

· Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the table before the table saw is turned on. Distraction or a potential jam can be dangerous.
· Always use saw blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Saw blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run offcenter, causing loss of control.
· Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade mounting means such as flanges, saw blade washers, bolts or nuts. These mounting means were specially designed for your saw for safe operation and optimum performance.
· Never stand on the table saw; do not use it as a stepping stool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
· Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use grinding wheels, wire brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table saw. Improper saw blade installation or use of accessories not recommended may cause serious injury.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks, master switches.
Make sure the floor is clean and nonslippery or non-skid where the table saw is set up. If you cannot control your motion, you cannot control the work.
Use only recommended accessories. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer of your model. Other accessories may be hazardous. Do not use any blade or other cutting tool marked for an operating speed less than 6000/min (RPM) Risk of serious injury. Ensure that blade or other cutting tool, washers and arbor nut are installed properly. Reference instructions for removal and installation of the blade.
Never operate the saw unless the proper insert is installed. Make sure the table insert

is flush or slightly below the table surface at the front and flush to slightly above at the rear of insert.
Always inspect table saw prior to every use. If any part of your saw is missing, malfunctioning, or has been damaged or broken (such as the motor switch or other operating control, a safety device, or the power cord), cease operating immediately until the particular part is properly repaired or replaced.
Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may be cut on your saw. However, since these are usually quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may not stop a kickback. Therefore, be especially attentive to following proper set-up and cutting procedures for ripping. Do not stand, or permit anyone else to stand, in line with a potential kickback.

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Use extra caution when the guard assembly is removed for resawing, dadoing, rabbeting or molding. Replace the guard as soon as that operation is completed.
Use auxiliary facing on miter gauge to increase stability and control. Crosscutting operations are more conveniently worked and with greater safety if an auxiliary wood facing board is attached to the miter gauge. See “Rip Fence Auxiliary Facing.”
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into the sawblade or other cutting tool.
If you stall or jam the sawblade in the workpiece, turn saw OFF and disconnect the battery pack, remove the workpiece from the sawblade, and check to see if the sawblade is parallel to the table slots or grooves and if the riving knife is in proper alignment with the sawblade. If ripping at the time, check to see if the rip fence is parallel with the sawblade. Readjust as indicated. Think Safety. Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the table saw is being used.
DANGER People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

WARNING
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ­ Lead from lead-based paints.
­ Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
­ Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: ­ Work in a well- ventilated area.
­ Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
­ Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Electric brake
Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric brake which is designed to stop the blade from spinning in about four (4) seconds after you turn the saw off. It is useful when making certain cuts in wood where a coasting blade would result in a wide, imprecise cut.
WARNING When the FLEX power adapter is used, if the electrical power is lost due to blown fuse or other causes, the motor will gradually slow down and the braking action is initiated ONLY by the release of the trigger switch. The electric blade brake of your table saw has been designed for highest degree of reliability, but unexpected circumstances such as contamination on the commutator and brushes,

failure of motor’s components or overheating can cause the brake not to activate. If this condition occurs, turn the saw ON and OFF four to five times without contacting the workpiece. If the tool operates but the brake does not consistently stop the blade in about five seconds, DO NOT use saw and have it serviced immediately.
WARNING The brake action of this saw is not intended as a safety feature. Remember to let the saw blade come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece or cut-off pieces. As always, the guard system is your best protection against unintentional contact with a spinning saw blade. NEVER wedge open or defeat the closing action of the guard.

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SYMBOLS

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol V A Hz W kg min s Wh Ah ø n0 n
…/min
O 1,2,3,…
I,II,III,

Name Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Kilograms Minutes Seconds Watt-hours Ampere- hours Diameter No load speed Rated speed Revolutions or reciprocations per minute (rpm) Off position
Selector settings

Designation/Explanation Voltage Current Frequency (cycles per second) Power Weight Time Time Battery capacity Battery capacity Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc. Rotational speed, at no load Maximum attainable speed Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc. per minute Zero speed, zero torque… Speed, torque, or position settings. Higher number means greater speed

Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting

Arrow

Action in the direction of arrow

Alternating current (AC) Direct current (DC) Alternating or direct current (AC / DC)
Class II tool

Type or a characteristic of current Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Designates Double Insulated Construction tools.

Protective earth

Grounding terminal

Li-ion RBRC seal

Designates Li-ion battery recycling program

Read the instructions

Alerts user to read manual

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Symbol

Name Wear eye protection symbol

Designation/Explanation Alerts user to wear eye protection

Wear respiratory protection symbol

Alerts user to wear a dust mask or respirator

Wear ear protection symbol

Alerts user to wear ear protection

Always operate with two hands

Alerts user to always operate with two hands

Do not use the guard for cut-off operations
No-Hands Zone

Do not use the guard for cut-off operations
The area between the marked lines on the left and right side of the base. This zone is identified by the No-Hands Zone symbols inside the lines marked on the base.

Warning symbol

Do not stare at operating lamp

Keep Hands Away

Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool.

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SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)

Symbol

Designation/Explanation

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this component is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

Fig. 1
Foldable Table Extension

24V 8-1/4 IN. TABLE SAW

Miter Gauge

Anti-kickback Device
Blade

Smart Guard System
Rail Locking Lever Rail Adjustment Knob Rip Fence Lock Lever

30

30 45

60

45

75

90

60 75

Lock Lever Battery Bay Power Switch

Rip Fence Blade Bevel Scale
Battery Level Indicator Button
Push stick

Battery Level Indicators Bevel Lock Handle

Carry Handle

Elevation Wheel

Blade Wrench

Dust Port Allen Key
Smart Guard System Holder
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SPECIFICATIONS

Model No. Rated Voltage
No Load Speed
Blade Size Arbor Size Max. bevel angle Bevel Capacity
Max. Cutting Depth – 45° Bevel Max. Cutting Depth – 0° Bevel Max. Rip Capacity on the Right Side of the Blade
Max. Rip Capacity on the Left Side of the Blade
Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature
Recommended Storage Temperature

FX7211 24V d. c. 6000/min (RPM) 8-1/4″ (210 mm) 5/8″ (15.88 mm) 46° -1° ­ 46° 1-7/8″ (48 mm) 2-5/8″ (68 mm) 25″ (635 mm)
12″ (305 mm)
-4 ­ 104 °F (-20 ­ 40 ) < 122 °F (< 50 °C)

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UNPACKING

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, DO NOT install the battery pack until the table saw is completely assembled and you have read the entire instruction manual.
Carefully unpack the table saw and all loose items from the carton. Examine all parts to make sure that parts have not been damaged during shipping. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your dealer to replace them before attempting to assemble the tool.

ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS DESCRIPTION
Miter Gauge Push Stick Smart Guard System Riving Knife Anti-Kickback Device Rip Fence Table Insert 5 mm Allen key Blade Wrench

QTY. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Tools needed for assembly: · 4 mm Allen key (not supplied) · Phillips screwdriver (not supplied) · Flat screwdriver (not supplied) · Combination square (not supplied)

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REMOVE CABLE TIE AND STYROFOAM BLOCK (FIG. 2)
(Used for shipping purpose only)
With the table surface on the ground, locate the cable tie that anchors the motor/blade assembly to the base. Using scissors or wire cutters, cut and remove the cable tie.
Release the bevel lock handle, tilt the blade to 45 degrees, then remove the styrofoam block located between the motor housing and the table.

Fig. 2

Remove Styrofoam Block
Remove Cable Tie

INTENDED USE
WARNING Avoid overheating the saw blade tips. This table saw is intended for rip, cross, miter, bevel and non-through cut applications in various wood and plastic materials.

If cutting plastic, make sure the feed rate is slow enough and blade tips are sharp enough to avoid melting the plastic.
Do not use this table saw for cutting metals, such as aluminum or copper, or any masonry or cement materials.

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ASSEMBLY

TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK OR POWER ADAPTER (FIG. 3a – 3d)
To attach the battery pack: Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves in the battery bay, and then slide the battery pack into the battery bay.
NOTICE When placing the battery pack onto the tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove inside the tool and that the latches snap into place properly. Improper attachment of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

Fig. 3a

Attach

To detach the battery pack: Depress battery-release button located on the front of the battery pack to release the battery pack. Pull the battery pack out and remove it from the tool.
WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.

