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1. 29 30 E Parts Ordering Servite io sacccicki ez seh cn sdcks ag Secicahbe hen teen She bi EaR duet ta casas hla tan ANERE E ELER EAR NaRa 32 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate WARRANTY RYOBle POWER TOOL LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AND 30 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY One World Technologies Inc warrants its RYOBle power tools with the following conditions 30 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY During the first 30 days after date of purchase you may either request service under this warranty or you may exchange any RYOBle power tool which does not work properly due to defective workmanship or materials by returning the power tool to the dealer from which it was purchased To receive a replacement power tool or requested warranty service you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBle power tool for a period of two years from the date of purchase With the exception of batteries power tool accessories are warr
2. B 30 60 B 25 66 B 22 07 B 19 35 B 17 23 B 15 52 65 M 22 91 M 17 07 M 13 71 M 11 50 M 9 93 M 8 74 M 7 82 B 39 86 B 32 19 B 26 95 B 23 16 B 20 29 B 18 06 B 16 26 70 M 18 88 M 13 95 M 11 17 M 935 M 8 06 M 710 B 41 64 B 33 53 B 28 02 B 24 06 B 21 08 B 18 75 75 M 14 51 M 10 65 M 8 50 M 7 10 M 612 M 5 38 B 43 08 B 34 59 B 28 88 B 24 78 B 21 69 B 19 29 80 M 9 85 fM 7 19 M 5 73 M 4 78 M 4 11 M 3 62 B 44 14 B 35 37 B 29 50 B 25 30 B 22 14 B 19 68 85 M 4 98 M 3 62 M 288 M 2 40 M 2 07 M 1 82 M 1 62 B 44 78 B 35 84 B 29 87 B 25 61 B 22 41 B 19 92 B 17 93 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 fM 0 00 B 45 00 B 36 00 B 30 00 B 25 71 B 22 50 B 20 00 B 18 00 Each B Bevel and M Miter Setting is Given to the Closest 0 005 COMPOUND ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES M 23 86 M 20 25 M 17 60 M 15 58 B 18 75 B 16 19 B 14 24 B 12 70 45 M 35 26 M 27 19 B 30 00 B 24 56 25 OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING The compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding In general compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crown
3. OPERATION E Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale E Release the miter lock plate NOTE You can quickly locate 0 22 1 2 left or right and 45 left or right by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the control arm The lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in the miter table frame E Tighten the miter lock handle securely E Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence the board could col lapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade E When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 30 E Align cutting line on workpiece with edge of saw blade E Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible E Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made E Grasp the D handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed E Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece E Release the switch trigger and all
4. However if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrica tion is required 29 ASSEMBLY BRUSH ASSEMBLY lo SS CAP Fig 36 BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 36 The saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear Proceed as follows when replacement is required E Unplug the saw A WARNING Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental start ing causing serious injury Remove brush cap with a screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap Remove brush assembly Check for wear Replace both brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining Do not replace one side without replacing the other Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly straight and replace Tighten brush cap securely Do not overtighten MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 37 E Unplug the saw E Remove the laser guide from the saw and lay it on a flat surface with the two screws facing upward Remove the screws
5. M 19 72 M 17 74 B 7 05 B 5 86 B 4 98 B 4 32 B 3 81 B 3 40 B 3 08 M 44 01 M 35 06 M 29 15 M 24 95 M 21 81 M 19 37 M 17 42 B 10 55 B 8 75 B 7 44 B 6 45 B 5 68 B 5 08 B 4 59 M 43 22 M 34 32 M 28 48 M 24 35 M 21 27 M 18 88 B 14 00 B 11 60 B 9 85 B 8 53 B 7 52 B 6 72 bes M 42 19 M 33 36 M 27 62 M 23 56 M 20 58 M 18 26 B 17 39 B 14 38 B 12 20 B 10 57 B 9 31 B 8 31 30 M 40 89 M 32 18 M 26 57 M 22 64 M 19 73 M 17 50 B 20 70 B 17 09 B 14 48 B 12 53 B 11 03 B 9 85 mm M 39 32 M 30 76 M 25 31 M 21 53 M 18 74 M 16 60 B 23 93 B 19 70 B 16 67 B 14 41 B 12 68 B 11 31 p M 37 45 M 29 10 M 23 B 27 03 B 22 20 M 22 21 M 18 80 M 16 32 M 14 43 B 20 70 B 17 87 B 15 70 B 14 00 50 M 32 73 M 25 03 M 20 36 M 17 20 M 14 91 M 13 17 B 32 80 B 26 76 B 22 52 B 19 41 B 17 05 B 15 19 55 M 29 84 M 22 62 M 18 32 M 15 44 M 13 36 M 11 79 M 10 56 B 35 40 B 28 78 B 24 18 B 20 82 B 18 27 B 16 27 B 14 66 M 26 57 M 19 96 M 16 10 M 13 54 M 11 70 M 10 31 M 9 23 B 37 76
6. with the accessory DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to a workbench or table at approximately hip height KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason Always turn the power off ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback Saw may slip walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when possible BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut NEVER cut more than one piece at a time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM BEVEL FUNCTION ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW Lock the miter table by securely tightening the miter lock levers Lock the saw arm bevel function by securely tightening the bevel lock knob NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any opera tion If a work clamp and length stop are used together they must both be installed on the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose
7. correct position for aligning the laser line with your mark INNER BLADE WASHER LOWER BLADE BLADE TO LOOSEN TIGHTEN BLADE BOLT GUIDE HEX HD FLAT S ON SPINDLE BROKEN LINE Fig 13 ASSEMBLY NOTE Many of the illustrations in this manual show only FRAMING MITER portions of the compound miter saw This is intentional so that SQUARE FENCE we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations MITER TABLE Never operate the saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 14 17 E Unplug the saw E Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm E Raise saw arm to its full raised position Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn MITER f LOCK HANDLE E Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 E Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle ig 14 FRAMING Lay a framing square flat on the miter table Place one SQUARE leg of the square against the fence Place the other leg of the square beside the throat plate in the miter table The edge of the square and the throat plate in the miter table should be parallel as shown in figure 14 E If the edge of the framing square and the throat plate in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 15 a
