Black & Decker 629437-00, FS1500CMS User Manual

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Cut only with sharp blades. Dull blades cut poorly and overload the motor.

• If the saw does not cut accurately, refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING chart in this manual.

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FIG. 1 FIG. 2

Parts Description (Figures 1,2 ) FIG. 1 1. Operating Handle

2. Guard

3. Saw Blade

4. Miter Clamp Handle

5. Miter Latch

6. Miter Scale

7. Left Side Fence and Clamping Knobs

8. Bench Mounting Hole

FIG. 2 9. Dust Spout

10. Bevel Clamp Knob

11. Bevel Scale Pointer

12. Bevel Scale

13. Bevel Stop

14. Lock Down Pin

15. Hand Indentation

16. Right Side Fence

17. Kerf Slot

18. Motor Housing

19. Spindle Lock Button

20. Trigger Switch

21. Brush Inspection Cap

FIG.1 22. Work Extension

23. Stop Block

Note: Dust bag not shown. Attaches to #9 Dust Spout.

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Sliding

Fence

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WING SCREW

TORNILLO DE ALETAS

PENUEÑO

STOP BLOCK

BLOQUE DE TOPE

WORK EXTENSIONS

EXTENSIONES

CLAMP BRACKET

BRIDA DE APRIETE

CLAMP BRACKET

SCREW

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Safety Instructions For All Tools

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form

habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from spindle before turning tool on.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

benches invite accidents.

• DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t

use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a

safe distance from work area.

• MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master

switches, or by removing starter keys.

• DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a

job for which it was not designed.

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves,

neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or

dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or vise when you cannot

secure the workpiece on the table and against the fence by hand or when your hand will be dangerously close to the blade (within 6”).

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

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Safety Warnings: Double Insulation

Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.

NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.

REPLACEMENT PARTS: When servicing all tools, USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair or replace damaged cords.

Safety Instructions: Polarized Plugs

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

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• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and

clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing

accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if

the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function—check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

• DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may

spark and ignite fumes.

• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your

extension cord is in good condition. 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 following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

CAUTION: FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS

MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SAW.

• DO-Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay fuse or a circuit breaker.

• DO-Make certain the blade rotates in the correct direction and that the teeth at the bottom of the blade are pointing to the rear of the miter saw.

• DO-Be sure all clamp handles are tight before starting any operation.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V 50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gage Than Than

0-6 18 16 16 14 6 - 10 18 16 14 12 10 - 12 16 16 14 12 12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

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• DON’T-Attempt to cut small pieces (hand within 6" of blade) without clamping.

• DON’T-Operate saw without guards in place.

• DON’T-Perform any operation freehand.

• DON’T-Reach around or behind saw blade.

• DON’T-Place hands closer than 6 inches from the saw blade.

• DON’T-Reach underneath the saw unless it is turned off and unplugged. The saw blade is exposed on the underside of the saw.

• DON’T-Move either hand from saw or workpiece or raise arm until blade has stopped.

• DON’T-Use without Kerf Plate or when kerf slot is wider than 3/8".

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, 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 (CCA).

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 equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

• DO-Be sure all blade and clamp washers are clean and recessed sides of collars are against blade. Tighten arbor screw securely.

• DO-Keep saw blade sharp.

• DO-Keep motor air slots free of chips and dirt.

• DO-Use blade guards at all times.

• DO-Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

• DO-Shut off power, disconnect cord from power source and wait for saw blade to stop before servicing or adjusting tool.

• DO-Support long work with an outboard tool rest.

• DO-Use only 10 inch diameter blades.

• DON’T-Attempt to operate on anything but designated voltage.

• DON’T-Operate unless all clamp handles are tight.

• DON’T-Use blades larger or smaller than those which are recommended.

• DON’T-Wedge anything against fan to hold motor shaft.

• DON’T-Force cutting action. (Stalling or partial stalling of motor can cause major damage. Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting.)

• DON’T-Cut ferrous metals (Those with any iron or steel content) or any masonry.

• DON’T-Use abrasive wheels. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated by them will damage saw.

• DON’T-Allow anyone to stand behind saw.

• DON’T-Apply lubricants to the blade when it’s running.

• DON’T-Place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power source.

• DON’T-Use blades rated less than 5500 R.P.M.

ON TABLE: (2 PLACES)

ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE. KEEP HANDS 6" FROM PATH OF SAW BLADE. NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE. THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS. DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE. NEVER REACH IN BACK OF SAW BLADE. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. SHUT OFF POWER AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO STOP BEFORE SERVICING, ADJUSTING TOOL, OR MOVING HANDS.