Detach Fig. 3b Release
Button
Cord

Battery-release Button
Indicator Battery Adapter
Indicator

To operate with FLEX 24V power adapter
WARNING Read the operator’s manual included with FLEX 24V power adapter before using it. It contains information not included in this manual.
WARNING Do not use the electrical cord if damaged. Have it repaired immediately.

Power Supply Fig. 3c

WARNING Do not use at voltage higher than indicated on the nameplate. If operated at voltage higher than indicated on the nameplate, the power cable will burn up. The table saw can be powered by a 24V battery pack or a power adapter FLEX FX0511-Z (not included) show in figure 3b. a. Remove the battery pack from the table saw.
b. Attach the battery adapter to the battery bay firmly and then connect the plug of the power adapter to a regular power outlet (Fig. 2c).
c. To remove the battery adapter, depress the release button, pull the battery adapter out and remove it from the tool.

Release Button
Battery Adapter

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There are indicator lights on the battery adapter and the power supply respectively. To interpret the meaning of different light colors and flashing patterns, refer to the table below:

Indicator

Meaning

Actions

Flashing red

Power suspended.

Disconnect the plug, wait for the red light to go out and then reconnect the plug.

Red light on for 1 Battery adapter second, then off

Self-inspection. Normal operation.

N/A

Steady red

Power suspended.

Disconnect the plug and send the power adaptor to a FLEX Factory Service Center or Authorized FLEX Service Station.

Yellow light on for Self-inspection. 1 second, then off Normal operation.

N/A

Flashing green

Normal operation. Battery adapter is not N/A attached to table saw.

Steady green Power supply

Normal operation.

Battery adapter is

N/A

attached to table saw.

Steady yellow*

Temperature protection.

Power supply cannot be used due to high temperature. (Can be used once the power supply has cooled).

Flashing red*

Power suspended.

Disconnect the plug, wait for the red light to go out and then reconnect the plug.

*If the red light on the power supply is flashing because of overheating, disconnect the plug from the outlet and allow the power supply to cool down. When the temperature drops some, but does not yet return to normal level, the power supply indicator light will turn steady yellow. Only when the temperature drops to normal and the power supply indicator light turns green, the plug can be reconnected to power supply, otherwise the temperature sensor will not reset properly.
NOTICE If the battery adapter is malfunctioning, the indicator light on the power supply will be off.

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The power adapter features wall-mount holes for convenient use. Install screws in the wall 2-1/8 inches (54 mm) apart. Use screws sufficiently strong to hold the weight of the power supply (Fig. 3d).

Fig. 3d
Wall-mount Holes

TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. 4a ­ 4b)
WARNING To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, the table insert must be locked in place at all times.
WARNING Detach the battery pack from the tool before performing any assembly or adjustments, or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
To remove table insert (Fig. 4a) Place your index finger into the finger hole to lift and pull the table insert out toward the front of the saw.
To install table insert (Fig. 4b) Position the table insert tabs into the pockets and place the table insert down. Make sure the table insert is seated properly and securely in place.
NOTICE The table insert is adjustable and, therefore, can change over time. Verify that the table insert is set correctly before every use. If adjustment is needed, follow the instructions in chapter “ADJUSTING THE TABLE INSERT”.

Fig. 4a
Finger Hole Fig. 4b

Table Insert
Table Insert Tabs

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TO ATTACH AND REMOVE THE SMART GUARD SYSTEM OR RIVING KNIFE (FIG. 5a ­ 5d)
WARNING Detach the battery pack from the tool before performing any assembly or adjustments, or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
WARNING Fully secure the smart guard system before using the table saw. A loose smart guard system may slip into the blade and be thrown towards you.
Positioning the smart guard system or riving knife.
a. Turn off the saw and disconnect the battery pack.
b. Remove the table insert.
c. Raise the blade as high as it will go by rotating the elevation wheel clockwise and set the blade perpendicular to the table, 0° on the blade bevel scale.
d. Unlock the release lever by rotating it clockwise so that it points upward (Fig. 5a).
e. Slide the smart guard system (Fig. 5b) or riving knife (Fig. 5c) into the mounting position behind the release lever. Align and engage the notches in the smart guard system or riving knife with the pin.
f. Lock the release lever by rotating it counterclockwise. Firmly push the release lever to secure the smart guard system or riving knife, and then push/pull it to verify that it is locked in place (Fig. 5d).
g. To remove the smart guard system or riving knife, unlock the release lever and pull the guard toward the release lever to disengage the notches in the guard system or riving knife from the pin. Then pull the guard system or riving knife out.

Fig. 5a Fig. 5b Fig. 5c Fig. 5d

Release Lever Notches Notches

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TO INSTALL AND REMOVE THE ANTIKICKBACK DEVICE (FIG. 6)
WARNING Always install the antikickback device onto the smart guard system when performing “through cutting” operations. Replace dull or damaged anti- kickback device. Dull or damaged device may not stop a kickback increasing the risk of serious personal injury. a. Turn off the saw and disconnect the battery pack.
b. Press the release button and position the antikickback device on the top edge of the smart guard system, below the notch.
c. Press the anti-kickback device down until it drops into the notch.
d. Let go of the release button. Gently tug on the anti-kickback device to ensure it is locked in place.

Fig. 6

Release Button
Notch Anti-kickback Device

TO CHANGE THE BLADE (FIG. 7a ­ 7d)
WARNING Disconnect the battery pack from the tool before performing any assembly or adjustments, or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, do not use extra thin kerf saw blades. The kerf of the blade must be wider than 0.075” (1.9mm). Extra thin kerf saw blades less than 0.075” (1.9mm) may cause the work piece to bind against the riving knife / splitter during cutting. It is recommended that the kerf of the replacement blade used on this saw be 0.075” (1.9mm) or more (Fig. 7a).
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, do not use blade “dampeners,” “stabilizers,” or “stiffening collars” on both sides of a replacement blade. These are metal plates positioned against the sides of the blade to reduce deflection that may occur when using thin saw blades. Use of these devices on both sides will prevent the blade from being properly aligned with the riving knife, which may bind the work piece during cutting. One “stabilizer” plate may be placed only against the outside of a thin replacement blade. These plates are not required with the supplied blade.

Fig. 7a

0.071″ MUST BE 0.075″ OR MORE MUST BE LESS THAN 0.067″

RIVING KNIFE
KERF WIDTH BLADE TEETH
BLADE BODY PLATE

Fig. 7b

Arbor Lock Lever

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CAUTION Always wear gloves when changing or handling blades. Blade tips can cause personal injury. a. Disconnect the battery pack and remove the table insert.
b. Turn the elevation wheel clockwise until the blade is up as high as it will go.
c. Remove the smart guard system.
d. Lift up the arbor lock lever, and slowly rotate the blade by hand until the lock fully engages the saw’s arbor shaft and stops rotation (Fig. 7b).
e. Loosen the arbor nut counterclockwise with the blade wrench provided (Fig. 7c).
f. Set the blade wrench aside, continue to loosen the arbor nut by hand, and remove the arbor nut and outer washer. The blade may now be removed by sliding it off the arbor shaft, leaving the inner washer on the arbor shaft (Fig. 7d).
g. Install the new blade on the arbor shaft, making certain the teeth of the blade are pointing down at the front of the table.
NOTICE The printing on different saw blades is not always on the same side. h. Install the outer washer and arbor nut.
i. Lift up the arbor lock lever, and securely tighten the arbor nut clockwise with the blade wrench. Turn the saw blade a few times by hand to see if there is any jamming and confirm that there is no problem with the rotation of the saw blade.
j. Reinstall and secure the table insert.

Fig. 7c Fig. 7d

Blade Wrench
Blade Outer Washer Arbor shaft Arbor Nut Inner Washer

USING CARBIDE-TIPPED BLADES
Handle carbide-tipped blades carefully. Carbide is very brittle and can be easily damaged. Use caution when you install, use or store the blades.
Do not use a carbide-tipped blade that is bent or has bent teeth, or if the blade has cracks, is broken, or has missing/loose carbide tips. Do

not operate a carbide-tipped blade faster than its recommended speed. When selecting a blade, ensure it is rated above 6000 RPM and the diameter of the blade matches the markings on the saw and the bore diameter 5/8 (15.88 mm).
Read, understand, and follow all warnings and instructions provided with your carbide-tipped blades.

