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1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN 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 from 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 pro tective hair covering to contain long
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 collapse 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 37 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 saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch 0 trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach SCALE maximum speed INDICATOR E Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece E Release the switch trigger and allow 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
3. 29 10 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 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 f 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 M 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 2 88 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 fM 0 00 M 0 00
4. M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 fM 0 00 B 45 00 B 36 00 f B 30 00 B 25 71 B 22 50 B 20 00 f 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 27 OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING This compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding In general compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crown 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 39 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 52 ae CEILING TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE LEFT SIDE INSIDE CORNER e RIGHT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE When setting the bevel and miter angles fo
5. phillips end when removing or loosening screws A storage area for the blade wrench is located in the saw s base CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 2 For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter saw from one place to another a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm To transport turn off and unplug the saw then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 2 The miter lock handle securely locks the saw at desired miter angles SPINDLE SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON LOCK BUTTON See Figure 3 The spindle lock button locks the spindle stopping the blade from rotating Depress and hold the lock button while installing 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 SWITCH TRIGGER FEATURES 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 on both the left and right side of the miter table BEVEL LOCK KNOB The bevel l
6. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 0 Maximum nominal lumber SiZ S c008 2x8 4x4 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 0 Maximum nominal lumber SIZ S ccceeeeeeeeeeees 2x6 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber SIZ S 0 ccceeeeeeeeeeees 2x8 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber SIZES cceeceeeeeeeeeeees 2x6 SWITCH TRIGGER LOWER BLADE GUARD NO HANDS ZONE BOUNDARY LINE NO HANDS ZONE LABEL THROAT PLATE MITER LOCK PLATE CONTROL ARM LOCK HANDLE POSITIVE MITER STOP S TABLE WORK CLAMP 10 FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 7 Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules CARRYING 15 AMP MOTOR l The 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 12 in BLADE A 12 in blade is included with the compound miter saw It will cut materials up to 4 in thick or 7 7 8 in wide depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made BLADE WRENCH STORAGE See Figure 7 A blade wrench is packed with the saw One end of the wrench MITER LOCK is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex key Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade and the
7. 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 PROTECT 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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes 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 ke
8. 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 bolt 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 mistake ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless frac tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury A WARNING USE THIS SAW TO CUT WOOD WOOD PRODUCTS AND SOME PLASTICS ONLY DO NOT CUT METALS CERAMICS OR MASONRY PRODUCTS 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
9. or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure LASER GUIDE Y as LASER F FAND INTERLOCK ht DIRECT EYE eX A DANGER Laser radiation when open and inter lock defeated AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE SCREWS LASER GUIDE 1 SUPPORT LASER GUIDE SUPPORT UPSIDE DOWN VIEW APERTURE PLASTIC BATTERY INSULATOR BATTERIES LASER GUIDE APERTURE Fig 46 NOTES 33 OPERATOR S MANUAL 12 in Compound Miter Saw TS1552DXL Double Insulated 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 TS1552DXL e SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson S
10. 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 for jointer planers Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation This aid helps keep the operator s hands well away from the cutterhead Push Blocks and Push Sticks for table saws 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 A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece 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 Spreader Splitter table saws A metal piece slightly
11. the fence The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists NOTE Always check for interference between the blade and the sliding miter fence BEFORE attempting to make a cut Some compound miter cuts require the sliding miter fence to be moved or completely removed before making the cut CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW A WARNING When using a work clamp or C clamp to secure your 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 in possible serious personal injury TO MITER CROSS CUT STRAIGHT CROSS CUT See Figures 32 33 A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece A straight crosscut is made with the miter table set at the O position Miter crosscuts are made with the miter table set at some angle other than zero 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 the desired angle on the miter scale _ Mm A CS OPERATION E Release the miter lock plate NOTE You can quickly locate 0 22 1 2
