OPERATION
WARNING
To avoid injury,
after completing a cut and
releasing the trigger switch,
allow the blade brake to
activate and stop the blade
before raising the cutting
head.
WARNING
To avoid injury,
check and tighten the
arbor bolt periodically.
SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM (FIG. EE)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, return
carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut
operation.
1. For chop cutting operations on small workpieces, slide
the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of
the unit and tighten the carriage lock knob (1).
2. To cut wide boards up
to 12 in., the
carriage lock
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knob (1) must
be loosened to
allow the cutting
head to slide freely.
Fig. EE
SLIDING FENCE (FIG. FF)
WARNING
The sliding fences must be extended when
making any bevel cut. The sliding fences note three
bevel angles where the user must adjust the fences to
match the degree of the bevel cut. Failure to extend
the sliding fences will not allow enough space for the
blade to pass through which could result in serious
injury. At extreme miter or bevel angles the saw blade
may also contact the fence.
1. Unlock the fence cam locking lever (1) by pushing it
toward the rear of the machine.
2. Extend the fence (2) by
sliding it out to match
the degree of the bevel
cut. Lock the fence
cam locking lever by
pushing it IN toward
the fence.
NOTE:
When transporting
the saw, always secure
the sliding fence in
the collapsed position
(toward the saw blade).
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Fig. FF
BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW
• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power OFF.
Wait for all moving parts to stop and unplug unit from
power source.
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect
master switches. Store tool away from children and other
unqualified users.
WARNING
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thrown, always unplug the saw to avoid accidental
starting , and remove small pieces of material from the
table cavity.
MITER CUT (FIG. GG)
WARNING
Only use the miter saw to make a crosscut
on metals. Never use it to make miter cutting, bevel
cutting or compound cutting on metals.
1. When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter table by
turning the miter handle (1) counterclockwise.
2. While holding the miter handle, lift up on the positive stop
locking lever (2).
3. Rotate the miter table to the right or left with the miter
handle.
4. When the table is in the desired position, as shown on the
miter scale (3), release the positive stop locking lever and
tighten the miter handle. The table is now locked at the
desired angle. Positive stops are provided at 0°, 15°,
22.5°, 31.6° and 45°.
IMPORTANT: Always tighten the miter table lock handle
before performing every cutting operation.
Fig. GG
BEVEL CUT (FIG. HH)
WARNING
Only use the miter saw to make a crosscut
on metals. Never use it to make miter cutting, bevel
cutting or compound cutting on metals.
1. When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel lock
handle (1) by turning it clockwise.
2. Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle, as shown on
the bevel scale (2).
3. The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a 90°
straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 45° left bevel. Tighten
the bevel lock handle (1) to lock the cutting head in
position. Positive stops are provided at 0°, 33.9° and 45°.
NOTE: The saw comes with a 33.9° crown molding stop.
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