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MODEL NO.
113.234600
10" COMPOUND
MITER SAW
Serial
Number
Model and serial numbers
may be found on the motor
cover.
You should record both
model and serial number in
a safe place for future use.
FORYOUR
SAFETY:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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10-1NCH COMPOUND
MITER SAW
• assembly
• operating
• repair parts
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5404 Printed in Taiwan.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN MITER SAW
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Miter Saw fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERV-
ICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITER SAW
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how your miter saw works. Read this man-
ual to understand this miter saw.
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW:
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent injury, do not plug the miter
saw in until the following steps are completed.
• Assembly and alignment. (See pages 9-13)
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
upper and lower blade guards, handle latch, bevel
clamp, cover plate stop screw, and fence clamps.
(See page 8).
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual,
• Review the maintenance methods for this miter saw.
(See page 23).
Read the following DANGER label found on the top of
the miter saw:
Place the miter saw so neither the user nor bystanders
are forced to stand in line with the blade. Thrown debris
could injure people in its path.
To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
• Put the miter saw on a firm level surface where there
is plenty of room for handling and properly supporting
the workpiece.
• Support the miter saw so the table is level and the
saw does not rock.
• Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting
tool. Do not store anything above or near the toot
where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:
• THIS TOOL IS DOUBLE INSULATED to give you
added protection. Double insulation does not take
the place of normal safety precautions when operat-
ing this tool. When servicing this double insulated
tool, use only identical parts.
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal
prongs when plugging or unplugging the miter saw.
WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING
THE MITER SAW.
Before moving the saw, lock the miter, bevel and power
head positions. Unplug the power cord.
To avoid back injury, get help whenever you need to lift
the miter saw more than 10 inches.
NEVER carry the saw by the cord or power head handle.
Damage to insulation could cause an electric shock.
Damage to wire connections could cause a fire.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Use the miter
saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain. Keep
work area well lighted.
BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect your miter saw,
DISCONNECT THE MITER SAW. To avoid injury from
accidental starting, unplug the saw, before changing
the setup, changing the blade or adjusting anything.
Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard
to the direction arrow on the blade. The blade teeth
should always point downward at the front of the saw.
Tighten the arbor screw.
Tighten the cover plate stop screw.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
• Alignment of moving parts,
• Damaged electric cords.
• Binding of moving parts,
• Broken parts,
• Stable mounting,
• Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push
the arm all the way down. then let it rise up until it
stops by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it
closed fully. If it did not, follow the instructions in the
Trouble Shooting section.
• Other conditions that may affect the way the miter
saw works.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE, in working order, and in
proper adjustment.
If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or
any electrical parts don't work, turn the saw off and
unplug it. REPLACE damaged, missing, or failed parts
before using the saw again.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep the miter saw
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricating. DON'T put lubricants on the blade
while it's spinning.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES from
tool before turning it on.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
• USE ONLY RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES. (See
page 23). Consult this Owner's manual for recom-
mended accessories. Follow the instructions that
come with the accessories. The use of improper ac-
cessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
• Choose the right 10" inch diameter blade for the ma-
terial and the type of cutting you plan to do.
• Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and prop-
erly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the
power-head all the way down. Hand spin the blade
and check for clearance. Tilt the power-head to 45
degree bevel and repeat the check. Ifthe blade hits
anything, make the adjustments shown in the Main-
taining Maximum Cutting Capacity section.
• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.
• Make sure the arbor collar's recessed sides are facing
the blade.
• Using a 1!2-inch box wrench, make sure the arbor
cap screw is firmly hand tightened.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts
have excessive play.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the
miter saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Plan ahead to protect your eyes,
hands, face, ears.
KNOW YOUR MITER SAW. Read and understand the
owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the specific poten-
tial hazards peculiar to this tool.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving
parts, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the
miter saw while any parts are moving.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is
"OFF" before plugging miter saw into a power outlet.
Plan your work.
