Operating instructions

Table of Contents
Safety ................................................................... 2-6
General Safety Rules for Bench Top Tools .......... 2
Safety Rules for Miter Saws .............................. 3-6
Electrical Requirements ........................................ 6
Table of Contents .................................................. 7
Getting To Know Your Miter Saw ...................... 8-9
Assembly ......................................................... 10-12
Unpacking & Checking Contents ....................... 10
Tools for Assembly & Alignment ......................... 10
Installation & Removal of the Blade .............. 11-12
Assembling Dust Elbow & Dust Bag .................. 12
Adjustments .................................................... 13-17
Checking 0° Bevel Adjustment ........................... 13
Right 45 ° Bevel Stop .......................................... 14
Left 45° Bevel Stop ............................................ 15
Adjusting Bevel Lock Lever Tension .................. 15
Blade Square to Fence ...................................... 16
Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment ........................ 16
Kerf Insert ........................................................... 17
Depth Adjustment ............................................... 17
Slide Action Adjustment ...................................... 18
Transporting, Placement & Mounting ........... 19-20
Mounting Applications ........................................ 19
Mounting the saw ............................................... 20
Adjusting the Four Position Switch Handle ........ 20
Basic Saw Operations .................................... 21-24
Body and Hand Position ..................................... 21
Workpiece Support ........................................ 22-23
Switch Activation ................................................ 23
Detent Override .................................................. 24
Microfine Miter Adjustment ................................. 24
Sliding Fences and Base Extensions ................. 25
Saw Operations .............................................. 26-34
Chop Cut ............................................................ 26
Slide Cut ............................................................. 26
Miter Cut ............................................................. 27
Bevel Cut ....................................................... 28-29
Compound Cuts ................................................. 29
Cutting Grooves ................................................ 30
Length Stop ........................................................ 30
Cutting Base Molding ......................................... 31
Cutting Crown Molding .................................. 31-33
Special Cuts ....................................................... 34
Maintenance & Lubrication ........................... 35-36
Carbon Brushes ................................................. 35
Belt Replacement ............................................... 35
Cleaning ............................................................. 35
Care of Blades .................................................... 36
Tool Lubrication .................................................. 36
Bearing ............................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ............................................. 36-37
Electrical Troubleshooting .................................. 36
General Troubleshooting .................................... 37
Accessories .......................................................... 38
Warranty .............................................................. 116
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