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GCM18V-07S

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The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word.

Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.

Table of Contents

Safety Symbols

Safety Symbols .................................2

General Power Tool Safety Warnings ................3

Safety Instructions for Miter Saws ..................5

Additional Safety Rules...........................7

Symbols.......................................8

Getting to Know Your Miter Saw.................. 10

Speciﬁcations ................................ 14

Intended Use................................. 14

Cutting Masonry/Metal ..................... 14

Cutting Capacities............................. 15

Unpacking and Checking Contents ............... 16

Unpacking the Miter Saw ................... 16

Checking Contents in Package ............... 16

Tools Needed For Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Verifying Parts ............................ 17

Checking Combination Square............... 17

Assembly.................................... 18

Storing the Torx Wrench .................... 18

Inserting and Releasing Battery

Pack ................................ 18

Removing and Installing Blades .............. 19

Assembling Dust Collection

System .............................. 20

Adjustments ................................. 22

Using the Head Assembly Lock Pin............ 22

Miter Detent System – Adjustment Procedure .. 23

0° Bevel Stop ............................. 24

45° Bevel Stop ............................ 25

Transporting and Mounting ..................... 27

Lifting the Saw............................ 27

Mounting Applications ..................... 28

Preparing for Saw Operations ................... 29

Switch Activation.......................... 29

Built-in LED Light.......................... 29

Body and Hand Position .................... 29

Workpiece Support ........................ 32

Saw Operations............................... 34

Brake Operation .......................... 34

Using the Miter Lock Knob .................. 34

Using Miter Detent System .................. 34

Chop Cuts ............................... 35

Slide Cuts................................ 36

Miter Cuts................................ 37

Bevel Cuts ............................... 38

Compound Cuts........................... 40

Cutting Base Molding ...................... 41

Cutting Crown Molding ..................... 42

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and speciﬁcations provided with this power

tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)

power tool.

1. Work area safety

a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases or

dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the

dust or fumes.

c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety

a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs

with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁed

plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric

shock.

b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfac-

es, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

earthed or grounded.

c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension

cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for

outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-

able, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of

electric shock.

Table of Contents

Special Cuts.............................. 46

Maintenance and Lubrication.................... 47

Service .................................. 47

Batteries................................. 47

Care of Blades ............................ 47

Tool Lubrication........................... 47

Bearings................................. 47

Cleaning ................................. 47

Troubleshooting .............................. 48

Troubleshooting Guide - Electrical ............ 48

Troubleshooting Guide - General ............. 49

Attachments and Accessories ................... 50

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

3. Personal safety

a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a

power tool while you are tired or under the inﬂuence

of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inatten-

tion while operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury.

b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye

protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection

used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal

injuries.

c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in

the oﬀ-position before connecting to power source

and / or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your ﬁnger on the switch or

energizing power tools that have the switch on invites

accidents.

d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the

power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotat-

ing part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times. This enables better control of the power tool in

unexpected situations.

f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in

moving parts.

g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extrac-

tion and collection facilities, ensure these are connected

and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce

dust-related hazards.

h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools

allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety

principles. A careless action can cause severe injury

within a fraction of a second.

4. Power tool use and care

a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

tool for your application. The correct power tool will

do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

designed.

b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

it on and oﬀ. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power

tool before making any adjustments, changing acces-

sories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool

accidentally.

d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do

not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these

instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage

of parts and any other condition that may aﬀect the

power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power

tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained power tools.

f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to

bind and are easier to control.

g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in

accordance with these instructions, taking into

account the working conditions and the work to be

performed. Use of the power tool for operations dif-

ferent from those intended could result in a hazardous

situation.

h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free

from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping

surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the

tool in unexpected situations.

