LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE CUTTING HEAD (FIG 17)
When storing or transporting the miter saw, the cutting head should be locked in the down position.
To Lock Down the Cutting Head
1. Lower the cutting head completely.
2. Pull back the locking knob (1) outwards from its parked
"unlock" position (a).
3. Rotate the locking knob a 1⁄4 turn, and then release it to
"Lock" position (b).
To Unlock the Cutting Head
1. Press down lightly on the cutting head.
2. Pull back the lock knob (1) outwards from"Lock" position (b).
3. Rotate the lock knob 1⁄4 turn, then release it into "unlock"
position (a).
4. Slowly raise the cutting head to the work position.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MITER
SAW (FIG 18)
note
: The saw is equipped with a Lock-Off Switch (2) for extra
safety.
To start the miter saw
your thumb to press the Lock-Off switch (2), then depress the
trigger switch (1).
To stop the miter saw,
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the trigger switch to activate the electric blade
brake. Keep the cutting head down until the blade
comes to a complete stop before raising the cutting
head to the upward or starting position. A rotating
saw blade can be dangerous.
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electric blade brake activation may loosen the arbor
bolt. occasionally check the arbor bolt and tighten
if necessary.
TABLE HAZARD AREA (FIG 19)
On the stationary table, on each side of the rotating miter table, is a "hands" warning symbol that is cast into the
table. The area between the two "hand" symbols is designated as a "Hazard Zone" and the miter saw operator
should never place their hands inside this area while the miter saw is running.
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the saw blade. use the supplied work clamp or other clamping means to secure the work
piece in place before making a cut with the miter saw.
ROTATING THE MITER TABLE (FIG 20)
This miter saw will accurately cut any angle from the straight 90° cut to 45° left and 45° right.
Miter Table
, loosen the Miter Lock Handle (1) one or two turns counterclockwise, use your thumb to press down
the detente lever (2) to release, and then rotate the miter table to the desired angle using the Miter Lock Handle(1).
When the desired angle is reached, turn the Miter Lock Handle (1) clockwise to lock the miter table in place.
note:
This miter saw comes with 9 positive stops, 0° for 90° cutting, left-15°, 22.5° , 30°, 45°, right-15°,
22.5°, 30°, 45° for quick setting of common miter cutting angles.
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, firmly grasp the saw's top handle. use
completely release the trigger switch.
After completing a cut, release
the torque resulting from
Keep your hands outside the "Hazard Zone" and out of the path of
10" Compound Miter Saw
Operator's Manual
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FIG 19
To Rotate the