TM iNSTRUCTiONMANUAL SKU # 240=0027 12 in.
SECTION PAGE SECTION Product Specifications 2 Know YourSliding Miter Saw Symbols 3 Assembly andAdjustments Power ToolSafety 4 Operation Compound Miter SawSafety 6 Maintenance Electrical Requirements andSafety 6 Troubleshooting Guide Pre-assembly 8 Parts ListandExploded Views Tools Need forAssembly 8 Warranty Carton Contents 9 MOTOR Power Source 120V AC, 60Hz, 15 Amp Speed 4200 RPM (No load) Double Insulated Yes Motor Arbor Shaft Size 5/8 in. BLADE SIZE Diameter 12 in. Arbor size 1 in. w/a 5/8 in.
WARNING iCONS Your power tool and its instruction Manual may contain "WARNING iCONS" (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see, SAFETY ALERT: Precautions ® PROHiBiTiON O WEAR EYE PROTECTION: shields. that involve your safety.
GENERAL SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING THiS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. 11 .WEAR PROPER APPAREL. CAUTION To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following. entire Instruction Manual.
alignment ofmoving parts, binding ofmoving parts, breakage ofparts, mounting andany other conditions thatmayaffect itsoperation. Aguard orother partthatisdamaged should beproperly repaired orreplaced. 20.NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER "OFF". Do not walk away from a running tool until the blade comes to a complete stop and the tool is unplugged from the power source. 21. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
SPECiFiC SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS COMPOUND MITER SAW FOR THiS 1. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to these instructions. 2. iF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of miter saws, seek guidance from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person. 3. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and table. DO NOT perform any operation free hand (use clamp wherever possible). 4. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - cont'd DOUBLE INSULATED [] The power tool is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and tool's electrical system. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Replacement parts - When identical replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Contact customer service regarding accessories for your power tool. CAUTION ® Use only accessories recommended for this miter saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards. ® The use of any cutting tool except 12 in. saw blades which meet the requirements under recommended accessories is prohibited. Do not use accessories such as shaper cutters or dado sets.
CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW CAUTION If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the miter saw, or plug in the power cord until the missing or damaged part is correctly replaced, To avoid electric shock, use only identical replacement parts when servicing double insulated tools, CAUTION To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly, This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are
Upper blade guard Carry handle Switch handle Carry handle ON/OFF trigger switch Bevel Bevel scale Hold-down clamp Sliding Left extension Right extension Lower blade guard Miter lock handle win( Turntable Left support Arm Mounting holes Hold-down Stop Knob Laser on/off switch Latch Slide carriage L Belt Quick-cam Slide carriage lock handle miter table lock Right support Table insert 10 wing
AMPERAGE (AMPS) - Ameasure oftheflow of electric current. Higher ratings generally means the toolissuited forheavier use. POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER - Locks the miter saw at a preset positive stop for the desired miter angle. ARBOR LOCK - Allows the user to keep the blade from rotating while tightening or loosening the arbor bolt during blade replacement or removal. SWmTCHHANDLE - The switch handle contains the trigger switch. The blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down on the handle.
ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME: 10~15 MINUTES CAUTION To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted, and you have read and understood this Operator's Manual. UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. 1) After removing the saw from the carton, loosen the slide carriage lock handle (1). When transporting or storing the miter saw, the slide carriage should always be locked in position.
iNSTALLiNG THE SAFETY HOLD=DOWN CLAMP (FIG. 5) 1. Place the hold-down clamp assembly (1) in one of the mounting holes (2). 2. Thread the hold-down clamp knob (3) into the holes located at the rear of the saw base. CAUTION To avoid injury, disconnect the plug from the power source before performing any adjustments or repair. NOTE: Your miter saw was adjusted at the factory. However, during shipment slight misalignment may have occurred.
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. 9, 10) Fig. 10 CAUTION To avoid injury form unexpected saw movement: ® Disconnect the power cord from the outlet, and lock the switch head in the lower position using the stop latch. ® Lock the slide carriage in place by tightening the slide carriage lock knob. ® To avoid back injury, lift the saw by using the designated carrying handles located on the top of the machine. When lifting, bend at your knees, not from your back.