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TO ATTACH THE RIP FENCE (FIG. 8)
Ensure that the rip fence lock levers on both sides of the fence are in the released position. Align the notch on the rip fence bracket with one of the 3 index bolts on the front and rear rails. Ensure that the flip-over fence is in its stored position, facing away from the blade (Fig. 8). Press the lock levers down to secure the rip fence in place.

Fig. 8

Rip Fence Flip-over Fence Rip Fence Lock Lever Notch
Index Bolt

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STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

Miter gauge storage (Fig. 9a)
When not in use, store the miter gauge under the back side of the table. Insert the front end of the miter gauge into the miter gauge storage slot located on the saw’s rear foot. To remove the miter gauge, just pull it out.

Fig. 9a

Push stick storage (Fig. 9b)
When not in use, insert the push stick into the push stick holder.

Fig. 9b

Miter Gauge

Rip fence storage (Fig. 9c ­ 9d)
When not in use, store the rip fence under the right end of the table on the rails. Remove the fence from its in-use position on the rails.
a. Ensure that the flip-over fence, in its stored position (Fig. 9c).
b. Unlock the rails and extend the rails approximately 2″ (50 mm) to the right of the table by rotating the rail adjustment knob clockwise.

Fig. 9c

Push Stick
Flip-over Fence

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c. On the right side of the saw, hold the rip fence upside down under the rails. Latch both of the rip fence lock levers (Fig. 9d).
d. Gently slide the rails back toward the center until the fence is close to the table saw frame, and then engage the rail locking lever.

Fig. 9d

Rail Locking Lever

Rip Fence Lock Lever

Rail Adjustment Knob

Smart guard system and riving knife storage (Fig. 9e)
When not in use, the smart guard system and/or riving knife can be stored under the table. Slide smart blade guard assembly and/or riving knife into holder as shown, then turn lock 1/4 turn to lock the smart guard system in place.

Fig. 9e

Smart Guard System
Lock

Anti-kickback device storage (Fig. 9f)
When not in use, store the anti-kickback device under the right side of the table.
Slide the anti-kickback device across the storage bracket and release pawl release button to lock into place.

Fig. 9f

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Allen key storage (Fig. 9g)
When not in use, store the Allen key under the table. a. Insert the long end of the Allen key into the
plastic loop.
b. Snap the short end into the Allen key storage port.
WARNING Never insert the long end of the Allen key into the storage port. Allen key contacting the spinning blade may create a hazardous situation.
Blade wrench storage (Fig. 9g)
When not in use, store the blade wrench on the blade wrench bracket under the table.
Line up the mounting hole on the blade wrench with the threaded rod on the blade wrench bracket, and slide the blade wrench onto the threaded rod until the blade wrench nests in the blade wrench bracket.
To secure the blade wrench in place, install the wingnut provided onto the threaded rod, and tighten.

Fig. 9g
Plastic Loop Wingnut Allen Key

Blade
Wrench Storage
Port

Foldable table extension (Fig. 9h)
To UNFOLD the table extension, just lift the table extension. When the table is unfolded, ensure that the lock levers of both brackets are in locked (down) position.
To FOLD the table extension, press both lock levers up and lower the table. The lock levers of both brackets should be stuck on the table locks.
Transporting the table saw
WARNING To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the battery pack before transporting the saw.
Table saw storage
Store tool only in orientation (A) or (B) as shown in figure 9i. Storing tool in other orientation may lead to tool damage.

Fig. 9h Foldable Table Extension
Lock levers Table Lock

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Transporting the table saw (Fig. 9j)

Fig. 9i

B

Disconnect the battery pack.

A

Store all components as described earlier, fold the table extension and lower the saw blade.

Lift and carry the table saw by firmly gripping the carrying handle. Carry the table saw with the table top facing your body.

Fig. 9j

Mounting the table saw
If the portable table saw is to be used on a job site for a period of time, it should be mounted securely to a firm supporting surface such as a folding table saw stand (FT721) or workbench, using the three mounting holes (Fig. 9k).
The three mounting holes through the base are at 90-degree angle to the horizontal line for fast setup and breakdown of the table saw mounting.
a. If mounting to a workbench, the base should be mounted securely using 1/4″ wood screws (not included) or 1/4″ lag bolts (not included) with the length greater than 2 in. (50 mm).

Fig. 9k

NOTICE Make sure the length of the wood screws or lag bolts is long enough to securely fasten the table saw to the workbench.
WARNING Be careful if the wood screws or lag bolts penetrate the workbench. b. Drill one 1/8″ diameter pilot hole through workbench, using one of the mounting holes on the table saw base to guide when drilling.
c. Drive a fastener to secure the table saw to the workbench through the drilled pilot hole.
d. Repeat the above steps with the remaining the mounting holes.

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30 45

60

75

90

45 60 75

Mounting Holes

30

Mounting the table saw to a stand (Fig. 9l)
Follow operator’s manual included with FLEX folding table saw stand model FT721 (sold separately) to assembling the stand and installing the table saw onto the stand.

Fig. 9l

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ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING 0 AND 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STOPS (FIG. 10a ­ 10c)

Fig. 10a

Your saw is equipped with positive stops for fast and accurate positioning of the saw blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table.
WARNING To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the battery pack from the tool when making adjustments.
Adjusting 0 degree position stop a. Turn the elevation wheel clockwise and raise
the blade to its maximum height.
b. Loosen the bevel lock handle and push the elevation wheel to the left as far as possible, then tighten the bevel lock handle (Fig. 10a).
c. Place a combination square on the table with one end of the square against the blade as shown (Fig. 10b), and check to see if the blade is 90 degrees to the table. If the blade is not 90 degrees to the table, loosen the bevel lock handle, loosen the 90° cam screw with Phillips screwdriver (not supplied) and push the elevation wheel until the blade is 90 degrees to the table.
d. Tighten the bevel lock handle, rotate the 90° bevel stop cam until it touches the bevel stop housing, then tighten the 90° cam screw.
e. Loosen the pointer screw and adjust the pointer to indicate at 0 degrees on the bevel scale.

Fig. 10b

Adjusting 45 degree positive stop

a. Turn the elevation wheel clockwise and raise the blade to its maximum height.

Fig. 10c

b. Loosen the bevel lock handle and push the elevation wheel to the right as far as possible, then tighten the bevel lock handle.

c. Place a combination square on the table with one end of the square against the blade as shown (Fig. 10c), and check to see if the blade is 45 degrees to the table. If the blade is not 45 degrees to the table, loosen the bevel lock handle, loosen the 45° cam screw with Phillips screwdriver (not supplied) and push the elevation wheel until the blade is 45 degrees to the table.

d. Tighten the bevel lock handle, rotate the 45° bevel stop cam until it touches the bevel stop housing, then tighten the 45° cam screw.

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Pointer

Bevel Lock

Handle

Elevation Wheel

45º

Bevel

45º Cam Screw
Stop Cam

90º Bevel Stop Cam

90º Cam Screw

ADJUST THE BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE SLOTS (FIG. 11a ­ 11c)
The blade was adjusted parallel to the miter gauge slots at the factory. In order to ensure accurate cuts and help prevent kickback, this adjustment should be rechecked. If adjustment is necessary, follow the steps below.
WARNING To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the battery pack from the tool when making adjustments.
WARNING To prevent personal injury, avoid bevel ripping on beveling side of the saw blade. a. Turn elevation wheel and raise blade as high as it will go.
b. Select a point on the body of the saw blade that is set to the left when viewing the blade from the front of saw, and mark with a pencil.
c. Place the base of a combination square against the edge of the miter gauge slot, and extend the sliding rule of the square so it just touches the marked point on the body of the saw blade at the rear of the table, avoiding the blade teeth (Fig. 11a).
d. Rotate the blade and check the same marked point of the saw blade at the front of the table.
e. If the front and rear measurements, shown in Figure 11a are not identical, identify the side with the gap. Use the 5mm Allen key supplied with your saw to loosen the four alignment bolts located under the front and rear of the table (Fig. 11b). At the same time, use a 4mm Allen key (not supplied) to adjust the eccentric screw located behind the saw blade on the table (Fig. 11c).
f. Carefully move the undercarriage containing the saw blade until the blade is parallel to the miter slot, and securely tighten the two bolts. If the parallelism is still off, loosen all four bolts and repeat.

