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MODEL #SM3018LW
12-IN COMPACT SLIDING
DUAL-BEVEL MITER SAW
Español p. 45
Serial Number MFG Date Purchase Date
ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE
ITEM #5034337
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Package Contents..................................................................................................................... 3
General Power Tool Safety Warnings........................................................................................ 6
Electrical Safety Information..................................................................................................... 11
Preparation............................................................................................................................... 13
Assembly Instructions.................................................................................
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Adjustment Instructions............................................................................................................. 16
Operating Instructions............................................................................................................... 24
Crown Molding Chart.............................................................................................................. 37
Care and Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 38
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 40
Replacement Parts List............................................................................................................ 41
Warranty.................................................................................................................................... 44
MOTOR CUTTING CAPACITY
Power Source 15A, 120V a.c., 60 Hz Crosscut
Forward fence position:
3-1/2 in. x 14 in.
Fence back position:
2 in. x 16 in.
Arbor Shaft Size
5/8 in. with 1 in. blade
insert sleeve
Miter 45° Left & Left
Forward fence position:
3-1/2 in. x 9-7/8 in.
Fence back position:
2 in. x 11-1/2 in.
Speed (No load) 4200 RPM Bevel 45° Left 2 in. x 14 in.
Electric Brake Yes Bevel 45° Right 1-1/4 in. x 14 in.
Double Insulated Yes 45° Miter & 45° Bevel (left) 2 in. x 9-7/8 in.
BLADE 45° Miter & 45° Bevel (right) 1-1/4 in. x 9-7/8 in.
Diameter 12 in. Crown Molding Nested 7-5/32 in.
Arbor 1 in. Base Molding Against Fence 5-1/32 in.
Tooth Thickness 0.1 in. Miter Range 0
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left, 0
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right
Bevel Range 0
°
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left & right
MITER/BEVEL POSITIVE STOP ANGLES
Miter Detent Stops
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, 55° left
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, 60° right
Bevel Positive Stops 0°, 45° left & right
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UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW
To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a
source of power during unpacking and assembly. The cord must remain unplugged whenever you
are adjusting/assembling the saw.
1. Remove the miter saw from the carton.
IMPORTANT: Do not lift miter saw by the trigger switch handle. It may cause misalignment.
Lift the saw by the hand holds for transportation.
2. Place the saw on a secure, stationary work surface.
3. Separate all parts from the packing material. Check each one with the illustration below to
make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material.
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.
PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A Miter saw 1
B Hold-down clamp 1
C Dust bag 1
D Blade wrench 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS
A
DC
B
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PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
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Carrying handle
1
F
Switch handle
1
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Lower blade guard
1
H Fence 1
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Right extension wing
1
J
Extension locking levers
2
K
Miter lock handle
1
L
Miter angle pointer
1
M
Left extension wing
1
N
Sliding fences
2
O
Right bevel detent pin
1
P Carbon brushes 2
Q Motor 1
R
Hold-down latch
1
S
Sliding carriages
2
T
Slide carriage lock knob
1
U
Bevel scale
1
V
Hand-hold for transportation
2
W
Mounting holes
8
X
Positive miter stops
11
Y
Miter table
1
Z
Bevel lock handle
1
AA
Table inserts
set of 2
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Blade
1
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Arbor lock button
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The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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switch on invites accidents.
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key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
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ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
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and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction
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or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
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dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITER SAWS
Ɣ Miter saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like products, they cannot be used with
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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.
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by hand, you must always keep your hand at least 8-3/4 in. (222 mm) 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.
Ɣ 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.
Ɣ Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the saw through the workpiece. To
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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.
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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.
Ɣ Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer than 8-3/4 in. (222 mm) from
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blade is spinning. The proximity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious
and you may be seriously injured.
Ɣ Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece 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.
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Ɣ Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the
workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the revolving
blade can be thrown with high speed.
Ɣ Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately
clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
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the blade or the guarding system. Without 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.
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that is wider or longer than the table-top. Workpieces longer or wider than the miter saw
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guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
Ɣ 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.
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saw blade.,IFRQ¿QHGLHXVLQJOHQJWKVWRSVWKHFXWRႇSLHFHFRXOGJHWZHGJHGDJDLQVWWKH
blade and thrown violently.
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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.
Ɣ Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of
the workpiece being thrown.
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could cause loss of control or damage to the miter saw.
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blade is dangerous.
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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.
Ɣ Do not use this saw to cut tree limbs or logs.
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boards.
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this power tool.
WARNING
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood
dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or
use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood
Some examples of these chemicals are:
ŏ Lead from lead-based paints,
ŏ Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
ŏ Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety
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Handling the power cord on this product may expose you to chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL: To reduce the risk of injury, user and all bystanders
must read instruction manual before using this product.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR
The A/C motor used in this saw is a universal, nonreversible type. See “MOTOR” in the
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section on page 2.
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protection. Your saw is wired at the factory for 120 V operation. Connect to a 120 V, 15 A
circuit and use a 20 A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. If power cord is worn or cut or
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DOUBLE INSULATED (Symbol: )
This power tool is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and
the tool’s electrical system. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protective insulation.
REPLACEMENT PARTS – When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Refer to the
Replacement Parts List on the page 41.
POLARIZED PLUGS – To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this saw has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug (illustrated at
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to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this
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Ɣ Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool with double insulation. Servicing
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Ɣ Do not use power tools in wet or damp locations or expose them to rain or snow.
MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION
To avoid motor damage, the motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust
from interfering with motor ventilation.
Ɣ CONNECT this saw to a 120 V, 15 A circuit with a 20 A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Using the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.
Ɣ If the motor will not start, release the trigger switch immediately. UNPLUG THE SAW. Check
the saw blade to make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to start the saw again. If the
motor still does not start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.