Electrical Connection

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC/DC means that your saw will operate on alternating or direct current. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All Black & Decker tools are factory tested. If this tool does not operate, check the power supply.

Unpacking Your Saw

Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts. In addition to this instruction manual, the FS1500CMS miter saw with blade and a plastic bag containing the following: 1. Miter clamp handle (1)

2. Dust bag (1)

3. Work extensions (2) with clamps (2) and screws (2)

4. Stop block (1) with wing screw (1)

5. Allen wrenches (3)

Familiarization

Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong table. Examine Figures 1 & 2 and refer to the parts description to become familiar with the saw and its various parts. The following section on adjustments will refer to these terms and you must know what and where the parts are. The part name is followed by the corresponding

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WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory

protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use.

Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

CAUTION: Do not connect unit to electrical power source

until complete instructions are read and understood. For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw.

ON MOTOR HOUSING: WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION

MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SAW. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

ON MOVING FENCE: ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE

PROPERLY BEFORE USE. CLAMP SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.

ON GUARD:

DANGER – KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.

ON GUARD RET

AINER PLATE: “PROPERLY SECURE

BRACKET WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE USE.”

ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY BEFORE USE. CLAMP SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.

DANGER

KEEP AWAY

FROM BLADE

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Important Safety Instructions Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade

CAUTION:

•Never depress the spindle lock button while the blade is under power or coasting.

•Do not cut ferrous metal (containing iron or steel) or masonry or fiber cement product with this miter saw.

Removing the Blade

1. Unplug the saw.

2. Raise the arm to the upper position and raise the lower guard (2) as far as possible.

3. Loosen, but do not remove guard bracket screw (figure 4) until the bracket can be raised far enough to access the blade screw. Lower guard will remain raised due to the position of the guard bracket screw.

4. Depress the spindle lock button (19) while carefully rotating the saw blade by hand until the lock engages.

5. Keeping the button depressed, use the other hand and the wrench provided to loosen the blade screw as shown in figure 5. (Turn clockwise, left-hand threads)

6. Remove the blade screw, outer clamp washer, and blade.

Installing a Blade

1. Unplug the saw.

2. With the arm raised, the lower guard held open and the pivot plate raised, place the blade on the spindle, and against the inner clamp

washer with the teeth at the bottom of the blade pointing toward the

back of the saw.

3. Assemble the outer clamp washer onto the spindle.

4. Install the blade screw and, engaging the spindle lock, tighten the screw firmly with wrench provided. (Turn counterclockwise, left-hand threads)

part number Example - lock down pin (14). Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull out the lock down pin (14), as shown in Figure 3. Gently release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise to its full height. Use the lock down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another. Use the operating handle (1) to transport the saw or the hand indentations

(15) shown in Figure 2 after unplugging.

Specifications

CAPACITY OF CUT

47 degree miter left and right 47 degree bevel left: 2 degree right 0 degree miter - Max. Height 3-1/2 inches - Max. Width 5-1/2 inches 45 degree miter - Max. Height 3-1/2 inches - Max. Width 4-1/8 inches 45 degree bevel - Max. Height 2-1/2 inches - Max. Width 5-1/2 inches

Bench Mounting

Bench mounting holes (8) are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown in Figure 1. (Two different sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes of screws. Use either hole, it is not necessary to use both.) Always mount your saw firmly to prevent movement. To enhance the tool’s portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and reclamped. NOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting screws don’t protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on the work support. When clamping the saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will interfere with the proper operation of the saw. CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface, place a thin piece of material under one saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface.

5. Return the guard bracket to its original position and firmly tighten the guard bracket screw to hold bracket in place.

WARNING:

• The guard bracket must be returned to its original position and

the screw tightened before activating the saw.

• Failure to do so may allow the guard to contact the spinning

saw blade resulting in damage to the saw and severe personal injury.

Assembling and Adjusting Your Saw

PERFORM ALL ASSEMBLY WITH SAW UNPLUGGED. Attach Miter Clamp Handle Remove the miter clamp handle (4) from the plastic parts bag and carefully thread it into the bracket in the front of the saw.

Attaching Dust Bag

A zippered cloth dust bag is included with your saw. To attach the bag, fit the plastic opening firmly over the dust spout (9).NOTE: The saw can also be used with a vacuum cleaner hose attached to the dust spout or without any attachment.

