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Safety
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WARNING
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listed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injur
General Safety Rules
for Bench Top Tools
Work Area
● Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
● Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
● Keep bystanders, children and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
● Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
● Do not leave tool running unattended, turn
power off. Do not leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
● MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with pad
lock, master switches, or by removing starter
keys.
Electrical Safety
● Before plugging in the tool, be certain the
outlet voltage supplied is compatible with
the voltage marked on the nameplate within
10%. An outlet voltage incompatible with that
specified on the nameplate can result in serious
hazards and damage to the tool.
● Double insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates
the need for the three wire grounded power cord
and grounded power supply.
● Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is grounded.
. If the plug does not fit fully in
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● Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
increase the risk of electric shock.
● Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
● When operating a power tool outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or
“W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and
reduce the risk of electric shock.
Water entering a power tool will
Personal Safety
● Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power
tool. A moment of inattention or use of drugs,
alcohol or medication while operating power
tools can be dangerous.
● Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
parts.
caught in moving parts. Roll long sleeves
above elbows. Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
● Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
“OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch “ON” invites accidents.
● Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool “ON”. A wrench or a key that
is left attached to a rotating part of the tool will
be thrown.
● Do not overreach, keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
● Do not stand on tool or its stand. Serious
injury may occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store
materials on or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool or its stand to reach
them.
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Safety
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WARNING
● Use safety equipment. Always wear safety
goggles. Dust mask, safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
glasses.
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safety
Tool Use and Care
● Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body is unstable. It allows for work to shift,
causes binding of the tool and loss of control.
● Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed. Do not use the tool for purpose not
intended - for example; do not use the miter saw
for slicing meats.
● Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
“ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous.
● Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments or changing
accessories. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
● Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges, are
less likely to bind and easier to control. When
mounting saw blades be certain that the arrow
on the blade matches the direction of the arrow
marked on the tool and that the teeth are also
pointing in the same direction.
● Inspect guards before using a tool. Keep
guards in place. Check moving parts for
binding or any other condition that may
affect the normal operation or safety features of the tool. If damaged, have tool serviced before using the tool. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
● Do not alter or misuse tool. Any alteration or
modification is a misuse and may result in serious personal injury
● The use of any other accessories not speci-
fied in this manual may create a hazard.
Accessories that may be suitable for one type of
tool, may become hazardous when used on an
inappropriate tool.
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Service
● Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may
result in misplacing internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard.
● When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a hazard.
Use
Safety Rules
For Miter Saws
● Use clamps to support workpiece whenever
possible. If supporting the workpiece by
hand, you must always keep hand outside of
“No Hand” area as marked with a symbol on
the base. Do not use this saw to cut pieces
that are too small to be securely clamped.
Your hand if placed inside the “No Hands”
region can easily slip or be pulled into the blade.
● Do not reach in back of the saw blade
behind the fence with either hand to hold
down or support the workpiece, remove
wood scraps, or for any other reason. The
proximity of the spinning saw blade to your hand
may not be obvious and you may be seriously
injured.
● Never cross your hand over intended line of
cutting. Supporting the workpiece “cross handed” i.e. holding the left side of the workpiece
with your right hand is very dangerous.
● Always disconnect the power cord from the
power source before making any adjustments or attaching any accessories. You
may unintentionally start the saw
serious personal injury.
● Miter saws are intended to cut wood or
woodlike products, they cannot be used with
abrasive cutoff wheels for cutting ferrous
material such as bars, rods, studs, etc.
However, if cutting materials like aluminum
or other non-ferrous metals, use only saw
blades specifically recommended for nonferrous metal cutting.
causes excessive sparking and will damage
the lower guard and will overload the motor.
(NOTE: Bosch Tool Corporation does
not offer 10” metal cutting blades.)
Cutting ferrous materals
, leading to
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Safety
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WARNING
● Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If
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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 rock and may cause binding on the
spinning saw blade while cutting. Also, make
sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
workpiece.
● Do not use the saw until the table is clear of
all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or
other objects that contact the revolving blade
can be thrown with high speed at the operator.
● Do not feed workpiece into the blade or cut
“freehand” in any way. Workpiece must be
stationary and clamped or braced by your
hand. Saw must be fed through the workpiece
smoothly and at a rate which will not overload
the saw’s motor.
● Cut only one workpiece at a time. Multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or
braced and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
● Be certain the miter saw is mounted or
placed on a level, firm work surface before
using. A level and firm work surface reduces
the risk of the miter saw becoming unstable.
● Plan your work. Provide adequate support
accessories such as tables, saw horses,
table extension, etc. for workpieces wider or
longer than the table top (see page 20).
Workpieces longer or wider than the miter saw
table can tip if not securely supported. If the
cutoff piece or workpiece tips it can lift the lower
guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
● 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.
● The cutoff piece must not be jammed
against or pressured by any other means
against the spinning saw blade. If confined,
i.e. using length stops, it could get wedged
against the blade and thrown violently.
● Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to
properly support round material such as
dowel 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.
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● When cutting irregularly shaped work-
pieces, plan your work so it will not slip and
pinch the blade and be torn from your hand.
A piece of molding, for example, must lie flat or
be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist,
rock or slip while being cut.
● Let the blade reach full speed before con-
tacting the workpiece. This will help avoid
thrown workpieces.
● If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed
or bogged down, turn miter saw “OFF” by
releasing switch. Wait for all moving parts
to stop and unplug the miter saw, then work
to free the jammed material.
Continued sawing with jammed workpiece could cause loss of
control or damage to miter saw.
● Braking action of the saw causes the saw
head to jerk downward. Be ready for this
reaction when making an incomplete cut or
when releasing the switch before the head is
completely in the down position.
● After finishing the cut, release the switch,
hold the saw arm down and wait for blade to
stop before removing work or cutoff piece.
If blade does not stop within five (5) seconds, unplug the saw and follow the instructions in the Troubleshooting section.
REACHING WITH YOUR HAND UNDER A
COASTING BLADE IS DANGEROUS!
● There are additional safety instructions
for particular operations of the saw in the
operating section. Read the rest of the manual for safe operation.
● For slide action cutting, first PULL saw head
assembly away from the fence, until blade
clears the workpiece or to its maximum
extension if blade cannot clear the workpiece. Make certain the clamp does not interfere with the guard and head assembly.
Second, turn saw “ON” and lower the saw to
the table. Then PUSH saw through the workpiece. Release the switch and wait for the
blade to completely stop before raising the
head assembly and removing the workpiece.
Never “pullcut” since blade may climb the workpiece causing KICKBACK.
● For chop action cutting, slide the head
assembly to the rear as far as it will go and
tighten slide lock knob. Then turn the saw
“ON” and lower the head assembly to make
the cut. Release the switch and wait for the
blade to completely stop before raising the
head assembly and removing the workpiece.
Failure to tighten the slide lock knob can cause
the blade to suddenly climb up on the top of the
workpiece and force itself toward you.
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Safety
DESIGNATED DANGER ZONE.
AVOID POSITIONING HANDS,
FINGERS OR ARMS IN THE
AREA DESIGNATED BY THIS
SYMBOL.