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

5. Battery tool use and care

a. Recharge only with the charger speciﬁed by the

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type

of battery pack may create a risk of ﬁre when used with

another battery pack.

b. Use power tools only with speciﬁcally designated bat-

tery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a

risk of injury and ﬁre.

c. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other

metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,

or other small metal objects that can make a connec-

tion from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery

terminals together may cause burns or a ﬁre.

d. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from

the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,

ﬂush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek

medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause

irritation or burns.

e. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or

modiﬁed. Damaged or modiﬁed batteries may exhibit

unpredictable behavior resulting in ﬁre, explosion or risk

of injury.

f. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to ﬁre or excessive

temperature. Exposure to ﬁre or temperature above 265

°F may cause explosion.

g. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the

battery pack or tool outside the temperature range

speciﬁed in the instructions. Charging improperly or at

temperatures outside the speciﬁed range may damage

the battery and increase the risk of ﬁre.

6. Service

a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualiﬁed repair

person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is

maintained.

b. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of bat-

tery packs should only be performed by the manufac-

turer or authorized service providers.

Safety Instructions for Miter Saws

a. Miter saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like

products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-oﬀ

wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars,

rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts

such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive

cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and

other plastic parts.

b. Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever pos-

sible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you must

always keep your hand at least 100 mm (4”) from

either side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to

cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped

or held by hand. If your hand is placed too close to the

saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from blade

contact.

c. The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held

against both the fence and the table. Do not feed the

workpiece into the blade or cut “freehand” in any

way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be

thrown at high speeds, causing injury.

d. Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the

saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise the

saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without

cutting, start the motor, press the saw head down and

push the saw through the workpiece. Cutting on the

pull stroke is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top

of the workpiece and violently throw the blade assembly

towards the operator.

e. Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting

either in front or behind the saw blade. Supporting the

workpiece “cross handed” i.e. holding the workpiece

to the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice

versa is very dangerous.

f. Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer

than 100 mm (4”) from either side of the saw blade,

to remove wood scraps, or for any other reason while

the blade is spinning. The proximity of the spinning saw

blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may be

seriously injured.

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Safety Instructions for Miter Saws

g. Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the work-

piece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside

bowed face toward the fence. Always make certain

that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence

and table along the line of the cut. Bent or warped

workpieces can twist or shift and may cause binding on

the spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be no

nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.

h. Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools,

wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small de-

bris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact

the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.

i. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple work-

pieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may

bind on the blade or shift during cutting.

j. Ensure the miter saw is mounted or placed on a level,

ﬁrm work surface before use. A level and ﬁrm work

surface reduces the risk of the miter saw becoming

unstable.

k. Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or

miter angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence

is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not

interfere with the blade or the guarding system. With-

out turning the tool “ON” and with no workpiece on the

table, move the saw blade through a complete simulated

cut to assure there will be no interference or danger of

cutting the fence.

l. Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw

horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer

than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the

miter saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the

cut-oﬀ piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard

or be thrown by the spinning blade.

m. Do not use another person as a substitute for a table

extension or as additional support. Unstable support

for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the

workpiece to shift during the cutting operation pulling

you and the helper into the spinning blade.

n. The cut-oﬀ piece must not be jammed or pressed by any

means against the spinning saw blade. If conﬁned, i.e.

using length stops, the cut-oﬀ piece could get wedged

against the blade and thrown violently.

o. Always use a clamp or a ﬁxture designed to properly sup-

port round material such as rods or tubing. Rods have

a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to

“bite” and pull the work with your hand into the blade.

p. Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the

workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece

being thrown.

q. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the

miter saw oﬀ. Wait for all moving parts to stop and

disconnect the plug from the power source and/or re-

move the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed

material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece

could cause loss of control or damage to the miter saw.

r. After ﬁnishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw

head down and wait for the blade to stop before remov-

ing the cut-oﬀ piece. Reaching with your hand near the

coasting blade is dangerous.

s. Hold the handle ﬁrmly when making an incomplete cut

or when releasing the switch before the saw head is

completely in the down position. The braking action of

the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled

downward, causing a risk of injury.

t. Avoid overheating the saw blade tips.