Fig. 11a Mark
Fig. 11b Alignment Bolts
Fig. 11c

under the front of the table
under the rear of the table

Eccentric Screw

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ALIGNING RIP FENCE (FIG. 12a ­ 12b)
WARNING To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the battery pack from the tool when making adjustments.
The fence is properly aligned to the blade in all three positions at the factory and should not require adjustment. This section is intended only for maintenance purposes or when the fence becomes unaligned due to impact. The rip fence must be parallel with the sawblade in order to prevent KICKBACK when ripping.
Your table saw is equipped with a multiple position rack and pinion rip fence. Once the adjustments below have been made, the rip fence will self-align when the fence is locked into one of the three positions. All three rip fence positions need to be aligned parallel to the blade. When moving the rip fence, make sure to unlock and lock the fence with the rail locking lever and use the rail adjustment knob to adjust the fence position.
To lock the rail locking lever, push it down and toward the rear of the saw.
To unlock the rail locking lever, pull it toward the front of the saw and up.
NOTICE The tension of the fence clamping system can be adjusted. See “Rail Lock Adjustment” in maintenance chapter.
NOTICE The blade must be parallel with the miter gauge slots and be perpendicular to table before proceeding with rip fence alignment.
WARNING To prevent personal injury, always make sure that the rip fence is locked before making rip cuts. · Lift both halves of the barrier guard to their up locked position (Fig. 12a).
· Turn the elevation wheel and raise the blade as high as it will go.
· Align the blade to the miter gauge slots.
Adjust the right side, position 1 (close to blade). See fig. 12b
NOTICE The right side position 1 for the fence permits cuts of 0 to 20.5 inches on the right side of the blade. The top scale shows this dimension. In this location, the flip-over fence should be on the left of the main fence when in the auxiliary fence position (closest to the blade).

Fig. 12a

Smart Guard System

Blade

30

30

45

60

75

90

45 60 75

Rip Fence

Fig. 12b Rail Locking Lever Left Index Bolt

Right Index Bolt 2

Right Index Bolt 1

a. Use the included 5 mm Allen key to loosen the right index bolts 1 on the front and back rails approximately 1/2 to 1 turn, so that the bolts can slide freely. Slide the index bolts 1 to the right by approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm).
b. Place the fence over the index bolts 1, but do not secure the rip fence lock levers on the front or back rail.
c. Move the rails so that the position indicator lines up with “0” on the top scale. Lock the rails in place using the rail locking lever. If antikickback device is installed, you will need to raise the right side in order to align the fence with the blade.
d. Slide the fence along with the front and back index bolts towards the blade until the fence touches the blade teeth at the front and back of the blade.

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e. Tighten the front index bolt 1. Verify that the fence is still in contact with the front and back teeth of the blade.
f. Tighten the back index bolt 1. Verify that the fence is still in contact with the front and back teeth of the blade.
g. Secure the rip fence lock levers and ensure that the fence is still in contact with the front and back teeth of the blade.

Fig. 12c

Right Index Bolt 1

Right Index Bolt 2

Adjust the right side, position 2 (further from blade). See Fig. 12c
NOTICE The right side position 2 for the fence permits cuts of 4 to 25 inches on the right side of the blade. The bottom scale shows this dimension. In this location, the flip-over fence should be on the left of the main fence when in the material support position (closest to the blade).
a. Release the rip fence lock levers and remove the fence.
b. Use the included 5 mm Allen key to loosen the right index bolts 2 on the front and back rails, approximately 1/2 to 1 turn so that the bolts can slide freely.
c. Place the fence alignment holes in the blade wrench over the right index bolt 1 on the front rail (already fixed in place as described in chapter “Adjust the right side, position 1 (close to blade)” above) with the second hole roughly aligned with the right index bolt 2.
d. Move the right index bolt 2 until the blade wrench slides over the bolt head.
e. Tighten the right index bolt 2.
f. Perform steps “c” through “e” to adjust the right index bolt 2 on the back rail.
Adjust the left side position. See fig. 12b
NOTICE The left side position for the fence permits cutting of 0 to 12 inches on the left side of the blade. The scale does not show this dimension. In this location, the flipover fence should be on the right of the main fence when in the material support or auxiliary fence position (closest to the blade).
a. Use the included 5 mm Allen key to loosen the left index bolts on the front and back rails, approximately 1/2 to 1 turn so that the bolts slide freely. Move the bolts so they are approximately 3.5 inches (89 mm) from the left end of the rails.

Blade Wrench
b. Place the fence over the left index bolts but do not secure the rip fence lock levers on the front or back rail.
c. Move rails so that the fence touches at least one tooth on the blade. Lock the rails in place using the rail locking lever. If anti-kickback device is installed, you will need to raise the left side in order to align the fence with the blade.
d. Slide the fence along with the front and back index bolts towards the blade until the fence touches the blade teeth at the front and back of the blade.
e. Tighten the front left index bolt. Verify that the fence is still in contact with the front and back teeth of the blade.
f. Tighten the back left index bolt. Verify that the fence is still in contact with the front and back teeth of the blade.
g. Secure the rip fence lock levers and ensure that the fence is still in contact with the front and back teeth of the blade.

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Set the rip fence pointer (Fig. 12d) a. Lift both halves of the barrier guard to their up
locked position.
b. Place the fence over the index bolts 1 and lock the rip fence lock levers on the front and back.
c. Raise the rail locking lever and move the fence until it is alongside the saw blade by lifting the right pawl of the anti-kickback device above the fence. Lock the rails in place.
d. Loosen the pointer adjustment screws. e. Adjust the pointer to “0” mark on lower scale,
then re-tighten the screws.

Fig. 12d

Scale

Pointer Adjustment Screws Rip Fence Pointer

RIP FENCE LED STRIP LIGHT (FIG. 13a ­ 13c)
The rip fence features a built-in LED strip light to illuminate the work surface.
To turn on the strip light, press the ON (I) half of the light switch.
To turn off the strip light, press the OFF (O) half of the light switch.
The strip light is powered by a battery integrated into the rip fence. The battery will need to be recharged periodically via the USB-C port.
a. Remove the rip fence from the saw.
b. Connect a USB-C cable to a USB power adapter (both are not included). Connect the USB power adapter to a standard power outlet.
c. During charging, the indicator light will shine red and will turn green when the charging
d. Disconnect the USB-C cable from the USB-C port and disconnect the USB power adapter from the power outlet once the battery is fully charged.
WARNING Only charge using any Listed/Certified ITE Power Supply, or Listed Class 2 Power Unit, using USB-C port.

Fig. 13a
Fig. 13b Light Switch
Fig. 13c

Rip Fence LED Strip Light
Indicator Light
USB-C port

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RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT (FIG. 14)
IMPORTANT: The riving knife must always be in line with the saw blade. The riving knife is thinner than the width of the kerf by approximately three thicknesses of paper on each side (Fig. 14). The kerf is the width of the cut made by the teeth on the saw blade.
WARNING To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the battery pack from the table saw before making any adjustments and when attaching or removing accessories.

Fig. 14 Kerf

Width of three thicknesses of paper on each side
Workpiece Blade

CHECKING RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT (FIG. 15a ­ 15b)
WARNING Check riving knife alignment to the blade periodically and make adjustments as necessary. Improperly aligned riving knife may result in work piece instability, loss of control, and kickback. If the riving knife is misaligned and cannot be adjusted, do not attempt to operate the saw. Have a qualified service technician perform riving knife alignment.
Check that the blade is properly aligned parallel with the miter-gauge groove and adjust the blade if necessary. Check that the rip fence is aligned with the blade and adjust the rip fence if necessary.
a. Raise the blade to the full height (up) position and set the bevel angle to 0°. Remove the anti-kickback device and table insert.
b. Place the rip fence on the left side of the table. Carefully move the rip fence against the blade so that the rip fence is parallel to the blade and just touches the tips of the blade teeth. Lock the rip fence and make sure that the front and back of the blade are still touching the rip fence (Fig. 15a).
c. Using the rip fence as a guide, check the riving knife alignment with the plane of the saw blade. Since the riving knife is thinner by approximately three thicknesses of paper on each side, than the width of the blade’s kerf (Fig. 15b) you must make a temporary paper “spacing gauge”. Make two folds in a small piece (6″ x 6″) of ordinary newspaper to make three thicknesses. Place the paper spacing gauge between the riving knife and the rip fence.

