FEATURES
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
12 IN. BLADE
A 12 in. blade is included with your compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to
15 AMP MOTOR
This saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing.
BEVEL LOCK LEVER
The bevel lock lever securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles. Pulling the lever forward will release the saw allowing the blade to be tilted either left or right for bevel cuts. Pushing the lever back will lock the saw in place.
BEVEL STOP PIN
The bevel stop pin has two positions:
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake quickly stops blade rotation after the switch trigger is released.
LASER GUIDE
For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.
CARRYING | LOCK |
HANDLE | PIN |
DEPTH 
GUIDE
FRONT
1.Override (pin pulled completely out)
2.The 0° - 48° position for crown molding (pin pushed in)
CARRYING HANDLES
See Figure 2.
Carrying handles are located on the top of the saw arm and on the front of the saw base.
To transport: turn off and unplug the saw; lower saw arm and lock it in the down position; lock bevel and miter lock levers; lock slide lock knob.
DEPTH CONTROL KNOB
When loosened, the depth control knob allows the user to adjust the depth guide then holds the guide securely in place when the knob is retightened.
NOTE: It is not necessary to loosen the knob when locking or unlocking the saw arm.
DEPTH GUIDE
See Figure 2.
The depth guide is used for locking the saw arm in the down position or as a guide for limiting downward movement of the saw arm.
CARRYING
HANDLE
SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
SWITCH
TRIGGER 
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
Fig. 2
NOTE: Controlling depth of cut is necessary when rough cutting a dado.
Fig. 3
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