12. thinner than the 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 Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece 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 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 5 8 in Blade Inner WaShe ccccccccceeceeeeeseseeesssaeeaeeeeeeees 1 in Blade DiaMetel cccccccceceeceeeeeeeeseseseaeaeaeaaaaeees 12 in No Load Speed ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 3 600 min INPUT 120 V 60 Hz AC only 15 Amps Net Weighte scirccicedt neti renee eines 45 37 Ibs DUST BAG BLADE WRENCH amp at STOP BLOCK x 0 AN 4 TABLE EXTENSIONS FG PAL
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14. ER CUT See Figure 36 A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle 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 25 C CLAMP DY ral Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height Loosen the miter lock handle Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one half turn to the left to loosen 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 Rel
15. L 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 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 the 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 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 MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM BEVEL FUNCTION ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BE FORE 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 USE THIS SAW TO CUT WOOD WOOD PRODUCTS AND SOME PLASTICS ONLY DO NO
16. LE LPT 7 X ZF CERS FRAMING SQUARE VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FRAMING SQUARE VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 23 ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 25 27 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 FRAMING of the square against the flat part of saw blade SQUARE TT NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part MITER of the saw blade not the blade teeth TABLE E The edge of the square and the saw blade should be VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE parallel as shown in figure 25 Fig 25 E f the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 26 27 adjustments are needed E Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter fence to the miter 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 b
17. OPERATOR S MANUAL 12 in Compound Miter Saw TS1552DXL Double Insulated RYOBI Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability ease of operation and op erator 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 crac errr reece eres 2 General Satety RUES epii ened 3 4 Specific Safety EEA NDEAN nie stearate nada 4 5 IV MDOI Sat cetievevcesdetevabivenreceiyssdidebaad sagttevupa E sivssdecehaad E E A 6 7 El ctrical sses iiinn Qe eacen 8 GIOSSALrY OF pee E dire ade but dese vita 9 FOQLUGCS sseccecctesccenacavnagscnsespntceeces stein satcascencetstacecastasgseueehnatetenscssupeunessacseai natn 10 12 TOIS INGCOSG asacucsisacakad ana sngvandinauenaneeten sa ceadus2aadeetexsnensah 12 LOOSE dined geet ca de E E 13 ASSOMIDIY E E T 14 22 Olites soc sccesenacctaccxeeessnaueescssceietenteace
18. SE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw Miter Lock Handle E Hex Nuts 2 Dust Bag Work Clamp Dust Guide Blade Wrench Stop Block Blade Washer Small Wing Screw Hex Key Bolt Clamp Brackets 2 Operator s Manual Clamp Bracket Screws 2 Table Extensions 2 Rear Bracket Warranty Registration Card not shown HEX REAR NUTS BRACKET _ at MITER LOCK HANDLE HEX KEY BOLT BLADE WRENCH SMALL WING SCREW TABLE EXTENSIONS BRACKETS STOP BLOCK CLAMP BRACKET SCREWS WORK CLAMP A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly E Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle 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 E Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping E Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and sati
19. T CUT METALS CERAMICS OR MASONRY PRODUCTS 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 end and kicking up NEVER cut more than one piece at a time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time 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 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped Keep hands clear of the cutting area 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 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
20. a full face shield when needed 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 supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current 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 your tool does not operate when plugged into an o
21. against fence 33 85 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save right end of cut Right side outside corner 1 Top edge of molding against fence 33 85 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save right end of cut A WARNING To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL never position the concave edge of bowed or warped See Figures 40 41 material against the fence When cutting warped material always make sure it is posi tioned on the miter table with the convex side against the CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES fence as shown in figure 40 See Figure 42 If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown When cutting wide workpieces such as 2 in x 6 in boards in figure 41 it will pinch the blade near the completion of should be clamped with a C clamp as shown in figure 42 the cut 29 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 ali
22. ase E Slide the stop block on the back arm of either table extension then insert the table extensions into the saw base E Use the small wing screw to secure the stop block to the table extensions E Loosen the small wing screw and adjust the stop block the desired distance from the blade for the cut to be made For accurate placement of the stop block measure the distance from the teeth set on the blade to the stop block TABLE E Tighten wing screw securely EXTENSION Plug the saw in E Make atest cut in scrap material and measure the length of the workpiece E Make any necessary adjustments pe Y pi A gt G iF 17 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL REPLACE THE BLADE See Figures 17 18 A WARNING A 12 in blade is the maximum 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 Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards while thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from secur ing the blade on the spindle Either of these situations could result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal injury E Unplug the saw E Raise saw arm E Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw Rotate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade bolt E Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt until the spindle locks E Using the wrench provided loosen and remove the blade bolt NOTE The