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WARNING
● Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent
use of your miter saw to become commonplace.
tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe
injury.
● THINK SAFETY! SAFETY IS A COMBINATION
OF OPERATOR’S COMMON SENSE, KNOWLEDGE OF THE SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND ALERTNESS AT ALL
TIMES WHEN THE MITER SAW IS BEING
USED.
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WARNING
YOUR TOOL. THESE WARNINGS ARE ONLY A
CONDENSED FORM OF THE MORE DETAILED
SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS THAT
APPEAR IN YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL. THEY
SERVE AS A REMINDER OF ALL SAFETY RULES
NEEDED FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THIS MITER
SAW.
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listed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury.
Always remember that a careless frac-
THE WARNINGS SHOWN
BELOW CAN BE FOUND ON
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WARNING
drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how 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.
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding,
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Safety
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WARNING
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Double Insulated Tools
Double insulation is a design concept used in
electric power tools which eliminates the need for the
three wire grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system. It is a recognized and approved system by Underwriter’s Laboratories, CSA and Federal
OSHA authorities.
● Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
care and knowledge of the system and should be
performed only by a qualified service technician.
● WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
● POLARIZED PLUGS. Your tool is equipped with
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 in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not
change the plug in any way.
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Extension Cords
● Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of
damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.
● If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors should be used to prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. The table shows the correct size to
use, depending on cord length and nameplate
amperage rating of tool. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. Always use U.L. and CSA listed
extension cords.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
Tools 120 Volt A.C. Tools
Ampere Cord Length in Feet
Rating Cord Size in A.W.G.
25 50 100 150
3-6 18 16 16 14
6-8 18 16 14 12
8-10 18 16 14 12
10-12 16 16 14 12
12-16 14 12 N/A N/A
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Electrical Requirements
1. Connect this saw to a 120V, 15-amp branch cicuit
with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Using the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.
2. Fuses may “blow” or circuit breakers may trip
frequently if motor is overloaded. Overloading can
occur if you feed the blade into the workpiece too
rapidly or start and stop too often in a short time.
3. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or
incorrect connections, overload, low voltage
(such as small size wire in the supply circuit or too
overly long supply circuit wire). Always check the
connections, the load and the supply circuit whenever motor does not work well.
Electric Brake
Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric brake
which is designed to stop the blade from spinning in
about five (5) seconds after you release the trigger
switch. It is useful when making certain cuts in wood
where a coasting blade would result in a wide, imprecise cut.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
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WARNING
motor will gradually slow down and the braking action
is initiated ONLY by the release of the trigger switch.
The electric blade brake of your miter saw has been
designed for highest degree of reliability
pected circumstances such as contamination on the
commutator and brushes or failure of motor’s components can cause the brake not to activate. If this condition occurs, turn the saw “ON” and “OFF” four to five
times without contacting the workpiece. If the tool
operates but the brake does not consistently stop the
blade in about five (5) seconds, DO NOT
have it serviced immediately.
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WARNING
Remember to let the saw blade come to a complete
stop before raising the blade from the workpiece.
always the guard system is your best protection
against unintentional contact with a spinning saw
blade. NEVER wedge open or defeat the closing
action of the lower guard.
When electrical power is lost due to
blown fuse or other causes, the
, but unex-
use saw and
The brake action of this saw is not
intended as a safety feature.
As
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Table of Contents
Safety...................................................................2-6
General Safety Rules for Bench
Safety Rules for Miter Saws..............................3-6
Electrical Requirements........................................
Table of Contents ..................................................7
Getting To Know Your Miter Saw......................8-9
Assembly.........................................................10-12
Unpacking & Checking Contents .......................10
Tools for Assembly & Alignment .........................10
Installation & Removal of the Blade ..............11-12
Assembling Dust Elbow & Dust Bag ..................12
Adjustments....................................................13-17
Checking 0° Bevel Adjustment...........................13
Right 45° Bevel Stop ..........................................14
Left 45° Bevel Stop ............................................15
Adjusting Bevel Lock Lever Tension ..................15
Blade Square to Fence ......................................16
Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment........................16
Kerf Insert...........................................................17
Depth Adjustment...............................................17
Slide Action Adjustment......................................18
Transporting, Placement & Mounting...........19-20
Mounting Applications ........................................19
Mounting the saw ...............................................20
Adjusting the Four Position Switch Handle ........20
Basic Saw Operations....................................21-24
Body and Hand Position.....................................21
Workpiece Support........................................22-23
Top Tools ..........2
Switch Activation ................................................23
Detent Override
Microfine Miter Adjustment.................................24
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Sliding Fences and Base Extensions
Saw Operations ..............................................26-34
Chop Cut ............................................................26
Slide Cut.............................................................26
Miter Cut.............................................................27
Bevel Cut.......................................................28-29
Compound Cuts .................................................29
Cutting Grooves ................................................30
Length Stop ........................................................30
Cutting Base Molding .........................................31
Cutting Crown Molding..................................31-33
Special Cuts .......................................................34
Maintenance & Lubrication ...........................35-36
Carbon Brushes .................................................35
Belt Replacement ...............................................35
Cleaning .............................................................35
Care of Blades....................................................36
Tool Lubrication ..................................................36
Bearing ...............................................................36
Troubleshooting .............................................36-37
Electrical Troubleshooting ..................................36
General Troubleshooting ....................................37
Accessories..........................................................38
Warranty..............................................................116
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7.
Getting To Know Your Miter Saw
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outlet before making any adjustments.
1. Switch Lock-Off Release Button – One of these
two buttons must be pressed before the power
switch can be pressed.
2. Power Switch – The power switch used with the
“Lock-OFF” button energizes the unit.
3. Main Handle – This handle contains the power
switch. Pulling this handle down lowers the blade
into the workpiece.
4. Brush Caps – These caps keep the motor brush-
es in position and provide easy access for inspecting and replacing brushes.
5. Lower Blade Guard/Lower Guard Lip – The
lower blade guard helps protect your hands from
the spinning blade. It retracts as the blade is lowered. Lip can be used to raise the lower guard
when guard becomes jammed on a workpiece.
6. Blade – Use only 10" blades with 5/8" arbor hole.
7. Sliding Fence – Supports the workpiece. The
fence has a cast in scale to make repetitive cuts
easy. The fence also has holes to secure an auxiliary fence if desired.
8. Kerf Inserts – Kerf inserts can be adjusted to dif-
ferent blade widths to minimize workpiece tear-out.
9. Miter Detent Override – Allows detent action to
be locked out allowing for micro adjustments to
any miter angle.
10. Miter Scale/Miter Angle Indicator – This scale is
cast in on the base of the saw. Indicator is fastened to the table.
11. Miter Detents – There are ten (10) miter detent
slots for fast and accurate miter cuts of common
miter angles.
12. Miter Detent Lever – The lever releases the
table from the detent.
13. Miter Lock Knob – The miter lock knob locks the
miter saw table at any desired miter angle.
14. Table – Sits in base, provides workpiece support,
rotates for desired miter cuts and rotates the
head assembly. The front extended part of the
table is called the miter arm.
15. Base – Provides working surface to support
workpiece.