Attaching Stop Block

A stop block is included for cutting multiple pieces to the same length. The stop block can be installed on either the right or left side of the saw base.Refer to figure 18 for a layout of the parts that make up the work extensions. Locate the stop block (23) and slide it over the back arm of either one of the work extensions as shown in Figure 19. Insert the wing screw into the threaded opening in the stop block. When using the stop block, loosen the wing screw and adjust the block to the desired distance from the blade for the cut being made. Once the stop block is installed it may be flipped up and back out of the way if not needed.

Attaching Work Extensions

The work extensions are installed using the clamp brackets and screws shown in figure 18. To install the extensions, carefully tilt the miter saw backwards exposing the underside of the base. Hold the clamp bracket against the bracket support shown in figure 20. Slide the work extension through the holes in the miter saw base and over the clamp bracket (figure 21). Tighten the bracket with the clamp bracket screw. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the saw for the remaining work extension.

Adjustments

PERFORM ALL ADJUSTMENTS WITH THE MITER SAW UNPLUGGED NOTE: Your miter saw is fully and accurately adjusted at the factory at

the time of manufacture. If readjustment due to shipping and handling or any other reason is required, follow the steps below to adjust your saw.

Miter Scale Adjustment

Place a square against the saw’s fence and blade, as shown in Figure

6. (Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square. To do so

will cause an inaccurate measurement.) Loosen the miter clamp handle (4) as shown in Figure 7 and swing the miter arm until the miter latch (5) locks it at the 0 miter position. Do not tighten the clamp handle. If the saw blade is not exactly perpendicular to the fence, loosen the two screws that hold the handle to the base (shown in Figure 8) and move the arm of the saw left or right until the blade is perpendicular to the fence, as measured with the square. Retighten the two screws. Pay no attention to the reading of the miter pointer at this point.

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Bevel Pointers

If the bevel pointers (11) do not indicate zero, loosen the screw that holds it in place and move the pointer as necessary.

Fence Adjustment

Turn Off and Unplug the Miter Saw

In order that the saw can bevel to a full 47 degrees left, the left side of the fence can be adjusted to the left to provide clearance. To adjust the fence, loosen the two plastic knobs (7) shown in Figure 1 and slide the fence to the left. Make a dry run with the saw turned off and check for clearance. Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to provide maximum workpiece support, without interfering with arm up & down movement. Tighten both knobs securely. When the bevel operations are complete, don’t forget to relocate the fence to the right.

NOTE: The guide groove in the left side fence (7) can become clogged with sawdust. If you notice that it is becoming clogged, use a stick or some low pressure air to clear the guide groove.

Guard Actuation and Visibility

The blade guard on your saw has been designed to automatically raise when the arm is brought down and to lower over the blade when the arm is raised.

The guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades or for inspection of the saw. NEVER RAISE THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE SAW IS TURNED OFF.

NOTE: Certain special cuts will require that you manually raise the guard. To do this, simply place your right thumb on the upper side of the guard and roll the guard up just enough to clear the workpiece. Never tie up or otherwise prevent the guard from operating normally.

Miter Pointer AdjustMent

Loosen the miter clamp handle (4) and squeeze the miter latch (5) to move the miter arm to the zero position. With the miter clamp handle loose allow the miter latch to snap into place as you rotate the miter arm past zero. Observe the pointer and miter scale (6) through the miter latch opening. If the pointer does not indicate exactly zero, loosen screw and re-align the pointer.

Bevel Stop Adjustment

Loosen the bevel clamp knob (10) and move the cutting arm all the way to the right, then tighten the bevel clamp knob. Using a square, place one end of the square on the table and the other end against the blade. Check to see if the blade is at 90 degrees to the table. If an adjustment is necessary loosen the locknut below the right side bevel stop (13) and turn the screw until it contacts the casting when the blade is at 90 degrees. Then tighten locknut. To set the 45 degree bevel stop (opposite side), first loosen the left side fence clamping knobs (7) and slide the left side fence as far as it will go to the left. Loosen bevel clamp knob (10) and move the cutting arm all the way to the left bevel position and tighten bevel clamp knob. Using a combination square check to see that blade is at 45 degrees to the table as shown in Figure 9. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the locknut on the left side of the casting and turn screw until it contacts casting when blade is at 45 degrees. Then tighten locknut.

To achieve 2 degree right bevel or 47 degree left bevel, the stop screws must be adjusted to allow the arm to move to the desired location. The bevel stops will need readjustment to the zero and 45 degree positions after cuts are made.

The front section of the guard is louvered for visibility while cutting. Although the louvers dramatically reduce flying debris, they are openings in the guard and safety glasses should be worn at all times when viewing through the louvers.

Automatic Electric Brake (120 Volt only)

Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake which stops the saw blade within 5 seconds of trigger release. This is not adjustable.