Ɣ If the tool suddenly stalls while cutting wood, release the trigger switch, unplug the tool and
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CAUTION
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Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a
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extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This circuit must not be less than #12 wire and
should be protected with a 20 A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. Before connecting the tool to
the extension cord, make sure the saw switch is in the OFF position. The electric circuit should be
rated at the same voltage as is stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will
damage the motor.
In all cases make certain the receptacle in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have
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Ɣ FUSES may “blow” or circuit breakers may trip frequently if:
- MOTOR is overloaded – overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many
starts/stops in a short time.
- LINE VOLTAGE is more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage rating. For heavy
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- IMPROPER or dull saw blades are used.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power
and overheating. The table below shows the correct 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.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)
(When using 120 volts only)
Ampere Rating Total length of Cord
More Than Not More Than 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
CAUTION
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Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare
parts with package contents list and diagram on page 3. If any part is missing or damaged, do not
attempt to assemble, install or operate the product.
Estimated Assembly Time: 10 minutes.
Tools needed to remove or install blade (included): Blade Wrench.
Tools Required for Adjustment (not included): Adjustable Wrench, 5 mm Hex Wrench,
10 mm Hex Wrench, Combination Square, Phillips Screwdriver
PREPARATION
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To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to a
power source until it is completely assembled and
adjusted and you have read and understood the
operator’s manual.
UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. 1)
The slide carriage lock knob (T) is located on the
right side of the slide carriage. After removing the
saw from the carton, loosen the slide carriage lock
knob (T). When transporting or storing the miter
saw, the slide carriage should always be locked in
position.
BLADE WRENCH (FIG. 2)
For convenient storage and prevention of loss, there
is a holder in the rear of the right side fence for
storing the blade wrench (D) when not in use.
Place the provided wrench in this location.
INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. 3)
ŏ Install the dust bag (C) onto the exhaust port (1)
on the miter saw. Fit the connecting tube of dust
bag and the exhaust port together. The dust bag
assembly should be angled toward the side of
the saw (as shown in Fig. 3) for best results.
This will also avoid any interference during the
saw operation.
NOTE: To empty the dust bag, pull out the dust bag
from exhaust port. Open zipper on underside of bag
and empty into waste container.
IMPORTANT: Check frequently and empty bag
before it gets full.
Do not use this saw to cut and/or sand metals. The
hot chips or sparks may ignite sawdust from the
bag material.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP (FIG. 4)
NOTE: There are two mounting holes for the
hold-down clamp. These are located just behind
the fence on the left and right side of the base.
Ɣ Loosen the lock knob (1) behind the fence.
Ɣ Place the hold-down clamp assembly (B) in
the desired mounting holes.
Ɣ Tighten the lock knob (1).
NOTE: Place the clamp on the opposite side of
the base when beveling. Always make dry runs
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of the blade. ensure the clamp does not interfere
with the action of the saw or guards.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE
INSERTS (FIG. 5)
NOTE: The miter saw comes with the table inserts
already installed. These instructions are for
replacing or adjusting the inserts.
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Ɣ Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental
starting. Remove all small pieces of material
from the table cavity before performing any
cuts. The table inserts may be removed for
this purpose, but always reattach the table
inserts prior to performing a cutting operation.
Ɣ Do not start the sliding compound miter saw
without checking for interference between the
blade and table inserts. Damage could result
to the blade, table inserts or turntable if blade
strike occurs during the cutting operation.
Ɣ To remove, loosen and remove the six
screws (1) on the table inserts (AA) with a
Phillips screwdriver and remove the inserts.
Ɣ To install, reposition the left and right side
table inserts on either side of the cut line,
replace the six screws and tighten.
Ɣ Check for blade clearance by moving the slide
carriage through the full motion of the blade in
the table slot. If neither side of the inserts hits
the saw blade, loosen the three screws for that
side and adjust. Tighten the screws and check
again for blade clearance.
Never use the saw without the table inserts in place.
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. 6, 7, 8)
To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
Ɣ Disconnect the power cord from the outlet
and lock the cutting head in the lower
position using the hold-down latch.
Ɣ Lock the slide carriage in place by tightening
the slide carriage lock knob.
Ɣ To avoid back injury, lift the saw by using the
hand holds for transportation. Bend with your
knees, not your back.
Ɣ Never carry the miter saw by the power cord
or by the switch handle. Carrying the tool by
the power cord could cause damage to the
insulation or the wire connections resulting in
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allow visitors to stand near the saw during
any cutting operations.
Mounting instructions:
Ɣ For stationary use, place the saw in the
desired location, directly on a workbench
where there is room for handling and proper
support of the workpiece. The base of the
saw has eight mounting holes (W - Fig. 6),
four 2/5 in. holes and four 7/25 in. holes
for mounting the saw to the work surface.
Bolt the base of the miter saw (1) to the
work surface (5), using the recommended
fastening method as shown in Fig. 7.
NOTE: Mounting hardware is not included
with this tool. Bolts, nuts, washers and
screws must be purchased separately.
Ɣ For portable use, place the saw on a
3/4 in. thick piece of plywood. Bolt the base
of the miter saw securely to the plywood
using the holes (W - Fig. 6)
on the base. Use
C-clamps to clamp this mounting board to a
stable work surface at the worksite. (Fig. 8)
NOTE: If a miter saw stand is used, please
follow all instructions shown in that product’s
instructions for proper mounting.
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Stationary Use
1. Miter saw base
2. Hex head bolt
3. Rubber washer
4. Flat washer
5. Work surface
6. Flat washer
7. Lock washer
8. Hex/Lock nut
9. Jam nut
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Portable Use
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE
Ɣ Use only a saw blade diameter in accordance
with the markings on the saw.
Ɣ Only use 12 in. diameter blade with a 1 in.
arbor hole and an operating speed of more
than 4,200 RPM. Do not use blades with deep
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guard, causing damage to the machine and/or
serious injury.
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sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is not connected to the power source
outlet.