8. end and kicking up NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop Always use the fence NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped Keep hands clear of the cutting area SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER reach behind under or within three inches of the blade and its cutting path with hands and fingers for any reason NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece a piece of scrap or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the blade NEVER move the workpiece or make adjustment to any cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade is rotating Any slip can result in contact with the blade causing serious personal injury AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS make sure you have good balance NEVER operate the miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position NEVER stand or have any part of the body in line with the path of the saw blade ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY This could cause the saw blade to loosen and could create a hazard Should this ever occur stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely retighten the blade bo
9. molding than any other tool made In order to fit properly crown molding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of aroom are at angles that when added together equal exactly 90 Most crown molding has a top rear angle the section that fits flat against the ceiling of 52 and a bottom rear angle the section that fits flat against the wall of 38 LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER TABLE See Figure 31 To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for a 90 inside or outside corner lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence CEILING TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE e LEFT SIDE INSIDE CORNER e RIGHT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters remember that the settings are interdependent changing one angle changes the other angle as well Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set Since it is very easy for these angles to shift all settings should first be tested on scrap molding Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90 therefore you will need to fine tune your settings When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle should be set at 33 85 The miter angle should be set at 31 62 either right or left depending on the desired cut for th
10. supply that is 120 volts AC only normal household current 60 Hz Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used When working outdoors with a tool use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This type of cord is designated with WA on the cord s jacket Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 2 6 6 o 16 16 1 4 a 2 0 e e a n o Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so ca
11. the flat part of saw blade NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the blade teeth Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade to table alignment at several points The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 22 If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 23 and 24 adjustments are needed Loosen the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment screw Also loosen bevel lock knob Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring saw blade into alignment with the square See Positive Stop Adjustment in the Adjustments section Retighten bevel lock knob Next retighten lock nut securing the positive stop adjustment screw Recheck blade to table alignment NOTE The above procedure can be used to check blade squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0 and 45 angles The saw has two scale indicators one on the bevel scale and one on the miter scale After squaring adjustments have been made it may be necessary to loosen the indicator screws and reset them to zero MITER SCALE INDICATOR INDICATOR SCREW BEVEL SCALE Fig 21 COMBINATION SQUARE LOCK HANDLE CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE Fig 22 COMBINATION SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED ig LOCK HANDLE COMBINATION SQUARE lt gt LOCK HANDLE VIE
12. to reach maximum speed E Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece E Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table TO SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES See Figure 30 Long workpieces need extra supports Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece Fig 29 LONG WORKPIECE WORKPIECE SUPPORTS OPERATION CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings the compound angle setting chart below has been provided Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain trial cuts should be made in scrap material and much thought and planning made prior to making the required cut NUMBER OF SIDES PITCH OF SIDE 4 6 7 8 10 M 45 00 M 36 00 M 30 00 M 25 71 M 22 50 M 20 00 M 18 00 B 0 00 B 0 00 B 0 00 B 0 00 f B 0 00 B 0 00 f B 0 00 5 M 44 89 M 35 90 M 29 91 M 25 63 M 22 42 M 19 93 M 17 94 B 3 53 B 2 94 B 2 50 B 2 17 B 1 91 B 1 71 B 1 54 10 M 44 56 M 35 58 M 29 62 M 25 37 M 22 19
13. tool as applicable before changing blade or servicing h No load speed AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide THIS SAW CAN TIP OVER if the saw head is released suddenly and the saw is not secured to a work surface ALWAYS secure this saw to a stable work surface before any use to avoid serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency cycles per second Watt Power Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load e epope Class II Construction Double insulated construction Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand Read The Operator s Manual operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and Eye Protection as necessary a full face shield when operating this product Safety Al
