FM-29: FM-29 BEVEL SETTING SLIPS OR WILL NOT HOLD THE SELECTED ANGLE

The foot can be set to a bevel angle, but the angle slips or drifts during cutting due to locking or pivot issues.

• Bevel lever is not fully locked
• Clamp/pivot surfaces are dirty
• Lever or clamp hardware is worn/damaged
• Foot or pivot is bent

1. The selected bevel remains fixed under hand pressure and through a controlled cut.

Steps to clean, reset, and lock the bevel angle securely.

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

• The foot can be set to an angle, but moves after the bevel lever is locked or drifts during cutting.

  The foot can be set to an angle, but moves after the bevel 1. Stop cutting, remove the battery, and mark the selected bevel position.

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

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