Full Product Manual

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NON-SLIDING CUTS
Before turning the saw power ON, check to
make sure saw head and blade will not make contact with the
provided work clamp or fence during the cutting operation.
Position the work clamp and fence to avoid contact with the
miter saw head.
FOR CROSS CUTS
1. See Figure 19
2. To use this saw as a traditional, non-sliding, miter saw:
slide the saw head into the fully retracted position and
engage the slide prevention lock
3. Loosen the miter lock knob (A), use your thumb to push
in the miter detent lock button (B), and set the miter
arm angle to 0 degrees. Use the miter scale (C) and
indicator (D) to locate the 0 degree miter position.
4. Release the miter detent button (B) and tighten the
miter lock knob (A). Check that saw head is securely
locked into position.
5. Raise the saw head to its UP position.
6. Position the workpiece so that it is securely supported
by the saw table and fence. If the board is warped,
read and follow the instructions under “Cutting Warped
Material” in the “Operation” section of this manual.
7. Secure the workpiece to the table and against the fence,
using the provided clamp.
8. Before turning the power switch ON, perform a
simulated cut to check your cut alignment. Also check
to make sure the blade will not come into contact with
the provided work clamp or anything other than the
workpiece.
9. Engage the power ON switch. Allow the blade to reach
maximum speed.
10. Lower the saw blade through the workpiece.
11. Disengage the power switch and allow blade to come to
a complete stop before raising the saw head.
Figure 19
OPERATION
FOR MITER CUTS
Figure 20
B
LOCK
UNLOCK
F
G
LOCK
UNLOCK
Always engage the slide prevention lock
before making any non-sliding cuts. Failure to engage this lock
could result in saw head movement during the cutting
operation.
Before turning the saw power ON, check to
make sure saw head and blade will not make contact with the
provided work clamp or fence during the cutting operation.
Position the work clamp and fence to avoid contact with the
miter saw head.
Always tighten the miter lock knob (E) before
any cutting operation. Failure to do so may result in serious
personal injury.
See Figure 20
1. Follow Operation instructions “For Cross-Cuts” in
previous manual section. Include the following
adjustments before cutting.
2. Rotate miter arm to required miter angle other than 0
degrees.
E
A
C
D
NOTE: If your required miter angle position is not provided
with one of the positive stop miter detent positions; you can
use the miter detent override (G). To engage the miter detent
override, push in the miter detent button (F) and push in the
miter detent override. Tighten the miter lock knob before
cutting.