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the type of cutting you plan to do. Do not use thin kerf blades.

●Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and properly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the cutting arm all the way down. Manually spin the blade and check for clearance. Tilt the power-head to a 45° bevel and repeat the test.

●Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.

●Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is no excessive play in any parts.

KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

!WARNING

To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the miter saw near flammable liquids, vapors, or gases.

●Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and ears.

●Know your miter saw. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool. To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts, do not do layout, assembly, or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving.

●Avoid accidental starting, make sure the trigger switch is disengaged before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet.

PLAN YOUR WORK

●Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different tool for any workpiece that can’t be held in a solidly braced, fixed position.

CAUTION: This machine is not designed for cutting masonry, masonry products, ferrous metals (steel, iron, and iron-based metals.) Use this miter saw to cut only wood, wood-like products, or non- ferrous metals. Other material may shatter, bind the blade, or create other dangers. Remove all nails that may be in the workpiece to prevent sparking that could cause a fire. Remove dust bag when cutting non- ferrous metals.

DRESS FOR SAFETY

Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes.

This can result in permanent eye damage. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses and are not safety glasses. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they break.

●Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, watches). They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.

●Wear non-slip footwear.

●Tie back long hair.

●Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

●Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs when using any miter saw.

●For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles.

INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE

Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece being cut.

Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may bind, or that are too small to clamp and get a solid grasp on. Plan the way you will grasp the workpiece from start to finish. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Operator’s ManualWarranty Table of ContentsRotating Table Product SpecificationsMotor Blade SizeSymbols ProhibitionSupport and Clamp Work Power Tool Safety General Safety Instructions Before Using this Power ToolAlways Wear EYE DANGER Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAW Compound Miter SAW SafetyPage Power Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Safety Protection ImportantDouble Insulated Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AWG Guidelines for Extension CordsAccessories and Attachments Recommended AccessoriesAccessories Tools Needed for Assembly Supplied Not suppliedCombination Square Must be True Carton Contents Know Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPM Woodworking TermsInstalling the Dust BAG FIG. C Assembly and AdjustmentsInstalling the Support Bracket FIG. a Installing the Miter Handle FIG. BSAW Blade Wrench FIG. E Releasing Cutting Head FIG. GUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. F 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, MLaser Guide FIG. N Laser BeamAvoid Direct EYE Contact Fig. O Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. P Bevel Stop Adjustments FIG. O, P, QMiter Angle Adjustment FIG. R Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. RAdjusting Fence Squareness FIG. S Fig. S Adjusting Cutting Depth FIG. TOperation Assembly and AdjustmentsRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW Troubleshooting Guide for adjustment if necessaryDress for Safety Plan Your WorkInspect Your Workpiece USE Extra Caution with Large or ODD Shaped Workpieces When SAW is RunningDo not OVER-REACH Never cut freehandBasic SAW Operations Body and Hand Position FIG. UFinishing a cut Before freeing jammed materialSliding Carriage System FIG. W Miter CUT FIGBefore Leaving the SAW Compound CUT FIG. Z Bevel CUT FIG. YTo Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. AA Cutting Bowed Material FIG. BBRough Cutting a Dado FIG. CC Fig. CC Bevel/Miter Settings Only When the Angle Between the Walls EqualsCutting Crown Molding FIG. GG, HH Outside corner-Left side KEY Bevel Miter Type of CUT SettingInside corner-Left side Inside corner-Right sideCrown Molding Chart Lower Blade Guard MaintenanceMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes FIGLubrication FIG. JJ, KK Debris from entering eyes when Removing sawdust from unitSawdust Wear proper eye protection to keepTroubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List for SAW Schematic Parts List4 in. Compound Miter SAW Model no SchematicDescription Size Qty Parts List for MotorSears Parts & Repair Service Center LE-FOYER MCSU-HOGAR R
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