ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
WARNING
• Use only accessories recommended for this
miter saw. Follow instructions that accompany
accessories. Use of improper accessories may
cause hazards.
• The use of any cutting tool except 12 in. saw blades
which meet the requirements under recommended
accessories is prohibited. Do not use accessories such
as shaper cutters or dado sets. Ferrous metal cutting
and the use of abrasive wheels is prohibited.
• 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.
ACCESSORIES
Visit your Knova store or see the Knova power and hand tool
catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power
tool.
WARNING
• To avoid the risk of personal injury, do not
modify this power tool or use accessories not
recommended by Knova.
• Read warnings and conditions on your CARBIDE TIPPED
SAW BLADE. Do not operate the saw without the proper
saw blade guard in place. Carbide is a very hard but
brittle material. Care should be taken while mounting,
using, and storing carbide tipped blades to prevent
accidental damage. Slight shocks, such as striking the tip
while handling, can seriously damage the blade. Foreign
objects in the workpiece, such as wire or nails, can also
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
Supplied
Blade wrench
Not supplied
Adjustable wrench
Combination
Square
Phillips screwdriver
Slotted screwdriver
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over (see dotted figure).
Draw light line on
board along this edge.
cause tips to crack or break off. Before using, always
visually examine the blade and tips for bent blade,
cracks, breakage, missing or loose tips, or other
damage. Do not use if damage is suspected. Failure to
heed safety instructions and warnings can result in
serious bodily injury.
BLADE INFORMATION
• Always use a crosscut blade that is designed for cutting
across the wood grain. NEVER use Rip, Combination,
Plywood, Dado or Abrasive type saw blades at any time.
• Always use a 12 in. diameter blade with either a 1 in.
arbor hole, speed rating must be at least 4000 RPM.
• Read and understand all instructions provided with each
blade before using on this miter saw.
There are two main materials used for saw blades;
high-speed steel (HSS) and carbide tipped (TCT). While
the HSS blades are generally less expensive than carbide
tipped, TCT blades will stay sharper longer than HSS. As a
general rule the more teeth per inch (TPI) the smoother the
cut. Please read the information p rovided on the blade for
more details for their use.
General Purpose Wood Cutting: 24 - 40 TPI
Fine Woodworking Cutting: 60 - 80 TPI
Non-ferrous Metal Cutting:
Use only special blades designed for cutting this
type of material.
Plastic Cutting:
Use only special blades designed for cutting plastic.
NOTE: When cutting non-ferrous or plastic, be sure to clean
up completely after each use. Take special care with metal
shavings after each cut, these can cause damage to the
table top. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
Should not gap or overlap when square is
flipped over (see dotted figure).
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Straight edge or a 3/4 in.
board, this edge must be
perfectly straight.