ASSEMBLY
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
nThe saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself.
nIf the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by at your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
nYour compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos- ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left.
nIf movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have saw repaired by at your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER.
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
BEVEL STOP |
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ADJUSTMENT | BEVEL | |
SCREW | ||
STOP PIN | ||
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BEVEL
STOP
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OPERATION
WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recom- mended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
This product has been designed only for the purposes listed below:
nCross cutting wood and plastic.
nCross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames, moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.
NOTE: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory blades available from your dealer.
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (with- out holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
WARNING:
Do not start your compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and the miter fence. Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter fence during operation of the saw.
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