Operating Guide

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UNPACKING
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
1. Dust Collection Bag: The dust bag collects and
contains the saw dust during the cutting operations.
2. Depth Stop: The depth stop plate can be used to
make a non-through cut. The depth stop screw allows
the depth of cut to be adjusted.
3. Bevel Scale and Pointer: These indicate the
current blade bevel position and are adjustable; This
allows for ne calibration of the blade alignment.
4. Adjustable Fence: The fence supports the
workpiece when making all cuts. The extension is
adjustable.
5. Base: Supports the tool and features mounting holes.
6. Mounting Holes (x4): Enables you to securely
mount the tool to a stable surface.
7. Throat Plate (Kerf Plate): The kerf plate supports
the workpiece from underneath, on both sides of the
blade, to minimize workpiece tear out
8. Work Table: The die-cast aluminum work table
provides a level and sturdy work surface.
9. Clamp: The vertical work clamp helps to position and
secure the workpiece to the work table. This provides
for safer operation and more accurate cuts.
10. Blade: A 10 inch blade is included with the compound
miter saw.
11. Lower Guard: The lower blade guard is made of
shock-resistant, see-through plastic that provides
protection from the blade.
12. Upper Guard: Cast aluminum protects user from
blade.
13. Spindle Lock: Engage the spindle lock when
changing the blade in order to hold the blade into
position while you loosen the blade bolt.
14. Power Switch and Power Lockout: This
saw is activated by an easy to use, hand operated,
power switch. When not in use the saw should be
disconnected from the power supply and locked using a
padlock inserted through the lockout hole located on the
power switch.
15. Back Fence Support: These provide workpiece
support and additional cut capacity when the sliding
fence is removed.
16. Torx Wrench: This wrench features two Torx head
sizes and should be used when removing, installing, or
changing the blade.
17. Miter Detent Lock/Unlock Button: This button
allows you to release the miter arm from the positive
stops and freely rotate the miter arm.
18. Bevel Lock/Unlock Handle: This handle locks
the blade bevel angle securely into place. Always lock
before making any cuts.
19. Miter Lock Knob: This knob locks the blade miter
angle securely into place. Always lock before making
any cuts.
20. Miter Detent Override Button: This button holds
the miter detent into the unlocked position which allows
free movement of the miter arm without holding the
miter detent lock/unlock button.
21. Miter Scale and Pointer: These indicate the
current blade miter position and are adjustable; This
allows for ne calibration of the blade alignment.
22. Bevel Latch (x2): This latch engages/disengages
the bevel detent pin which allows the bevel angle to be
locked into one of the detent positions.
23. Slide Lock: This allows the saw head to be locked
into the fully retracted position, for transportation.
24. Head Lock: This allows the saw head to be locked
into the full down position, for transportation.
25. Carrying Handle: Use this to transport your saw.
Make sure the Slide and Head lock are engaged before
transporting.
26. Brush Cap: This provides access to your saw’s
motor’s carbon brushes, in the event they need to be
inspected or replaced.
27. Glide Adjustment: This adjust the friction for the
front to back, saw head siding movement.
28. Crown Position Lock: When cutting crown molding
it may be useful to use this sliding stop feature to
position the saw head at a desirable location for optimal
crown cuts.
29. E-Brake (Not Shown): This brake will slow
your blade down quickly when the power switch is
disengaged (release hand from power switch).
FEATURESFEATURES
REMOVING CONTENTS FROM PACKAGING
Check shipping carton and machine for damage before unpacking. Carefully remove packaging materials, parts
and machine from shipping carton. Always check for and remove protective shipping materials around motor and moving parts. Lay
out all parts on a clean work surface.
• Compare the items to inventory figures, verify that all items are accounted for before discarding the shipping carton. Report
any missing or damaged parts, please call our Customer Care Center at 800-223-7278. Prior to tool assembly and use, read this
manual to familiarize yourself with proper assembly, maintenance and safety procedures.
• If any parts are missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the power on. The saw should only be energized
after all parts have been located and correctly assembled.
• This saw is packaged and shipped with saw head secured in the down position, using a plastic tie. To remove the plastic tie:
push saw head down, cut plastic tie. See “Saw Head Lock Pin” in “Preparing Your Saw for Transport” section of this manual for
instructions on how to use the saw head lock pin.