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Additional Safety Rules

GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’s

rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your per-

sonal safety.

Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply.

While the tool may appear to work, the electrical components

of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to the

operator.

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery

hands cannot safely control the power tool.

Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.

When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble any

portion of the tool since internal wires may be misplaced

or pinched or safety guard return springs may be improp-

erly mounted. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, car-

bon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

Some dust created by power sand-

ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

other construction activities contains chemicals known to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other

masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how of-

ten you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these

chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with ap-

proved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are

specially designed to ﬁlter out microscopic particles.

Do not use the Bosch GCM18V-07S

miter saw to cut ﬁber cement

board. Cutting materials containing crystalline silica may

create exposures to respirable silica dust.

Before each use, review all warnings

located on the miter saw.

Wear Eye Protection

WARNING

The operation of any power tool can

result in foreign objects being thrown

into the eyes, which can result in se-

vere eye damage. Always wear safety

goggles that comply with ANSI Z87.1

(shown on pack age) before com-

mencing power tool operation.

Do not use this miter saw without

properly installed base extensions.

Lack of appropriate workpiece support may result in personal

injury.

No transporte la sierra

por este mango.

Ne portez pas la scie

par cette poignée.

Do not carry the

saw by this handle.

DESIGNATED DANGER ZONES DESIGNATED NO-CARRY AREA

Avoid positioning hands, ﬁngers or arms. A danger zone – never lift or carry saw by the main

switch handle.

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Symbols

Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-

pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol Designation/Explanation

V Volts (voltage)

A Amperes (current)

Hz Hertz (frequency, cycles per second)

W Watt (power)

kg Kilograms (weight)

min Minutes (time)

s Seconds (time)

CFM Cubic feet per minute [or ft3/min] (air ﬂow rate)

⌀Diameter (size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.)

n0No load speed (rotational speed, at no load)

n Rated speed (Maximum attainable speed)

.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute (revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc. per minute)

0 Oﬀ position (zero speed, zero torque...)

1, 2, 3, ...

I, II, III, Selector settings (speed, torque or position settings. Higher number means greater speed)

Inﬁnitely variable selector with oﬀ (speed is increasing from 0 setting)

Arrow (action in the direction of arrow)

Type or a characteristic of current

Designates Double Insulated Construction tools

Grounding terminal

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Symbols

Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-

pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol Designation/Explanation

Designates Li-ion battery recycling program.

Alerts user to read manual.

Alerts user to wear eye protection.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, to United States and

Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards

Association.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards

Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing

Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.

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Getting to Know Your Miter Saw

GCM18V-07S Cordless Miter Saw

Fig. 1

2

3

5

6

7

8

10

12

11

10

14 15

17

18

10

11

19

20

21

22

23

4

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16

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13

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Getting to Know Your Miter Saw

1 Main Handle is used to raise and lower the head as-

sembly and contains the power switch. Pull the handle

down to lower the blade to the workpiece.

2 Switch Lock-OFF Release Buttons two buttons, one

of which must be pressed before the power switch can

be pressed.

3 Power Switch is used with the “Lock-OFF” button to

turn the saw oﬀ and on.

4 Main Carry Handle is used to carry the saw.

5 Lower Guard Link allows for smooth movement of the

lower guard.

6 Dust Chute directs sawdust up into the dust bag or

vacuum hose.

7 Bevel Post provides rotating support for all of the

miter saw parts above the table.

8 Bevel Scale and Pointers indicates the current bevel

angle. The large angled scale makes it easy to read

bevel angles.

9 Bevel Stop Indicators allow you to select the most

common bevel angles: 33.9°, 45°, or 47°.

10 Tool Mounting Pads in the four corners of the saw

provide areas to clamp, bolt, or nail the saw to a ﬂat

work surface.

11 Stationary Fence is bolted to the base and supports

the workpiece.

