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FEATURES

LASER GUIDE

For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. The 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 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° - 33.9° 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  Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COMPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningCord Length Wire Size A.W.G ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical Connection Glossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsSwitch Trigger Know Your Compound Miter SAWAMP Motor Miter Lock HandleTools Needed Loose Parts Dust GuideSocket Head Screws Dust BAGAssembly UnpackingMounting Holes Trace holes At these locations for hole patTernTable Extension Dust GuideExtension Washer Socket Head Washer Screw To install the work clamp Dust BAGWork Clamp Dust Bag QuickTo Install Blade BoltAligning the laser guide line Removing Your MarkTo Cut the Mark To Leave the MarkCutting a Slot In The Zero Clearance Throat Plate Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceSee Figures 16 CAP Head ScrewsAdjustments are Required Sliding Miter Fence Adjustments are RequiredFence Miter Framing Table SquareSquaring the Blade to the Miter Table See Figures 22Lock Knob SquarePivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Pivot AdjustmentOperation ApplicationsCutting with Your Compound Miter SAW To Cross cutStraight Cross cut Work clampIndicator Point Screw To Bevel CutSee Figures 27 Bevel ScaleTo Compound Miter Cut Compound Miter CutWork Clamp Support Long Workpieces See Figures 3045 x 45 Compound Miter CUT Long WorkpieceCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Side Cutting crown molding Laying molding flat on the miter tableLeft SIDE, Inside Corner Right SIDE, Outside Corner Right SIDE, Inside Corner Left SIDE, Outside CornerUsing a Crown Molding Support JIG Making a Crown Molding Support JIGCutting warped material See Figures 34Adjustments To Adjust the Laser GuideClamping wide workpieces Maintenance General MaintenanceBrush Replacement LubricationBattery Compartment Changing the Batteries in the laserBatteries Screw Laser GuideWarranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model NoMS1250LZA Serial No