Fig. 15a Riving Knife Fence

Fig. 15b Fence

Three Thicknesses of Paper

Riving Knife

d. Repeat step “d” with the rip fence on the right of the blade and check with the paper spacing gauge.

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e. If the paper spacing gauge does not fit between the rip fence and the riving knife per steps “d” and “e” above, the riving knife is not correctly aligned with the blade and must

be adjusted. If the riving knife is correctly aligned with the blade, then no adjustment is necessary.

ADJUSTING RIVING KNIFE (FIG. 16) a. Raise the saw blade to maximum height and
set the bevel angle to 0°.
b. Remove the riving knife and the table insert.
c. Place the rip fence on the right side and move the fence until it touches the tips of the saw blade, then lock the rails in place.
d. From the left of the saw, use the supplied 5 mm Allen key to loosen the clamp screws (1/4­1/2 turns) that hold the mounting bracket (Fig. 16).
e. Reposition the riving knife left or right as needed to align the riving knife with the saw blade.
f. Once properly aligned, securely retighten the clamp screws.
g. Check again for perpendicularity and continue to adjust as needed.

Fig. 16 Clamp Screws

ADJUSTING THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. 17)
The table insert slot contains four (4) adjustment screws for adjusting the height of the table insert.
a. Place the insert into the table insert slot. b. Place a straight edge (such as the metal
ruler from a combination square) across the tabletop and insert.
c. Use a flat screwdriver (not supplied) to adjust the screws. The insert should be slightly below the table at the front and slightly above the table at the back.

Fig. 17

Adjustment Screws Table Insert

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your charger or battery pack in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleachcontaining products, etc. can cause a short circuit.
WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling or adjusting parts.

WARNING Always wear eye protection. Eye protection does not fit all operators in the same way. Make sure the eye protection chosen has side shields or provides protection from flying debris both from the front and sides.
WARNING Always wear hearing protection during cutting and gloves when handling saw blades.
WARNING This table saw is not recommended for cutting metals, such as aluminum or copper, even with a special blade designed to cut these materials.
WARNING This table saw is not recommended for cutting any masonry material, even with abrasive cutoff wheels.

POWER SWITCH (FIG. 18a ­ 18b)

Fig. 18a

0o

NOTICE This table saw has a safety feature that helps prevent

accidental starting. When power is cut to the

saw, the tool will switch to the off mode. Once

Power Switch

power is restored, the tool will need to be turned

on again.

To turn saw on, lift the power switch by pulling it up (Fig. 18a).

To turn the saw off, push the power switch down to its original position.

To prevent unauthorized use, the power switch can accommodate a padlock (not provided with the table saw) with a 1/4″ (6.3 mm) diameter shackle (Fig. 18b).

Fig. 18b

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This table saw must be used only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:

Battery Pack

Charger

2.5Ah 3.5Ah 5.0Ah 6Ah 8.0Ah 10Ah 12Ah

FX0111 FX0321 FX0121 FX0331 FX0221 FX0341 FX0231 FLEX FLEX FLEX FX0411 FX0421 FX0431
NOTICE Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating information.

FLEX FX0451

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR (FIG. 19)
This table saw features battery level indicator that displays the battery charge level.
Press the battery level indicator button and the LEDs will light up for approximately 10 seconds to communicate the battery pack charge level:
NOTE: To check the current battery charge level, please turn off the table saw first and then press the battery level indicator button.
NOTE: If the battery level indicator button is pressed while the table saw is connected to the power adapter, all four LEDs of the power indicators will light up.

Fig. 19
Battery Level Indicator Button

Battery Level Indicators

Battery Pack Charge Level 100% – 75% 75% – 50% 50%-25% 25% – 10% < 10%

Power Indicator

Light Pattern Solid for 10s Solid for 10s Solid for 10s Solid for 10s Flashing for 10s

DUST EXTRACTION (FIG. 20)
Dust Port
The dust port on this table saw is compatible with any vacuum or vacuum accessory with a 2-1/4 inch outside diameter. For vacuums with a different outside diameter, an adapter (not included) must be used.

Fig. 20

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USING THE SMART GUARD SYSTEM (FIG. 21)
The FLEX smart guard system contains three main components: riving knife, barrier guard, and anti-kickback device (Fig. 21).
Always remember that the best accident prevention is the operator’s use of common sense and alertness at all times when using the table saw. Always keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A guard that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced.

Fig. 21
Barrier Guard

Anti-kickback Device
Riving Knife

Riving knife
The riving knife maintains its functionality as a material spreader for through-cuts (Fig. 22a).
For non-through-cuts, it is necessary to replace the smart guard system with the included riving knife which acts as a material spreader and the anti- kickback device (Fig. 22b).
In the event that the riving knife cannot be used for a specific cut or for use with a dado blade, it should be removed (Fig. 22c).
The dust port on this table saw is compatible with any vacuum or vacuum accessory with a 2-1/4 inch outside diameter. For vacuums with a different outside diameter, an adapter (not included) must be used.

Fig. 22a
A: Through Cut Fig. 22b

B: NonThrough Cut
Fig. 22c

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Barrier guard
The barrier guard is an integral part of the smart guard system. The barrier guard is comprised of a pair of plastic barriers attached to the mounting fork. The side barriers (one to the left and one to the right of the blade) operate independently of one another, maintaining maximum blade coverage during cutting operations.
NOTE: To best secure the barrier guard when relocating the saw, adjust the blade to its lowest position. This keeps the guard tight to the table surface and prevents damage related to the guard swinging during relocation. If transporting over a longer distance on/off the job, place the

smart guard system in its storage location below the table.
Anti-kickback device
In the event of kickback, the anti-kickback device (also known as dogs, or pawls), is intended to help prevent the board from being thrown in the direction of the user. The sharp teeth of the pawls are intended to “catch” the material in the event of kickback.
The anti-kickback device can be easily attached by aligning the attachment cross bar with the notch in the rear of the riving knife. It can be easily removed by depressing the release button on the anti-kickback device and lifting it away.

BLADE-BEVEL CONTROL

Loosen the blade bevel lock handle counterclockwise (Fig. 23), slide the elevation wheel until the pointer is at the desired angle, and tighten the blade bevel lock handle clockwise.

Fig. 23

Pointer

Bevel Lock Handle Elevation Wheel

WORK HELPERS
Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the basic saw operations. Notice that in order to make some of the cuts, it is necessary to use certain devices, “Work

Helpers,” like the push stick, the push block and the auxiliary fence, which you can make yourself.
After you have made a few practice cuts, make these “helpers” before starting any projects. Make the “push stick” first.

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PUSH STICK AND PUSH BLOCK
Make the push stick using a piece of 1 x 2 as shown (Fig. 24a).
Make the push block using pieces of 3/8″ plywood A and 3/4″ hardwood B (Fig. 24b). The small piece of wood, 1/2″ x 3/8″ x 2-1/2″, should be glued to the plywood. Do not use nails. This is to prevent dulling the sawblade in the event you mistakenly cut into the push block.
Position the handle in the center of the plywood and fasten it together with glue and woodscrews.
Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2 inches or more from the blade. Use a push block when the operation is too narrow to allow the use of a push stick.
The push stick or block should be used in the place of the user’s hand to guide the material only between the fence and blade.
When using a push stick or push block, the trailing end of the board must be square. A push stick or block against an uneven end could slip off or push the work away from the fence.

Fig. 24a
Workpiece End
1-1/2 1/4 1/4 1/4
Fig. 24b
4-3/4
3/8 12 2-1/2
5-1/8
These edges must be parallel

3/4 15

45° Notch

A 12 5

2-1/2 3/8

3/8 B

MAKING A FEATHERBOARD

Fig. 25

Figure 25 illustrates dimensions for making a

8

typical featherboard. It should be made from a

straight piece of wood that is free of knots or

25

E

cracks. Kerf E should be 1/4″ wide.