12 Cast-in Carry Handles are used to lift and transport

the saw.

13 Miter Detent Plate Screws, four, accessible through

holes in the miter scale, are loosened to allow the posi-

tion of the detent plate to be adjusted.

14 Miter Detent Plate can be adjusted to set the ac-

curacy of its detent locations.

15 Miter Detents, are ten slots that allow for fast and

accurate miter cuts at common miter angles.

16 Miter Scale and Pointer allows you to see the angle

setting before a cut is made. The pointer rotates with

the table and blade and points to the angle on the miter

scale.

17 Miter Lock Knob locks the miter saw table at any

desired miter angle.

18 Miter Detent Button disengages the miter detents.

19 Table provides workpiece support, rotates for desired

miter cuts, and rotates the head assembly. The front

extended part of the table is called the miter arm.

20 Rubber Deﬂector is attached to the bottom of the

dust chute and deﬂects dust into the chute.

21 Blade is the component that makes cuts in workpiec-

es. Use only 7-1/4 (184 mm) diameter blades with

5/8” (15.88 mm) diameter arbor holes.

22 Lower Blade Guard/Lower Guard Lip helps protect

your hands from the spinning blade. It retracts as the

blade is lowered. Should the guard become jammed

on a workpiece, the lip can be used to raise the lower

guard.

23 Upper Guard covers upper part of the blade.

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Getting to Know Your Miter Saw

24 Head Assembly is the part of the saw that includes the

blade, guards, motor, main handle, and dust collection

system.

25 Arbor Lock, when pressed, keeps the blade from

rotating. It’s used during blade removal or installation,

when loosening or tightening the arbor bolt.

26 Base provides the working surface that supports the

workpiece.sw

27 Mounting Holes for Optional Crown Stop.

28 -2° Bevel Undercut Feature Screw secures the -2°

undercut feature plate.

29 -2° Bevel Undercut Feature allows for -2° right bevel

undercuts.

30 Bevel Lock Knob locks the head assembly at the

desired bevel angle.

31 Slide System allows the head assembly to smoothly

slide in and out. It can be locked all the way to the rear

or in the fully-extended position.

32 Dust Bag collects the dust from sawing operations. To

empty it, uncouple it from the dust port and open the

zipper at the bottom.

33 Slide Rail Lock Knob when tightened, locks the slide

system in place. Tighten by turning the knob clockwise

(to the right), and loosen my turning counterclockwise

(to the left).

34 Pivot Post provides support for and is the pivot point

for the head assembly.

35 Head Assembly Lock Pin is used to lock the head

assembly in the lower position.

Fig. 2

24

25

26

10

13 12 27

731

34

33

32

35

8

30

28

29

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Getting to Know Your Miter Saw

36 Battery Pack Release Button releases the battery

pack so that it can be removed from the battery bay.

37 Battery Bay is where a Bosch or AMPShare battery

pack (sold separately) is inserted.

38 Clamp Post Locations are two vertical post holes in

the base provided to support the clamp.

39 Torx Wrench is used to change the blade and to

tighten and loosen the -2° Bevel Undercut Feature

Screw (28).

40 Clamp is used to hold the workpiece to the table and

base. The clamp is inserted into one of the clamp post

locations.

41 Dust Port is the part that provides the connection to

the dust bag or vacuum hose.

42 Battery Pack (sold separately)

Fig. 3

37

36

30

42 41

38

40

33

31

38

39

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Intended Use

Use this miter saw only as intend-

ed. Unintended use may result in per-

sonal injury and property damage.

This product is intended to cut wood,

wood-like products, and non-ferrous

metals. Dust build-up around the lower guard and hub from

other materials (masonry or ferrous metal) may disable the

lower guard operation.

Cutting Masonry/Metal

Do not cut ferrous metal or mason-

ry with this miter saw. The dust

from the ferrous metal or masonry cutting will cause the lower

guard to become sluggish and may not close fully and quickly

after cutting these materials.

