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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

! WARNING

To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet.

ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. L)

1.Loosen the three fence locking bolts(1).

2.Lower the cutting arm and lock in position.

3.Using a square, lay the heel of the square against the blade, and the rule agaist the fence (2) as shown.

Check to see if the fence is 90° to the blade.

4.If not, adjust fence 90° to the blade and tighten the fence locking bolts. CAUTION: If the saw has not been used recently, recheck blade squareness to the fence and readjust if needed.

5.After fence has been aligned, using a scrap piece of wood, make a cut at 90o then check squareness on the piece. Readjust if necessary.

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MITER SCALE (FIG. M)

The miter scale assists the user in setting the desired miter angles from 45° left to 45° right. The miter saw table has nine of the most common angle setttings with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. These positive stops position the blade at the desired angle quickly and accurately.

To Adjust the Angle:

1.Unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (1) counterclockwise.

2.Press down the positive stop locking lever (2) while holding the miter handle, and rotate the table left or right to the desired angle.

3.Release positive stop locking lever. Tighten miter handle.

4.If the desired angle is one of the nine positive stops, release the positive stop locking lever, making sure the lever snaps into position, and then secure by tightening the miter handle.

5.If the miter angle desired is not one of the nine positive stops, simply lock the miter table into position by turning the miter handle in the clockwise direction.

To Adjust the Indicator:

(1)Adjust the indicator (3) to the 0 ° mark on the miter scale (4) to position the miter table.

(2)Release positive stop locking lever (2). Tighten miter handle.

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CUTTING ARM TRAVEL

Cutting Arm Downward Travel Adjustment

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! WARNING

To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, turn the switch OFF and remove the power cord from the power source.

NOTE: Before each cutting operation, check the position of the blade to make sure it does not contact any metal surface. If the blade contacts any metal surface, the depth of travel must be adjusted.

1.Lower the blade as far as possible.

2.Loosen the locknut (3).

3.Turn the adjustment bolt (4) out (counterclockwise) to decrease the cutting depth or in (clockwise) to increase the cutting depth.

4.Carefully rotate the blade manually to check for contact. Avoid touching blade points or edges.

5.Repeat until adjusted properly, and tighten the locknut to secure the adjustment bolt into

position.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA Warranty Table of ContentsProduct Specifications Symbols Shown below are some of the symbols you may seeProhibition Support and Clamp WorkPower Tool Safety 24. ! Danger Never Leave the Tool RunningCompound Miter SAW Safety Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAWKeep the Motor AIR Slots Clean and free of chips or dust Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsElectrical Requirements and Safety Grounding InstructionsRecommended Accessories AccessoriesCarton Contents Know Your Compound Miter SAW Compound Miter SAW Terms Glossary of TermsWoodworking Terms Assembly and Adjustments Assembly InstructionsAssemble Stand FIG. A-1, A-2, A-3 Assemble Miter SAW to Stand FIG. A-4Installing the Miter Handle FIG. B Installing the Dust BAG FIG. DInstalling the Extension Wings Cutting Head FIG. CTo Install the Rear Extension Stay FIG. F Installing the HOLD-DOWN Clamp Assembly FIG. GRemoving or Installing the Blade Inserting and Replacing the Laser Batteries FIG. HFig. J Adjustment Instructions Adjusting Fence Squareness FIG. LMiter Scale FIG. M Cutting ARM TravelMounting the Miter SAW FIG. R, S Bevel Stop Adjustment FIG. O, P, QTo avoid injury from unexpected saw movement Avoid Direct EYE Contact Adjustments Equirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAWKeep Your Work Area Clean OperationDress for Safety When SAW is RunningPlan Your Work Inspect Your WorkpieceTurning SAW on FIG Body and Hand Position FIG. UBefore Leaving the SAW Miter CUT FIG. W Bevel CUT FIGCompound CUT FIG. Y Cutting Bowed Material FIG. ZCutting Base Molding FIG. AA Bevel/Miter SettingsCutting Crown Molding FIG. BB, CC Maintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes FIG. DDLower Blade Guard Emptying Sawdust BAGTroubleshooting Guide ProtectionParts List Parts List for SAW SchematicSchematic for SAW 10 in. Compound Miter SAW Model noParts List and Schematic for Motor Parts List and Schematic for Stand QTYRepair Protection Agreements Here’s what the Repair Protection Agreement* includesGet it fixed, at your home or ours
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