USE THE RIGHTTOOL Don't force toot or attachment
to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different
tool for any workpiece that can't be held in a solidly
braced, fixed position.
CAUTION: This machine is not designed for cut-
ting ferrous metals (steel, iron and iron based
metals). Use this miter saw to cut only wood,
wood like products or soft metals like aluminum.
Other materials may shatter, bind on the blade, or
create other dangers.
CAUTION: When cutting any metals, sparks or hot
I fragments could cause a fire. To avoid this, dis-
I connect any dust collecting hose from the miter
I saw, and remove all traces of wood dust from
I inside dust traps n the miter saw.
Dress for safety.
WEAR YOUR
SAFETY
Any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the
eyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI
Z87.1 (shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glas-
ses. Safety goggles are available at Sears retail catalog
stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI
Z87.1 could seriously hurl you when they break.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
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• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing
damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using miter
saw for hours at a time.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
the safety goggles.
Inspect your workpiece.
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in
the part of the workpiece to be cut.
Plan your work to avoid THROWBACKS--when the
workpiece binds on the blade and is torn from your
hands.
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to
finish:
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into
the blade.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep good footing and balance.
Keep your face and body to one side, out of line with
a possible throwback.
Never cut FREEHAND:
• Brace your workpiece solidly against the fence and
table top so it will not rock or twist during the cut.
• Make sure there's no debris between the workpiece
and its supports.
• Make sure no gaps between the workpiece, fence
and table will let the workpiece shift after it is cut in
two.
• Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after
it's cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against
the blade and thrown violently.
• Clear everything except the workpiece and related
support devices off the table before turning the miter
saw on.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to help hold
the work when it's practical.
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward
workpieces:
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)
for any workpieoes large enough to tip when not held
down to the table top.
• NEVER use another person as a substitute for a
table extension, or as additional support for a work-
piece that is longer or wider than the basic miter saw
table, or to help feed, support or pull the workpiece.
• Do not use this saw to cut pieces too small to let you
easily hold the work while you keep the thumb side
of your index (pointer) finger against the outside edge
of the fence.
• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan
your work support so it will not slip, pinch the blade
and be torn from your hands. 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.
• Properly support round material such as dowel rods,
or tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being
cut, causing the blade to "bite". To avoid this, always
use a fixture designed to properly hold your work-
piece.
WARNING: If planning to cut aluminum or other
non-ferrous metals: Under adverse conditions, the
blade can grab and throw the workpiece suddenly
and unexpectedly. To avoid injury, follow all appli-
cable safety instructions, as you normally would,
and:
• Use only sawblades specifically recommended
for non-ferrous metal cutting.
• Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand
held. Use auxilliary clamps or other equipment
as needed.
Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are experi-
enced or under the supervision of an experi-
enced person.
WHENEVER SAW IS RUNNING.
WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your miter saw) cause a careless
mistake. A careless fraction of a second is
enough to cause a severe injury.
Before starting your cut, watch the miter saw while it
runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot,
stop immediately. Turn the miter saw off. Unplug the
miter saw. Do not restart until finding and correcting
the problem.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Keep all visitors a safe dis-
tance from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are
clear of the miter saw and workpiece.
Never confine the piece being cut off. Never hold it,
clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it while
the blade is spinning. It must be free to move sideways
on its own. If confined, it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently.
Let the blade reach ful! speed before cutting.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at its designed rate. Feed the blade into the workpiece
only fast enough to let it cut without bogging down or
binding.
Before freeing any jammed material:
• Turn switch "OFF".
• Unplug the miter saw.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
After finishing a cut:
• Keep holding the power head down.
• Release the switch, and wait for al! moving parts to
stop before moving your hands.
• If blade doesn't stop within 6 seconds, unplug the
saw and follow the instructions in the Trouble
Shooting section for fixing the blade brake before
using the saw again.
BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW:
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn
power off. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect
master switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store
it away from children and others not qualified to use
the tool.
glossary of terms for woodworking
Arbor
The shaft on which a cutting tool =s mounted
Bevel Cut
An angle cuthng operation made through the face of
the work p_ece.
Compound Cut
A simultaneous bevel and m_ter cutting operalion
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the width of the work
p_ece
Freehand
Performing a cut without the use of fence (guide). hold
down or other proper device to prevent the workpiece
from twisting during the cutting operation Twisting of
the workpiece can cause it to be thrown
Gum
A sticky sap based residue from wood products.
Heel
Misalignment of the blade
Kerf
The amount of material removed by the blade in a
through cut or the slot produced by the blade _na non-
through or partial cut
Miter Cut
An angle cutting operation made across the width of
the work p=ece
Resin
A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed t_y a spinning obiect =n
one minute
Sawblade Path
The area of the workp_ece or table top directly in line
w_th e=ther the travel of the blade or the part of the
workpiece which will be or has been. cut by the blade
Set
The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth =s bent
ior set) outward from the face of the blade
Workpiece
The =tem on which the cutting operat=on _s being per-
formed The surfaces of a workp=ece are commonly
referred to as faces, ends, and edges
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electrical connections
POWER SUPPLY
Motor Specifications
The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonrevers-
ible type having the following specifications:
H.R ...................................... 3
Voltage ................................. 120
Amperes ................................. 15
Hertz (Cycles) ............................ 60
Phase ................................ Single
RPM .................................. 5200
Rotation of Shaft .................... Clockwise
Brake ............................. Automatic
WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire haz-
ards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit
protection. Your saw is wired at the factory for
120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15-AMP,
branch circuit and use a 15-AMP time delay fuse
or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if power
cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have
it replaced immediately.
DOUBLE INSULATED
The miter saw is double insulated to provide a double
thickness of insulation between you and the tool's elec-
trical system, All exposed metal parts are isolated from
the internal metal motor components with protecting
insulation,
Your unit has a plug that looks like the one shown below.
This power tool is equipped with a 2-conductor cord
listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL)The plug
permits you to use any conventional 120-volt electrical
outlet without necessity for maintaining a ground
connection.
CAUTION: Double insulation does not take the I
place of normal safety precautions when operat-
ing this tool.
DANGER: To avoid electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement parts when ser-
vicing a tool with double insulation. Servicing
should be performed by a qualified service
technician.
2. Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor residential use
only.
MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION
CAUTION: To avoid motor damage, this motorl
should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to J
keep sawdust from interfering with normal motor I
ventilation. J
1. Connect this tool to a !20V. 15-amp branch circuit
with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Using the wrong sbze fuse can damage the motor.
2. If the motor won't start, release the trigger switch
immediately UNPLUG THE TOOL. Check the saw
blade to make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free,
try to start the motor again. If the motor still does
not start, refer to the 'Motor Trouble-Shooting Chart."
3. If the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood, re-
lease the trigger switch, unplug the tool, and free
the blade from the wood. The motor may now be
restarted and the cut finished.
4. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip fre-
quently if:
a MOTOR IS OVERLOADED--Overloading can
occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many
start/stops in a short time.
b. Voltages not more than 10°o above or below the
nameplate voltage can handle normal loads For
heavy loads, however, the voltage at motor
terminals must equai the voltage specified on
nameplate
5. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor-
rect connections, overload, low voltage (such as
small size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly )ong
supply circuit wRre Always check the connections.
