STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
To start the machine, squeeze the trigger (A) Fig. 16. To stop the machine, release the trigger.
This miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the trigger (A) Fig. 16, is released, the electric brake will be activated and will stop the blade in seconds.
WARNING: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE HAZARDOUS. AFTER COMPLETING THE CUT, RELEASE THE TRIGGER (A) FIG. 16 TO ACTIVATE THE BLADE BRAKE. KEEP THE CUTTINGHEAD DOWN UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW THAT HOLDS THE BLADE. CHECK THIS ARBOR SCREW OFTEN.
CAUTION: Prior to each operation, clean the blade area and underneath the table for chips and other debris. Such items can cause kickbacks and personal injury. Be certain that the machine is unplugged before making this inspection.
LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION
A
Fig. 16
B 
Fig. 17
IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position, using a padlock (B) Fig. 17 with a 3/16" diameter shackle to prevent unauthorized use of the saw.
ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING
The miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 0 degree cut to 47 degrees right and left. Loosen the lock handle (A) Fig. 18 one or two turns. Depress the index lever (B), and move the control arm. Tighten the lock handle at the desired angle.
This tool is equipped with positive stops at the 0, 22.5, 31.62, and 45 degree right and left positions. Simply loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 18, and move the control arm until the bottom of the index lever (B) engages into one of the positive stops (C). Tighten the lock handle (A). To disengage the positive stop, depress index lever (B) and move the handle.
The 31.62 positive stops aid in the cutting of crown molding. Refer to the “CUTTING CROWN MOLDING” section of this manual.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A) FIG. 18 BEFORE CUTTING.
B A
C
Fig. 18
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