Fig.12 holding the lower blade guard, tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. (Fig. 11) NOTE: The lower blade guard must be raised to the upright position to access the cover plate screw. 6. Lower the clear retractable blade guard (1) and verify the operation of the guard does not bind or stick (Fig. 11 ). 7. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely by spinning the blade until the arbor lock disengages.
Bevel Scale indicators (Fig. 15) 1. When the blade is exactly 90o(0 °) to the table, loosen the bevel indicator screws (1) using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 2. Adjust bevel indicators (2) to the "0" mark (3) on the bevel scab and retighten the screws. 45 ° Right Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment (Fig. 17) 1. Set the miter angle to zero degrees. Fully extend the sliding fence completely to the right then pull the bevel detent pin (1) toward the front of the machine.
Fig,18 ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. 20) 1. Loosen the four fence locking bolts (1). 2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in position. 3. Using a square (3), lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence (2) as shown. 4. Adjust the fence 90 ° to the blade and tighten the four fence locking bolts. CAUTION: If the saw has not been used recently, recheck blade squareness to the fence and readjust if needed. 5.
QUICK-CAM MITER TABLE LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 21) 1. Press down and lock the miter quick-cam table lock. Fig. 22 2. Using a 13 mm wrench, turn the stop nut (4) to the left as shown to extend the locking arm against the base of the miter saw. 3. Test the quick cam miter lock to verify it locks the table into position securely. 4. Turn the lock nut (3) to the right as shown to lock the miter locking mechanism into place. o THE LASER GUIDE (FIG. 23) 1.
CAUTION THE UPFRONT SUPPORTS ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 45, 46) Wide pieces need upfront supports (1). 1. Rotate the two upfront supports (1) toward the rear of the saw. AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT ® Laser radiated when laser guide is turned on, Avoid direct eye contact. Always un= plug the miter saw from power source before making any adjustments, ® Laser Warning Label: Max output <1roW DIODE LASER: 630-670nm, Complies with 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. Fig. 45 MAXOUtPUt_ ,mw OJO0__S_R _30670_m LASER _.
SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS OPERATION FOR BASIC SAW ® BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW ® CAUTION To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the following steps are completed: ® Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following the instructions. (ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS) ® Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF ® ® switch, upper and lower blade guards, hold down latch, bevel lock handle and cover plate screws.
PLAN YOUR WORK ®Usetheright tool.Don't force atoolor attachment todoajobitwasnotdesigned todo.Useadifferent toolforanyworkpiece thatcan'tbeheldinasolidly braced, fixed position. CAUTION: Thismachine is not designed for cutting masonry, masonry products, ferrous metals (steel, iron, and iron=based metals.) Use this miter saw to cut only wood, woodlike products, or non=ferrous metals. Other material may shatter, bind the blade, or create other dangers.
BODY AND HAND POSiTiON BASIC SAW OPERATIONS (FIG. 25) CAUTION For your convenience, your saw has a blade brake. The brake is not a safety device. Never rely on it to replace the proper use of the guard on your saw. If the blade doesn't stop within approximately 10 seconds, wait for the blade to stop, unplug the saw and contact customer service. CAUTION area. Proper positioning of your body Neverhands placewhen hands near the the cutting and operating miter saw will make cutting easier and safer.
SLiDiNG FENCE & REMOVE SLiDiNG FENCE (FIG. 27) SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM (FIG. 29) CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation. 1. For a chop cutting operations on small workpieces, slide the switch head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the carriage lock handle (1). 2. To cut wide boards up to 12-1/4 in., the carriage lock handle should be loosened to allow the switch head to slide freely.
CAUTION To avoid injury from materials being thrown, always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting, and remove small pieces of material from the table cavity. The table insert may be removed for this purpose, but always reattach the table insert prior to performing a cutting operation. right hand miter angle. This fence must also be removed whenever a 45° bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22.5 °. Tilt the switch head to the desired angle as shown on the bevel scale (2).
COMPOUND CUT (FIG. 1. 2. 3. SLIDE CUTTING WIDE BOARDS UP TO 12=1/4 IN. WIDE (FIG. 35) 33) Extending the fence by sliding it out to the required location or remove the right sliding fence if necessary. See "SLIDING FENCE or REMOVE SLIDING FENCE". Set the desired bevel angle using the bevel lock handle (1). Set the desired miter angle and lock into position. See "MITER CUT". CAUTION To avoid injury: ® Never pull the switch head assembly and spinning blade toward you during the cut.