the load and the supply crcud whenever motor
doesnt work well Check wre sizes and length _,,,th
the W,re Size (}hart beow
F(_ c_rcu_ls that are farther than 100 feet away _om
eectr cal service box the ;,,_re s_ze must De _lcreased
proportonate y _rl order to delwer ampie voltage to the
Saw rPotor
WIRE SIZES
The alSOof any extension cord will cause some loss of
power To keel) this to a mm_mum anc to prevent over-
heating and motor burn-out use the table beiow to
dete,m_ne the r's_nlmum wre s_ze IAWG ) extension
cord
Length of the Wire Sizes Required For 120V
Conductor (American Wire Gage Number)
0-25 Ft, 16
26-50 Ft. 14
51-100Ft. 12
contents
Page
Guarantee ................................. 2
Safety Instructions for Miter Saw ............... 2
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ............ 5
Electrical Connections ....................... 5
Unpacking and Preassembly .................. 7
Knowing Your Miter Saw ..................... 8
Page
Assembly and Alignment ..................... 9
Mounting the Saw ......................... 13
Basic Saw Operations ...................... 18
Maintenance and Lubrication ................. 23
Trouble Shooting .......................... 24
Repair Parts .............................. 26
UNPACKING AND PREASSEMBLY
WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-
ing or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord
into a source of power during unpacking and
assembly. This cord must remain unplugged
whenever you are working on the saw.
Model 113.234600 is shipped complete in one box.
WARNING: Although small, this saw is heavy. To
avoid back injury, get help whenever you have to
ft the saw more than 10 inches.
1. Remove the miter saw from the carton by lifting the
saw by the base.
WARNING: If any part is missing or damaged, do
not plug the saw in until the missing or damaged
part is correctly replaced. To avoid electric shock,
use only identical replacement parts when servic-
ing doub e nsu ated tools.
2. Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface
and look the saw over carefully.
tools needed
Tools required for assembly and alignment of Miter Saw:
• Medium Screwdriver
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver
• Combination Square
• ':_ Box End/Open End Wrench or Socket
• 2 - 1_6 Box End/Open End Wrenches or Adjustable
Wrenches or Socket Wrenches
• -%6" Hex "L:' Wrench
MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER
#2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
DRAW LIGHT STRAIGHT EDGE OF
LINE ON BOARD BOARD 3t4" THICK
ALONG THIS \ .-; 7t')3_,P, ./ PERFECTLY STRAIGHT
SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP WHEN
SQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER IN DOTTED POSITION
EDGE_ _',_ .A THIS EDGE MUST BE
1/2"WRENCH
Wld' BOX END/OPEN END
WRENCHES
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
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oz. _,,)
COMBINATION SQUARE
%d' HEX "L' WRENCH
I_"SOCKET
1%d'SOCKETS &
SOCKET WRENCHES
knowing your miter saw
1. Warning label
2 Handle Latch--The miter saw can be locked in the
lowered position for compact storage
3. Fence Lock Handles--The fence has two positions
for increased crosscut capacity. The lock handles
secure the fence to the base The saw is shipped
with the fence in the front position
NOTE: If the fence is being used in the rear position,
the two fence lock handles must be loosened before
changing the miter angle. Then tighten the fence handle
at the desired miter angle before starting a cut,
4 Miter Lock Handle The miter lock handle securely
locks the miter saw at a desired miter angle. Index
points have been provided at0, 22,5 R!L and 45 RiL.
5. Bevel Lock Handle--The bevel lock handle locks
the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.
6. Lower Blade Guard--The blade guard helps protect
your hands from the blade in the raised position, To
avoid binding on the workpiece, it retracts as the
blade is lowered,
7. Miter Saw Handle--The saw handle contains the
trigger switch with a lock-off button. The blade is
lowered into the workpiece by pushing down on the
handle, The saw will return to its upright position
when the handle is released.
UPPER BLADE
GUARD
DUST
BAG
POWER CORD
WARNING LABEL
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FENCE LOCK
HANDLE
LOCK OFF
BUTTON
1.
2.
HANDLE LATCH
5.
BEVEL LOCK
HANDLE
BEVEL SCALE
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MITER SAW
HANDLE
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FENCE LOCK
HANDLE
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SWITCH
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LOWER BLADE
GUARD
FENCE
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4.