16. Tool Mounting Pads – The four corners of the
saw provide areas to clamp, bolt or nail the saw
to a flat work surface.
17. Sliding Base Extensions – These extensions
provide extra workpiece support and are espe
cially useful when cutting long workpieces.
18. Base Extension Clamping Levers – Locks the
base extensions at desired positions.
19. Length Stop – For repetitive cuts of the same
length. Can be moved to left side, if desired.
20. Dust Port – The dust port can accommodate the
dust chute and dust bag or optional VAC004
Vacuum Hose Adapter, which accepts Bosch
35mm hoses.
To avoid injury from accidental starting, remove plug from power source
21. Bevel Lock Lever – The front-positioned bevel
lock lever locks the head assembly at the desired
bevel angle.
22. Bevel Range Selector Knob – Allows selection
of the bevel range, 0
and complete range of 47° left to 46° right.
23. Microfine Miter Adjustment System – Allows
for fine adjustment (up to 2 degrees to the left or
right) of the detent angles.
24. Slide Rail Lock Knob – Locks the slide rails
when not making slide cuts or when transporting
the saw.
25. Slide Rails – Guide the head assembly when
making slide cuts.
26. Quick-Action Clamp Position Holes – There
are two (2) holes (not shown) behind the fence for
placing the quick action clamp.
27. Lower Guard Actuation Link – Allows for
smooth movement of the lower guard.
28. Upper Blade Guard – Covers upper portion of
the blade.
29. Cord Wrap – Allows you to easily wrap up the
cord so it’s out of the way when transporting or
storing.
30. Power Cord – Supplies power to motor.
31. Rear Cover Tool Storage – Storage for
10mm/17mm Combination Open End Wrench
and 1.5mm & 3mm Hex “L” Wrenches.
32. Bevel Detent Pin (Crown Molding Setting) –
Allows you to easily lock the head assembly to
the bevel angle of 33.9° to the left or right.
33. Bevel Scale – This scale is large and angled to
allow you to easily read bevel angles.
34. Head Assembly Lock Pin – Used to lock the
head assembly in the lower position for transporting.
35. Quick Release Depth Stop Button – Allows you
to quickly release the depth stop.
36. Depth Stop Fine Adjustment Knob–Allows you
to adjust the depth of the blade for cutting
grooves in the workpiece.
37. Handle Rotation Release Lever – Pulling this
lever allows the handle to be rotated. Release the
lever into one of four operating positions.
Rear Carrying Handle –
38.
tool.
39. Handle Clamp – Locks handle in the selected
position.
40. Arbor Lock—Keeps the blade from rotating while
tightening or loosening arbor screw during blade
replacement or removal.
41. Front Carrying Handle – Used for lifting the tool.
42. Dust Bag and Dust Elbow – Used to collect saw
dust.
43. Sliding Fence Lock Knob – Used to hold fence
position after slide adjustment.
Arbor Laser / 3x Battery
44.
° to 45° left, 0° to 45° right,
Used for lifting of the
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Unpacking & Checking Contents
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bevel lock handle. Pull the head assembly completely toward you and tighten the slide rail lock knob.
Lock head assembly in the down position.
Never carry the tool by the slide rails, this may
cause blade damage. Never carry the tool by the
cord or head assembly power switch handle.
Damage to insulation could cause an electric shock.
Damage to wire connections could cause a fire.
Your new Model 4410 Miter Saw is shipped complete
in one box, But you may need to make some adjustments and alignments before cutting final workpieces.
Separate all parts from packing materials and check
each one with the “Check List of Loose Parts” to
make sure all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material.
Before moving the saw: Lock the
miter lock knob in 60° position. Lock
Tools for Assembly & Alignment
Check List of Loose Parts:
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Quick- Action Clamp (Item #25 on page 8)
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Dust Elbow/Dust Bag (Item #42 on page 9)
Multi Purpose Tool (See below)
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Miter Lock Knob (Item #13 on page 8)
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1.5mm Hex “L” Wrench (See below)
3mm Hex “L” Wrench (See below)
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10mm/17mm Combination Open-End Wrench
(See below)
■■
Arbor Laser / 3x Battery / Arbor Laser Manual
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WARNING
until the missing parts are obtained and are installed
correctly.
If any parts are missing, do not plug
in power cord or turn the switch on
Multi-Purpose Tool with Bit (4mm/Philips #2)
(supplied, stored on the right rear base)
Combination Square (not included)
Combination Square Must be True
1. Use the straight edge of a 3/4" thick board (this
edge must be perfectly straight).
2. Draw a line on the board along this edge.
3. There should be no gap or overlap when the
square is flipped over in dotted position.
10mm/17mm Combination Open End Wrench
(supplied, see figure below)
1.5mm & 3mm Hex “L” Wrench
(supplied, see figure below)
Rear Cover Tool Storage
The Open End Wrench and Hex Wrenches are stored
on the inside rear cover of the saw. To remove the
cover, unscrew the two top and center thumb screws.
Thumb
Screws
10.
Assembly
Installation And Removal Of The Blade
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WARNING
adjustment or repair to avoid possible injury
1. The miter saw is equipped with a lock pin used to
lock the miter saw in the lowered position. To
release, push the handle down slightly and pull the
lock pin to its full out position and rotate 90°.
NOTE: If there is difficulty in pulling the lock pin
out, you may need to adjust the depth stop bolt so
the handle can be pushed down.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, both cover plate
screws (front and rear). (Figure 1)
3. Lift the lower guard and the cover plate so the
blade bolt is exposed (Figure 1).
4. Remove blade bolt by pressing the arbor lock
(Item #40 on page 9) while turning bolt clockwise
using the multi purpose tool.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threading.
5. Remove the blade bolt, outer washer and the
blade. Do not remove inner washer (Figure 2).
6. Install 10" blade onto the arbor shaft (Figure 3).
NOTE: Make sure the rotation arrow on the blade
matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the lower
guard.
!
WARNING
and 5/8" arbor. Smaller blades will not cut workpiece
all the way through and larger blades will cut into
table and/or blade guards.
7. Replace the outer washer in it’s proper orientation
and tighten blade bolt finger tight.
8. Press the arbor lock and tighten blade bolt
securely, but do not overtighten.
9. Rotate cover plate to its original position and tighten both cover plate screws.
!
WARNING
guard will not function properly.
10. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade
turns freely
!
WARNING
with the table insert at the 0° and 45° bevel
positions. Lower the blade into the table slot and
check for any contact with the base or turn table
structure. If blade contacts base or table, seek autho
rized service.
Disconnect plug from power source
before performing any assembly
.
To avoid injury, do not use a blade
larger or smaller than 10" diameter
Never use saw without cover
plate securely in place. Lower
.
After installing a new blade, make
sure the blade does not interfere
,
-
Blade Bolt
Figure 1. Blade Removal
Outer Washer
Blade Bolt
(Left Hand Thread)
Figure 2. Blade Hardware
Lower Guard
Cover Plate
Outer
Washer
Front & Rear
Cover Plate Screws
Sawblade
Arbor
Shaft
Inner
Washer
Inner
Washer
11.
