OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
HAZARD ZONE
The area inside the two red lines (A) Fig. 9 on the table is designated as a “Hazard Zone”. NEVER place your hands inside this area while the machine is running.
A
STARTING AND STOPPING MITER SAW
A
Fig. 9
B
Fig. 10 | Fig. 11 |
To start the miter saw, depress the switch trigger (A) Fig. 10. To stop the miter saw, release the switch trigger.
This saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 10 is released, the electric brake activates and stops the blade in seconds.
A turning saw blade can be dangerous. After completing the cut, release the switch trigger (A) Fig. 10 to activate the blade brake. Keep the cuttinghead down until the blade has come to a complete stop.
The torque developed during braking may loosen the arbor screw. Check the arbor screw periodically and tighten if necessary.
LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the miter saw is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position, using a padlock (B) Fig. 11 with a 3/16" diameter shackle to prevent unauthorized use of the saw.
MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.
1.Push the switch handle (A) Fig. 12 down, and pull out the cuttinghead lock knob (B).
2.Move the cuttinghead (C) Fig. 13 to the up position.
C
A
B
Fig. 12 | Fig. 13 |
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