REMOVING THE BLADE (FIG. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Ɣ Unplug the saw from the outlet.
ŏ Raise the cutting head to its upright position
as shown in Fig. 9. Raise the lower blade
guard (G) to the up position shown in Fig. 9.
ŏ Loosen the cover plate screw (1) by using
the Phillips head end of the provided blade
wrench (D). Only loosen it enough to position
past the tab (2). (Fig. 9)
NOTE: Do not remove this screw.
ŏ Rotate the lower blade guard (G) back to its
down position about half way. The cover plate
screw (1-Fig. 9) should stop the guard from
moving any further and move the cover plate (3)
upward to expose the arbor bolt (4). (Fig. 10)
ŏ Place the blade wrench (D) with hex end over
the arbor bolt (4). (Fig. 11)
ŏ Locate the arbor lock button (CC) on the right,
below the belt cover. (Fig. 12)
ŏ Press the arbor lock button (CC), holding it in
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The arbor lock will engage after turning the
wrench, stopping the rotation of the blade.
Continue to hold the arbor lock button (CC)
to keep it engaged while turning the wrench
clockwise to loosen the arbor bolt.
ŏ Remove the arbor bolt (4), the blade collar (5)
and the blade (BB), as shown in Fig. 13. Do not
remove the inner blade collar (6).
NOTE: The blade has an insert sleeve (7) to allow
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arbor on the motor. DO NOT THROW OUT.
NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting
their position and direction they face. Wipe the
blade collar clean of any sawdust before installing a
new blade.
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operation of the guards.
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INSTALLING THE BLADE
(FIG. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Unplug the miter saw before changing/installing the
blade.
ŏ Install a 12 in. blade with a 1 in. arbor, using the
provided blade insert sleeve (7) to match the
5/8 in. motor arbor. Make sure the rotation arrow
on the blade matches the clockwise rotation
arrow on the upper guard. (Fig. 13)
ŏ Place the outer blade collar (5) against the blade
and on the arbor. Thread the arbor bolt (4) onto
the arbor in a counterclockwise direction.
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be placed against the blade.
ŏ Place the hex end of blade wrench (D) on the
arbor bolt (4). (Fig. 11)
ŏ Press the arbor lock button (CC), holding it in
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When arbor lock engages, continue to press it in
while turning the blade wrench counterclockwise,
tightening the arbor bolt securely. (Fig. 12)
ŏ Rotate the lower blade guard (G) to its up
position. The cover plate should move to its
original position. Then tighten the cover plate
screw (1) with the phillips head end of provided
blade wrench. (Fig. 9)
ŏ Lower the blade guard (G) and verify that the
operation of the guard does not bind or stick.
ŏ Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade
turns freely before operating the saw.
ŏ To avoid injury, never use the saw without the
cover plate securely in place. It keeps the arbor
bolt from falling out if it accidentally loosens and
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the saw.
ŏ Make sure the collars are clean and properly
arranged. Lower the blade into the lower table
and check for any contact with the metal base or
the miter table.
ŏ To avoid injury from an accidental start, make
sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is not connected to the power source outlet.
ŏNever cut metals or masonry products with this
tool. This miter saw is designed for use on wood
and wood-like products only.
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UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE CUTTING
HEAD (FIG. 14)
Unlocking the cutting head:
ŏ
To raise the cutter head from its storage/transport
position, push down slightly on the switch
handle (F).
ŏ Pull out the hold-down latch (R).
ŏ Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position.
Locking the cutting head:
When transporting or storing the miter saw, the
cutting head should always be locked in the down
position.
ŏ
Push the cutting head down to its lowest position.
ŏ Push the hold-down latch (R) into the locking
hole.
To avoid injury and damage to the saw, transport
and store the miter saw with the cutting head locked
in the down position. Never use the stop latch to
hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting
operations.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the
miter saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm or
the miter table handle. ALWAYS use the designated
carrying handles.
BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 15, 16, 17)
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure
the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source outlet.
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ŏ Loosen bevel lock handle (Z) and tilt the cutting
arm completely to the right. Tighten the bevel
lock handle (Z).
ŏ Place a combination square (1) on the miter
table (Y) with the ruler against the table and the
heel of the square against the saw blade.
ŏ If the blade is not 90° square with the miter
table loosen the bevel lock handle (Z), tilt the
cutting head to the right by pulling out the right
bevel detent pin (O-Fig. 16), adjust the bevel
angle adjustment bolt (2) in or out with a
10 mm wrench until the blade is square with
the table.
ŏ Tilt the cutting arm back to the right at 90° (0°)
bevel and recheck for alignment.
ŏ Repeat above steps if further adjustment is
needed.
ŏ Tighten bevel lock handle (Z) when alignment is
achieved.
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ŏ When the blade is exactly 90° to the table,
loosen the bevel pointer screws (1) using a
Phillips screwdriver.
ŏ Adjust bevel pointers (2) to the “0” mark on the
bevel scale and retighten the screw.
To avoid injury from an accidental
start, make sure
the switch is in the OFF position and
the plug is not
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ŏ Loosen the bevel lock handle (Z) by lifting up
and tilt the cutting head completely to the left.
ŏ Using a combination square, check to see if the
blade angle is 45° to the table.
ŏ If the blade is not at 45° to the miter table, tilt the
cutting arm to the right, loosen the jamb
nut (1) and turn the bevel angle adjustment
bolt (2) in or out with a 10 mm
wrench.
ŏ Tilt the cutting arm to the left 45° bevel and
recheck for alignment.
ŏ Repeat above until the blade is at 45° to the
miter table.
ŏ Tighten bevel lock handle (Z) and jamb
nut (1) when alignment is achieved.
ŏ Adjust the 45° bevel on the other side following
the same steps listed above.
