ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
(Supplied) * 5mm hex wrench * 1/2 in. Blade wrench
(Not supplied) * Phillips head screw driver * A square to make adjustments
FASTENING THE MACHINE TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE
Before operating your compound miter saw, make sure that it is firmly mounted to a sturdy workbench or other supporting surface. Four holes are provided, two of which are shown at (A) Fig. 8.
When frequently moving the saw from place to place, mount the saw on a 3/4 in. piece of plywood, and clamp the plywood to a supporting surface with “C” clamps.
WARNING: For your own safety, do not connect the machine to the power source until the machine is completely assembled and you read and understand the entire instruction manual.
WARNING: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE!
ATTACHING THE TABLE LOCK HANDLE
Thread the table lock handle (A) Fig. 2 into the threaded hole (B) of the arm bracket.
ROTATING THE TABLE TO THE 90° DEGREE POSITION
1.Turn the table lock handle (A) Fig. 3
2.Rotate the table to the left until the index stop engages with the 90° positive stop (Fig. 4). Tighten the table lock handle (A).
MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION
1.Push down on handle (A), Inset, Fig. 5. Pull out the cuttinghead lock pin (B).
2.Move the cuttinghead (C) to the up position (Fig. 6).
ATTACHING THE DUST BAG
Squeeze the spring clips (A) Fig. 7 of the dust bag (B) and clip the dust bag (B) over the ribs of the dust chute.
OPERATION
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
TABLE HAZARD AREA
WARNING: The area inside the two red lines on the table
(A)Fig. 9 is designated as a "hazard zone". Never place your hands inside this area while the machine is running. Maintain hands 6 in. from blade.
USING THE OPTIONAL WORK CLAMP
1.An optional work clamp (A) Fig. 10 is available. Use this accessory clamp, especially with short workpieces. Never allow your hands to be in the “Hazard Zone”.
2.Two holes (B) Fig. 9 are provided in the base of the miter saw, enabling you to use the clamp (A) Fig.10 on either the right or left hand side of the saw blade.
WARNING: Keep your hands out of path of saw blade. If necessary, clamp the workpiece in place before making the cut if hands would be within 6 in. of the blade.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MITER SAW
To start the miter saw, depress the switch trigger (A) Fig. 11 To stop the miter saw, release the switch trigger.
This saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As
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