14. wrench provided loosen and remove the blade bolt NOTE The blade bolt has left hand threads Turn blade bolt clockwise to loosen E Remove laser guide Do not remove inner blade washer E Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and laser guide where they contact the blade A WARNING If inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade bolt will not tighten properly E Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 12 E Replace laser guide The double D flats on the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle E Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt NOTE The blade bolt has left hand threads Turn blade bolt counterclockwise to tighten A CAUTION Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front of the saw The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard E Tighten blade bolt securely E Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover E Replace screw and tighten securely SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON ASSEMBLY BLADE BOLT A DANGER HEX HD Laser radiation Avoid direct eye contact with light source ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE See Figure 13 The laser guide will generate a colored line on the wor
15. 45 left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as you rotate the control arm The miter lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in miter table frame 23 COMPOUND MITER CUT AN M Tighten the miter lock handle securely Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle Bevel angles can be set from 0 to 45 Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle securely tighten the bevel lock knob Recheck miter angle setting Make a test cut in scrap material Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 30 Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade OPERATION E Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible E Before turning onthe saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made E Grasp the D handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade
16. A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or D safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal insulation Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock NOTE Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to the nearest authorized service center for repair Always use original factory replace ment parts when servicing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power
17. CT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never carry tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes GENERAL SAFETY RULES INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY If damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock this tool has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the
18. OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 in Compound Miter Saw TS1342L Double Insulated Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for your purchase SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS 0 E E ae E 2 2 B General Safety Rules avciacesvace tain ieee te es dew selina erent ENEA AARETE AKNET EA EE AAE E E 3 4 MM SPSCINIG alety RUSS ssc A T E A achdated cies anetine path sed eceaseseeis dese feleegensaschedd 4 5 SIMO eee ee ee 6 7 m EECCA sass csdeveac cette retest e e a Aaa raa ss a ce cehees 8 MM GIOSSary Ob NOMS A E A sunt saeayagesicacustaa iteagassustigas2ea T 9 W FCATULOS ses sn swasetes san cceens vegan Gececee lace henna Wich pus de cuca iaa E pend uct EERE AAE e E EAEE EEE aada Aaa ai a a enaa 10 12 MM NCCC CO EE 12 E Loose PAMS gesiene ena EEE a AEN E EAE ESEE eau toea vs ena veuansacdenchnnsaauceuyi 13 e A E E E E T 13 20 m Operator ee eea a a aa a a a E E 21 27 Adjustments a 28 m Maintenance ee aea AA E
19. R LOCK HANDLE ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly E Carefully lift saw from the carton and the saw base and place it on a level work surface NOTE This tool is heavy To avoid back injury lift with your legs not your back and get help when needed E This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position To release the saw arm push down on the top of the saw arm cut the tie wrap and pull out on the lock pin E Lift the saw arm by the handle Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon release of the tie wrap 13 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool The saw is factory set for accurate cutting After assem bling it check for accuracy If shipping has influenced the settings refer to specific procedures explained in this manual If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance ASSEMBLY A WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous
20. W OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 24 OPERATION CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND A WARNING MITER SAW Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care less Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury A WARNING When using a work clamp or C clamp to secure the workpiece clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback This situation could cause an accident resulting A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury in possible serious personal injury A WARNING NEVER move the workpiece or make adjustment to any cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade is rotating Any slip can result in contact with the blade causing serious personal injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury TO CROSSCUT See Figure 25 A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the work piece A straight crosscut is made with the miter APPLICATIONS You
21. and a bevel angle at the same time This type of cut is used to make picture frames cut molding make boxes with sloping sides and for certain roof framing cuts To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle Care should always be taken when making compound miter setups due to the interaction of the two angle settings Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent with one another Each time you adjust the miter setting you change the effect of the bevel setting Also each time you adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter setting It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut The first angle setting should be checked after setting the second angle since adjusting the second angle affects the first Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been obtained always make a test cut in scrap material before making a finish cut in good material E Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height E Loosen the miter lock handle Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one half turn to the left to loosen E Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale E Release the miter lock plate NOTE You can quickly locate 0 15 22 1 2 left or right 30 and