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MITER SCALE (FIG. 18)
The sliding compound miter saw scale can be easily
read, showing miter angles from
0° to 55° left and
0° to 60° right. The most common angle settings
have positive stops at 0°,15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° left
and right, 55° left and 60° right only. These positive
stops position the blade at the desired angle quickly
and accurately. Follow the instructions below for
quickest and most accurate adjustments.
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ŏ Lift up on the miter lock handle (K) to unlock
the table.
ŏ Move the table to align the pointer (L) to the
desired degree measurement.
ŏ If the desired angle is one of the eleven positive
stops, making sure it snaps into position, then
secure by pressing down the miter lock handle (K).
ŏ If the miter angle desired is not one of the
eleven positive stops, simply lock the miter table
into position by pressing down on the miter lock
handle (K).
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ŏ Move the table to the 0° positive stop.
ŏ Loosen the screw (1) that holds the
pointer (L) with a Phillips screwdriver.
ŏ Adjust the pointer (L) to the 0° mark and
retighten the screw (1).
ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. 19)
ŏ Remove both sliding fences (N) by loosening
the sliding fence lock knobs (1).
ŏ Lower the cutting arm and lock in position.
ŏ Loosen the four fence locking bolts (2) using a
5 mm
hex wrench.
ŏ Using a square (3), lay the heel of the square
against the blade and the ruler against the
sliding fence (N) as shown.
ŏ Adjust the fence to be 90° to the blade and
tighten the four fence locking bolts (2).
NOTE: If the saw has not been used recently,
recheck blade squareness to the fence and
readjust if needed.
ŏ After fence has been aligned, make a cut at 90
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using a scrap of wood and check squareness on
the piece. Readjust if necessary.
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cuts to check the path of the blade and the operation
of the guards. Ensure the fence does not interfere
with the action of the saw or guards.
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REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE SLIDING
FENCE (FIG. 20)
At some extreme angles, the right or left side
fence might have to be removed to ensure
proper clearance prior to making the cut.
The right/left side sliding fence must be removed
when making right/left bevel angle cuts greater
than 33.9° in combination with any miter angle cuts
greater than 31.6°.
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locking knob (1) by turning it counterclockwise,
then slide the fence (N) out from the fence front
position slot.
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the fence front position slot (2), then lock the
fence by turning the fence locking knob (1)
clockwise.
NOTE: This miter saw is equipped to cut wide
boards up to 16 in., see section “SLIDE CUTTING
WIDE BOARDS” on page 31.
SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. 21)
The depth of cut can be preset for even and
repetitive shallow cuts.
ŏ Adjust the cutting head down until the teeth of
the blade are at the desired depth.
ŏ While holding the upper arm in that position,
turn the stop knob (1) until it touches the stop
plate (2).
ŏ Recheck the blade depth by moving the cutting
head front to back through the full motion of a
typical cut along the control arm.
NOTE: Use a wooden spacer between the
fence and the workpiece for a consistent
depth through the cut. Use the hold-down
clamp to secure the wooden spacer and
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MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. 21)
The maximum depth travel of the cutting head was
set at the factory.
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stop rod (3).
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head front to back through the full motion of a
typical cut along the control arm.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the
following steps are completed:
ŏ Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following the instructions (SEE ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS SECTIONS).
ŏ Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF switch, upper and lower blade guards, stop latch,
bevel lock handle and cover plate screws.
ŏ Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this Operator’s
Manual (SEE SAFETY & OPERATIONS SECTIONS).
ŏ Review the MAINTENANCE and TROUBLESHOOTING for your miter saw.
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the plug’s metal prongs when plugging or unplugging your miter saw (SEE ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY SECTIONS).
BEFORE EACH USE
Inspect your saw.
ŏ Disconnect the miter saw. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug the saw before
making any adjustments, including setup and blade changes.
ŏ Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to the direction arrow on the blade. The
blade teeth should always point downward at the front of the saw.
ŏ Tighten the arbor bolt.
ŏ Tighten the cover plate screw.
ŏ Check for damaged parts, including:
Ɇ Alignment of moving parts
Ɇ Damaged blade teeth
Ɇ Damaged electric cords
Ɇ Binding of moving parts
Ɇ Broken/cracked castings: base, table, motor, upper arm
ŏ Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push the cutting arm all the way down and
then let it rise until it stops. The lower guard should close fully. Follow the instructions in the
Troubleshooting Guide for adjustment, if necessary.
ŏ Keep all guards in place, in working order and properly adjusted. If any part of this miter saw
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it. Replace damaged, missing or defective parts before using the saw again.
ŏ Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating. Do not apply lubricants to the blade while it is spinning.
ŏ Remove all adjusting wrenches from the tool before turning it on.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ŏ Follow the instructions that come with the accessory. The use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to persons.
ŏ Choose the correct 12 in. blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
ŏ Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and properly aligned. With the saw unplugged,
push the cutting arm all the way down. Manually spin the blade and check for clearance. Tilt
the miter head to a 45° bevel and repeat the test.
ŏ Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.
ŏ Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is no excessive play in any parts.
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KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
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or gases.
ŏ Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and ears.
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from accidental contact with moving parts, do not layout, assemble or set up work on the
miter saw.
ŏ Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging the
miter saw into a power outlet.
PLAN YOUR WORK
Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a
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This machine is NOT designed for cutting masonry, masonry products or ferrous metals (steel,
iron and iron-based metals). Use this miter saw to cut only wood and wood by-products. Other
materials may shatter, bind the blade or create other dangers. Remove all nails that may be in the
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DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses and are not safety glasses. Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you if they break.
ŏ Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, watches). They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts.
ŏ Wear non-slip footwear.
ŏ Tie back long hair.
ŏ Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
ŏ Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing damage, wear earplugs when using any
miter saw.
ŏ For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles.
INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE
ŏ Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece being cut.
ŏ Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may bind or are too small to clamp and hold
securely.
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DO NOT OVERREACH
Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face and body to one side, out of the line of a possible
kickback. NEVER stand in the line of the blade.
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the cut.