Do not use abrasive wheels. This

tool is not intended for usage with

metal or masonry cut-oﬀ wheels.

Do not use Wet Diamond cutting

oﬀ wheel or water feed devices

with this miter saw. Masonry cutting waste will enter the

lower guard system, harden and cause the guard to become

inoperable. Use of water in masonry cutting applications with

an electric miter saw will cause electric shock hazards.

This tool is not intended for usage with metal or masonry cut-

oﬀ wheels.

Specifications

Voltage: 18 V

Allowed ambient temperature:

– during charging

– during operation

– during storage

32…113 °F (0…+45 °C)

-4…122 °F (-20…+50 °C)

32…122 °F (0…+50 °C)

Battery Packs/Chargers

Please refer to the battery/charger list, included with your tool.

GCM18V-07S Cordless Miter Saw

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Cutting Capacities

Key Moldings / Positioning Maximum Size

Base Molding Against Fence * 3-1/2” (89 mm)

38° Crown Molding Angled Against Fence * 3-5/8” (92 mm)

45° Crown Molding Angled Against Fence * 3-3/4” (95 mm)

Crown Molding Flat on Table 8-1/4” (210 mm)

* Within miter range of 0° to 47° Left

Miter / Bevel Maximum Height

0°/ 0° 2-1/8” (54 mm)

45°/ 0° 2-1/8” (54 mm)

0°/ 45° (Left) 1-1/2” (38 mm)

Miter / Bevel Maximum Width

0°/ 0° 8-1/4” (210 mm)

45°/ 0° 5-3/4” (146 mm)

0°/ 45° (Left) 8-1/4” (210 mm)

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Unpacking and Checking Contents

Unpacking the Miter Saw

To avoid severe pinching, never lift

or move this saw by gripping any

component of the mechanism support system.

When removing this tool from packaging materials, reach

down to the two side carry-handle locations and slowly lift

until it clears the package.

Checking Contents in Package

Open the top of the package and look for the included loose

parts (Fig. 4).

Some small parts must be attached to the tool before it is

ready for use.

Loose Parts

2 Workpiece Clamps (40)

Torx Wrench (39)

Dust Bag (32)

Operating/Safety

Instructions

Check oﬀ each part.

Fig. 4

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Position

combination

square.

3/4” (19mm)

board with

straight

top edge

Draw line. No gap or overlap.

Flip square here.

Fig. 6

Tools Needed For Assembly

Verifying Parts

Check that you have the tools needed for the assembly of the

saw, as shown in Fig. 5.

Checking Combination Square

Check that the combination square is true.

1. Position the square and draw a light line as shown in Fig.

6.

2. Flip the square as shown in Fig. 6.

3. Check the edge of the ﬂipped square against the drawn

line, and make sure there is no gap or overlap at the bot-

tom end as shown in Fig. 6.

Fig. 5

Combination Square Torx Wrench (39)

(supplied)

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Storing the Torx Wrench

There is a storage location on the saw to store the Torx wrench

(Fig. 7, 39). Insert the short leg of the Torx wrench through

the rubber grommet as shown. Place the long leg into the tool

rest.

NOTE: The Torx wrench (39) is needed to change the blade.

If lost, use a Torx 30 wrench or a key.

Assembly

To avoid possible injury, disconnect battery pack before performing any assembly, adjustments

or repairs.

39

Fig. 7

Inserting and Releasing Battery Pack

Slide charged battery pack (Fig. 8, 42) into the battery bay

(37) until the battery pack locks into position.

Your tool is equipped with a secondary locking latch to pre-

vent the battery pack from completely falling out of the bat-

tery bay, should it become loose due to vibration.

To remove the battery pack, press the battery pack release

button (36) and slide the battery pack completely out of the

battery bay.

36

37

42

35

Fig. 8

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Removing and Installing Blades

Always wear gloves when changing or handling blades. Blade

tips can cause personal injury.