22. and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected from power source AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the operator s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may result in injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade cutter or sanding spindle against the direction or rotation of the blade cutter or sanding spindle only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTE
23. and separate the laser guide cover from the laser guide support Remove the three button cell batteries using a non con ductive device such as a toothpick NOTE Replace the batteries with silver oxide batteries that have a rating of 1 5 volt and 180 mah milliampere hour minimum Number 357 silver oxide only When replacing the batteries the laser guide should be thoroughly cleaned Use a soft paintbrush or similar device to remove all sawdust and debris Do not attempt to activate the laser The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch only while the saw motor is running and the laser guide is mounted on the saw E After cleaning the laser guide and replacing the batteries secure the laser guide cover to laser guide support using the two screws For proper assembly be sure to align the key on the laser guide cover with the key slot in the laser guide support Tighten screws securely NOTE Aperture in laser guide cover must be aligned with aperture in laser guide support A WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure 30 SCREWS LASER GUIDE COVER BATTERIES LASER GUIDE SUPPORT APERTURE NOTES 31 OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 in Compound Miter Saw TS1342L Double Insulated A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other
24. anted for ninety 90 days Batteries are warranted for two years HOW TO GET SERVICE Just return the power tool properly packaged and postage prepaid to an Authorized Service Center You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One World Technologies Inc RO Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 1207 by calling 1 800 525 2579 or by logging on to www ryobitools com When you request warranty service you must also present proof of purchase documentation which includes the date of purchase for example a bill of sale We will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our option We will do so without any charge to you We will complete the work in a reasonable time but in any case within ninety 90 days or less WHAT S NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defects resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repairs by other than Authorized Service Centers One World Technologies Inc makes no warranties representations or promises as to the quality or performance of its power tools other than those specifically stated in this warranty ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS Any implied warranties granted under state law including warranties of merchantability or fitness
25. check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use If any tipping sliding or walking is noted secure the workbench to the floor before operating TRACE HOLES AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATTERN MOUNTING SURFACE Fig 7 ASSEMBLY MITER LOCK HANDLE MITER See Figure 8 ej LOCK HANDLE To install the miter lock handle place the threaded stud on ae if the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in N E T0 the control arm Turn clockwise to tighten N TIGHTEN DUST BAG See Figure 9 A dust bag is provided for use on the miter saw It fits over the exhaust port on the upper blade guard To install it squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the exhaust port Release the clips The metal ring in the bag should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust port To remove the dust bag for emptying simply reverse the above procedure WORK CLAMP See Figure 10 DUST BAG EXHAUST The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the workpiece to the fence or the saw table It also prevents the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade This is very helpful when cutting compound miters Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the workpiece it may be necessary to use a C clamp instead of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making the cut A WARNING In some operations the wor
26. condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not start the 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 TRACE HOLES AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATTERN 14 A WARNING This saw can tip over if the saw head is released suddenly and the saw is not secured to a work surface ALWAYS secure this saw to a stable work surface before any use to avoid serious personal injury MOUNTING HOLES See Figure 7 A WARNING Always make sure the compound miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3 8 in machine bolts lock washers and hex nuts not included Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base lock washers hex nuts and the thickness of the workbench Tighten all four bolts securely The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in figure 7 Carefully
27. construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemi cals are elead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles e SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers e MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below e HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following information e MODEL NUMBER 1513421 e SERIAL NUMBER Ryobie is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road A
28. e application See the chart below for correct angle settings and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table The settings in the chart on page 27 can be used for cutting All Standard U S crown molding with 52 and 38 angles The crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using the compound features of your miter saw INSIDE CORNER OUTSIDE CORNER BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE e RIGHT SIDE INSIDE CORNER e LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE OPERATION Bevel Angle Type of Cut Setting Left side inside corner 33 85 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Right side inside corner o 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 33 85 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Left side outside corner 38 85 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save right end of cut Right side outside corner 33 85 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save right end of cut CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 32 33 When cutting warped material always make sure it is posi tioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 32 If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 33 it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut A WARNING To avoid a kickback and