Upper
Guard
Figure 3. Blade Installation
Arbor
Shaft
Assembly (continued)
Attaching Miter Lock Knob
Locate the miter gauge lock knob from among the
loose parts, and thread shaft into miter detent assembly as shown in illustration.
Assembling Dust Elbow
And Dust Bag
1. With the miter arm locked in the down position,
push the dust elbow onto the dust port. Push the
dust bag onto the elbow and rotate both to desired
position.
2. Position dust chute/bag so that it does not interfere
with the tool during the cutting operation for all
miter/bevel settings. Make sure dust bag does not
interfere with the slide rails during slide cutting.
3. The dust bag requires emptying when full of
sawdust. Empty it frequently and after completion
of sawing. Carefully remove dust bag from dust
elbow. Empty dust bag in proper trash
bin by unzipping the bag. Be extremely careful of
dust disposed, materials in fine particle form may
be explosive. Do not throw sawdust on an open
fire. Spontaneous combustion, may in time,
result from mixture of oil or water with dust
particles.
NOTE: The dust port accepts the Bosch VAC004
Vacuum Hose Adapter, which allows connection to a
Bosch 35mm vacuum hose.
!
WARNING
lead based, or any other materials that may contain
carcinogens, use special precautions. A suitable respirator must be worn by all personnel entering the
work area. W
sheeting and persons not protected should be kept
out until work area is thoroughly cleaned.
When sawing chemically pressure
treated lumber
ork area should be sealed by plastic
, paint that may be
Miter Gauge
Lock Knob
Figure: Miter Lock Knob
Dust Bag
Figure: Dust Elbow and Dust Bag
Shaft
Dust Elbow
Dust
Port
12.
Adjustments
!
WARNING
adjustment or repair to avoid possible injury.
NOTE: Your miter saw was completely adjusted at
the factory
alignment may have occurred. Check the following
settings and adjust if necessary prior to using this
miter saw.
Disconnect plug from power source
before performing any assembly,
. However, during shipment, slight mis-
Checking 0° Bevel
Adjustment
1. Lower head assembly and engage head assembly
lock pin.
2. Slide head assembly completely to the back and
tighten the rail lock knob.
3. Rotate table to 0° miter position
4. Pull up bevel lock lever to unlock bevel.
5. Check position of bevel range selector knob, it
should be at the 0°-45° position.
6. Tilt the saw assembly to the left, then rotate saw
assembly to the right until you feel the stop in the
vertical position. This is where the saw is currently
set for the 0° bevel cut.
Use a combination square to check blade squareness to the table. Place the square on the table and
press it against the blade. If the blade does not
contact the full length of the square, (figure 1), follow the calibrating procedure.
Calibrating Blade at 0°
(90° to the table)
NOTE: Calibrating the bevel setting also automatically calibrates the 33.9° stops.
Remove rear cover to expose bolts.
1.
2. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock.
3. Loosen bolt heads “A” and “B” with 10mm openend wrench at least one full turn (Figure 2).
4. Place 4mm Allen wrench bit onto multi-purpose
tool and loosen setscrew “D” at least 3 full turns
(Figure 2).
C
A
B
E
D
Figure 2. Calibrating Blade at 0 degrees
(90° to the table)
Table
Blade
Combination
Square
Figure 1. Blade Square to Table
Bevel Lock
Lever
5. Place combination square on table and against
blade. (See figure 1)
6. While rotating bolt head “C”, watch the saw blade
tilt until it is aligned with the combination square.
Tighten setscrew “D”.
7.
8. Tighten 10mm bolt heads “A” & “B”
9. Check and adjust bevel pointers to 0 degrees on
each side of bevel scale.
10. Push down bevel lock lever until you feel the
lever snap into the locked position.
13.
Adjustments (continued)
!
WARNING
adjustment or repair to avoid possible injury.
Disconnect plug from power source
before performing any assembly,
Checking Right 45°
Bevel Stop
1. Lower head assembly and engage head assembly
lock pin.
2. Slide head assembly completely to the back and
tighten the rail lock knob.
3. Rotate table to the 0° miter position.
4. Pull up bevel lock lever to unlock bevel.
5. Move bevel range selector knob to “0°-45° Right”
position. (See page 28)
6. Tilt the saw to the right until you feel the stop in the
45° right position. This is where the saw is currently set for the 45° right bevel cut.
7. Use a combination square to check blade at the
45° stop. Place the combination square head on
the table and press it’s 45° surface against the
blade. If the blade does not contact the full length
of the square, (figure 1), follow the calibrating procedure.
Calibrating Right 45°
Bevel Stop
1. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock.
2. Tilt saw to 45° right bevel position.
Position combination square with 45° surface
3.
against blade. (Figure 1)
Insert 3 mm “L” wrench into hole in vertical support
4.
frame. (Figure 2)
5. Rotate “L” wrench while viewing blade against
combination square until it matches 45° surface.
6. Adjust bevel pointer to 45° line on bevel scale.
Combination
Square
Figure 1. Right 45° Bevel Stop
3mm
“L”
Wrench
Adjusting
Access Hole
Bevel
Pointer
14.
Figure 2. Right 45° Bevel Adjustment
Checking Left 45°
Bevel Stop
1. Lower head assembly and engage head assembly
lock pin.
Slide head assembly completely to the back and
2.
tighten the rail lock knob.
3. Rotate table to the 0° miter position.
4. Pull up bevel lock lever to unlock bevel.
5. Move bevel range selector knob to 45°-0° position.
(See page 28)
6. Tilt the saw assembly to the left, then rotate saw
assembly to the right until you feel the stop in the
45° left position. This is where the saw is currently set for the 45° left bevel cut.
7. Use the head (remove ruler) of a combination
square to check blade at the 45° stop. Place the
combination square head on the table and press
it’s 45° surface against the blade. If the blade does
not contact the full length of the square, (figure 1),
follow the calibrating procedure.
Combination Square
Figure 1. Left 45° Bevel Stop
Table
Blade
Bevel Lock
Lever
Calibrating Left 45°
Bevel Stop
1. Remove rear cover to expose bolts.
2. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock.
3. Tilt saw to 45° left bevel position.
4. Remove the ruler from the combination square
and position with 45° surface against blade.
(Figure 1)
5. Place 10mm open-end wrench on bolt head “F”.
While rotating bolt “F”, watch blade tilt movement
until it is aligned with the 45° surface on combination square. (Figure 2)
6. Adjust bevel pointer to 45° line on bevel scale.
Adjusting Bevel Lock
Lever Tension
1.Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock.
2.Place 17mm open-end flat wrench on bolt head “E”
(Figure 2).
3.Turn nut “E” clockwise 1/8 turn to tighten bevel lock
tension or turn counter-clockwise to 1/8 turn to
loosen bevel lock tension.
E
F
Figure 2. Left 45° Bevel Adjustment
4.Push down bevel lock lever until you feel the lever
snap into the locked position.
5.Verify that bevel lock tension holds the bevel position secure and also allows bevel lock lever to lock
down to the point that a solid stop is felt.
If necessary
6.
, repeat steps 1–5 to adjust the tension.
15.
