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Locking

When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting head should always be locked in the down position.

1.Push the cutting head down to its lowest position.

2.Push the stop latch knob (2) into the locking hole.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the miter saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm or the miter handle. ALWAYS use the designated carrying handles located on the top of the machine and in the back of the unit.

INSTALLING THE EXHAUST PORT AND THE DUST BAG (FIG. E)

1.Squeeze the metal collar wings (2) of the dust bag (1).

2.Place the dust bag neck opening around the exhaust port (3), and release the metal collar wings.

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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 HOLD-DOWN CLAMP (FIG. F and G)

1.Place the hold-down clamp assembly

(1) in one of the mounting holes (2), located behind the fence.

NOTE: There are no screws to secure clamp. The clamp will secure itself to the base when turning the

knob (3) to clamp the workpiece. Do not use your other hand to hold the clamp when tightening. Only turn knob (3) to secure clamp to table. The clamp will tilt at an angle and secure itself when tightened.

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. H)

!WARNING

To avoid injury:

●Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting. Remove all small pieces of material from the table cavity before performing any cuts. The table insert may be removed for this purpose, but always reattach the table insert prior to performing a cutting operation.

●Do not start the sliding compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and table insert. Damage could result to the blade, table insert or turntable if blade strike occurs during the cutting operation.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Table of Contents Blade Size WarrantyProduct Specifications MotorProhibition SymbolsSupport and Clamp Work USE Proper Extension Power Tool SafetyReduce the Risk Always Wear EYEWear a Face Mask or Dust Disconnect Tools from24. ! Danger People Compound Miter SAW Safety Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsElectrical Requirements cont’d Motor Safety Protection ImportantDouble Insulated Be sure your extension cord is Guidelines for Extension CordsUse a separate electrical circuit Recommended Accessories Accessories and AttachmentsAccessories Combination Square Must be True Tools Needed for AssemblySupplied Not supplied Blade Wrench Hex KeyCarton Contents Know Your Sliding Miter SAW Instruction or OWNER’S Glossary of TermsRevolutions PER Minute RPM Woodworking TermsUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. B Assembly and AdjustmentsEstimated Assembly Time 5 10 minutes Installing the Miter Handle FIG. aLocking Installing the Exhaust Port and the Dust BAG FIG. EInstalling the HOLD-DOWN Clamp FIG. F and G Removing and Installing the Table Insert FIG. HMounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, J Fig. HFor portable use, place Removing or Installing the BladeFig. M Installing Blade FIG. K, L, MClass II Laser Product Laser BeamBevel Adjustment Fig. P Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. OMiter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. Q Miter Angle Adjustment FIG. QSetting Cutting Depth FIG. S Adjusting Fence Squareness FIG. RAdjusting Cutting Depth FIG. S Fig. T Sliding the Rear Extension Support BAR FIG. TRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW AdjustmentsOperation Plan Your Work Keep Your Work Area CleanNever cut freehand Dress for SafetyInspect Your Workpiece Do not OVER-REACHWhen SAW is Running Basic SAW Operations Body and Hand Position FIG. UFinishing a cut Before freeing jammed materialSliding Fence Sliding Fence & Remove Sliding Fence FIG. WSliding Carriage System FIG Miter CUT FIG. Y Before Leaving the SAWBevel CUT FIG. Z Compound CUT FIG. BB Bevel Stop for Crown Molding FIG. AATo Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. CC Fig. CC Fig. DDCutting Base Molding FIG. GG Auxiliary Wood Fence FIG. FFEqual exactly Bevel/Miter SettingsOnly When the Angle Between the Walls Equals Cutting Crown Molding FIG. HHCompound Miter saw Crown Molding ChartLower Blade Guard MaintenanceMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes FIG. JJLubrication FIG. KK SawdustCentral pivot of plastic guard Use Troubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List Schematic a Parts List for SAW Schematic B Schematic B Parts List for Motor Page Get it fixed, at your home or ours