ŏ Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece and the table or fence. Make sure there
are no gaps between the workpiece, fence and table that will let the workpiece shift after it is
cut.
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against the blade and thrown violently.
ŏ Only the workpiece should be on the saw table.
ŏ Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it is practical.
USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES
Ɣ Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses, blocks, etc.) for workpieces large enough to tip.
Ɣ Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as an additional support for
a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table, or to help feed, support or
pull the workpiece.
Ɣ Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand
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Ɣ When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not bind in the blade and cause
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move when cut.
Ɣ Properly support round material such as dowel rods or tubing, which have a tendency to roll
when cut, causing the blade to “bite.”
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING
Do not allow familiarity from frequent use of your miter saw to result in a careless mistake. A
careless fraction of a second is enough to cause severe injury.
Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the saw
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To ensure the blade path is clear of obstructions, always make a dry run of the cut without power
before making any cuts on the workpiece.
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BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 22)
Never place hands near the cutting area. Proper
positioning of your body and hands when
operating the miter saw will make cutting easier
and safer. Keep children away. Keep all visitors
at a safe distance from the miter saw. Make sure
bystanders are clear of the saw and workpiece.
Do not force the saw. It will do the job better and
safer at its designed rate.
Operator and all by-standers must wear proper
safety goggles that comply with OSHA/ANSI
requirements Z87.1.
Starting a cut:
Ɣ Place hands at least 8-3/4 in. away
from the path of the blade – out of the
“no-hands zone.”
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prevent movement toward the blade.
Ɣ Turn the LED switch on for pre-alignment of
your cut.
Ɣ With the power switch OFF, bring the saw
blade down to the workpiece to see the
cutting path of the blade. Raise the saw
blade back up before turning the saw on.
Ɣ Squeeze trigger switch to start saw.
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downward motion.
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toward fence to make the cut.
Finishing a cut:
Ɣ Hold the cutting arm in the down position.
Ɣ Release trigger switch and wait for all moving
parts to stop before moving your hands and
raising the cutting arm.
Ɣ If the blade doesn’t stop within 5 seconds,
unplug the saw and follow the instructions in
TROUBLESHOOTING.
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Ɣ Release trigger switch.
Ɣ Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Ɣ Unplug the miter saw.
8-3/4 in. 8-3/4 in.
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BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
For your convenience, your saw has an electric
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 does not stop within
5 seconds, unplug the saw and follow the
instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING.
TURNING THE LED LIGHT ON (FIG. 23)
Press the LED ON/OFF switch (1) to “ON”
position to turn the light on.
The LED casts a shadow of the blade teeth onto
the workpiece for making precision cuts and
predicts blade kerf for blade cut line.
To use this feature, turn the LED ON/OFF
switch (1) on. Bring the cutting head down, and
the shadow of the blade will be projected onto
the workpiece, indicating where the blade teeth
will make contact as the cut is made.
TURNING THE SAW ON (FIG. 23)
This miter saw is equipped with a two step
ON/OFF trigger switch. Press down on the
yellow safety lock switch (2) and squeeze the
trigger switch (3) to turn the miter saw ON.
NOTE: Make the ON/OFF switch childproof.
Insert a padlock (not included) through the
hole (4) in the trigger switch, locking the tool’s
switch and preventing children and other
unauthorized users from turning the machine on.
The miter saw is equipped with an electric brake.
When the trigger switch is released, the blade will
be stopped within 5 seconds.
Ɣ To avoid injury, after completing a cut and
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the blade has stopped before raising the
cutting head.
Ɣ To avoid injury, check and tighten the arbor
bolt periodically.
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SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM (FIG. 24)
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to the full rear position after each crosscut
operation.
ŏ For chop cutting operations on small
workpieces, slide the cutting head assembly
completely toward the rear of the unit and
tighten the slide carriage lock knob (T).
ŏ To cut wide boards up to 14 in., the carriage
lock knob must be loosened to allow the
cutting head to slide freely.
NOTE: Please refer to the section of “SLIDE
CUTTING WIDE BOARDS” on page 31 to
cut boards wider than 14 in.
SLIDING FENCE (FIG. 25)
WARNING
The sliding fence must be extended when
making any bevel cut. Failure to extend the
sliding fence will not allow enough space for
the blade to pass through, which could result in
serious injury. At extreme miter or bevel
angles,
the saw blade may also contact the fence.
ŏ Loosen the fence locking knob (1) by
turning it counterclockwise, then slide the
fence (N) out.
ŏ Tighten the fence locking knob (1).
NOTE: When transporting the saw, always
secure the sliding fence in the inward
position and locked.
BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW
Ɣ Never leave tool running unattended. Turn
power OFF. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Ɣ Make workshop childproof. Lock the shop.
Disconnect master switches. Store tool away
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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.
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CAUTION
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27
MITER CUT (FIG. 26)
Ɣ When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter
table by lifting up the miter lock handle (K).
Ɣ Rotate the miter table to the right or left with
the miter handle.
Ɣ When the table is in the desired position, as
shown on the miter scale (1), pressing down
the miter handle to make it in a horizontal
position to tighten the miter table. The table
is now locked at the desired angle. Positive
stops are provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° ,
45° left and right, 55° left and 60° right.
Ɣ Turn the LED switch on and position the
workpiece on the table for pre-alignment of
your cut.
IMPORTANT: Always tighten the miter table
lock handle before performing every cutting
operation.
BEVEL CUT (FIG. 27)
The sliding fence must be extended when making
any bevel cut. Failure to extend the sliding fence
will not allow enough space for the blade to pass
through which could result in serious injury. At
extreme miter or bevel
angles, the saw blade
may also contact the fence.
The right/left side sliding fence must be removed
when making any bevel angle cuts greater than
33.9° in combination with any miter angle cuts
greater than 31.6°.
Ɣ When a bevel cut is required, loosen the
bevel lock handle (Z) by turning it clockwise.