5

3/4

4-1/2

NOTE: All dimensions in inches.

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USING THE FLIP-OVER FENCE
When the rip fence is beyond the table-top, ensure that the flip-over fence is secured in the lowest position in both the front and the back slots. When the rip fence is over the table, ensure that the flip-over fence is in the upper position on both the front and back slots (Fig. 26a&26b).
If an auxiliary fence is required, place the flipover fence in the stored position on both the front and back slots.

Fig. 26a

Fig. 26b

USING THE RIP FENCE POINTER (FIG. 27)
The rip fence pointer shows the distance from the blade to rip fence.
Right position 1 The top scale indicates the position of the rip fence relative to the right side of the blade for the inner position. In this position, the rip fence can be used to make cuts from 0 to 20.5 inches.
Right position 2 The bottom scale indicates the position of the rip fence relative to the right side of the blade for the outer position. In this position, the rip fence can be used to make cuts from 4 to 25 inches.
Left position
The scale has no relevance for this position. The maximum capacity on the left side of the blade is 12 inches.

Fig. 27 Right Position 1
Left Position

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Right Position 2

USING THE RIP FENCE

Ripping, bevel ripping, resawing, and rabbeting are performed using the rip fence together with the auxiliary fence/flip-over fence, push stick, or push block.
WARNING Always wear eye and hearing protection during cutting, and gloves when handling saw blades.
WARNING For your own safety, always observe the following safety precautions.
a. Never make these cuts freehand (without using the rip fence or auxiliary devices when required) because the blade could bind in the cut and cause a kickback.
b. Always lock the rip fence securely when in use.
c. Make sure that the smart guard system is installed for all through sawing type cuts.
d. Frequently check the action of the antikickback device by passing the workpiece alongside of the riving knife while saw is off. Pull the workpiece toward you. If the pawls do not dig into the workpiece and hold it, the pawls must be replaced or sharpened.
e. Have the blade extend approximately 1/8″ above the upper surface of workpiece. Additional blade exposure would increase the hazard potential.

f. Remove the miter gauge from table during any operations that utilize the rip fence.
g. Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case of a kickback. Stand to either side of the blade.
h. Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of the path of the blade.
i. If the blade stalls or stops while cutting, turn the switch off before attempting to free the blade.
j. Do not reach over or behind the blade to pull the workpiece through the cut, to support long or heavy workpieces, to remove small cut-off pieces of material, or for any other reason.
k. Do not pick up small pieces of cut-off material from the table. Remove them by pushing them off the table with a long stick, otherwise they could be thrown back at you by the rear of the blade.
l. Do not remove small pieces of cut-off material that may become trapped inside the barrier guard while the saw is running. This could endanger your hands or cause a kickback. Turn the saw off and disconnect the battery pack. After the blade has stopped rotating, lift the guard and remove the piece.
m. If the workpiece is warped, place the concave side down. This will prevent it from rocking while it is being ripped.

RIP FENCE AUXILIARY FACING (FIG. 28)
When using dado accessories, an auxiliary facing board should be used. This will help prevent damage to the aluminum rip fence. The facing should be made of 3/4-inch-thick wood. Parts Required: · 3/4″ thick wood board (solid or plywood) cut to
size. · Two (2) clamps.
· The facing is made to the same height (2-3/4″) as the fence and can work with the smart guard system in place when moving the fence to contact the blade. Use two clamps to clamp the 3/4-inch-thick wood board to the rip fence.

Fig. 28

NOTE: The auxiliary facing board, should also be used when cutting material less than 3/16″ thick.
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RIPPING (FIG. 29)
Ripping is known as cutting a piece of wood with the grain, or lengthwise. This is done using the rip fence. Position the fence to the desired width of rip and lock it in place.
Before starting to rip, be sure that:
a. Rip fence is parallel to saw blade.
b. Riving knife is properly aligned with saw blade.
c. Anti-kickback device is functioning properly. d. Position the wider portion of the workpiece on
the side of the fence.
e. When ripping long boards or large panels, always fold the table extension.

Fig. 29

BEVEL RIPPING (FIG. 30a ­ 30b)

Fig. 30a

Avoid bevel ripping with the fence on the

2-6″

left side, when possible. When bevel ripping

material 6″ or narrower, use the fence on the

right side of the blade only. This will provide

more space between the fence and the

sawblade for use of a push stick. If the fence

is mounted to the left, the barrier guard may

interfere with proper use of a push stick.

When “width of rip” is 6″ and wider, use your right hand to feed the workpiece, use left hand only to guide the workpiece, do not feed the workpiece with the left hand.

When “width of rip” is 2″ to 6″ wide, use the push stick to feed the work (Fig. 30a).

When width of rip is narrower than 2″ the push stick cannot be used because the guard will interfere. Use the auxiliary fence, and push block.

Fig. 30b

The auxiliary fence should be used any time the “width of rip” is under 6 inches wide. if the “width of rip” is of a smaller dimension than the height of the workpiece, then a sacrificial auxiliary fence of adequate height to fully support the workpiece during the cut should be made and attached to the fence.

Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is approximately. 1″ from the front edge of the table. Continue to feed using the push block on top of auxiliary fence until the cut is complete (Fig. 30b).

Push Stick Push Block

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USING THE MITER GAUGE (FIG. 31)
When crosscutting, miter cutting, bevel cutting, compound miter cutting, and rabbeting across the end of a narrow workpiece, the miter gauge is used.
WARNING For your own safety, always observe the following safety precautions, in addition to the safety instructions in general safety rules, safety instructions for table saws, and additional safety rules.
Never make these cuts freehand (without using the miter gauge or other auxiliary devices) because the blade could bind in the cut and cause a kickback or cause your fingers or hand to slip into the blade.
Always lock the miter gauge securely when in use.
Miter Gauge at 90° can be used from 0 to 14 inches cross cutting. Remove the rip fence from table during any operations that utilize the miter gauge.
When cross cutting with the blade set at 90º or 45º to the table, the miter gauge can be used in

Fig. 31

Lock Knob

Pointer

Miter Gauge Body

either slot on the table. When cross cutting and the blade is tilted, use the slot on right side of table where the blade is tilted away from your hands and miter gauge.
To adjust the miter angle:
Loosen the lock knob and set the miter gauge body so that the pointer is at desired angle, then tighten the lock knob.

MITER GAUGE AUXILIARY FACING (FIG. 32)
The miter gauge of this table saw is designed to accept an Auxiliary Facing with pre-molded holes for fastening a suitable piece of smooth straight wood. Utilize the miter gauge as a template, to attach with proper fasteners.
Example:
a. Drill Ø5/32″ holes through a board 3/4″ thick, 3″ high, and desired length.
b. Attach the board with two No. 12 round head wood screws 1-1/2″ long (not included).
Be sure that the screws never protrude above the outside surface of facing.
Be sure the facing does not interfere with the proper operation of the barrier guard.

Fig. 32

3/4″ x 3 Board No.12, 1-1/2″ Screws

CROSSCUTTING (FIG. 33)
Crosscutting is known as cutting wood across the grain, at 90°, or square with both the edge and the flat side of the wood. This is done with the miter gauge set at 90°. Make sure that the smart guard system is installed for all “through sawing” operations

(when the saw blade cuts entirely through the thickness of the workpiece) . Replace the smart guard system immediately after completion of dadoing or rabbeting cuts.
Have the blade extend approximately 1/8″ above top of workpiece. Additional blade exposure would increase the hazard potential.

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Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case of a throwback (small cut- off piece caught by the back of the blade and thrown toward the operator). Stand to either side of the blade.
Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of the path of the blade.
If the blade stalls or stops while cutting, turn the switch off before attempting to free the blade.
Do not reach over or behind the blade to pull the work piece through the cut, to support long or heavy workpieces, to remove cut-off pieces of material, or for any other reason.
Do not pick up small pieces of cut-off material from the table. Remove them by pushing them off the table with a long stick, otherwise they could be thrown back at you by the rear of the blade.
Do not remove small pieces of cut-off material that are close to or may become trapped inside the barrier guard while the saw is running. This could endanger your hands or cause a kickback. Turn the saw off. After the blade has stopped rotating, lift the guard and remove the piece.
If the workpiece is warped, place the concave side down. This will help to prevent it from rocking while it is being cut.
The graduations on the miter gauge provide accuracy for average woodworking. In some cases where extreme accuracy is required, when making angle cuts, for example, make a trial cut and then recheck it with an accurate square or protractor. If necessary, the miter gauge head can be swiveled slightly to compensate for any inaccuracy.

