Use and Care Manual

9 – English
DETENT
RELEASE BUTTON
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
7-1/4 in. BLADE
A 7-1/4 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw.
It will cut materials up to 1-1/2 in. thick or 4-1/4 in. wide,
depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made.
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
See Figure 2.
The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter
saw at desired bevel angles. Loosen the bevel lock knob
to release the saw allowing the blade to be tilted for bevel
cuts. Tighten the knob to lock the saw in place. Positive stop
adjustment screws are located on each side of the saw arm.
These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments
at 0° and 45°.
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
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.
HANDLE AREAS
See Figure 2.
For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter saw
from one place to another, use the handle areas on either side
of the saw base. To transport, turn off the saw and remove
the battery pack, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the
down position. Lock saw arm by pushing the lock pin in.
NOTE: DO NOT perform any cutting operation with the saw
in the locked position.
MITER FENCE
The miter fence on the compound miter saw is used to secure
your workpiece when making all cuts.
MITER LOCK KNOB
See Figure 3.
The miter lock knob securely locks the saw at desired miter
angles. Turn the knob clockwise to lock the saw in place.
To release the saw, turn the the knob counterclockwise and
depress the detent release button.
Fig. 3
TO
LOOSEN
MITER
LOCK KNOB
TO
TIGHTEN
SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
LOCK PIN
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
“D”
HANDLE
PARTIAL
SLIDING FENCE
REAR BRACKET
BLADE
WRENCH
SIDE
HANDLE
AREA
PARTIAL SLIDING FENCE
The partial sliding fence on your compound miter saw has
been provided to help secure the workpiece when making
straight cuts.
The sliding feature makes it easy to adjust the position of
the partial fence. Loosen the fence screw before attempt-
ing to slide the partial fence. Once the desired position is
determined, tighten the fence screw to secure.