29. e saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT E Thecompound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left E f movementis tight or if there is play in the pivot have saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPTH STOP The depth stop limits the blade s downward travel It allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to maintain full cutting capacities The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cut ting capacity for the 10 in blade provided with the saw Therefore the saw with blade provided should never need adjustments 28 POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 35 NOTE These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment To adjust E Unplug the saw Using two wrenches one on the lock nut and one for the positive stop adjustment screw loosen the lock nut securing the positive stop adjustment screw Loosen the bevel lock knob by turning the knob counterclockwise Square the blade to the miter table as described in the Assembly section of this manual Retighten bevel lock knob Next retighten lock nut securing the positive stop adjustment screw Recheck blade to table alignment NOTE The above procedure can be used to check blade squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0 and 45 angles The saw has two scale indicators one o
30. ee Figure 7 A blade wrench is packed with the saw One end of the wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex key Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws A storage area for the blade wrench is located in the saw s base CARRYING THE SAW See Figure 2 Located on each side of the base are two recessed areas for carrying the saw From behind the saw with the saw in the locked down position grasp the base in the recessed area to move the miter saw ELECTRIC BRAKE An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch 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 MITER FENCE The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been provided to hold the workpiece securely against when making all cuts The left side is also larger providing ad ditional support A Ss gt AE AD SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION Fig 2 SPINDLE SWITCH LOCK BUTTON TRIGGER SWITCH TRIGGER PADLOCK Fig 4 FEATURES MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 2 The miter lock handle securely locks the saw at desired miter angles POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at 0 15 22 1 2 30 and 45 The 22 1 2 and 45 positive stops have been provided
31. ert Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in No Hands Symbol i oa serious personal injury To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any NJ Hot Surface hot surface M SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result DANGER in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property CAUTION SERVICE A Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this service we suggest you return the product to the nearest product until you read thoroughly and understand com AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic pletely the operator s manual If you do not understand ing use only identical replacement parts the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call Ryobi customer service for assistance
32. for a particular purpose are limited to two years from the date of purchase One World Technologies Inc is not responsible for direct indirect or incidental damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENT ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclo sures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREACLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep the work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance fr
33. iece being guided by a fence miter gauge or other aids Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Alignment of the blade to the fence Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Kickback A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls throwing the workpiece back toward operator Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other than 90 Non Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece Push Blocks and Push Sticks Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations A push stick not a push block should be used for narrow ripping operations These aids help keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Pilot Hole drill presses A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately Resaw Acutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work piece to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Ripping or Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Riving Knife table saws Also known as a spreader or splitter A me
34. k clamp assembly may interfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly Always make sure there is no interference with the blade guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious personal injury To install the work clamp E Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the saw table base E Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out as needed A WARNING When using any clamp with the stop block install the clamp on the same side as the stop block This will elimi nate the possibility of trapping the workpiece resulting in the saw blade and workpiece kicking up Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury ASSEMBLY A WARNING Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating INSTALLING REPLACING THE BLADE See Figures 11 12 A WARNING A 10 in blade is the required blade capacity of the saw Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury E Unplug the saw E Once blade has stopped raise saw arm E Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw Rotate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade bolt hex hd E Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt until the spindle locks E Using the
