SawGear SGTAB04 User manual
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2017 TigerStop, LLC
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MANUAL
MANUAL
Safety First!
WARNING: Installation of your TigerStop Product must be done by a person trained in the safe
design and installation of automation products, and in the safe operation of power equipment. Ensure
that such installation meets all legally required safety requirements and guidelines, and that proper
guarding and safety devices are provided on all sides of the equipment to preclude unintended access
during operation. Consult with and follow the recommendations of a qualied safety engineer.
WARNING: TigerStop Products are components intended for use in conjunction with potentially
dangerous machinery. The use of TigerStop Products does not make other machinery safe. TigerStop
Products are not intended to substitute, in any manner, for safe operating practices in general, or for
safety features present in other machines designed to make those machines as safe as possible.
TIGERSTOP PRODUCTS, IF USED OR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY, MAY CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH AND SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY PERSONS TRAINED IN THEIR
SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES. Illustrations of TigerStop Products in use do not show, and are
not intended to show, all safety features and practices necessary for their safe operation.
GENERAL
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING: TigerStop Products must be installed in accordance with all local, state, and federal
regulations. Only personnel properly trained in the safe design and installation of automation
machinery and related power equipment should install TigerStop Products onto other equipment, to
ensure a safe and proper work station. TigerStop Products should not be operated without proper
training, both in the operation of TigerStop Products, and in the operation of related equipment.
INSTALLATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT CAUTION:
The motor box (compartment) contains DC voltage with potentially FATAL amperage. NEVER attempt
any unauthorized actions inside the motor box.
WARNING: Using a TigerStop interconnect does not relieve you of the responsibility for making sure
that your saw or other tool has all the necessary safety equipment in place. All installations must
meet all legally required safety requirements and guidelines. Installation and training should be done
following the recommendations of a qualied safety engineer.
INTERCONNECTS
DANGER: This machine can start, move and stop automatically. Keep hands and loose clothing
clear of moving parts while operating. Moving parts can crush and cut. When used with a saw or
other cutting equipment, bodily injury and death may result if operated without safety guards on
all machines. Do not operate with guards removed. Operators must wear adequate eye and ear
protection.
OPERATION
DANGER! Don’t get pinched by the push feeder. Keep your hands away when in motion!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
Do not use TigerStop machines in a dangerous environment. Using power tools in damp or wet
locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution.
Do not operate near ammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres!
Wear proper apparel, no loose clothes, long hair or jewelry which could get pulled into moving
machinery or materials.
Wear non slip footwear, safety glasses, ear protection and a dust mask.
Use only 3- wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that
accept the tools plug for 120VAC. Use only 5-wire cords and plugs when using 3 phase.
DO NOT operate this or any machine under the inuence of drugs or alcohol!
Do not open motor compartment or controller keypad. DC Voltage with potentially FATAL amperage!
Disconnect power before servicing. No user-serviceable parts inside.
No one should operate this machine except for fully qualied personnel.
Read the manual!
Keep the work area clean and well lighted to avoid accidental injury.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents......................................................................................................................................... 1
SawGear Tables............................................................................................................................................1
Trimming SawGear Tables.....................................................................................................................3
SawGear Bench Mount Brackets..................................................................................................................3
Secure SawGear in the brackets..............................................................................................................3
Dismounting SawGear from the saw stand............................................................................................ 3
Register Your Warranty............................................................................................................................... 4
Enable Your SawGear............................................................................................................................4
Miter Saw Accuracy.....................................................................................................................................5
Check Your Pivot Point..........................................................................................................................5
Adjusting the Miter Saw Pivot Point......................................................................................................6
Using SawGear to Adjust Pivot Point....................................................................................................6
SawGear Control......................................................................................................................................... 8
SawGear LCD Display.................................................................................................................................9
1st Power Up................................................................................................................................................ 9
Repeat a 1st Power Up................................................................................................................................10
Normal Power Up.......................................................................................................................................10
Start SawGear.............................................................................................................................................11
Set Sleep Mode...........................................................................................................................................11
Set Contrast............................................................................................................................................... 11
Password Protection.................................................................................................................................. 12
Change the Password..................................................................................................................................12
Deactivate the Password.............................................................................................................................13
Setting the Distance Between the Stop and the Blade................................................................................14
Calibrate Straight Cut Distance............................................................................................................14
Calibrate Miter Cut X Distance ...........................................................................................................14
Calibrate Miter Cut Y Distance ...........................................................................................................15
Calibrate Miter Cut Z Distance ............................................................................................................15
Calibrate Increment Distance.............................................................................................................. 15
Straight Cutting......................................................................................................................................... 15
Basic Operation................................................................................................................................... 15
45° Miter Cutting........................................................................................................................................15
Custom Miter Cutting.................................................................................................................................16
Using Crown & Miter Pro..........................................................................................................................17
Increment................................................................................................................................................... 20
Saving Dimensions with List......................................................................................................................20
Entering Feet, Inches and Fractions............................................................................................................21
Largest Number Display.............................................................................................................................22
Entering Feet and Decimal Inches..............................................................................................................22
Largest Number Display.............................................................................................................................23
Entering Non-Standard Fractions...............................................................................................................23
Entering Millimeters.................................................................................................................................. 24
Largest Number Display.............................................................................................................................24
Entering Negative Numbers.......................................................................................................................24
Correcting Entry Errors..............................................................................................................................25
Home Routine after Impact........................................................................................................................26
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Trimming SawGear Tables
Some miter saws have a range of motion that would cause the saw to cut into the SawGear
table. It is ok to trim the corner of the SawGear table to accommodate saws with a wider range
of motion.
