TM Instruction Manual 3680 12" Compound Miter Saw
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FOR YOUR SAFETY - ALL TOOLS Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................1 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES ......................................................................................2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .........................................................................................2 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - MITER SAWS F o r yo u r c o n ve n i en c e a n d sa f et y , t h e f o l l o w i n g w ar n i n g l a b el s a r e o n yo u r m i t e r s aw . ON MOTOR HOUSING: WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SAW. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. 1. CAUTION: FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SAW. 2.
ADJUSTMENT AND SET UP sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. Specifications ADAPTER SHOWN IN FIGURES B & C IS NOT FOR USE IN CANADA.
Installing the Blade Transporting the Saw TURN OFF TOOL AND DISCONNECT FROM POWER SUPPLY. TURN OFF TOOL AND DISCONNECT FROM POWER SUPPLY. DO NOT CUT FERROUS METAL (THAT WITH AN IRON OR STEEL CONTENT) OR MASONRY WITH THIS MITER SAW. In order to conveniently carry the miter saw from place to place, a carrying handle has been included on the top of the saw arm. To transport the saw, lower the arm and depress the lock down pin shown in Figure 2. 1.
F i gu re 6 2. Adjust the stop screw up or down as necessary until the pointer indicates 45˚ with the bevel arm resting against the left side bevel stop screw. 3. Hold the screw stationary while you firmly tighten the lock nut. DO NOT ADUST THE BEVEL POINTER. To achieve 3˚ right bevel or 48˚ left bevel, the top screws must be adjusted to allow the bevel arm to move as necessary. Re-adjust the bevel stops when the cuts are finished.
TOOL OPERATION LEFT SIDE BEVEL STOP SCREW Plug the saw into any 120 volt 60 Hz power source. Be sure the cord will not interfere with your work. GUIDE GROOVE Switch DA FENCE ADJUST USE ALWAYSLY BEFORE PROPER LEFT SIDE FENCE CLAMPING KNOBS F i gure 11 HOLE FOR PAD LOCK DA NG ER AWAY KEEP BLADE FROM To turn the saw ON, depress the trigger switch- Figure 13. To turn the tool OFF, release the switch.
Ensure that material does not creep while cutting, clamp it securely in place. Always let the blade come to a full stop before raising the arm. If small fibers of wood still split out at the rear of the work piece, stick a piece of masking tape on the wood where the cut will be made. Saw through the tape and carefully remove tape when finished. When clamping small pieces requiring your hand to be dangerously close (within 6”) to the saw blade, a clamp MUST be used to prevent loss of control.
2 31.6 5 35 5 31.6 2 60 F ig u r e 1 6 60 F ig u r e 1 7 30 22.5 90 25 90 25 85 5 80 10 NOTE: If the cutting angle varies from cut to cut, check that the bevel clamp knob and the miter lock knob are securely tightened. These knobs must be tightened after making any changes in bevel or miter. The 0˚ scale (larger numbers closer to the front edge) is used when calculating angles. To calculate the proper miter angle, divide 180˚ by the number of sides of the box or frame.
Cutting Base Molding Cutting 3-7/8"– 5-1/2" base molding vertically against the fence ALWAYS MAKE A DRY RUN WITHOUT POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY CUTS. Position molding as shown in Figure 20. All cuts made with the back of the molding against the fence. INSIDE CORNER: Left side: 1. Position molding with bottom of molding against the table of the saw 2. Miter left 45° 3. Save left side of cut Right side: 1. Position molding with top of the molding resting on the table of the saw 2. Miter left 45° 3.
5 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 70 75 80 CROWN MOLDING FENCE 10 40 60 40 SQUARE BOX 50 TABLE 0 65 TOP SIDE OF MOLDING 45 55 FENCE TABLE 1 COMPOUND MITER CUT F i gure 25 BOTTOM SIDE OF MOLDING 85 F ig u r e 2 4 TABLE 35 45 35 70 75 65 80 85 55 60 5 0 ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING 50 45 65 60 70 20 20 55 5 50 8-SIDED 3 BOX 40 15 30 15 25 35 30 10 20 25 10 15 20 15 10 5 5 10 5 10 15 5 5 BEVEL DEGREE SETTING PRETESTING WITH SCRAP M
INSIDE CORNER: Left side: 1.Miter right at 45° 2. Save the right side of cut Right side: 1.Miter left at 45° 2. Save left side of cut OUTSIDE CORNER: Left side: 1.Miter left at 45° 2. Save the right side of cut Right side: 1.Miter right at 45° 2. Save left side of cut ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS TO CHECK FOR CLEARANCE AND CORRECTNESS OF CUTS.
MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES 1. All bearings are sealed ball bearings. They are lubricated for life and need no further maintenance. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your distributor or local service center. A complete listing of service centers is included with your tool. 2. Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around AND UNDER the base and the rotary table. Even though slots are provided to allow debris to pass through, some dust will accumulate.
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