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A sudden slip could cause your fingers or hand to move into the blade.

DO NOT OVER-REACH

Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face and body to one side, out of the line of a possible kickback. NEVER stand in the line of the blade.

Never cut freehand:

●Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence and table stop so it will not rock or twist during the cut.

●Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece and the table or fence.

●Make sure there are no gaps between the workpiece, fence and table that will let the workpiece shift after it is cut.

●Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it is cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.

●Only the workpiece should be on the saws table.

●Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it is practical.

USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES.

●Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses, blocks, etc.) for workpieces large enough to tip.

●Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as an additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table, or to help feed, support, or pull the workpiece.

●Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 6-3/4 inches of the saw blade the workpiece is too small. Keep hands and fingers out of the

“no hands zone” area marked on the saws table.

●When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not bind in the blade and cause possible injury. Molding, for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it move when cut.

●Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or tubing, which have a tendency to roll when cut, causing the blade to “bite”.

!WARNING

To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety instructions, when cutting non-ferrous metals:

●Use only saw blades specifically recommended for non-ferrous metal cutting.

●Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand held. Clamp workpieces securely.

●Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under the supervision of an experienced person and the dust bag has been removed from the saw.

WHEN SAW IS RUNNING

!WARNING

Do not allow familiarity from frequent use of your miter saw to result in a careless mistake. A careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury. Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the saw OFF. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USATable of Contents WarrantyProduct Specifications MotorBlade Size Rotating TableProhibition SymbolsSupport and Clamp Work General Safety Instructions Before Using this Power Tool Power Tool SafetyAlways Wear EYE DANGER Compound Miter SAW Safety Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAWPage Motor Safety Protection Important Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsDouble Insulated Guidelines for Extension Cords Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AWGRecommended Accessories Accessories and AttachmentsAccessories Supplied Not supplied Tools Needed for AssemblyCombination Square Must be True Carton Contents Know Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Woodworking Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPMAssembly and Adjustments Installing the Support Bracket FIG. aInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. B Installing the Dust BAG FIG. CReleasing Cutting Head FIG. G SAW Blade Wrench FIG. EUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. F Removing and Installing the Table Insert FIG. H Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, JRemoving or Installing BladeInstalling Blade FIG. K, L, M Un-plug the miter saw before changing/installing the bladeLaser Beam Laser Guide FIG. NAvoid Direct EYE Contact Bevel Stop Adjustments FIG. O, P, Q Fig. O Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. PMiter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. R Miter Angle Adjustment FIG. RAdjusting Fence Squareness FIG. S Adjusting Cutting Depth FIG. T Fig. SAssembly and Adjustments Requirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAWTroubleshooting Guide for adjustment if necessary OperationPlan Your Work Dress for SafetyInspect Your Workpiece When SAW is Running Do not OVER-REACHNever cut freehand USE Extra Caution with Large or ODD Shaped WorkpiecesBody and Hand Position FIG. U Finishing a cutBefore freeing jammed material Basic SAW OperationsMiter CUT FIG Sliding Carriage System FIG. WBefore Leaving the SAW Bevel CUT FIG. Y Compound CUT FIG. ZCutting Bowed Material FIG. BB To Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. AARough Cutting a Dado FIG. CC Fig. CC Only When the Angle Between the Walls Equals Bevel/Miter SettingsCutting Crown Molding FIG. GG, HH KEY Bevel Miter Type of CUT Setting Inside corner-Left sideInside corner-Right side Outside corner-Left sideCrown Molding Chart Maintenance MaintenanceReplacing Carbon Brushes FIG Lower Blade GuardDebris from entering eyes when Removing sawdust from unit SawdustWear proper eye protection to keep Lubrication FIG. JJ, KKTroubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List Parts List for SAW SchematicSchematic 4 in. Compound Miter SAW Model noParts List for Motor Description Size QtyLE-FOYER MC Sears Parts & Repair Service CenterSU-HOGAR R
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