LOCK
HANDLE
MITER
SCALE
assembly and alignment
ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT
Assembling the Lower Blade Guard
NOTE: For compact shipment the lower blade guard
has been partially disconnected
1. The miter saw =s equipped with a handle latch used
to lock the miter saw in the lowered position, To
release, push the handle down slightly and turn the
handle latch to the other side.
2 Release the handle latch and raise the saw to its
up position.
3. Slide the lower guard assembly down until the
groove in the mounting plate rests on the front screw.
Tighten the screw with a phillips screwdriver
4 Remove the _4-20 shoulder screw from the pivot
casting as illustrated. Attach the blade guard link to
the pivot casting with a phillips screwdriver.
NOTE: With the blade guard link attached, the guard
should raise as the blade is lowered towards the work
table and drop to cover the blade as the power head
is raised. This link helps prevent guard hangups and LINK PLATE \
binding while you are cutting __ " ,'_
1/4-20 SHOULDER
SCREW
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HANDLE
LATCH
MOUNTING
PIVOT
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Assembly and Alignment
Step One--Blade Square to Table
NOTE: The miter saw was assembled, aligned, and
inspected before shipment, Alignment should be
checked and any adjustments made to insure accurate
cuts.
1 Check miter lock handle setting. The miler lock han-
dle should be at the 0 position To reset the miter
angle, turn the miter lock handle counter clockwise
and press down the index spring
2. Lower the blade and lock the handle latch_ Use the
combination square to check blade squareness to
table. If the blade does not contact lhe full length of
the square, follow the alignment procedure
a Loosen bevel lock handle
b. Grasping metal upper guard, move the culting
head left or right until blade makes contact with
the full length of tile square
c. Tighten the bevel lock handle.
3 Check the bevel indicator. If indicator needs adjust-
ment use a phillips screwdriver and slide the
indicator to the 0 on the scale.
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PIVOT J /_ ,_ JJ LOWER
CASTING / '_" J BLADE GUARD
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Step Two--Checking and Aligning Blade with Turn
Table Slot
1. The blade should look like it's parallel to the sides
of the turn table slot. The blade should be 'W' closer
to left side than right.
2 If blade looks parallel with turn table slot proceed
to step three. If necessary, realign blade with turn
table slot, adjust as follows.
a. Use a 516_'hex "lj' wrench to loosen (but do not
remove) the two cap screws that attach pivot
support to turn table. Move blade power-head so
it is parallel with turn table slot. Securely tighten
cap screws, Recheck blade position and readjust
if necessary. Always check blade clearance to
table when the miter saw is fully tilted to the left
StepThree--Checking and Adjusting Blade Square-
ness to Fence (Front Fence Position)
1. To check blade squareness to fence, use a combina-
tion square Place the square against the fence and
next to the blade as illustrated. Place the square so
the set in the teeth won't hold it from the blade. The
blade should contact the full length of the square
2. If blade contacts full length of square, proceed to
next step If blade is not square to the fence, follow
the alignment procedure.
a. Loosen miter lock handle a half turn. The latch
handle should still be secured with blade in low-
ered position.
NOTE: Take the saw off its stand, bench or
plywood base if readjustment is necessary.
CAUTION: To keep from losing control of the unit,
steady the base with one hand while loosening
the two bolts with the other hand.
b. With the unit securely resting on a large stable
surface, tilt the unit by lifting up on one side or
the other of the base. Loosen the two miter arm
bolts on the underside of the turn table with a
b{' wrench or socket. Tilt the unit by lifting up on
one side or the other of the base.
c. Return the saw to its normal resting position.
Make sure the miter lock handle is loose but do
not release the index spring.
d. Use the miter saw handle to turn the turn table
and saw so that the blade contacts the full length
of the square. Watch out for tooth set. Turn the
miter lock handle clockwise to lock saw square
to fence
e. Tilt saw as in Step B and tighten bolts.
f. Recheck blade squarenesss to fence and read-
just if necessary.
Adjustment of Miter Scale Indicator
1. Loosen the phillips screws that hold the indicator in
place. Reposition the indicator and retighten screw.
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