Ɣ Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle, as
shown on the bevel scale (U).
Ɣ The blade can be positioned at any angle,
from a 90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to
a 48° left/right bevel. Tighten the bevel lock
handle (Z) to lock the cutting head in position.
Positive stops are provided at 0° and 45°.
Ɣ Turn the LED switch on and position the
workpiece on the table for pre-alignment of
your cut.
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COMPOUND CUT (FIG. 28)
The right/left side sliding fence must be removed
when making any bevel angle cuts greater than
33.9° in combination with any miter angle cuts
greater than 31.6°.
A compound cut is the combination of a miter
and a bevel cut simultaneously.
ŏ Extend the sliding fence as described in
“SLIDING FENCE” section on page 29.
ŏ Loosen the bevel lock handle (Z) and
position the cutting head at the desired bevel
position. Lock the bevel lock handle (Z).
ŏ Loosen the miter lock handle (K) by lifting
it up. Position the table at the desired miter
angle.
Lock the miter lock handle (K) by
pressing it down.
ŏ Turn the LED switch on and position the
workpiece on the table for pre-alignment of
your cut.
SLIDE CUTTING WIDE BOARDS (FIG. 29)
Always use a work clamp to maintain control
and reduce the risk of workpiece damage and
personal injury.
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ŏ Let the blade reach full speed before
cutting. This will help reduce the risk of a
thrown workpiece.
ŏ Do not make crosscuts by lowering the blade
and pulling the saw head through the wood
toward you. The blade may try to climb
up on top of the workpiece, causing the
cutting assembly and spinning blade to kick
back forcefully.
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WARNING
CAUTION
1
To slide cut wide boards (Fig. 29)
ŏ Unlock the slide carriage lock knob (T) and allow the cutting head assembly to move freely.
ŏ Set both the desired bevel angle and/or the miter angle and lock into position.
ŏ Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece (1).
ŏ Grasp the switch handle (F) and pull forward until the center of the saw blade is over the front
of the workpiece (1).
ŏ Engage the trigger to turn the saw on.
ŏ When the saw reaches full speed, slowly push the saw handle down, cutting through the
leading edge of the workpiece (1).
ŏ Slowly move the saw handle back toward the fence, completing the cut.
ŏ Release the trigger and allow the blade to stop spinning before raising the cutting head and
removing the workpiece (1).
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FENCE SET UP FOR WIDE CROSSCUTS
(FIG. 30, 31)
This saw can cut dimensional lumber up to
2 x 16 in. when the fence is placed in its back
position. Please follow the below steps for this
fence set up.
To avoid injury from an accidental
start, make
sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is not connected to the power source outlet.
NOTE: Make sure the miter angle is set at
0 degree.
ŏ Remove the left and right side sliding fences
from their forward position (1) by loosening
the locking knobs (2) and sliding each fence
outward.
ŏ Using a 2 in. x 14 in. board, make an
auxiliary table. Place this board on top of the
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the cutting material could move during
operation and cause injury.
ŏ Securely attach this auxiliary table to the
lower fence section using four wood screws
as shown in Fig. 31 through the holes in the
back fence.
ŏ
Slide the two fences into the rear position (3).
Tighten the two fence locking knobs.
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cuts to check the path of the blade and the
operation of the guards. Ensure the fence does
not interfere with the action of the saw or guards.
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WARNING
WARNING
33
32
33
34
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. 32)
A bowed workpiece must be positioned against
the fence and secured with a clamp (B) before
cutting as shown. Do not position workpiece
incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the
support of the fence. This will cause the blade to
bind and could result in personal injury.
CUTTING GROOVES (FIG. 33)
DO NOT USE A DADO BLADE, use only the
standard 12 in. diameter saw blade for this
operation.
Ɣ Mark lines to identify the width and depth of
the desired cut on the workpiece and put the
workpiece on the table and aim the inside
tip of the blade at the line. Use a clamp to
secure the workpiece on the table.
ŏ Lower the cutting head to the depth marked
on the workpiece, holding the upper arm and
adjust the stop knob (1) until it touches the
stop plate (2).
ŏ Cut two parallel grooves as shown in Fig. 33.
WORKPIECE SUPPORT (FIG. 34)
NOTE: Long pieces need extension wing
support.
ŏ Lift up the lock lever (J) to unlock the
extension table. Slide the extension wing
to desired position and push down the lock
lever (J) to tighten. If the lock lever (J)
is not tight enough, adjust the nuts (1)
located underneath the base 1/4 turn
counterclockwise.
Cut these
grooves
with saw
Use a chisel
to cut out the
middle
B
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35
36
AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. 35)
When making multiple or repetitive cuts that
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piece and throw it out of the saw or into the blade
guard and housing, possibly causing damage or
injury. To minimize this, an auxiliary wood fence
can be mounted to your saw. Holes are provided
in the saw fence to attach an auxiliary wood
fence (this provides additional depth of cut). This
fence should be constructed of straight auxiliary
wood approximately 3/4 in. thick by 2-1/2 in. high
by 22 in. long. Attach the wood fence securely
and make a full depth cut to make a blade slot.
Check for interference between the wood fence
and the lower blade guard. Adjust if necessary.
NOTE: This auxiliary fence is used only with
the saw blade in the 0° bevel position (90° to
the table). The auxiliary wood fence must be
removed when bevel cutting.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. 36)
Base moldings and many other moldings can
be cut on a compound miter saw. The setup of
the saw depends on molding characteristics and
applications, as shown. Perform practice cuts on
scrap material to achieve best results:
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against the fence and table. Use hold-down
or C-clamps, whenever possible, and
place tape on the area being clamped to
avoid marks.
Ɣ Reduce splintering by taping the cut area
prior to making cut. Mark cut line directly on
the tape.
Ɣ Splintering typically happens due to
wrong blade application and thinness of
the material.
NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut so you can
determine if the operation being attempted is
possible before power is applied to the saw.