23. ase study them and learn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Current Amperes 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 fo 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 Eye 1960461 or a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in No Hands Symbol serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in No Hands Symbol ia serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface Hot Surface lt e
24. be necessary to adjust the depth stop to provide maximum cutting capacity Also when a new blade is installed it is necessary to check the clearance of the blade to the miter table support before starting the saw Make adjust ments if needed 30 DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 43 E Unplug the saw E To adjust the depth stop use a 10 mm wrench and loosen the hex nut located on the side of the miter saw housing Use a 5 mm hex key wrench to adjust the depth stop adjustment screw The saw blade is lowered by turning the screw counterclockwise and raised by turning the screw clockwise Lowerthe blade into the miter table Check blade clearance and maximum cutting distance distance from fence where blade enters to front of miter table slot Readjust if necessary Tighten the hex nut with a 10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from turning while tightening the hex nut carefully hold it with the hex key wrench while tightening the hex nut DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENT POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR 45 ANGLES POSITIVE STOP BEVEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR 0 ANGLES LOCK NUT S ADJUSTMENTS POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 44 NOTE These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment To adjust E Unplug the saw E Using two wrenches one on the lock nut and one for the positive stop adjustment screw loosen the lock
25. blade bolt has left hand threads Turn blade bolt clockwise to loosen E Remove outer blade washer or laser guide Do not remove inner blade washer E Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer or laser guide and outer blade washer 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 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 18 E Replace outer blade washer or laser guide Double D flats on blade washers align with flats on 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 SHOULDER SCREW a 62 INNER BLADE WASHER WITH DOUBLE D TIGHTEN FLAT S OUTER BLADE WASHER ON SPINDLE BLADE WITH DOUBLE D FLATS BOLT Fig 18 ASSEMBLY A WARNING Make sure the spindl
26. 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 tool as applicable before changing blade or servicing h No load speed ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead 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 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Ple
27. 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 lock 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 40 41 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 38 Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade 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 35 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 saw 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 MIT
28. e A SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury gt WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic ing use only identical replacement parts To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera tion and instructing others who may use this product 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 2 safety glasses with side shields or
29. e lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 19 E Unplug the saw Make sure inner blade washer is in place before positioning saw blade on the spindle of the saw NOTE The laser guide replaces the outer blade washer E Place the laser guide onto the spindle aligning the double D flats in the laser guide with the flats on the spindle E Position flat surface of laser guide against the blade Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted properly E Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide using only the special hex key bolt provided NOTE The hex key bolt has left hand threads Turn bolt counterclockwise to tighten E Using the blade wrench provided with the saw tighten bolt securely E Remove the blade wrench and store it in a safe place for future use E Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover E Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover Tighten screw securely A DANGER Laser radiation Avoid direct eye contact with light source ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE See Figure 20 The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work surface when the blade is spinning The red laser line will appear as a broken line on the workpiece when the blade as sembly is in the uppermost position and the motor switch is activated This broken line will
30. ease the miter lock plate NOTE You can quickly locate 0 15 22 1 2 left or right 30 and 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 E Tighten the miter lock handle securely m Adjustments of the miter fence must be made to cor respond to the desired angle of the bevel cut prior to tilting the saw arm The bevel scale is marked for 15 30 or 45 Loosen the fence screw on the miter fence slide the fence to the desired position and retighten the fence screw The 45 triangle on the miter fence provides for the maxi mum 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 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 OPERATION 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 could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 40 41 E When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a r
31. en operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious 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 APPLICATIONS This product has been designed only for the purposes listed below E Crosscutting wood and plastic do not cut metals ceram ics or masonry products E Crosscutting miters joints etc for picture frames mold ings door casings and fine joinery E Bevel cutting and compound cutting 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 the dealer A WARNING 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 the blade Never perform any cutting operation freehand without holding workpiece against