Adjustments (continued)
10
5
0
5
15
20
25
85
0
80
30
35
75
70
65
60
55
22.5
31.6
85
60
55
50
45
35
30
40
!
WARNING
adjustment or repair to avoid possible injury
Disconnect plug from power source
before performing any assembly,
.
Blade Square to Fence
1. Slide saw forward so blade is near the center of
the table and tighten slide rail lock knob.
2. Lower head assembly and engage head assembly lock pin.
3. Set table at the 0° miter position and tighten miter
lock knob.
4. Place combination square against fence with ruler
of square parallel to blade. Ruler should contact
blade, but not blade teeth. If blade is not square
against ruler, follow the fence alignment procedure. (Figure 1)
5. Loosen rail lock knob and slide head assembly
back to check squareness of complete slide cut
against the square’s ruler.
Fence Alignment
a. Remove both fences by loosen fence knob, slide
fence to full in position, and pull up on fence.
b. The head assembly should remain in lowered
position.
c. Loosen the four (4) hex bolts behind fence using
multi purpose wrench (Figure 2).
d. Adjust fence until blade and fence have full con-
tact with the square.
e. Tighten the four (4) hex bolts.
f. Re-attach sliding fence.
Fence
Fence
Knob
Combination Square
Figure 1. Blade Square to Fence
Hex
Bolts
Hex
Bolts
Figure 2. Fence Adjustment
Blade
Fence
Knob
Miter Scale
Indicator
Adjustment
Indicator Adjustment
miter position and tighten miter
Set table at the 0
1.
lock knob.
2. Raise the head assembly to the full-up position.
Loosen the Phillips screw that holds the indicator
3.
°
Screw
in place.
4. Position the indicator to align with the 0° miter
mark and tighten the screw.
Mark
°
Miter Scale
Indicator
Figure: Miter Scale Adjustment
0
16.
Kerf Insert
10
5
0
5
15
20
25
85
0
80
30
75
70
65
60
22.5
31.6
85
60
55
50
45
35
30
40
Kerf Screws
The kerf insert should be adjusted close to the blade,
but without touching the blade, in order to avoid tearout on the bottom of the workpiece.
1. Lower the head assembly and lock into position.
2. Loosen the six (6) kerf screws using the multi pur-
Kerf
Inserts
pose tool.
3. Adjust the kerf inserts as close to the blade (teeth)
as possible without touching the blade.
4. Tighten the kerf screws.
NOTE: At extreme bevel angles the saw blade may
slightly cut into kerf insert.
Figure: Kerf Insert
Depth Adjustment
• When the diameter of the blade has been reduced
due to sharpening, it may be necessary to adjust
the depth stop. When a new blade is installed, it
is necessary to check the clearance of the blade to
the turn table structure.
Setting Blade Depth for
Normal Full Cuts
• The depth stop adjustment is a feature used when
cutting grooves in the workpiece. (See page 28 for
cutting grooves.)
1. Loosen and turn both of the lower Jam Nuts to just
above the threaded end of the Depth Stop Bolt.
2. Press Depth Stop Release Button and pull up
Depth Stop Bolt until nuts hit the bottom of its
support frame.
3. Set the table to the 0° miter position. Push down
and slide back saw head to the full back position.
While looking at both the blade and the corner
4.
where the fence meets the table, turn the Depth
!
CAUTION
the blade and the turn table structure. The blade
could be ruined if it cuts into the table structure.
Stop Bolt to set the blade depth to about 1/4 inch
below the table’
s surface.
5. Release the saw head to the up position.
Turn both lower Jam Nuts to be tight against the
6.
ighten nuts against
bottom of the support frame.
each other
7. Practice slide cutting (with tool unplugged) to veri-
.
T
The depth stop can be easily adjusted to limit the
cutting depth, such as when creating a rough slot.
fy that the blade does not touch table. If it clears
the table, make a practice cut (with tool plugged)
on scrap wood to verify that the cut goes completely through the lower front edge of the workpiece
Figure: Depth Adjustment
Do not start the miter saw without
checking for interference between
Setting Blade Depth for
Cutting Grooves
(See page 30 for instructions)
Depth Stop Bolt
Upper Jam Nuts
Depth Stop
Release Button
Lower Jam Nuts
17.
Adjustments (continued)
!
WARNING
adjustment or repair to avoid possible injury.
Disconnect plug from power source
before performing any assembly,
Slide Action Adjustment
1. Locate the 4 Set Screws (A, B, C, & D) on the Rail
Guide Housing. (Figure 1)
2. Loosen the Nut on Set Screw (A) with an
adjustable wrench.
3. Tighten or loosen Set Screw (A) with the 4mm end
of the bit on the multi-purpose tool until you
achieve minimal slide play while maintaining the
desired sliding force.
4. After adjusting Set Screw (A), hold Set Screw (A)
with a 4mm allen key and tighten the nut with an
adjustable wrench without moving the Set Screw.
(Figure 2)
5. Complete steps 2-4 with the remaining set screws
in order as shown in figure 1.
Figure 1. Set Screws
18.
Figure 2. Adjust and Tighten Set Screw
Transporting, Placement & Mounting
!
WARNING
• Unplug electric cord. Before transporting the saw,
rotate head and lock assembly to 60° right miter,
lock into detent, slide head assembly to the middle
s rail, tighten the slide rail lock knob and lock
of it’
the head assembly in the lowered position.
To avoid injury always observe the
following:
Lifting Saw
• To avoid back injury, hold the tool close to your
body when lifting. Bend your knees so you can lift
with your legs, not your back.
• Lift by using the cast-in carry handles at each
side of the bottom of the base.
• Alternate lifting method: When picking tool up
from ground, use rear carrying handle and front
carrying handle (above guard).
• Never carry the tool by the slide rails, this
may cause blade damage.
• Never lift tool by holding main switch handle.
This may cause serious damage.
Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or the
•
operational handle. Attempting to lift or carry the
tool by the power cord will damage the insulation
and the wire connections resulting in electric shock
or fire.
• Observe the position of the saw. People standing
behind it could be injured by thrown debris.
• Place the saw on a firm, level surface where there
is plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.
• Bolt, nail or clamp the saw to its support.
!
CAUTION
crack foot or damage base.
Be careful not to over-drive nail
or over-torque the bolt. This could
Mounting Applications
Mounting to Workbench
Mount the saw using either the four bolt holes (5/16")
or the four nail holes to the workbench. Check for
clearance to the left and right of the saw.
1. Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted
securely using 5/16" bolts, lock washers, and hex
nuts (not included).
2. Locate and mark where the saw is to be mounted.
Drill four (4) 5/16" diameter holes through work-
3.
bench.
Place the miter saw on the workbench aligning
4.
holes in base with holes drilled in workbench.
Install bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. As an
alternative, you can mount the saw using drywall
screws in the four nail holes.
Supporting surface where saw is to be mounted
should be examined carefully after mounting to
ensure that no movement can occur during use. If
any tipping or walking is noted, secure the workbench or stand before operating the slide com
pound miter saw
.
Front Carrying
Rear Carrying
Handle
-
Figure: Workbench Mounting
Handle
Bolt Hole
Nail Hole
19.