Fig. 33
TIP: The space between the miter gauge bar and the groove in the table is held to a minimum during manufacturing. For maximum accuracy when using the miter gauge, always “favor” one side of the groove in the table. In other words, don’t move the miter gauge from side to side while cutting but keep one side of the bar riding against one side of the groove. TIP: Glue a piece of sandpaper to the face of the miter gauge head. This will help prevent the workpiece from “creeping” while it is being cut. The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the table. Make sure it is locked. When using the miter gauge in the left-hand groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge head with your left hand, and grip the lock knob with your right hand. When using the right-hand groove, hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lock knob with your left hand.

REPETITIVE CUTTING (FIG. 34)
Repetitive cutting is cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece.
When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece, make sure it is supported.
WARNING Never use the rip fence as a length stop, because the cut-off piece could bind between the fence and the blade causing a kickback. a. When making repetitive cuts, clamp a block of wood 3″ long to the table at the desired length to act as a length stop.

Fig. 34

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WARNING When clamping the block, make sure that the end of the block is well in front of the sawblade. Be sure that it is clamped securely.
b. Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge until it touches the block, and then hold it securely.

c. Make the cut, pull the workpiece back, then push the cut-off piece off the table with a long push stick. Do not attempt to pick it up as this could endanger your hands.

MITER CUTTING (FIG. 35)
Miter cutting is cutting wood at an angle other than 90° with the edge of the wood. Follow the same procedure as you would for crosscutting.
Adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle, and lock it.
The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the table.
When using the miter gauge in the left-hand groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge head with your left hand, and grip the lock knob with your right hand.
When using the right-hand groove, hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lock knob with your left hand.

Fig. 35

BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (FIG. 36)
Bevel crosscutting is the same as crosscutting except that the wood is also cut at a bevel angle other than 90° with the flat side of the wood. Adjust the blade to the desired angle. Use the Miter Gauge in the groove to the right or the left of the blade.

Fig. 36

COMPOUND MITER CUTTING

Compound miter cutting is a combination of miter cutting and bevel crosscutting. The cut is made at an angle other than 90° to both the edge and the flat side of the wood.

Adjust the miter gauge and the blade to the desired angle and make sure that miter gauge is locked.

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NON-THROUGH SAWING (FIG. 37)
Add an 8″ high flat facing board to the rip fence, the full length of the rip fence.
Use featherboards for all “Non-Through Sawing” operations. Featherboards are used to keep the workpiece in contact with the rip fence and the table as shown, and to stop kickbacks.
Mount featherboards to the rip fence and table as shown, so that the leading edges of the featherboards will support the workpiece until the cut is complete, and the workpiece has been pushed completely past the cutter (sawblade, dado head, etc.) with a push stick, as in ripping.
Before starting the operation (with the saw turned off and the cutter set below the table surface):
a. Install featherboards so they exert pressure on the work piece; be positive they are securely attached.
b. Make sure, by trial, that the featherboards will stop a kick back if one should occur.

Fig. 37

“C” Clamps

Work Support

Featherboard Push Stick

Featherboard
Featherboards are not employed during nonthrough sawing operations when using the miter gauge. Replace the smart guard system as soon as the non-through sawing operation is complete.

RABBETING (FIG. 38)
Rabbeting is cutting out a section of the corner of a piece of material, across an end or along an edge.
Making a rabbet requires cuts that do not go all the way through the material. Therefore, the smart guard system must be removed.
a. Remove the smart guard system.
b. Attach the riving knife.
c. For rabbeting along an edge (long way of workpiece) as shown, add a facing approximately as high as the workpiece is wide to the rip fence. Adjust the rip fence and blade to the required dimensions, then make the first cut with the board flat on the table. Make a second cut with the workpiece on its edge. Follow all precautions, safety instructions, and operation instructions as for ripping or rip type operations, including featherboards and push stick, etc.
d. For rabbeting across an end, for workpiece 10-1/2″ and narrower make the rabbet cut with the board flat on the table. Using the miter

Fig. 38 Rabbet

First Cut

Second Cut

RABBETING

RABBETING

ALONGTHE EDGE ACROSSTHE END

gauge fitted with a facing, follow the same procedures and instructions for crosscutting making successive cuts across the width of the workpiece to obtain the desired width of cut. Do not use the rip fence for rabbeting across the end.
e. Install the smart guard system immediately upon completion of rabbeting operation.
Rabbet cuts can also be made in one pass of the workpiece over the cutter using the dado head.

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DADO CUTTING
Instructions for operating the saw with dado head sets are contained in the booklet furnished with these accessories.
Always use an appropriate table insert and

washers listed in chapter “Recommended Accessories.”
Always place the blade washers in the original positions when you are finished dado cutting.

INSTALLING A DADO SET
A dado set is an accessory system used to make non-through grooves or lap cuts in workpieces.
These tools are commonly used in furniture and cabinet building. After work pieces have been properly dado cut, they can be tightly joined together. This table saw can accommodate dado cutting up to 1/2” wide in a single pass.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always disconnect battery pack from the table saw before changing blades.

Never make dado cuts without dado table insert. Do not use dado sets larger than 6″ in diameter. Never set dado cutters to any bevel angle other than the vertical 0° angle. Follow all warnings and instructions shown here and those that accompany your dado set. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious bodily injuries.

USING STACKED DADO SETS (FIG. 39a ­ 39c)
NOTE: These instructions apply to most standard stacked dado sets.
a. Disconnect the battery pack.
b. Remove the smart guard system.
c. Remove the standard table insert plate. Raise the saw blade to the maximum height.
d. Remove the arbor nut, then the outer washer, and saw blade.
NOTE: For only dado cutting, leave the inner blade washer in place. The outer washer will be replaced with the combination nut/washer included with the dado insert. e. Installing a dado stack (Fig. 39a, 39b):
· Place the desired parts of the dado set onto the arbor shaft.
· Place the supplied combination nut/washer from the Dado Accessory Kit onto the outside of the dado stack and tighten.
f. Placing dado blades and chippers (Fig. 39a): · For 1/4″ wide cuts, place the two outer
dado blades (cutters) on the shaft. The two dado outer blades may be different, check for information on the blade and the manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation.

Fig. 39a Inner Blade Washer Arbor
Outer Blade
Fig. 39b

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Combination Nut/Washer Chippers
Outer Blade Inner Washer
Use Accessory Combination Nut/ Washer

· For wider cuts (up to 1/2″ maximum), chipper blades and spacers can be placed only between the outer blades (cutters).
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, never use a single dado blade for normal through sawing. Never use chippers without both outer cutters.
NOTE: With this saw, do not exceed a stacked width greater than 1/2”. g. Lower the dado set below the table top and
insert the dado table insert (Fig. 39c). Adjust the dado insert so that it is flush with the saw table surface. Raise the cutters to the desired depth of cut (above the insert). Make sure that the battery pack is removed, then carefully rotate the cutters by hand to make sure that all components are tightly held and no interferences exist.
h. Connect the battery pack. Using scrap wood, make practice dado cuts and adjust the height accordingly.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, never pass your hands over the cutting dado blades. Dado cuts are non-through (blind) cuts. Many times the cutters cannot be seen during cutting. See instructions for Non-Through Sawing.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, never make freehand cuts. The work piece must be held against the saw’s fence or miter gauge as it is

Fig. 39c
Dado Table Insert
being fed. Whenever possible, use push sticks and push blocks for cutting. Always use feather boards, attached to the table or fence, when rip cutting. See the “Work Helpers” section. When cross cutting, firmly hold work piece against the miter gauge. NOTE: Because dado cuts are non-through cuts, the miter gauge can be used with the fence locked in place. This is helpful when making repeat dado cross-cuts from the ends of more than one work piece. Each piece is held against the miter gauge and its end slides along the fence at a preset distance. Depending on the final depth of cut and/or the density of the material, it may be required to make multiple cuts starting with small depths of 1/4″ to 1/2″ and progressing to the final depth. When performing extensive repetitive dado cutting, periodically check the workpieces to see that the depth of cut is maintained.