On occasion, there may be a delay after trigger release to brake engagement. On rare occasions, the brake may not engage at all and the blade will coast to a stop.

If a delay or “skipping” occurs, turn the saw on and off 4 or 5 times. If the condition persists, have the tool serviced by an authorized Black and Decker service center.

Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it from the kerf. The brake is not a substitute for guards or for ensuring your own safety by giving the saw your complete attention.

Brushes

DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY

Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool, removing the brush inspection cap (21) and withdrawing the brush assembly. Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. Always replace a used brush in the same orientation in the holder as it was prior to its removal. Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped into their sides, and if the brush is worn down to the line closest to the spring, they must be replaced. Use only identical BLACK AND DECKER brushes. Use of the correct grade of brush is essential for proper operation of electric brake. New brush assemblies are available at Black & Decker service centers. The tool should be allowed to “run

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in” (run at no load) for 10 minutes before use to seat new brushes. The electric brake may be erratic in operation until the brushes are properly seated (worn in).

While “running in” DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE LOCK THE TRIGGER SWITCH ON. HOLD BY HAND ONLY.

Operation

Plug the saw into any household 60 Hz power source. Refer to the nameplate for voltage. Be sure the cord will not interfere with your work.

Switch

To turn the saw on, depress the trigger switch (20) shown in Figure

10. To turn the tool off, release the switch. There is no provision for

locking the switch on, but a hole is provided in the trigger for insertion of a padlock to lock the saw off.

Body and Hand Position (See figure 11)

Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw will make cutting easier, more accurate and safer. Never place hands near cutting area. Place hands no closer than 6" from the blade. Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when cutting. Keep hands in position until the trigger has been released and the blade has completely stopped. ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS SO THAT YOU CAN CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. DO NOT CROSS HANDS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 11.

Cutting with your Saw

NOTE: Although this saw will cut wood and many non-ferrous

materials, we will limit our discussion to the cutting of wood only. The same guidelines apply to the other materials. DO NOT CUT

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Quality of Cut

The smoothness of any cut depends on a number of variables. Things like material being cut, blade type, blade sharpness and rate of cut all contribute to the quality of the cut.

When smoothest cuts are desired for molding and other precision work, a sharp (60 tooth carbide) blade and a slower, even cutting rate will produce the desired results.

Ensure that material does not creep while cutting, clamp it securely in place. Always let the blade come to a full stop before raising arm.

If small fibers of wood still split out at the rear of the workpiece, stick a piece of masking tape on the wood where the cut will be made. Saw through the tape and carefully remove tape when finished.

Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance. As you move the miter arm left and right, follow it and stand slightly to the side of the saw blade. Sight through the guard louvers when following a pencil line.

Clamping the Workpiece

Turn Off and Unplug Saw

If you cannot secure the workpiece on the table and against the fence by hand (irregular shape, etc.) or your hand will be within 6” of the blade, a clamp or fixture must be used.

Other convenient clamps such as spring, bar or C-clamps may be appropriate for certain sizes and shapes of workpieces. Use care in selecting and placing these clamps and make a dry run before making the cut. The left fence may be adjusted to aid clamping.

Support for Long Pieces

Turn Off and Unplug Saw

ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG PIECES. For best results, use an extension work support to extend the table

FERROUS (IRON AND STEEL) MATERIALS OR MASONRY WITH THIS SAW. Do not use any abrasive blades.

Crosscuts

NOTE: Cutting of multiple pieces is not recommended, but can be

done safely by ensuring that each piece is held firmly against the table and fence.

A crosscut is made by cutting wood across the grain at any angle. A straight crosscut is made with the miter arm at the zero degree position. Set the miter arm at zero, hold the wood on the table and firmly against the fence. Turn on the saw by squeezing the trigger switch.

When the saw comes up to speed (about 1 second) lower the arm smoothly and slowly to cut through the wood. Let the blade come to a full stop before raising arm.

Miter crosscuts are made with the miter arm at some angle other than zero. This angle is often 45 degrees for making corners, but can be set anywhere from zero to 47 degrees left or right. After selecting the desired miter angle, be sure to tighten the miter clamp handle (4). Make the cut as described above.

Bevel Cuts

A bevel cut is a crosscut made with the saw blade at a bevel to the wood. In order to set the bevel, loosen the bevel clamp knob (10) and move the saw to the left as desired. (It is necessary to move the left side of the fence to allow clearance). Once the desired bevel angle has been set, tighten the bevel clamp knob firmly.

Bevel angles can be set from 2 degrees right to 47 degrees left and can be cut with the miter arm set between zero and 47 degrees right or left.

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