35. k knob Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 32 33 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 30 Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade INDICATOR INDICATOR SG SCALE INDICATOR Z Ki D Q K C OPERATION E Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible See Figure 27 Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the D handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table TO COMPOUND MITER CUT See Figure 28 A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle
36. k sur face when the blade is spinning The laser line will appear as a broken line on the workpiece when the blade assembly is in the uppermost position and the motor switch is activated This broken line will let you see your mark and your laser guide line at the same time and will assist you in lining up your mark for more accurate cutting of the workpiece To Cut Your Mark E Using a sharp pencil mark a line on the workpiece E With the saw blade in the uppermost position align the laser line with your mark Once both lines are in alignment do not move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting NOTE As the saw blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece the broken line will become solid The solid line will drift away from the mark as it gets closer to the workpiece but will realign prior to the actual cut This is normal NEVER attempt to move the workpiece while making a cut Always keep hands outside the No Hands Zone E Make several practice cuts on different styles and thick ness of material To Remove Your Mark E Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the work surface in order to remove the mark To Leave Your Mark E Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on the work surface in order to leave the mark After you have become familiar with using the laser guide you will be able to remove cut or leave your mark on the work surface Practice will teach you the
37. l lumber S Zes ccccceeeeeeeees 2x6 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber SiZ S ccccceeceeeeees 2x4 BLADE GUARD TRIGGER LOWER BLADE GUARD DUST BAG N SZ THROAT NO HANDS ZONE PLATE LABEL BEVEL LOCK KNOB NO HANDS ZONE BOUNDARY LINE BEVEL SCALE A b SCALE Arr SCALE MITER MITER N LOCK PLATE TABLE CONTROL ARM HANDLE POSITIVE STOP S WORK CLAMP FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 7 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 14 AMP MOTOR The saw has a powerful 14 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 10 in BLADE A 10 in blade is included with the compound miter saw It will cut materials up to 2 in thick or 6 in wide depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made BEVEL LOCK KNOB The bevel lock knob securely locks the compound miter saw at desired bevel angles Positive stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0 and 45 BLADE WRENCH STORAGE S
38. lt IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or should break bend or fail in any way or should any electrical component fail to perform properly shut off the power switch remove the miter saw plug from the power source and have damaged missing or failed parts replaced before resuming operation ALWAYS STAY ALERT Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of the saw to cause a careless mis take ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the saw ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a power source TURN OFF TOOL and wait for saw blade to come to a complete stop before moving workpiece or changing settings THIS TOOL should have the following markings a Wear eye protection b Keep hands out of path of saw blade c Do not operate saw without guards in place d Do not perform any operation freehand e Never reach around saw blade f Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings g Disconnect power or unplug
39. may use this tool for the following purposes E Crosscutting wood and plastic Crosscutting miters joints etc for picture frames mold table set at the 0 position Miter crosscuts are made ings door casings and fine joinery with the miter table set at some angle other than zero Bevel cutting and compound cutting E Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height NOTE The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting Loosen the miter lock handle Rotate the miter lock handle operations but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic use one approximately one half turn to the left to loosen of the accessory blades available from the Ryobi dealer Em Press the miter lock plate down with thumb and hold A WARNING CROSSCUT Before starting any cutting operation clamp or bolt the compound miter saw to a workbench Never operate the miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always tighten the miter lock handle securely before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury keep hands outside the no hands zone at least 3 in from blade Never per form any cutting operation freehand without holding workpiece against the fence The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists
40. n result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti Kickback Pawls radial arm and table saws A device which when properly installed and maintained is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the table surface Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end or part of the end is angled rather than at 90 Compound Cut A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle Cross Cut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Cutter Head planers and jointers A rotating piece of adjustable blades The cutter head removes material from the workpiece Dado Cut A non through cut which produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece requires a special blade Featherboard A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence during any ripping operation FPM or SPM Feet per minute or strokes per minute used in reference to blade movement Freehand Performing a cut without the workp
41. n the bevel scale and one on the miter scale After squaring adjustments have been made it may be necessary to loosen the indicator screws and reset them to zero BEVEL LOCK KNOB POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR 45 ANGLES POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR p 0 ANGLES MAINTENANCE lt a A WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commu tators etc Consequently we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials
