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FEATURES

EXACTLINE™ LASER GUIDE

For more accurate cuts, an Exactline™ laser guide is included withyourmitersaw.Whenusedproperly,thelaserguidemakes accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62°, and 45°. The 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.85°, and 45° positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles.

BEVEL STOP PIN

The bevel stop pin has three positions:

1.Override (pin pulled completely out)

2.The 0° - 45° position (middle position)

3.The 0° - 48° position for crown molding (pin pushed in)

SLIDING MITER FENCE

The sliding miter fence on your compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts; the left side is larger providing additional support. It has a sliding feature for clearance of the saw arm when making bevel or compound cuts.

Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the miter fence. Once the desired position of the miter fence is deter- mined, tighten the fence screw to secure the sliding fence.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch is released.

REPEAT-A-CUT™

See Figure 5.

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.

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.

REPEAT-A-CUT™

Fig. 5

TOOLS NEEDED

The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments:

FRAMING SQUARE

COMBINATION SQUARE

Fig. 6

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningCord Length Wire Size A.W.G ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsMiter Switch Trigger Know Your Compound Miter SAWAMP Motor 12 IN. BladeTools Needed Loose Parts Dust Guide HEX BoltSocket Head Screws Washer Extention Dust BAG Blade Wrench Assembly UnpackingMounting Holes Trace Holes AT These Locations For Hole Pattern SAW BaseAssembling LEG Stand See Figures 9Upper Side Brace C LEG B Lower Brace D HEX NUT Rubber Foot Upper Brace a LEG B Lower Brace E Carriage BoltTable Extension Mounting the Miter SAW to the LEG StandUpper Brace a Upper Side Brace C LEG B Extension Socket Head Washer ScrewDust Guide Dust BAGWork Clamp To Install Blade Screw Blade Bolt Cover Lower GuardLaser Guide Mounting the Exactline Laser Guide Aligning the Laser Guide LineCutting a Slot in the Zero Clearance Throat Plate Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceSee Figures 20 Broken RED LineAdjustments are Required Sliding Miter Fence Blade Squaring the Blade to the Miter Table See Figures 25Lock Knob CombinationPivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Pivot AdjustmentOperation ApplicationsCutting with Your Compound Miter SAW To CrosscutStraight Crosscut Work Clamp Bevel Scale Indicator Indicator Point Screw Bevel CUT Work Clamp Stop PINTo Bevel CUT See Figures 30To Compound Miter CUT Compound Miter CUT Work ClampSupport Long Workpieces See Figures 3345 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece SupportsCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Side Cutting Crown Molding Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableCeiling Inside Corner FenceUsing a Crown Molding Support JIG Making a Crown Molding Support JIGCutting Warped Material See Figures 37Maintenance Clamping Wide WorkpiecesGeneral LubricationBrush Replacement Proceed as follows when replacement is requiredBrush Assembly Brush CAPChanging the Batteries Do not attempt to activate the laserPage Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No MS1250LZ Serial No