32. ep 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 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 12 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 ALCOHO
33. gnment 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 If 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 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 by at your nearest 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 positions the blade 1 4 in from the miter table support NOTE The miter table support is located inside the miter table The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cut ting capacity for the 12 in blade provided with the saw Therefore the saw with blade provided should never need adjustments However when the diameter of the blade has been reduced due to sharpening it may
34. 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 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 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
35. he square as shown in figures 30 and 31 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 Adjust ment in the Adjustment 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 INDICATOR SCREW COMBINATION SQUARE CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE MITER LOCK HANDLE BEVEL LOCK KNOB SLIDING MITER COMBINATION LOCK HANDLE SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED SLIDING MITER TER MI MITER LOCK HANDLE TABLE ZA COMBINATION SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 31 OPERATION A WARNING 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 Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields wh
36. in good operating condition SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 21 24 Unplug the saw Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm Raise saw arm to its full raised 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 Lay a framing square flat on the miter table Place one 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 21 If the edge of the framing square and the throat plate in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 22 and 23 adjustments are needed 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 Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence to table alignment FRAMING SLIDING SQUARE MITER MITER TABLE FENCE S Taa QS LOCK PLATE MITER LOCK HANDLE VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE ig THROAT PLATE SLIDING MITER J l TAB
37. ious injury GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti Kickback Pawls radial arm and table saws A devise 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 Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Cutter Head planers and jointer planers A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives The blades or knives remove material from the workpiece Dado Cut Anon 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 workpiece 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
38. lade to fence alignment The saw has three scale indicators two on the bevel scale and one on the miter scale After squaring adjustments have been made it may be necessary to loosen the indicators screws and reset them to zero FRAMING MITER SQUARE TABLE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED SOCKET HEAD SOCKET HEAD SCREW S SCREW S Fig 26 FRAMING MITER SQUARE TABLE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 27 ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 29 31 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 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 29 If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from t
39. let you see your mark and the laser guide line at the same time and will assist you in lining up the mark for more accurate cutting of the workpiece Align the laser line and the mark with the blade at the uppermost position Once both lines are in alignment do not move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece the broken line will become solid Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness of material Follow the directions below for using the laser guide Removing Your Mark Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the work surface in order to remove the mark To Cut Your Mark Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work surface in order to cut the mark To Leave Your Mark 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 correct position for aligning the laser line with your mark BROKEN RED LINE ZT 6 A ASSEMBLY NOTE Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of the compound miter saw This is intentional so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations Never operate the saw without all guards securely in place and
40. miter table TO BEVEL CUT See Figures 34 35 A bevel cut is 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 You can 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 m Adjustments of the miter fence must be made to cor respond to the desired angle of the bevel cut prior to tilting the saw arm The bevel scale is marked for 15 30 and 45 Loosen the fence screw on the miter fence slide the fence to the desired position and retighten the fence screw G ES Q y os Ku NTE gt SG oY OPERATION 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
41. 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 Figures 46 47 E Unplug the saw E Remove the laser guide from the saw and lay it on a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward E Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover from the laser guide support E 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 thor oughly 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 phillips head 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 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments
42. nut securing the positive stop adjustment screw Loosen the bevel lock knob by turning the knob counterclockwise E 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 three scale indicators two 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 MAINTENANCE 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