42. nd 16 adjustments are needed E Using the blade wrench provided loosen the socket head screws securing the fence Adjust the fence left or right until the framing square and throat plate are parallel E Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence to table alignment VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FRAMING SQUARE FE MITER TABLE VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 16 ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 17 21 E Unplug the saw E Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position E Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn E Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 E Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle E Lay a framing square flat on the miter table Place one leg of the square against the fence Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the blade teeth E The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 18 E f the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 19 and 20 adjust ments are needed E Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter fence to the mi
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44. om work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or attach ment to do a job for which it was not designed USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in loss of power and overheating A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing neckties or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical it is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp
45. on both the left and right side of the miter table SELF RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD The lower blade guard is made of shock resistant see through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 3 The spindle lock button locks the spindle stopping the blade from rotating Depress and hold the lock button while install ing changing or removing blade SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 4 To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position To lock the switch install a padlock not included through the hole in the switch trigger A lock with a long shackle up to 9 32 in diameter may be used When the lock is installed and locked the switch is inoperable Store the padlock key in another location TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade i CT COMBINATION WRENCH 2 10 mm 12 mm L FRAMING SQUARE 12 HEX KEY 5 mm COMBINATION SQUARE LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with the tool E Miter Lock Handle E Dust Bag Work Clamp DUST BAG BLADE WRENCH A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury Blade Wrench E Operator s Manual MITE
46. ow the blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from the miter table TO BEVEL CUT See Figures 26 27 Abevelcutis made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0 and 45 E Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height E Loosen the miter lock handle Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one half turn to the left to loosen E Press the miter lock plate down with thumb and hold E Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero on the miter scale E Release the miter lock plate NOTE Quickly locate zero by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the control arm The lock plate will seat itself in one of the built in positive stop notches located in the miter table frame E Tighten the miter lock handle securely E The 45 triangle on the miter fence provides for the maximum clearance required for adjusting the miter saw s angle when making a bevel or compound cut Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle Bevel angles can be set from 0 to 45 Align the indicator point for the desired angle Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle securely tighten the bevel loc
47. plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST MENTS ARE SECURE BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
48. tal piece slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of the blade As it applies to the workpiece that area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Snipe planers Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported Throw Back The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting drilling planing or sanding operation FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade ANDOM secs csscccccescysscsenasssctssancrasecqetestieecseceressteceee 5 8 in Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 0 Blade Diameter ccccccccccssseeeecesseneeeeesssneeeeesseaees 10 in Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x6 4x4 No Load Speed n se 5 500 r min RPM Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 0 N 120 V AC only 60 Hz 14 Amps E a eitgteiosie one gibs with Miterat ea Maximum nomina
49. ter table E Rotate the miter fence left or right until the saw blade is parallel with the square E Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade to fence alignment The saw has two scale indicators one on the bevel scale and one on the miter scale After squaring adjustments have been made it may be necessary to loosen the indicator screws and reset them to zero SOCKET HEAD SCREW S SOCKET HEAD SCREW S LOCK HANDLE TABLE VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE gas ed eh a ies Fig 18 eg SET ane X KY MITER Biz oe FRAMING SQUARE MITER TABLE LOCK HANDLE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 19 PE at FRAMING MITER MITER LOCK HANDLE TABLE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 20 ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 22 24 Unplug the saw Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0 bevel blade set 90 to miter table Tighten bevel lock knob Place a combination square against the miter table and
50. to avoid serious personal injury never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES See Figure 34 When cutting wide workpieces such as 2 in x 6 in boards should be clamped with a C clamp as shown in figure 34 ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts However some of the components might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping Also over a period of time readjustment will probably become necessary due to wear After unpacking the saw check the following adjustments before you begin using saw Make any readjustments that are necessary and periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that the saw is cutting accurately A CAUTION Do not start the compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and the throat plate Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the throat plate during operation of the saw PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT E The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself E Ifthe saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints hav

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