STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE
To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 12. To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.
This miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 12, is released, the electric brake is activated and stops the blade in seconds.
WARNING: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE HAZARDOUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, RELEASE SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 12, TO ACTIVATE BLADE BRAKE. KEEP CUTTINGHEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW. THE ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIOD- ICALLY AND TIGHTENED 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. 13, (with 3/16" diameter shackle) through the two holes (A )Fig. 12 in the switch plate, as shown in (A) Fig. 12. NOTE: Padlock shown is available as accessory Model
ROTATING TABLE
FOR MITER CUTTING
Your miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 90 degree cut to 47 degrees right and left. Simply loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 14, one or two turns, depress index lever (B) and move the control arm to the desired angle.
THEN TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A).
The miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0,
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A) FIG. 14, BEFORE CUTTING.
POINTER AND SCALE
A pointer (A) Fig. 15, is supplied which indicates the actual angle of cut. Each line on the scale (B) represents 1/2 degree. In effect, when the pointer is moved from one line to the next on the scale, the angle of cut is changed by 1/2 degree.
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A
Fig. 12
B
Fig. 13
B
CA
Fig. 14
A
B
Fig. 15