ZERO CLEARANCE INSERT (NOT INCLUDED)
a. Remove the battery pack and smart guard system.
b. Lower the blade completely below the table surface.
c. Lay the zero clearance insert in the table opening and secure in place with the four mounting screws provided.

d. Reattach the battery pack.
e. Turn the table saw on and slowly raise blade as high as it will go until blade cuts completely through the insert.
f. Reattach the smart guard system.

RETURNING SAW TO NORMAL THROUGH SAWING
After completing your dado cutting, be sure to return the inner and outer washers to their original positions. It is important that the original equipment washers are in the proper positions

so that the saw blade always aligns with the permanently installed riving knife.

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ADJUSTABLE OR WOBBLE DADO SETS
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, do not use adjustable or

“wobble” dado sets on this saw. Adjustable dado sets can be easily set to positions that may interfere with working components of this saw.

SPECIAL CUTTING TECHNIQUES
WARNING Do not attempt to perform cuts not covered in this manual unless you are thoroughly familiar with procedures and fixturing. These types of cuts include, but are not limited to, tapered cuts and complex non-through cutting, such as plunge cutting, resawing, molding head cutting, and plowing. This table saw is a highly versatile

tool, capable of performing a wide range of highly specialized cuts that cannot be covered in this manual.
See your local library for books on woodworking techniques, such as: “The Complete Book of Basic Table Saw Operation Stationary Power Tool Techniques” by R.J. De Christoforo or “Table Saw Techniques” by R. Cliffe.

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MAINTENANCE

SERVICE
WARNING Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause a serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a FLEX Factory Service Center or Authorized FLEX Service Station.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage. Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an authorized service center for assistance.

WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the charger/tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
CARE OF BLADES
Blades become dull even from cutting regular lumber. If you find yourself forcing the saw forward to cut instead of just guiding it through the cut, chances are the blade is dull or coated with wood pitch.
When cleaning gum and wood pitch from the blade, disconnect the battery pack and remove the blade. Remember, blades are designed to cut, so handle carefully. Wipe the blade with gum and pitch remover or similar solvent to remove the gum and pitch. Unless you are experienced in sharpening blades, we recommend you do not try.

TOOL LUBRICATION (FIG. 40)
The gear case has been completely lubricated at the factory. However, after six months to one year, depending upon use, it is wise to return your tool to the nearest Service Center for the following:
· Brushes replaced.
· Parts cleaned and inspected. · Relubricated with fresh lubricant.
· Electrical system tested.
· All repairs.
The following parts should be oiled occasionally with SAE No. 20 or No. 30 oil, or WD 40.
· Elevation, support rods, and gears.
· Sliding rails and supports.
Periodically lubricate moving parts, such as the elevation gears, with a silicone or light oil spray. Do not use grease because it tends to attract and hold sawdust.

Fig. 40

Elevation Gears

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SHARPEN THE TEETH OF THE ANTIKICKBACK DEVICE (FIG. 41)
Make sure the teeth of the pawls of the antikickback device are always sharp. To sharpen: · Remove the anti-kickback device. · Rotate one pawl away from the other. · Hold the pawl over corner of a workbench. · Use a small, round file (smooth cut) to sharpen
the teeth.

Fig. 41

RAIL LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 42) a. Loosen the rail locking lever.
b. On the underside of the saw, loosen the jam nuts.
c. Tighten the hex rod until the spring on the locking system is compressed, (not fully compressed) creating the desired tension on the rail locking lever. Retighten the jam nuts against the hex rod.
d. Check that the fence does not move when the locking lever is engaged. If the fence is still loose, tighten the spring further.

Fig. 42

Jam Nut Hex Rod

CLEANING
The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air.
WARNING Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air. Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.

WARNING Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
STORAGE
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents.

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

WARNING Use only recommended accessories. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards.

Model

Product Description

FT722

Zero Clearance Insert

FT724

Dado Insert

FT721

Stand

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Saw will not start
Blade does not come up to speed
Excessive vibration
Cut binds, burns, stalls motor when ripping
Cut not true at 90° or 45° positions Plastic melts or blade tips overheat when cutting.

CAUSE
· Battery pack is not attached.
· Power adapter is not connected to power outlet.
· Cord of the power adapter is damaged.
· Other
· Battery pack has low charge level. · The battery pack is near the end
of its life. · The battery pack, power adapter,
or saw is overheated. · Bevel lock handle is not tightened. · Blade out of balance.
· Arbor nut is loose. · Saw is not mounted securely to
stand or workbench. · The blade is dull.
· Warped workpiece.
· Rip fence is not parallel to the blade.
· The riving knife is out of alignment.
· Alignment screws not adjusted properly.
· Feed rate is too high.
· Blade tips are dull.

SOLUTION · Connect the battery pack.
Make sure that the battery pack is fully inserted. · Connect the power adapter to power outlet. · Please contact customer service or an authorized service center for assistance. · Have the saw reviewed by a FLEX Factory Service Center or Authorized FLEX Service Station · Charge the battery pack.
· Replace the battery pack.
· Allow the battery pack, power adapter, or saw to cool down until it reaches normal operating temperature.
· Tighten the bevel lock handle. · Discard the blade and use a different
blade. · See chapter “TO CHANGE THE
BLADE”
· Tighten all mounting hardware.
· Replace with a new blade. · Make sure the concave or hollow side
of the workpiece is facing DOWN, and feed slowly.
· See chapter “ALIGNING RIP FENCE”.
· See chapter “RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT”.
· See chapter “ADJUST THE BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE SLOTS”.
· Reduce the feed rate through blade.
· Sharpen the tips or replace the blade.

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PROBLEM
Elevation wheel is hard to move.

CAUSE · Bevel lock handle is not loosened.
· Saw dust buildup on the threads of the threaded elevation rod.

SOLUTION · Loosen the bevel lock handle. · Periodically clean the saw dust with a
rag or brush.

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FLEX 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Chervon North America, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all FLEX 24V products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase when the original purchaser registers the product within 30 days from the date of original retail purchase and retains their receipt as proof of purchase. THE 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD IS CONDITIONED ON REGISTRATION OF THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE AND ONLY APPLICABLE TO FLEX 24V TOOLS, BATTERIES AND CHARGERS. If the original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the foregoing limited warranty will apply for a duration of three years. Product registration can be completed online at www.registermyflex.com. 24V Tools: 5-Year Limited Warranty with Registration 24V Batteries and Chargers: 5-Year Limited Warranty with Registration Corded, 12V and 20V FLEX Legacy Products: 1-Year Limited Warranty, No Registration Benefit FLEX STACK PACKTM Storage System: 1-Year Limited Warranty with Registration Functional Attachments FT161 and FT421: 5-Year Limited Warranty with Registration / 3-Year Limited Warranty without registration Other Accessories and Attachments: No Warranty SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall be the repair or replacement of parts, without charge, which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or repaired by persons other than a FLEX Authorized Service Dealer. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear and tear. To make a claim under warranty, return the complete product, transportation prepaid, to any FLEX Authorized Service Dealer. For Authorized FLEX Service Dealers, please visit www.registermyflex.com or call 1-833-FLEX-496 (1-833-353-9496). The 5-Year Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories, attachments or parts. The 1-Year limited warranty for FLEX STACK PACKTM Storage System covers only tool boxes and does not apply to system attachments and power tool accessories. Any implied warranties applicable to a product shall be limited in duration equal to the duration of the express warranties applicable to such product, as set forth in the first paragraph above. Some states in the U.S. and some Canadian provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply. FLEX is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by state in the U.S. and by province in Canada. This limited warranty applies only to products sold within the United States of America, Canada and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. For warranty coverage within other countries, contact your local FLEX dealer.
© Chervon North America, 1203 E. Warrenville Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
www.flexpowertools.com www.registermyflex.com 1-833-FLEX-496 (1-833-353-9496)

References

• P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood

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