Removing Blade

1. Position the saw in the UP position and at 0° bevel. If in

the DOWN position: while pressing down slightly on the

saw head assembly, and pull out the head assembly lock

pin (Fig. 8, 35). Then slowly allow the saw head assembly

to come up.

2. Rotate the Lower Blade Guard (Fig. 9, 22) until there is

clear access to the Blade Bolt.

3. Press and hold the arbor lock (the red button on the op-

posite side of the upper guard (23). Rotate the blade

(21) slowly while pressing the arbor lock until it fully

seats into its lock position.

4. Using the Torx wrench (Fig. 7, 39), loosen the blade bolt

by ﬁrmly turning it clockwise.

NOTE: This bolt has left-hand threads.

5. Remove the blade bolt and outer washer. Carefully grab

the blade. Slide the blade (Fig. 10, 21) away from the in-

ner washer and oﬀ the arbor shaft, then down and away

from the saw. Leave the inner washer on the arbor shaft.

Assembly

Installing 7-1/4” (184mm) Blade

To avoid injury, do not use a blade

larger or smaller than 7-1/4”

(184mm) diameter and 5/8” (15.88 mm) arbor. The

blade’s maximum plate thickness is 5/64” (2 mm). The

blade’s maximum kerf thickness is 1/8” (3.175mm).

To reduce risk of injury, use saw

blade rated 5000/min (RPM) or

greater.

After installing a new blade, make

sure the blade does not interfere with

the table insert at 0° and 45° bevel positions. Lower the

blade into the blade slot and check for any contact with

the base or turntable structure. If the blade contacts base

or table, seek authorized service.

1. If a blade is currently installed, remove it as described in

“Removing Blade” on page 19.

2. Carefully handle the new blade. Check that the rotation

arrow on the blade matches the rotation arrow on the

upper guard. Slide the blade up and between the sides

of the chip deﬂector and over the arbor shaft. Move the

blade so its arbor hole goes around the support ring of

the inner washer (Fig. 9 and Fig. 10).

3. Place the outer washer over the arbor shaft and ﬁnger-

tighten the blade bolt (counterclockwise). Check that the

blade remained on the inner washer’s support ring.

4. Rotate the blade slowly while pressing the arbor lock until

it fully seats into its lock position.

5. Using the Torx wrench (Fig. 7, 39), ﬁrmly tighten the

blade bolt counterclockwise.

NOTE: This bolt has left-hand threads. Do not over tight-

en. A T30 Torx key may be used as an alternate.

6. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns

freely.

7. Place the Torx wrench (39) back in the storage area.

21

5

Blade bolt

22

23

Fig. 9

Blade

bolt

Outer

washer

21

Arbor shaft

Fig. 10

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Assembling Dust Collection System

The dust collection system used on this tool is attached to the

upper guard (Fig. 11, 23). This placement provides superior

dust collection for the majority of cuts. Disconnect battery

pack (Fig. 8, 42) before attaching, adjusting or removing any

dust collection component.

Attaching the Dust Bag

Attaching and Removing Dust Bag – To attach the dust bag

(Fig. 11, 32), squeeze the two red tabs together and slide the

dust bag into the dust port rib.

Using and Cleaning the Dust Bag

Be extremely careful when dispos-

ing of dust. Materials in ﬁne parti-

cle form may be explosive. Do not throw sawdust on an

open ﬁre. Spontaneous combustion, in time, may result

from the mixture of oil or water with dust particles.

Using Dust Bag – Attach the clean bag to the dust port (Fig.

11, 41).

Cleaning Dust Bag – After the dust bag is 2/3 to 3/4 full, re-

move it from the saw. Bring the bag to a proper container and

pull open the zipper located on the bottom of the bag. Hold

the bag by the coupler end and shake it vigorously until all the

dust and debris fall from it. Close zipper and reattach the bag.

NOTE: Clean the bag at the end of the cutting session and be-

fore transporting or storing the saw.

Assembly

32

23

41

17

24

Fig. 11

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