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	Safety
	“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” — Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by
! WARNING
	BULLET (•) symbol listed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious

personal injury.

Double Insulated Tools

Double insulation is a design concept used in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. It is a recognized and ap- proved system by Underwriter’s Laboratories, CSA and Federal OSHA authorities.

•Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician.

•WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL RE- PLACEMENT PARTS.

•POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of elec- trical shock, your tool is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to in- stall the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of electri- cal shock, do not change the plug in any way.

Extension Cords

•Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.

•If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with ade- quate size conductors should be used to prevent ex- cessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating. The table shows the correct size to use, depending on cord length and nameplate amperage rating of tool. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always use U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.

RECOMMENDED SIZES Of EXTENSION CORDS

Tool’s	Cord Size in A.W.G.				Wire Sizes in mm2
Ampere	Cord length in feet				Cord length in Meters
Rating	25	50	100	150	15	30	60	120
3-6	18	16	16	14	0.75	0.75	1.5	2.5
6-8	18	16	14	12	0.75	1.0	2.5	4.0
8-10	18	16	14	12	0.75	1.0	2.5	4.0
10-12	16	16	14	12	1.0	2.5	4.0	—
12-16	14	12	—	—	—	—	—	—

NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

Safety	.2-6
General Safety Rules For Bench Top Tools	.2-3
Safety Rules For Miter Saws	.3-5
Table of Contents	.6
Electrical Requirements	.7
Getting To Know Your Miter Saw	.7-9
Unpacking and Checking Contents . . . . .10
Assembly	.10-13
Tools Needed for Assembly and Alignment	.10
Removing and installing Blades	.10-12
Assembling Dust Elbow and Dust Bag . . . .	.12
Attaching Miter Lock Knob	.13
Adjustments	.13-16
Checking 0° Bevel Adjustment	.13
Checking Left 45° Bevel Adjustment	.14
Adjusting Bevel Scale Pointer	.15
Calibrating Miter Detent System	.15
Miter Scale Pointer Adjustment	.15
Kerf Insert Adjustment	.16
Transporting and Mounting	.16-17
Preparing to Lift the Saw	.16
Lift the Saw by Rear Carry Handle	.17

Lift the Saw by the Cast-In Carry Handles . .17 placement and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18 Workbench Permanent Attachment . . . . . .17 Alternate Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Basic Saw Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 Switch Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Body and Hand Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 preparing for Saw Operations . . . . . . . .20 Workpiece Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Operating Sliding Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Removing Sliding Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Basic Saw Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-25 Adjusting Sliding Fence Lock Lever . . . . . .21 Long Workpiece Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Additional Workpiece Support . . . . . . . . . .21 Using Miter Detent System . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Miter Detent Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Chop Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Miter Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Bevel Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Compound Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Cutting Base Molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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