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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read
the manual and pay attention to these sections.
Additional information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the following sources:
• Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 or on-line at www.powertoolinstitute.com
• National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201
• American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4 oor, New York, NY 10036 www.ansi.org - ANSI 01.1 Safety
Requirements for Woodworking Machines
• U.S. Department of Labor regulations www.osha.gov
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
SAFETY LOGOS
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT
AND IN THIS MANUAL. SAVE THIS MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMILIAR WITH ITS
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE TOOL. Improper operation, maintenance or modication of
tools or equipment could result in serious injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: The manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are representative
only and may not be exact depictions of the actual labeling or accessories included. They are intended for illustrative purposes only.
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2
Safety Logos .................................................................. 2
General Power Tool Safety Rules ............................. 3
Proposition 65 Warning .............................................. 4
Miter Saw Safety Rules ............................................... 4
Power Connections ..................................................... .5
Double Insulation ......................................................... .5
Electrical Connection ..................................................... 6
Polarized Plugs .............................................................. 6
Extension Cords ............................................................ 6
Features ......................................................................... 6
Product Specications.................................................... 6
Know Your Compound Miter Saw .................................... 8
Unpacking ...................................................................... 8
Removing Contents From Packing .................................. 8
Packaged Contents List .................................................. 9
Mounting And Transportation ................................... 9
Preparations For Transportation...................................... 9
Mounting Saw To Stable Surface .................................. 10
Assembly ...................................................................... 10
Tools Needed .............................................................. 10
Work Clamp ................................................................ 10
Dust Bag .................................................................... 11
Install/Remove/Replace The Blade ............................... 12
Operation ..................................................................... 13
Cutting Warped Material .............................................. 13
Clamping Wide Workpieces .......................................... 14
Supporting Long Workpieces ........................................ 14
Power Switch Lock ...................................................... 14
Non-Sliding Cuts ......................................................... 15
For Miter Cuts ............................................................. 15
For Bevel Cuts ............................................................ 16
For Compound Miter Cuts ............................................ 16
Slide Cuts ................................................................... 17
Tips For Cutting Crown Molding.................................... 17
Auxiliary Fence ........................................................... 18
Increase Cut Capacity .................................................. 19
Adjustments ................................................................ 20
Align The Blade To Table ............................................. 20
Align The Blade To Fence ............................................. 20
Depth Stop ................................................................. 21
Fence Extension .......................................................... 21
Slide Resistance .......................................................... 22
Throat Plate................................................................ 22
Maintenance ................................................................ 23
Keep Machine Clean .................................................... 23
General Maintenance ................................................... 23
Brush Replacement ..................................................... 23
Lubrication ................................................................. 23
Trouble Shooting ........................................................ 23
Failure To Start ........................................................... 23
Accessories .................................................................. 24
Parts, Services Or Warranty Assistance ................ 24
Replacement Parts ...................................................... 24
Free warning Label Replacement .................................. 24
Service and Repairs ..................................................... 24
French ........................................................................... 25
Spanish ......................................................................... 49