Miter at 45°,
bevel at 0°
Miter at 0°,
bevel at 45°
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CUTTING CROWN MOLDING (FIG. 37, 38)
Your compound miter saw is suited for the
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properly, crown molding must be compound-
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against the wall) of 38°.
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When setting the bevel and miter angles for
compound miters, remember the settings are
interdependent; changing one changes the other,
as well.
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NOTE: The chart below references a compound cut for crown molding ONLY WHEN THE
ANGLE BETWEEN THE WALLS EQUALS 90°.
KEY
BEVEL
SETTING
MITER
SETTING
TYPE OF CUT
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°.
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Inside corner - Right side
IR 33.9° 31.6° Left
1. Position bottom of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at LEFT 31.6°.
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Outside corner - Left side
OL 33.9° 31.6° Left
1. Position bottom of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at LEFT 31.6°.
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Outside corner - Right side
OR 33.9° 31.6° Right
1. Position top of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.6°.
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Compound Miter Saw
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Wall to Crown Molding Angle
CROWN MOLDING CHART
52/38° Crown Molding
45/45° Crown Molding
Angle
Between
Walls
Miter
Setting
Bevel
Setting
Miter
Setting
Bevel
Setting
67 42.93 41.08 46.89 36.13
68 42.39 40.79 46.35 35.89
69 41.85 40.50 45.81 35.64
70 41.32 40.20 45.28 35.40
71 40.79 39.90 44.75 35.15
72 40.28 39.61 44.22 34.89
73 39.76 39.30 43.70 34.64
74 39.25 39.00 43.18 35.38
75 38.74 38.69 42.66 34.12
76 38.24 38.39 42.15 33.86
77 37.74 38.08 41.64 33.60
78 37.24 37.76 41.13 33.33
79 36.75 37.45 40.62 33.07
80 36.27 37.13 40.12 32.80
81 35.79 36.81 39.62 32.53
82 35.31 36.49 39.13 32.25
83 34.83 36.17 38.63 31.98
84 34.36 35.85 38.14 31.70
85 33.90 35.52 37.66 31.42
86 33.43 35.19 37.17 31.34
87 32.97 34.86 36.69 30.86
88 32.52 34.53 36.21 30.57
89 32.07 34.20 35.74 30.29
90 31.62 33.86 35.26 30.00
91 31.17 33.53 34.79 29.71
92 30.73 33.19 34.33 29.42
93 30.30 32.86 33.86 29.13
94 29.86 32.51 33.40 28.83
95 29.43 32.17 32.94 28.54
96 29.00 31.82 32.48 28.24
97 28.58 31.48 32.02 27.94
98 28.16 31.13 31.58 27.64
99 27.74 30.78 31.13 27.34
100 27.32 30.43 30.68 27.03
101 26.91 30.08 30.24 26.73
102 26.50 29.73 29.80 26.42
103 26.09 29.38 29.36 26.12
104 25.69 29.02 28.92 25.81
105 25.29 28.67 28.48 25.50
106 24.89 28.31 28.05 25.19
107 24.49 27.96 27.62 24.87
108 24.10 27.59 27.19 24.56
109 23.71 27.23 26.77 24.24
110 23.32 26.87 26.34 23.93
111 22.93 26.51 25.92 23.61
112 22.55 26.15 25.50 23.29
113 22.17 25.78 25.08 22.97
114 21.79 25.42 24.66 22.66
115 21.42 25.05 24.25 22.33
116 21.04 24.68 23.84 22.01
117 20.67 24.31 23.43 21.68
118 20.30 23.94 23.02 21.36
119 19.93 23.57 22.61 21.03
120 19.57 23.20 22.21 20.70
121 19.20 22.83 21.80 20.38
122 18.84 22.46 21.40 20.05
52/38° Crown Molding
45/45° Crown Molding
Angle
Between
Walls
Miter
Setting
Bevel
Setting
Miter
Setting
Bevel
Setting
123 18.48 22.09 21.00 19.72
124 18.13 21.71 20.61 19.39
125 17.77 21.34 20.21 19.06
126 17.42 20.96 19.81 18.72
127 17.06 20.59 19.42 18.39
128 16.71 20.21 19.03 18.06
129 16.37 19.83 18.64 17.72
130 16.02 19.45 18.25 17.39
131 15.67 19.07 17.86 17.05
132 15.33 18.69 17.48 16.71
133 14.99 18.31 17.09 16.38
134 14.66 17.93 16.71 16.04
135 14.30 17.55 16.32 15.70
136 13.97 17.17 15.94 15.36
137 13.63 16.79 15.56 15.02
138 13.30 16.40 15.19 14.62
139 12.96 16.02 14.81 14.34
140 12.63 15.64 14.43 14.00
141 12.30 15.25 14.06 13.65
142 11.97 14.87 13.68 13.31
143 11.64 14.48 13.31 12.97
144 11.31 14.09 12.94 12.62
145 10.99 13.71 12.57 12.29
146 10.66 13.32 12.20 11.93
147 10.34 12.93 11.83 11.59
148 10.01 12.54 11.46 11.24
149 9.69 12.16 11.09 10.89
150 9.37 11.77 10.73 10.55
151 9.05 11.38 10.36 10.20
152 8.73 10.99 10.00 9.85
153 8.41 10.60 9.63 9.50
154 8.09 10.21 9.27 9.15
155 7.77 9.82 8.91 8.80
156 7.46 9.43 8.55 8.45
157 7.14 9.04 8.19 8.10
158 6.82 8.65 7.83 7.75
159 6.51 8.26 7.47 7.40
160 6.20 7.86 7.11 7.05
161 5.88 7.47 6.75 6.70
162 5.57 7.08 6.39 6.35
163 5.26 6.69 6.03 6.00
164 4.95 6.30 5.68 5.65
165 4.63 5.90 5.32 5.30
166 4.32 5.51 4.96 4.94
167 4.01 5.12 4.61 4.59
168 3.70 4.72 4.25 4.24
169 3.39 4.33 3.90 3.89
170 3.08 3.94 3.54 3.53
171 2.77 3.54 3.19 3.10
172 2.47 3.15 2.83 2.83
173 2.15 2.75 2.48 2.47
174 1.85 2.36 2.12 2.12
175 1.54 1.97 1.77 1.77
176 1.23 1.58 1.41 1.41
177 0.92 1.18 1.06 1.06
178 0.62 0.79 0.71 0.71
179 0.31 0.39 0.35 0.35
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner
or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the
miter saw.
