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FEATURES

MITER FENCE

The miter fence on your compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against, when making all cuts. The sliding miter fence on the left side is also larger providing additional support.

The Repeat-A-Cut™ feature on both the left and right side miter fences can be used when making repetitive cuts. Simply mark the fence with a pencil, make the desired number of cut(s), then wipe the mark off with a soft cloth.

MITER LOCK HANDLE

The miter lock handle securely locks the saw at the desired miter angle.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 11.25°,15°, 22.5°, 31.62°,and 45°. The 0°, 11.25°,15°, 22.5°, 31.62°,and 45° positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see- through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece.

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

See Figure 3.

A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle (keeping the saw blade from turning). Depress and hold the lock button only while installing, changing, or removing the saw blade.

TOOLS NEEDED

SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 4.

The saw will not start until you depress the switch lock with your thumb then squeeze the switch trigger. To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw, disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the OFF position. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not included) through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with a long shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

PADLOCK

Fig. 4

The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade:

12 mm COMBINATION WRENCH

COMBINATION

SQUARE FRAMING SQUARE

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are SecureSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningElectrical Double InsulationElectrical Connection Extension Cords Glossary of Terms Anti-Kickback Pawls radial arm and table sawsFeatures Product SpecificationsKnow Your Compound Miter SAW AMP MotorBevel Lock Knob Blade Wrench / Storage AreaTools Needed Loose Parts List SAW BladeBlade Wrench Assembly UnpackingMounting Holes Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW BaseDust Guide Dust BAGWork Clamp Dust BAG Work ClampTo Install / Replace the Blade Table ExtensionTable Extension Socket Head Washer Screw MovementCutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat Plate CAP Head Screws Miter FenceSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence See Figures 13Squaring the Blade to the Miter Table See Figures 19Bevel Lock Knob Miter Fence Blade Aligning the Laser Guide Line Broken Laser LineOperation ApplicationsCutting with Your Compound Miter SAW To Cross CUT Straight Cross CUT Work ClampTo Bevel CUT See Figures 24Bevel CUT Work Clamp To Compound Miter CUT Compound Miter CUT Work ClampTo Support Long Workpieces 45 X 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece Workpiece SupportsCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Number of Sides Cutting Crown Molding Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableCutting Warped Material Clamping Wide WorkpiecesSee Figures 31 Right WrongAdjustments To Adjust the Laser GuidePivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Pivot AdjustmentMaintenance General MaintenanceBatteries Battery Compartment Negative Laser Guide Slot LubricationWarranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information MS1065LZA
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