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL WORKPIECE SUPPORT & REPETITIVE CUTTING USING THE STOP PLATE (FIG. 38) Long pieces need extension table support. 1. Loosen the knob (1) and then slide the extension wing to desired position and tighten the knob. (FIG. 36) CAUTION To avoid injury from materials being thrown, always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting and remove sina!! pieces of material from the table cavity.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. 40) Base moldings and many other moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw. The setup of the saw depends on molding characteristics and application, as shown. Perform practice cuts on scrap material to achieve best results: 1. Always make sure moldings rest firmly against fence and table. Use hold-down, crown molding vise or C-clamps, whenever possible, and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks. 2. Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to making the cut.
Bevel/Miter Settings Fig. 44 KEY SETTING BEVEL ! SETTING MITER I TYPEOFCUT inside corner=Left side IL 33.9 31.6 ° Right 1. Position top of molding against fence. 2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.6 ° . 3. LEFT side is finished piece. Inside corner=Right IR 33.9 31.6 ° Left 1. Position side bottom of molding against fence. 2. Miter table set at LEFT 31.6 ° . 3. LEFT side is finished piece. Outside OL 33.9 31.6 ° Left corner=Left side 1. Position bottom of molding against fence. 2.
CROWN MOLDING CHART Compound Miter saw Miter and bevel Angle settings Wall to Crown Molding Angle 52/38 ° C_wn Molding 45/45 ° C_wn Molding Angle Miter Bevel Miter Bevel Between Wells Setting Setting Se_ing 67 42.93 41.08 68 42.39 40.79 69 41.88 70 71 52_8 ° C_wn Molding 48/45 ° Crown Molding Miter Bevel Miter Bevel Setting Angle Between Walls Setting Setting Setting Setting 46.89 36.13 124 18.13 21.71 20.61 19.39 46.35 35.89 40.50 45.81 35.64 128 126 17.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION regular check tomake sure thelower guard is working properly. Clean the lower guard of any dust or buildup with a damp cloth. To avoid injury, never put lubricants blade while it is spinning. on the CAUTION ® When cleaning the lower guard, unplug the saw from the power source receptacle to avoid unexpected startup. ® Do not use solvents on the guard. They could make the plastic "cloudy" and britUe.
CAUTION To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Brake does not stop blade within 10 seconds. Motor does not start Brush spark when switch released. the tool before GUIDE = MOTOR PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly 1. Inspect/clean/replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE section. sticking. 2. Motor brake overheated from use 2. Use a recommended blade.
PARTS LiST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC I.D. Description 383Z CORD 384K 3CH1 A Size I.D. Description 2 26UJ PC-GUARD SET PLATE 1 26UK GEAR SHAFT ASS'Y 1 SHAFT-PIVOT 1 26UL CUTTER SHAFT ASS'Y 1 CLAMP Qty Size ASS'Y Qty 1 3CH2 SLEEVE 1 277Y CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW 3CHF SPRING GUARD 1 27KD LEVER 1 3DTZ ARBOR COLLAR 2 27KE CUTTER SHAFT GUARD 1 3FHW COLLAR 1 27LP LOCK KNOB 1 3J4E FLAT WASHER cp6_13-1 1 27PF COMPRESSION SPRING 3J4F FLAT WASHER cp8_16-2.
SCHEMATIC A ! / 33
PARTS LiST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC I.D. Description 9831 SHAFT 3B5N COMPRESSION 3CDD FOOT 3CEZ PLUNGER 3CFX SLIDE 3DTH CENTER 3DVJ B Size QTY I.D.
SCHEMATIC B 35
I.D. Description 0J6H ARANDELA Size 0JB8 WAVE WASHER 0JX3 PLANA Qfy cpl 5.02"19.2-1 1 HEX. SOC. SETSCREW 5*0.8-8 2 0JXC HEX. SOC. SETSCREW M6"1.0-20 1 0K38 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M5"0.8-8 2 0K3T CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M5"0.8-25 2 0K3Y CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M5"0.8-50 2 0KLA PLASTIC SCREW M5"0.8-6 2 0Q9K FLOW GUIDE 0QM2 BRUSH HOLDER ASSW (1:)27"26.
MASTERFORCE FIVE=YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY If, during normal use, this MASTERFORCE power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this toot and its sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS retail store for a free equivalent replacement within those five years.