43. ock knob securely locks your 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 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 the miter saw When used properly the laser guide makes ac curate precision cutting simple and easy SLIDING MITER FENCE The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts The left side is larger providing additional support It has a sliding feature for clearance of the saw arm when making bevel or compound cuts Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the miter fence Once the desired position of the miter fence is deter mined tighten the fence screw to secure the sliding fence 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 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade CN A D COMBINATION WRENCH 2 10 mm 12 mm FRAMING SQUARE 12 HEX KEY 5 mm COMBINATION SQUARE LOO
44. oller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 38 E Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the 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 saw 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 See Figures 36 37 E Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop 45 X 45 COMPOUND MITER CUT 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 38 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 37 WORKPIECE SUPPORTS 26 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
45. r 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 the application See the chart below for correct angle settings and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table The settings in the chart below 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 the 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 1 Top edge of molding against fence aero 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Right side inside corner 7 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 3 1 Bottom edge of molding
46. rear bracket is included with this miter saw to prevent tipping if the saw arm is released suddenly Do not use this saw before installing the rear bracket and securely mounting the saw to a work surface E Standing behind the mounted miter saw slide the rear bracket in the holes at the base of the saw E Secure in place using hex nuts E Tighten securely TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figures 13 14 To use the stop block slide the stop block on the back arm of the desired table extension first To install table extensions insert the ends of extensions into the holes in the sides of the base See Figures 13 14 Adjust the extensions to the desired length Secure extensions in place by positioning a clamp bracket under each table extension beneath the miter table Orient each clamp bracket as shown in figure 14 Secure each clamp bracket in place with a clamp bracket screw The clamp bracket screw threads through the clamp bracket and tightens against bracket support on bottom of miter table securing clamp bracket against table extension 16 REAR BRACKET Fig 12 TABLE EXTENSION Ka z 7 MITER Z gt SAW BASE Fig 13 BRACKET BRACKET EXTENSION ASSEMBLED CLAMP BRACKET BRACKET SCREW ASSEMBLY STOP BLOCK See Figures 15 16 The stop block is included with the table extensions and is useful as a stop for making repetitive cuts to the same length It can be installed on either side of the saw b
47. rkbench 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 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 ASSEMBLY MITER LOCK HANDLE See Fi 8 aieo LA f CONTROL To install the miter lock handle place the threaded stud on Bon og ARM the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the control arm under miter table Turn clockwise to tighten DUST GUIDE xa gt TIGHTEN See Figure 9 V MITER To install the dust guide place the end over the exhaust port z RQ LOCK in the upper blade guard Turn the guide so that the open HANDLE end is facing down DUST BAG See Figure 10 A dust bag is provided for use on this miter saw It fits over the exhaust port on the upper blade guard To install it DUST EXHAUST remove dust guide from exhaust port Then squeeze the GUIDE PORT two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the exha
48. scntaacececscapcseeaattessseancracesdaieateasseasceceusnqateetaetant sacs 23 29 AdjUStMEMTS isadega aaaea Micpynsdeaea ayels 30 31 WEUGUGTa Inlet eerreteneeretrrecectceter erties a creep rere reenter err trees terrence reer N 31 32 Parts Ordening Servi CG m oimai nE foe spacers Goi exvic e back page 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 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
49. 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 notrecommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials 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 31 BRUSH ASSEMBLY BRUSH CAP Fig 45 BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 45 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
50. sfactorily operated the tool E The saw is factory set for accurate cutting After assembling it check for accuracy If shipping has influenced the settings refer to specific procedures explained in this manual E f any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible 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 condition leading to possible serious personal injury TRACE HOLES AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATTERN A 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 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 wo
51. 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 B 0 00 B 0 00 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 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 45 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 20 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 25 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 f 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 35 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 40 M 37 45 M
52. ust 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 11 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 DUST BAG A WARNING In some operations the work 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 A Ht 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 WORK CLAMP Fig 11 ASSEMBLY REAR BRACKET See Figure 12 A WARNING A
53. utlet 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 3 16 16 16 6 am 4 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 00 16 16 a a ooo 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 can 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 ser

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