Transporting, Placement & Mounting
Mounting Applications
Portable Mounting Using Clamps
If necessary
table top by placing two (2) or more “C” clamps on
the clamping areas and secure.
NOTE: Be careful not to place clamps over the base
extension clamping levers.
Mounting with clamps will prevent access to some
wide miter angles.
, clamp the miter saw to a workbench or
Adjusting the Four Position Switch Handle
Handle
Lock
Clamp
Clamping
Areas
Clamping Areas
Figure: Portable Mounting Using Clamps
Handle
Rotation
Release
a.
Lever
b.
Figure: Setting Main Handle Position
Setting Main Handle in
Desired Position
The switch handle can be positioned in any of four
different orientations, depending on the cutting
situation and user preference:
a. Vertical b. 45° Left c. Horizontal d. 45° Right
To reposition the main handle:
1. Release handle lock clamp.
2. Pull and hold handle rotation release lever
3. Rotate handle to desired location.
4. Let go over release lever to set handle into
place. Release lever will retract down only in
one of the four (4) positions
c.
Note: Power switch can not be actuated unless
release lever is retracted down. Do not attempt to
switch tool on between handle position, damage may
.
occur
5. Lock the handle clamp.
d.
Adjusting the Four-Position Handle
Lock Clamp Tension
1. Open handle lock clamp.
2. Using 1.5 mm Allen wrench, increase tension by
turning both setscrews 1/4 turn to the left, tighten
by turning to the right.
setscrews by the same amount.
3. Close handle lock clamp.
4. Check the tension.
Always adjust both
20.
Basic Saw Operations
Body and Hand Position
!
WARNING
safer. Observe the following instructions (Figure 1).
Position your body and hands properly to make cutting easier and
Correct Incorrect Use
= Projected Line Of Cut
Figure 1. Hand Positions
• Never place hands near cutting area. Keep hands
and arms outside the “No Hands” zone.
• The “No Hands Zone” is defined as the entire Table
plus the fixed portion of the Base on the right and
left side of the Table and portions of the Fence within this boundary. This zone is labeled by “No Hands”
symbols placed on the fixed Base.
• Be aware of the path of the sawblade. Make a dry
run with the saw OFF by conducting a simulated
cutting cycle, and observe the projected path of the
sawblade. Keep hands out of the path of sawblade.
DR
Y RUN—
will intersect with the workpiece during cutting operations. Always perform the simulated cutting
sequence
an understanding of the projected path of the sawblade. Mentally note where the path of sawblade
will fall and set up your work to keep your hands
and arms out of the path of the spinning blade.
Adjust your clamps and fences so that the smooth
lower guard and cutting action is not interfered with
during cutting operation.
It is important to know where the blade
with the power tool switched OFF to gain
• Hold workpiece firmly against table and fence to
prevent movement.
• Keep hands in position until trigger has been
released and blade has stopped completely.
• Never place hands on slide rails.
• Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper
balance.
• Follow the miter arm when mitering left or right.
Stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.
!
WARNING
For example, when trying to cut work-pieces that are
near the maximum cutting height capacity. Under
these conditions or during the sliding motion of cut,
the workpiece can stop the lower guard movement
before the downward motion of the arm could preopen the lower guard.
If this occurs:
• Workpiece must be securely clamped. This frees a
hand to raise the guard by the lip just
enough to clear the workpiece (Figure 2).
• Start the saw and begin your cut.
• Once you have cleared the position where the lower
guard may bind, release the guard and it will
continue to operate automatically as you cut.
The lower guard may not automatically
open under certain cutting conditions.
Lip
Lower
Guard
Workpiece
21.
Figure 2. Raising Lower Guard
Basic Saw Operations (continued)
Workpiece Support
!
WARNING
fully supported along their entire length.
Long workpieces have a tendency to
tip over unless clamped down and
Clamps
Quick-Action Clamp - This clamp easily secures a
workpiece in either of two (2) clamp holes behind the
fence (Figure 1).
• Minimum of 1/2" of knurl must engage clamp post to
be effective.
• Adjust screw if necessary to clear fence or for large
differences in wood heights.
• With clamp in open (lever raised) position, insert
clamp into clamp post until rubber foot comes into
contact with material.
• Press down on lever to tighten clamp.
• Move the head assembly to check clearance with
clamp.
• Pull up on lever to release clamp.
!
WARNING
Support workpiece with hand outside No Hands
Zone. Do not try to cut short pieces that cannot be
clamped and cause your hand to be in the No Hands
Zone.
There may be extreme compound
cuts where clamp cannot be used.
Long workpiece support
Note: Long pieces need extra support.
Sliding Base Extensions – These extensions provide extra workpiece support and are especially useful when cutting long workpieces. To reposition the
extensions, simply unlock the Base Extension
Clamping Levers, reposition the extensions, and relock the levers (Figure 2). (See also Length Stop on
page 30.)
Extra-Long Base Extension Rods – The optional
MS1229 Base Extension Kit allow the base extensions to extend out to 50-1/2”. Even after these
longer rods are installed, the base extensions can be
fully retracted for transportation and storage.
Sliding
Base
Extensions
Quick-Action
Clamp
Clamp
Clamp
Post
Clamp
Hole
Screw Rod
Figure 1. Quick-Action Clamp
Horizontal Clamp – The optional MS1221 Horizontal
Clamp can be mounted on either side of the tool and
holds the workpiece firmly against the fence.
Conventional Clamps – and other hold down
devices can be used to hold the workpiece firmly
against the table and the fence.
Hole
Clamp Levers
Figure 2. Sliding Base Extensions
Blocks - The base height (3-3/4") is designed to
match the standard lumber of two 2x’
Boards of these thicknesses can be used to create
auxiliary support extensions for long workpieces
(Figure 3).
Two 2x’s
and One 1x’s
Figure 3. Block Support
s and one 1x.
22.
Auxiliary Fence
Certain types of molding need a fence face extension
because of the size and position of the workpiece.
Holes are provided in the fence to attach an auxiliary
fence. The auxiliary fence is used with the saw in the
0° bevel position only.
Place a piece of wood against the miter saw fence.
1.
(Wood can have a maximum height of 4-1/2".
Check that auxiliary fence assembly does not
interfere with head assembly.)
For splinter-free cuts of molding, attach a one piece
wood auxiliary fence and then cut openings with
miter saw.
2. Mark the locations of the support holes on the
wood from the back side of the fence.
3. Drill and countersink the holes on the front of the
support board.
4. Attach (each) auxiliary fence using two (2)
3/16" flat head machine screws. With 3/4" auxiliary
fence use 1-1/2" long screws. Secure behind
metal fence with washer and machine nuts.
Alternate: With 3/4" auxiliary fence, use 1/4" round
head wood screws (3/4" long). Drill four (4) pilot
holes (smaller than 1/4”) through the auxiliary
fence and run screws through rear of metal fence.
5. Make a full depth cut to create the blade slot.
Check for interference between the auxiliary fence
and the lower blade guard. Make adjustments as
necessary.
!
WARNING
Blade Slot
Auxiliary
Fence
Check for interference from any
components.