Ɣ To avoid injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, unplug the power cord
before working on the saw.
Ɣ For your safety, this saw is double insulated.
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the parts list. Reassemble exactly to avoid
electrical shock.
REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES (FIG. 39)
The carbon brushes (P) furnished will last
approximately 50 hours of running time, or
10,000 ON/OFF cycles. Replace both carbon
brushes when either has less than 1/4 in. length
of carbon remaining, or if the spring or wire
is damaged or burned. To inspect or replace
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plastic cap (1) on the side of the motor (Q).
Carefully remove the spring-loaded cap. Pull
out the brush and replace. Replace for the other
side. Reverse the procedure for reassembly.
Press the metal part of the carbon brush into the
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snugly but do not overtighten.
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sure the brushes go back in the way they came
out. This will avoid a break-in period that reduces
motor performance and increases wear.
LOWER BLADE GUARD (FIG. 40)
Do not use the saw without the lower blade
guard. The lower blade guard is attached to the
saw for your protection. Should the lower guard
become damaged, do not use the saw until
the damaged guard has been replaced. Check
regularly to make sure the lower guard is working
properly. Clean the lower guard of any dust or
buildup with a damp cloth.
Ɣ Do not use solvents on the guard. They
could make the plastic cloudy and brittle.
Ɣ When cleaning the lower guard, unplug the
saw to avoid unexpected start-up.
WARNING
CAUTION
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the movement of the worktable when setting up a miter cut. Frequently blow out or vacuum up the
sawdust.
If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection to keep debris from blowing into eyes.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing,
call 888-356-2258 for a free replacement.
DO NOT replace the power cord. If you have any problem or questions concerning the power
cord, call the Customer Service Department at 888-356-2258.
CAUTION
WARNING
40
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always ensure switch is in the OFF position and unplug
the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.
TROUBLESHOOTING – MOTOR
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Blade does not
stop within
5 seconds.
1. Motor brushes not sealed or
lightly sticking.
2. Motor brake overheated from use
of defective or wrong size blade or
rapid ON/OFF cycling.
3. Arbor bolt loosened.
4. Other.
1. Inspect, clean and/or replace brushes.
See MAINTENANCE section.
2. Use the recommended blade. Allow to
cool down.
3. Retighten the arbor bolt.
4. Contact customer service.
Motor does not
start.
1. Blown fuse.
2. Worn brush.
3. Other.
1. Use and check the 20A time-delay
fuse or the circuit breaker.
2. See MAINTENANCE section.
3. Contact customer service.
Excessive brush
spark when
the switch is
released.
1. Brush worn. 1. Replace brushes.
TROUBLESHOOTING – SAW OPERATION
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT section.
Angle of cut
not accurate.
Cannot adjust
miter.
1. Miter table locked.
2. Sawdust under table.
1. Push positive stop locking lever down
and rotate table. See OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS section.
2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION.
Cutting arm
wobbles.
1. Loose pivot points. 1. See ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
section.
Cutting arm will
not fully raise or
blade guard will
not fully close.
1. Part failure.
2. Pivot spring not replaced properly
after service.
3. Sawdust build-up.
1. Contact customer service.
2. Contact customer service.
3. See CARE AND MAINTENANCE
section.
Blade binds,
jams, burns
wood.
1. Improper operation.
2. Dull blade.
3. Improper blade size.
4. Warped blade.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 12 in. diameter blade.
4. Replace blade.
Saw vibrates
or shakes.
1. Saw blade not round.
2. Saw blade damaged.
3. Saw blade loose.
4. Saw blade warped.
1. Replace blade.
2. Replace blade.
3. Tighten arbor bolt.
4. Replace blade.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 888-3KOBALT (888-356-2258),
8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday -
Sunday. You could also contact us at [email protected].
PART DESCRIPTION PART #
B Hold-down clamp 3VMS
C Dust bag 3YSA
D Blade wrench 3VJN
E
Carrying handle
3TPS
H
Fence
3TN1
K
Miter lock handle
47MF
N
Sliding fences (set of 2)
3YW2 (Left) / 3YVZ (Right)
P
Carbon burshes (set of 2)
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Z
Bevel lock handle
3X3B
AA
Table inserts (set of 2)
3TP1 (Left) / 3TP0 (Right)
DD
Blade guard assembly
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Extension locks assembly (set of 2)
51RB
FF
Extension wings assembly (set of 2)
51R9 (Left) / 51RA
(Right)
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proven to be defective in their manufacture or workmanship for a period of THREE (3) years from
the date of initial retail purchase. This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser. This warranty
is not transferable and does not cover any parts that have been subjected to misuse, abuse,
alteration, overload, accident or normal wear of moving parts. Tools that have been sold “as is,”
sold reconditioned or used as rental equipment are not covered.
Warranty replacement parts can be obtained by contacting the manufacturer at 888-3KOBALT.
Only the manufacturer is authorized to perform warranty service on this product. This warranty
does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted
by others.
The manufacturer is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This
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to state.
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tools other than those specially stated in this warranty.
WARRANTY VOID IF PRODUCT USED FOR COMMERICAL PURPOSES.
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Manufacturer
REXON INDUSTRIAL CORP., LTD.
261, Jen Hwa Road, Tali,
Taichung, Taiwan