SawGear Bench Mount Brackets
SawGear comes with two (2) bench mount
brackets. To order additional, use order# BR-
BM.
Secure SawGear in the brackets
1. Make sure both bracket mounts are approxi-
mately in line. Fasten them down with the
supplied hardware.
2. Lay SawGear across both bracket mounts in the
desired position relative to the saw.
3. When SawGear is facing front, there is an
angled channel running along the full length of
the beam at the bottom. Pivot SawGear, so the
curled front edge of both SawGear bench mount
brackets fits into this channel.
4. Let SawGear lie flat against the surface of both
brackets, so the beveled back lip of the Saw-
Gear beam can be secured by the locking
knobs.
5. Turn the locking knobs to capture SawGear in
both bench mount brackets.
Dismounting SawGear from the saw stand
SawGear is easily dismounted from the saw stand by loosening the locking knobs and pivoting
it off the brackets.
Always be sure to firmly tighten the locking knobs and all fasteners before using SawGear.
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Connecting the Flipaway Stop
Tighten until the flipaway stop can hold it’s position when flipped up.
Register Your Warranty
When your new SawGear arrives, you will find a warranty registration sheet in the accessory
box.
Fill out this form and fax it to TigerStop Customer Service at
(360) 260-0755.
TigerStop Customer Service will contact you by phone to give
you the enable code, within the hour during regular business
hours, (360) 448-6102 Mon-Fri 6am~4pm PST
(West Coast), or the next business day if faxed after 4:00 P.M.
Enable Your SawGear
To use your SawGear, you have to enable it! Your SawGear
warranty begins on the day that your SawGear is enabled!
1. Power SawGear ON using the button on the keypad.
2. The screen displays "SN=# Enter enable code, call TigerStop".
3. When you receive the enable code from TigerStop, enter the number, and press [Start] to
load it.
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Miter Saw Accuracy
SawGear is an accurate measuring tool, but when cutting angles using a miter saw,
the saw must be accurate too.
•Miter saws rotate around a center called the 'pivot
point.'
•The pivot point must be in exact alignment with the
saw's back fence.
•Some miter saws have an adjustable back fence;
others do not.
•If the pivot point is not in correct alignment and the
fence cannot be adjusted, accuracy can be maintained
by adjusting the length entered into SawGear by the
amount of offset observed.
When the pivot point is in exact alignment, all your cut lengths, straight, inside
and outside miters, will be exactly equal.
Don't settle for less than perfect! Dial in your saw!
Check Your Pivot Point
This example assumes that SawGear is on the right of the saw, and that the observed
pivot point is on the right side of the saw blade.
You can check for accuracy by comparing the
straight cut and the left and right miter
cuts:
1. End trim a sample board so it has a clean,
square right end.
2. Using a tape measure mark 8" from the right end
with a pencil and square.
3. Line up the pencil mark with the right side of the
saw kerf, and clamp the sample board flat up against the back fence, keeping the clamp
away from the path of the saw blade.
4. With the saw set at 0° make a partial cut into the sample board. This is the straight cut.
5. With the saw set at -45° make another partial cut into the sample. This is the outside corner
miter cut.
6. With the saw set at 45° make another partial cut into the sample. This is the inside corner
miter cut.
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7. Unclamp the board and measure carefully from the right end of the board to each of the
cuts. If the pivot point has been correctly adjusted, all three cuts should be the same. If they
are not, readjust the back fence, and repeat the test process.
Adjusting the Miter Saw Pivot Point
If your miter saw is cutting inaccurately when cutting miters, its pivot point is
either too far back or too far forward.
The examples below show in which direction to adjust the fence to improve pivot point
alignment.
Pivot point too far BACK Pivot point too far FORWARD
Using SawGear to Adjust Pivot Point
If the back fence of the saw cannot be moved, you can adjust the pivot point offset using
SawGears pivot point adjustment system.
1. Press the [D] key then press the
[W] key.
2. If SawGear calibration is
necessary, press [Stop] and calibrate as usual.
3. If calibration is correct, press
[Start].
4. Place the square end of your
stock against the SawGear and
press [Start] key.
5. Swing your miter saw left to 45
degrees. Cut the piece and then
measure the piece from the back
edge. Enter this dimension and
press [Start] Key.
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