Flat Head
Machine Screws
Figure: Auxiliary Fence
Switch Activation
For safety, the switch lever is designed to prevent
accidental starts. To operate safety switch, press the
switch “Lock-OFF” button with either thumb to disengage the lock, then pull the power switch lever and
release the switch “Lock-OFF” release button. When
the power switch lever is released, the switch “LockOFF” button will engage the safety switch automatically, and the lever will no longer operate until either
“Lock-Off” button is pressed again.
NOTE: Switch lever can accommodate a padlock
with a long shackle of up to 1/4" in diameter (not
supplied) to prevent unauthorized use.
Switch “Lock-Off”
Release Button
Power
Switch Lever
Figure: Switch Activation
23.
OFF ENGAGED
Basic Saw Operations (continued)
10
5
0
5
15
20
25
85
0
80
30
35
75
70
65
60
55
22.5
31.6
85
Bevel Lock
60
55
50
45
35
30
40
Miter Detent Override
The miter detent override feature allows the detent
action to be locked out, allowing for micro adjustments at any miter angle. When the desired miter
angle is to close to a standard mitering angle that has
a detent slot, this feature prevents the wedge on the
miter arm from slipping into the detent slot on the
base.
To Engage:
1. Lift and hold the miter detent lever.
2. Push the detent override clip forward and latch in
place over edge. Release miter detent lever.
3. Move miter arm to any position on the miter scale.
4. Lock the miter lock knob to retain miter position.
o Disengage:
T
Loosen miter lock knob and lift the miter detent lever
to release the detent override clip. The clip should
automatically disengage.
Detent
Override Clip
Miter
Lock Knob
Miter
Detent Lever
Figure: Detent Override
Microfine Miter Adjustment
System
This feature allows you to move the turntable by very
small increments up to 2 degrees to the left or right of
the detent angles (except 60° detent) to reach to the
desired miter angle.
1. Move the table to the detented angle that is to be
adjusted (Figure 1).
2. The miter detent lever's red override feature
Angle Detents
MUST be engaged, as described above.
Push the Microfine
3.
'ENGAGED' position. This engages the system
Adjustment knob forward to
Figure 1. Miter Scale Indicator
into the detent slot (Figure 2).
Note: You may have to rotate the table slightly to
engage the system.
urn knob until pointer comes to desired angle.
T
4.
Rotating the knob forward causes the table to
•
rotate to the left.
• Rotating the knob backward causes the table to
Miter
Lock Knob
rotate to the right.
Use miter lock knob to lock table in place before
5.
cutting.
6. To release table from Microfine Adjustment
System, simply pull knob away from table until in
snaps into 'OFF' position.
NOTE: Microfine must be returned to the ‘OFF’
Figure 2. Microfine Adjustment System
position in order to use the standard detent system.
Miter Scale
Indicator
Microfine
Adjustment
knob
24.
Sliding Fences and Base Extensions
!
WARNING
blade, extend the sliding fences and base extensions
when making extreme bevel, miter or compound cuts.
The base extensions can also be used to provide
extra support for long workpieces.
1. Loosen the base extension clamping levers.
2. Extend sliding base extensions to the desired
position.
3. Press the levers down to clamp the extensions
into place.
• If desired, the height of the top of the base exten-
sions can be adjusted slightly by increasing the distance between the extension and the main part of
the base.
• If the clamping force of the Base Extension
Clamping Levers needs to be adjusted, simply pull
the red tab outward and rotate it toward the center
of the saw. Let the red tab spring back into a new
groove. When the red tabs are rotated down to
clamp the rods, they will grip the rods with greater
strength.
1. Loosen the fence locking knobs (behind fence).
2. Slide fence to proper position.
3. Tighten knobs to lock fence into place.
To Temporarily Remove Sliding Fence:
Some extreme compound angles make it necessary
to remove one of the sliding fences.
1. Unscrew fence knob until at least 1/2” of thread
shows.
2. Slide fence to its furthest inward position.
3. Lift fence to remove.
ighten knob
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4.
After the cut is complete, reinstall the sliding fence.
o reinstall the sliding fence, reverse this procedure.
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CAUTION
always be secured in the fully closed position.
See page 22 for information about other types of
workpiece support.
So as to provide sufficient (minimum 6”) spacing from hand to saw
Sliding Base:
Base Extensions:
Sliding Fence:
During transportation, sliding base
extensions and fences should
Sliding
Fence
Base
Extension
Base Extension
Clamping lever
Figure: Sliding Fences and Base Extensions
25.
Saw Operations
Chop Cut
• The slide rail lock knob is tightened and the head
assembly is lowered to cut through the workpiece.
• This type of cut is used mainly for narrow pieces.
Follow these instructions for making
your chop cut:
1. Slide the head assembly to the rear as far as it will
go.
2. Tighten the slide rail lock knob.
3. Properly position workpiece. Make sure workpiece
is clamped firmly against the table and the fence.
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WARNING
switching on, lower head assembly to make sure
clamp clears guard and head assembly.
4. Activate the switch. Lower the head assembly and
make your cut.
5. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position
and/or removing workpiece.
Use clamping position that does not
interfere with operation. Before
Slide Rail
Lock Knob
Slide Completely
Against Rest
Figure: Chop Cut
Slide Cut
• The slide rail lock knob is loose, the head assembly is
pulled towards the operator, the head assembly is
lowered to the workpiece and then pushed to the rear
of the saw to make the cut.
• This type of cut is used mainly for wide pieces.
• A positive blade hook of 10 degrees or more is
recommended for best performance when making
aggressive cuts or cutting thicker materials.
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WARNING
climb up on top of the workpiece and force itself toward
you.
1. Properly position workpiece. Make sure workpiece is
clamped firmly against the table and the fence.
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WARNING
switching on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp
clears guard and head assembly.
2. Loosen the slide rail lock knob.
Grasp the switch handle and pull the head assembly
3.
away from the fence, until the blade clears the work
piece or to its maximum extension if blade cannot
clear the workpiece.
4. Activate the switch. Lower the assembly all the way
down and cut through the edge of the workpiece.
NEVER pull the saw toward you during a cut.
Follow these instructions for
making your slide cut:
Use clamping position that does not
interfere with operation. Before
The blade can suddenly
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5. Push (but do not force) the head assembly towards
the fence to the full rear position to complete the cut.
6. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position
and/or removing workpiece.
Figure: Slide Cut
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Miter Cut
• A “miter cut” is a cross-cut made with the blade ver-
tical (non-tilted) at a horizontal angle relative to the
fence.
A miter cut is made at 0° bevel and any miter angle
•
in the range from 52° left to 60° right.
The miter scale shows the angle of the blade
•
relative to the fence angle is cast-in on the table for
easy reading.
Positive detents have been provided for fast and
•
accurate mitering at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°
and 45° left and right and 60° right.
The crown molding detents (left and right) are at
•
31.6° (See Cutting Crown Molding for more information page 31).
For precision settings at angles next to the
•
detents,
detent. This prevents the wedge on the detent
lever from slipping back into the detent.
A miter cut can be made as either a chop cut or a
•
slide cut, depending on the width of the workpiece.
