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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution wiii considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBTAmN ADVICE from your supervisor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine. 17. MAKE SURE blade is not contacting before switch is turned on. workpiece 18. NEVER lock the switch in the "ON" position. 19.
POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine's plug.
EXTENSION Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension CORDS cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which wiii accept the machine's plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. C shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length.
CARTON CONTENTS Remove the miter saw and all loose items from the carton. IMPORTANT: CARRYING THE MACHINE BY THE SWITCH HANDLE WILL CAUSE MISALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE OR BY THE CARRYING HANDLE (See Fig. 29C). Fig. 2 illustrates the machine and all loose items after they have been removed from the carton. 1 - Miter Saw 4 2 - Dust Bag 3 - Wrenches for changing the blade 4 - Clamp Fig.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6 MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION 1. Push down on switch handle (A) Fig. 5 and pull out cuttinghead 2. Move the cuttinghead lock knob (B). (C) to the up position (Fig. 6). C ATTACHING DUST BAG B 1. Attach dust bag (A)Fig. 7 to the dust spout (B) making sure the wire ring (C) is engaged between the ridges in the spout. Fig.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS TABLE HAZARD AREA WARNING: The area inside the two red lines (A) Fig. 9 on the table is designated as a hazard zone. Never place your hands inside this area while the tool is being operated. Fig. 9 1. A work clamp (A) Fig. 10 is supplied with this machine. Use this clamp, especially with short workpieces. Never allow your hands to be in the "Hazard Zone". 2. Two holes (B) Fig. 9 are provided in the base of the miter saw, enabling you to use the clamp (A) Fig.
ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING Your miter saw wiii cut any angle from a straight 90 degree cut to 47 degrees right and left. Loosen iock handle (A) Fig. 13 one or two turns, depress index lever (B), and move the table to the desired angle. TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE {A}. The miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0, 22.5, 31.62, and 45 degree right and left positions. Loosen lock handle (A) Fig.
LOCKING CUTTINGHEAD IN THE DOWN POSITION When transporting the saw, the cuttinghead should always be locked in the down position. Lower the cuttinghead (A) Fig. 17, and push in cuttinghead lock knob (B) until it engages with hole in cuttinghead. IMPORTANT: CARRYING THE MACHINE BY THE SWlTCH HANDLE WILL CAUSE MISALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE OR BY THE CARRYING HANDLE (See Fig. 29C). TILTING CUTTINGHEAD BEVEL CUTTING FOR Fig.
ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE The sliding fence (A) Fig. 21 B provides support of extra large workpieces and should be set as close as possible to the saw blade. When miter cutting (blade set 90 degrees to the table and at an angle to the right or left), set the fence all the way toward the blade (Fig. 21B). When bevel cutting (blade tilted at an angle to the table), move the fence away from the blade to allow for proper clearance for the saw blade and guard (Fig. 21C).
4. If an adjustmentis necessary, pushin HockhandHe (D)Fig24,andturncounter-clockwise. LoosenHockknob (B)Fig.24,andusea 3mmhexwrenchtoturnscrew(C) unfiHbHade is 90degreestothetable.TightenHockknob (B). Fig.24 5. Raisecuttinghead. Pushin andturnHock handHe counter-clockwise to Hoosen. 6. Movethe cuttinghead aHthe wayto theHeftbeveH positionandtightenHockhandHe. 7. Usea combination square(A)Fig.25to seeif thebHade is at 45degreesto thetabHe. 8.
TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS 1. Before cutting, make certain the cuttinghead and table are at their correct settings and firmly locked in place. 2. Place the workpiece on the table and hold or clamp it firmly against the fence. Fig. 28 illustrates the supplied work clamp (A). The clamp (A) can be used on either the left or right side of the machine (See Fig. 9). 3.
SIDE SUPPORTS This machine has two side supports to (1) help stabilize the machine, and (2) to help support long or wide workpieces. The supports are located on either side of the table. The machine comes with the supports pushed in (Fig. 29D). To utilize the supports, pull them out to their full length (Fig. 29E). Fig. 29D Fig. 29E GENERAL CUTTING OPERATIONS 1. Your machine has the capacity to cut standard 2 x 4's lying flat or on edge, at the 45 degree right and left miter angles (Figs. 30A and 30B).
Fig.30E Fig. 30F BLADE CUTTING ALUMINUM FENCE Aluminum extrusions such as used for making aluminum screens and storm windows can easily be cut with your compound miter saw. When cutting aluminum extrusions, or other sections that can be cut with a saw blade and are within the capacity of the machine, position the material so the blade is cutting through the smallest cross-section (Fig. 31). The wrong way to cut aluminum angles is illustrated in Fig. 32.
CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the many features of your saw is the ease of cutting crown moulding.The following is an example of cutting both inside and outside corners on 52/38 degree wall angle crown moulding. NOTE: When cutting 45 degree wall angle crown moulding, the following procedure for inside and outside corners is the same with the exception that the bevel position will always be at 30 degrees and the miter position will be 35.25 degrees to the right or left. 1.
MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE WARNING: USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT THE GUARD. USE ONLY 10" DIAMETER SAW BLADES WHICH ARE RATED FOR 5200 RPM OR HIGHER AND HAVE 5/8" DIAMETER ARBOR HOLES. 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Fig. 39 2. Remove screw (A) Fig. 39 and rotate cover (B) to the rear (Fig. 40). Fig. 40 3. To remove the saw blade, insert hex wrench (C) Fig.
BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor. Check the brushes after the first 50 hours of use for a new machine or after a new set of brushes has been installed. After the first check, examine them after about 10 hours of use until such time that replacement is necessary. To inspect the brushes, proceed as follows: 1. DISCONNECT SOURCE. MACHINE FROM POWER 2. Remove three screws (A) Fig. 43 and remove motor cover (B). Fig. 43 3.
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