7-1/4 " SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW 240-3680 Owner's Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 120 VOLTS AC, 60Hz Current rating 9.5 Amps Blade Speed 5000 RPM (No-Load Speed) Blade Diameter 7-1/4" 24 tooth carbide tipped Arbor Size 5/8" Positive Miter Stops 0, 15, 22.5, 31.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR COMPOUND MITER SAW ....... Page 4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION .....................................Page 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES .......................................Page 6 MAINTENANCE ........................................................Page 7 PARTS LIST .............................................................Page 11 ASSEMBLY DRAWING ..............................................Page 12 WARRANTY .......
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Read all instructions before using this tool! Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. Consider work area environment. Don't use power tools in damp, wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose tools to the rain. Keep the work area well lit.
Don't force the tool. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Use the right tool. Don't force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. Don't use a tool for a purpose for which it was not intended. Dress properly. Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can be caught in moving parts. Protective, non-electrically conductive gloves, protective eyewear and non-skid footwear are recommended.
Connect your miter saw to a dust collecting device if possible. If not, use the dust bag that comes with the tool and empty it regularly. Use a saw blade suited to the cutting job and material to be cut. Always use table extensions and clamps to support the material when sawing long work pieces. The material should be placed firmly against the fence and table. The turning of the saw blade should force it down against the table and rearward against the fence during the cut.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Caution: Be sure the saw is disconnected from its power source before making any repairs or performing maintenance! Clamping Workpiece: WARNING: For safe and accurate cuts, fix workpiece firmly into cutting position with hold-down damp, otherwise the tool and workpiece may be damaged. Mount the hold-down clamp on one side of fence. Insert shaft of the hold-down clamp into the mounting hole and tighten the hold-down clamp retainer screw to affix the shaft of the hold-down clamp.
■ ■ ■ To begin cutting, lower the cutting head. The lower blade guard opens automatically. After cutting, allow the head to come back up. The guard will close automatically. The saw will stop when you release the trigger switch in the handle. Modes of Use Chop Cut: The head is locked in the upright position. The table rotation is locked at 0°. This is a good setting for simple 90° crosscuts. Miter Cut: The head is locked in the upright position.
■ Keep the vents clear of dust and debris. This will help prevent possible electrical shorts and ensure proper cooling. ■ Keep the tool housing and handle dean and free of oil and grease by using mild soap and a damp (not wet) cloth. Aligning Miter and Bevel Miters and bevels have been set at the factory. However, use may affect settings. Please use the following procedures when your tool needs adjustments. Miter Angle ■ Set the bevel angle at 0 degrees. ■ Loosen the locking handle.
square. If not: 1. Use an open-end wrench to loosen the hex lock nut and then turn the hex stop bolt at the back left side of the table. 2. Turn the bolt clockwise and the 45 degrees point moves left, opening the angle. Turning it counter-clockwise moves the 45 degrees stop to the right, closing the angle. 3. When you have established the 45 degrees stop correctly, tighten the lock nut down to hold the setting. 4. Make sure that the needle points to 45 degrees on the scale.
4. Raise the lower blade guard and use supplied phillips screwdriver to loosen screw almost 7/32". (See Figure 3 ) FIG.3 5. The lower blade guard can be held in the up position by the screw. Push the locating plate upward. (See Figure 4 ) screw locating plate FIG.4 6. Depress the spindle lock (F) to keep the saw blade from turning. (See Figure 5 ) F FIG.5 7. Use the wrench to unscrew and remove the spindle bolt. NOTE: The Spindle bolt unscrews in a clockwise direction. Then, remove the Outer Flange.
PARTS LIST Please refer to the schematic drawing on page 12.
ASSEMBLY DRAWING 12
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