The kerf inserts should be as close to the blade as
•
possible without touching the blade (see Kerf
Inserts for adjustment procedures).
use the detent override to lock out the
Quick
Action
Clamp
Workpiece
Miter
Scale
Figure: Miter Cut
Detents
Miter Lock
Knob
Follow these instructions for making
your miter cut:
1. Loosen miter lock knob. Lift miter detent lever and
move the saw to the desired angle, using either the
detents or the miter scale. Tighten miter lock knob.
2. Extend the base extensions and fence on the side
on which the cut will be made. (See Sliding Fences
and Base Extensions on page 25).
3. Properly position workpiece. Make sure workpiece
is clamped firmly against the table or the fence.
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WARNING
switching on, lower head assembly to make sure
clamp clears guard and head assembly
4. Follow procedures for either chop cut or slide cut
(see page 26).
Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
5.
returning head assembly to the raised position
and/or removing workpiece.
Use clamping position that does not
interfere with operation. Before
.
27.
Saw Operations (continued)
Bevel Cut
• A “bevel cut” is a cross-cut made with the blade per-
pendicular to the fence but tilted away from the
vertical position.
• A bevel cut is made at 0° miter and any bevel angle
in the range up to 47°.
• There are factory set bevel stops at 0° and 45° on
both the left and right. (See Adjustment section if
adjustments are required.)
• The front-positioned bevel range selector knob
provides three bevel range choices.
• There are also positive crown molding bevel
stops at 33.9° on both the left and right. Disengage
this stop unless using the 33.9° angle (See Cutting
Crown Molding for details.)
• A bevel cut can be made as either a chop cut or a
slide cut depending on the width of the workpiece.
• The front-positioned bevel lock lever locks the
head assembly at the desired bevel angle.
Bevel
Lock
Level
Bevel Range
Selector Knob
Figure 1.
Front
Carry
Handle
Bevel Range Selection
Choose the desired bevel range using the bevel
range selector knob (Figure 1).
45°-0
Left
To operate in Bevel Range - 45° Left to 0°
(This left bevel range is the default setting)
a. Extend left sliding fence to clear saw assembly and
re-lock (Figure 2).
b. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock (Fig. 1).
c. Grasp the front carry handle with right hand and tilt
saw head to angle desired (Figure 2).
d.Push down bevel lock lever until you feel the lever
snap into the locked position.
0-45°
Right
To operate in Bevel Range 0° to 45° Right:
Extend right sliding fence to clear saw assembly
a.
and re-lock (Figure 2).
b. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock (Fig. 1).
Standing on right side of saw, grasp the front car-
c.
ring handle with right hand and tilt saw head slightly to the left while rotating the bevel range selector
knob with left hand to “0-45° Right” (Figure 2).
d. Tilt saw head to desired right bevel angle, up to
the 45° stop.
Sliding
Fence
Figure 2.
e. Push down bevel lock lever until you feel the lever
snap into the locked position.
NOTE: When the saw assembly is tilted back left past
0°, the bevel control knob will snap back to the default
bevel range 1.
bevel stop at the important 0° position.
This is designed to regain the pre-set
Max
Range
o operate in Bevel Range 47
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This full capacity bevel range setting overrides all
preset stops and allows for cutting at bevel angles
beyond the normal 45° on either side.
a. Move left or right sliding fence to clear saw assem-
bly and re-lock (Figure 2).
b. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock (Fig. 1).
c. Standing on right side of saw, grasp the front
carring handle with right hand and tilt saw head
° Left to 46° Right:
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slightly to the left while rotating the bevel range
selector knob with left hand to “Max Range”
(Figure 2).
Tilted saw head to any angle from 47° left to 46°
d.
right.
Push down bevel lock lever until you feel the lever
e.
snap into the locked position.
Follow these instructions for making
your bevel cut:
1. Extend the base extensions on the side on which
the cut will be made. (See Sliding Fence and Base
Extension on page 25).
Compound Cuts
• A “compound cut” is a cut made with the blade set
to both an angle relative to the fence (miter angle)
and an angle relative to the base (bevel angle).
• A compound cut can be made as either a chop cut
or a slide cut depending on the width of the workpiece.
• Because it may take several tries to obtain the
desired compound angle, perform test cuts on
scrap material before making your cut.
Follow these instructions for
making your compound cut:
1. Extend the base extensions and fences on the
side on which the cut will be made. (See Sliding
Fences and Base Extensions on page 25.)
2. Properly position workpiece. Make sure workpiece
is clamped firmly against the table or the fence.
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WARNING
switching on, lower head assembly to make sure
clamp clears guard and head assembly.
Set miter and bevel angles according to the
3.
instructions on page 28 for miter and bevel cuts.
4. Follow the procedures for either chop cut or slide
cut (see page 26).
5. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position
and/or removing workpiece.
Use clamping position that does not
interfere with operation. Before
2. Properly position workpiece. Make sure work piece
is clamped firmly against the table and the fence.
NOTE: Use clamping position that does not interfere with operation.
3. Before turning the saw on, practice the cutting
action to make sure the fence clears the guards
and adjust as necessary.
Follow the procedures for either a chop cut or slide
4.
cut (see page 26).
5. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position
and/or removing workpiece.
Quick-Action
Clamp
Workpiece
Sliding
Base
Bevel Angle
Scale
Figure: Compound Cut
Miter
Angle
29.
Saw Operations (continued)
Cutting Grooves
The depth stop adjustment is a feature used when
•
cutting grooves in the workpiece.
The depth adjustment is used to limit blade depth to
•
cut grooves.
A groove should be cut as a slide cut.
•
1. For major adjustments, press the depth stop
release button and slide the depth stop bolt to
the desired location (Figure 1).
2. For minor adjustments, simply rotate the depth
stop bolt to the desired location.
3. The upper jam nuts can be used to set a commonly used groove depth. To adjust, loosen the
upper jam nuts, move to desired location, and
tighten against each other.
4. Cut the two outside grooves.
5. Use a wood chisel or make multiple passes by
sliding the wood over to one side to remove the
material between the outside grooves (Figure 2).
Depth Stop Bolt
Upper Jam Nuts
Depth Stop
Release Button
Lower Jam Nuts
Figure 1. Cutting Grooves
Outside Grooves
Workpiece
Chisel Cut
Length Stop
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WARNING
could trap workpiece and could cause workpiece to
be thrown.
The unit’
making repetitive cuts of the same length.
To set the stop, simply unscrew the knob, flip the stop
into position and tighten the knob.
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1.
clamping lever
length stop, and relock the levers.
The maximum length that can be cut using the
2.
length stop is approximately 18’.
If desired, the length stop and knob can be moved to
the left base extension.
Stop Kit can also be installed on the left side to provide stops on either side of the saw
To increase the length that can be cut using the
length stop, replace the tool’
with the optional MS1229 Extra-Long Base Rod Kit,
s flip up length stop can be used when
o set the cut length, unlock the base extension
Use only one length stop. Using
length stops on both sides of blade,
, reposition the base extension and
The optional MS1230 Length
.
s base extension rods
Figure 2. Rough Cut Groove
Length
Stop
Figure: Length Stop
which increases the maximum length that can be cut
using the length stop to approximately 25’
side of the blade.
Knob
on either
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