Use and Care Manual

English
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WHEN MITERING TO THE RIGHT
To increase the miter angle when mitering to the right, move the arm to align the appropriate
vernier mark with the closest mark on the miter scale to the right. To decrease the miter angle
when mitering to the right, move the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the closest
mark on the miter scale to the left.
WHEN MITERING TO THE LEFT
To increase the miter angle when mitering to the left, move the arm to align the appropriate
vernier mark with the closest mark on the miter scale to the left. To decrease the miter angle
when mitering to the left, move the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the closest
mark on the miter scale to the right.
BEVEL LOCK (FIG. 9, 10)
FIG. 9
The bevel lock knob (W, Fig. 10) allows you to bevel the saw
48º left or right. To loosen the handle and adjust the bevel
setting, turn the handle counter clock wise, the saw head
bevels easily to the left or to the right once the 0º bevel stop
override knob (AG, Fig. 10) is pulled. To tighten, turn the
handle clockwise. Bevel degree markings are on the bevel
scale at bottom front of the saw arm (Fig.9).
0º BEVEL OVERRIDE (FIG. 10)
The 0º bevel stop override knob (AG) allows you to bevel the
saw to the right past the 0º mark.
The saw will automatically stop at 0º when brought up from the left. To move past 0º to the
right, pull the 0º bevel stop override knob (AG). The bevel stop override knob can be locked
out by pulling the knob out and rotating it 180º.
45º BEVEL STOP OVERRIDES (FIG. 10)
The 45º bevel override levers (AI) are held secure with their attachment screw to prevent
inadvertent movement. Use the bit on the blade wrench to loosen the attachment screw. This
allows the override levers (AI) to be pulled outward and the saw head to pivot past the 45º
mark. Be sure to retighten the attachment screw when finished.
33.9º BEVEL STOPS (FIG. 10)
The two stop pawls (AH) (one on either side of the saw) are used to stop the saw head bevel
setting at 33.9º. This setting is used primarily for cutting crown moldings laid flat on the table.
W
FIG. 10
AG
AI
AH
AJ
AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BLADE BRAKE
Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake which stops the saw blade
within 5 seconds of trigger release. This is not adjustable. On rare occasions the brake may
not engage and the blade will coast to a stop. If this occurs, allow the saw to wait for several
minutes before continuing use. If the condition persists, there may be a fault condition. Have
the tool serviced by an authorized D
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WALT service center.
Always be sure the blade has stopped before raising the arm and removing the blade from
the kerf plate. The brake is not a substitute for guards. Ensure your own safety by giving the
saw your complete attention.
GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY
CAUTION: Pinch Hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep thumb underneath the handle
when pulling the handle down. The lower guard will move up as the handle is pulled down
which could cause pinching.
The blade guard on your saw has been designed to automatically raise when the arm is
brought down and to lower over the blade when the arm is raised.
The guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades or for inspection of
the saw. NEVER RAISE THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UN LESS THE SAW IS TURNED
OFF.
NOTE: Certain special cuts of large material will require that you manually raise the guard.
Refer to Cutting Large Material under Special Cuts.
The front section of the guard is louvered for visibility while cutting. Although the louvers
dramatically reduce flying debris, they are openings in the guard and safety glasses should be
worn at all times when viewing through the louvers.
ASSEMBLY
Bench Mounting
Mounting holes (E, Fig. 4) are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting. (Two
different-sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes of screws. Use either hole,
it is not necessary to use both.) Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent
movement. To enhance the tool’s portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm)
or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job
sites and reclamped.
NOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting
screws don’t protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on the work
support. When clamping the saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses
where the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will surely interfere
with the proper operation of the saw.
CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not warped
or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface place a thin piece of material under one
saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface.
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade (Fig. 11)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and remove
the battery packs or power supply before transporting, making any adjustments,
cleaning, repairing, or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
WARNING:
• Never depress the spindle lock button while the blade is under power or coasting.
• Do not cut ferrous metal (containing iron or steel) or masonry or fiber cement product
with this miter saw.
• Do not use abrasive wheels or blades.