A saw comprising a table (11); a base supporting the table, the base (2) comprising a front panel (13) with a bevel slot (17), a saw assembly pivotably connected to at least one of the table (11) and the base for carrying a rotatable cutting tool (14) so that the tool protrudes through and above the table, at least part of the saw assembly being underneath the table; a height adjustment shaft (232) connected to the saw assembly for changing height of the cutting tool, the shaft extending through the slot; and a first piece surrounding at least part of the shaft and partly covering the slot (17).