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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

!WARNING

To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted, and you have read and understood this Operator’s Manual.

INSTALLING THE SUPPORT BRACKET (FIG. A)

1.Place the support bracket (1) in front of the miter saw as shown.

2.Tighten the two screws (2) using a Phillips screwdriver into the pre- drilled holes located in the front of the table.

Fig. A

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INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. B)

1.Thread the miter handle (1) into the hole located at the front of the miter table.

Fig. B

INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. C)

1.Squeeze the metal collar wings of the dust bag (1).

2.Place the dust bag neck opening around the exhaust port (2), and release the metal collar wings.

Fig. C	1	2

To empty the dust bag, squeeze the metal collar and remove from exhaust port. Open zipper on underside of bag and empty into waste container. NOTE: Check frequently and empty bag before it gets full.

INSTALLING THE SAFETY HOLD- DOWN CLAMP (FIG. D)

1.Loosen the hex screw (3) using a Phillips screwdriver from the rear side of the saw base.

2.Place the hold-down clamp assembly (1) in one of the mounting holes (2).

3.Tighten the hex screw (3).

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Operator’s ManualWarranty Table of ContentsMotor Product SpecificationsBlade Size Rotating TableSupport and Clamp Work SymbolsProhibition Always Wear EYE Power Tool SafetyGeneral Safety Instructions Before Using this Power Tool DANGER Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAW Compound Miter SAW SafetyPage Double Insulated Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsMotor Safety Protection Important Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AWG Guidelines for Extension CordsAccessories Accessories and AttachmentsRecommended Accessories Combination Square Must be True Tools Needed for AssemblySupplied Not supplied Carton Contents Know Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPM Woodworking TermsInstalling the Support Bracket FIG. a Assembly and AdjustmentsInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. B Installing the Dust BAG FIG. CUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. F SAW Blade Wrench FIG. EReleasing Cutting Head FIG. G Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, J Removing and Installing the Table Insert FIG. HBlade Removing or InstallingUn-plug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade Installing Blade FIG. K, L, MAvoid Direct EYE Contact Laser Guide FIG. NLaser Beam Fig. O Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. P Bevel Stop Adjustments FIG. O, P, QAdjusting Fence Squareness FIG. S Miter Angle Adjustment FIG. RMiter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. R Fig. S Adjusting Cutting Depth FIG. TRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW Assembly and AdjustmentsTroubleshooting Guide for adjustment if necessary OperationInspect Your Workpiece Dress for SafetyPlan Your Work Do not OVER-REACH When SAW is RunningNever cut freehand USE Extra Caution with Large or ODD Shaped WorkpiecesFinishing a cut Body and Hand Position FIG. UBefore freeing jammed material Basic SAW OperationsBefore Leaving the SAW Sliding Carriage System FIG. WMiter CUT FIG Compound CUT FIG. Z Bevel CUT FIG. YRough Cutting a Dado FIG. CC To Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. AACutting Bowed Material FIG. BB Fig. CC Cutting Crown Molding FIG. GG, HH Bevel/Miter SettingsOnly When the Angle Between the Walls Equals Inside corner-Left side KEY Bevel Miter Type of CUT SettingInside corner-Right side Outside corner-Left sideCrown Molding Chart Maintenance MaintenanceReplacing Carbon Brushes FIG Lower Blade GuardSawdust Debris from entering eyes when Removing sawdust from unitWear proper eye protection to keep Lubrication FIG. JJ, KKTroubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List for SAW Schematic Parts List4 in. Compound Miter SAW Model no SchematicDescription Size Qty Parts List for MotorSU-HOGAR R Sears Parts & Repair Service CenterLE-FOYER MC