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MODEL NO.
113.235200
COMPOUND MITER SAW
MODEL NO.
113.235100
NON-COMPOUND MITER
SAW
Serial
Number
Model and serial number
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attached to you_ saw, at
the side of the Miter Saw
arm.
Voushou,OrecorObo_h 10 INCH MITER SAW
mode! and serial number in
a safe place for future use,
FOR YOUR
SAFETY:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
• assembly
• operating
• repair parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5763 Form No, SP5763-2
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Printed in USA 8/96
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if" 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 service 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 60179
Safety Instructions for Miter Saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how your miter saw works. Read this
manuaI to understand this miter saw.
SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
_, DANGER: If the safety information is not followed,
someone Will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: If the safety information is net fol-
lowed, someone Could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: If the safety information is not followed,
someone May be injured.
Before Using The Saw:
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause I
serious, permanent injury, do not plug the miter
saw in until the following steps have been satis-
factorily completed.
Completely assemble and align saw. (See
"Assembly" and "Alignment" sections within).
Learn the use and function of the trigger switch,
upper and lower blade guards, stop shaft, bevel lock
knob (Model 113.235200 only) and cover plate stop
screw (see "Getting to Know your Miter Saw" section
within.)
Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures inthis manual.
Review the maintenance methods for this miter saw.
(See "Maintenance" section within).
Find and Read the following labels on the miter saw:
WARNING ! ADVERTENCIA
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 when you need to lift
the saw.
• Never carry the tool by the cord or power head
switch handle. Damage to insulation could cause an
electric shook. Damage to wire connections could
cause a fire. A carry handle is provided.
Avoid Dangerous Environment.
• Use the miter saw in a dry, indoor place protected
from rain,
Keep work area well bighted.
I
I
Place the 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 support-
ing the workpiece.
Support the miter saw so the table is level and the
saw does not rock.
Bolt or clamp the miter saw to itssupport.
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 tool 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
or normal safety precautions when operating this
tool. When servicing this double insulated toot, use
only identical parts.
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal
prongs when plugging or unplugging the miter saw
2
Before Each Use:
Inspect your miter saw.
• Disconnect The Miter Saw to avoid injury from
accidental starting 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 For Damaged Parts. Check for:
Proper 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
"TroubIe Shooting" section.
• Other conditions that may affect the way the miter
saw works.
If any part of this miter saw 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.
Keep Guards In Place, in working order, and in proper
adjustment.
Maintain Tools With Care, Keep the miter saw clean
for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating. DON'T put lubricants on the blade while it's
spinning.
Remove Adjusting Wrench and return it to proper
storage location on tool.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
Use Only Recommended Accessories. (See
"Accessory" section within). Consult this Owner's
manual for recommended accessories. Follow the
instructions that come with the accessories, The use
of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
Choose the right 10-inch diameter blade for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
Make sure the btade 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.
Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean
Make sure the collars' recessed sides are facing the
blade.
Using t/4 inch allen wrench supplied, make sure the
arbor cap screw is firmly tightened.
Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is
no excessive play in any earls
• 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 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 manuai and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
applications and limitations as well as the specific
potential 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 Right Tool. Don't force tool 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
cutting 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 material may shatter, bind on
the blade, or create other dangers.
CAUTION: When cutting any metals, sparks or
hot fragments could cause a fire. To avoid this,
disconnect any dust collecting bag or hose
from the miter saw, and remove all traces of
wood dust from inside dust traps in the miter
saw.
Dress For Safety
WEARYOUR
Any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the
eyes. This can result in 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 glass-
es. Safety goggles are available at Sears retain stores,
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1
could seriously hurt you when they break,
* Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jew-
elry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
. Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hatr.
• 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
safety goggles.
Safety Instructions For Miter Saws (Continued)
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 thrown pieces caused -
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 of saw blade, out
of line with a possible throwback
Never cut Freehand:
• Cut only one workpiece at a time
• 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 werkpiece
and its supports.
• Make sure no gaps between the workpiece fence
and table wit! 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
biade and could be thrown violently.
• Clear everything except the workpiece ann related
support devices off the table before turning the miter
saw on
• Secure Work. Use clamps or a vpseto 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 workpiece large enough to tip when not held
down to the table top.
Never use another person as a substitute fo_ a table
extension, or as additiona! support for a workpiece
tnat is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table
Do not use this saw to cut pieces too small to iet you
easiIy hold the work. The thumb side of your index
(pointer) finger should not be closer to the blade than
toe outside edge of the fence
When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces plan
your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade anu
be torn from your hands, A piece of molding, for
example, must lie fiat or be held by a fixture or jig
that wili not !et it twist, rock or slip while being cut
Properly support round material such as dowei rods
.,r tubing. They have a tendency to rol! whie bein9
cuL causing the blade to "bite" To avoid this a!wey_.
_se a fixture designed to properly hold your work
oiece
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 applicable safety instructions, as you
normally would, and:
Use only sawblades specifically recom-
mended for non-ferrous metal cutting,
Do not cut metal workpieces that must be
hand held. Use auxiliary clamps or other
equipment as needed.
Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are expe-
rienced or under the supervision of an expe-
rienced person.
Whenever Saw Is Running:
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from
frequent use of your miter saw) cause a care-
less mistake. A careless fraction of a second is
enough to cause a severe injury.
Before starting your cut, watch the miter saw while
runs If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot,
stop immediateIy. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do
not restart until finding and correcting the problem
Keep Children Away. Keep all visitors a safe distance
from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of
the miter saw and workpiece
Never confine the p_ece being cut off Never hold it,
clamp it,touch it, or use length stops against it while the
bIade is spinning. It must be free to move sideways on
its own If confined, it could gel wedged against the
blade and thrown viotentiy.
Let the blade reach fbll speed before cutting
DOn't Force Tool. It will do the job better and safer at
its designed rate. Feed the saw into the werkpiece only
fast enough to tel the blade cut without bogg_ng down
or b riding
Before freeing jammed material:
Turn switch 'OFF"
Unp!ug 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 all moving parts to
stop before moving your hands.
• if blade doesn't stop within 6 seconds, unpiug 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 aii moving parts to stop
Make workshop chiid-proof Lock the shop Disconnect
master switches Store tool away from ct_ildren and oth
era not qualified to use the tool
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Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Arbor Miter Cut
The shaft on which a cutting toot is mounted, An angle cutting operation made across the width of the
Bevel Cut workplace.
An angle cutting operationmade throughthe face of the Resin
workpiece. A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened.
Compound Cut
A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting operations.
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the width of the work-
piece.
Freehand
Performing a cut without using a 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 ofthe blade.
Kerr
The amount of material removed by the blade in a
through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-
through or partial cut.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of rums completed by a spinning object in
one minute,
Sawbl_le Path
The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line
with either the travel ofthe blade or the part of the work-
piece which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the sawb_ade tooth is bent
(or set) outward from the face of the blade.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being per-
formed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly
referred to as faces, ends, and edges.
FACE
EDGE
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor Specifications
The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonre-
versible type having the following specifications:
MODEL
113.235100
i Maximum Developed H.P.
Voltage
Amperes
Hertz (Cycles)
Phase
RPM
Shaft Rotation (blade end)
WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire haz-
ards, or damage, or damage to the tool, use prop*
er circuit protection. Your saw is wired at the fac-
tory 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.
2
120
12
60
Single
5O0O
Clockwise
MODEL
113.235200
3
120
15
6O
Single
52O0
Clockwise
Double Insulated
The miter saw is double insulated to provide a double
thickness of insuletion 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,
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way, ff the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
out_et.Do not change the plug in any way.
WARNING: Double insulation does not take the
place of normal safety precautions when operat-
ing this tool.
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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (Continued)
DANGER: To avoid electrocution:
1, Use only identical replacement parts when
servicing 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
IMPORTANT: To avoid motor damage, this motor
should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep
sawdust from interfering with normal motor ventilation.
1. Connect this tool to a 120v, 15-amp branch circuit
with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Using the wrong size 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,
release 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 it:
a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if
you feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops
in a short time.
b. Line voltages are more than 10% above or below
the nameplate voltage. For heavy loads, however,
the voltage at motor terminals must equal the volt-
age specified on nameplate.
5. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor
rect connections, overload, tow voltage (such as
small size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long
supply circuit wire. Always check the connections.
the load and the supply circuit whenever motor
doesn't work well. Check wire sizes and length with
the Wire Size Chart below.
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used
and is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-
heating and motor burn-out, use the table below to
determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G) extension
cord.
Length of the Wire Sizes Required for 120v
Conductor {American Wire Gage Number)
110-120V
0-25 14
26-50 12
Table of Contents
Section Page
Warranty .......................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions for Miter Saw ............................... 2_4
Glossary of Woodworking Terms ................................... 5
Motor Specifications and
Electrical Requirements ............................................ 5-6
Unpacking and Checking Contents ................................ 7
Tools Needed ................................................................ 7
Unpacking ................................................................ 7
List of Loose Parts ........................................................ 7
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw .................................... 8
Section Page
Assembly .................................................................. 9
Alignment ............................................................. 10-1!
Mounting the Miter Saw .......................................... ! 2-13
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations ....... 14-16
Basic Saw Operations ............................................ 16-21
Maintenance and Lubrication .................................. 22
Sears Recommends the Following Accessories ........ 23
Trouble Shooting Gu*de ........................................ 24-25
Repair Parts .......................................................... 26-31
6
Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Tools required for alignment:
1 Combination Square
2. Combination wrench, 1/4" Hex "L" wrench with #2
phillips tip (supplied)
MBINATION S_UARE
HEX "L" W/PHILLIPS WRENCH (SUPPLIED)
Unpacking
1/2" SOCKET &
SOCKET WRENCH
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
DRAW LIGHT STRAIGHT EDGE OF
LINE ON BOARD BOARD 3/4" THICK
ALONG THIS EDGE _, ,m THIS EDGE MUST BE
_,'°" '_ ///PERFECTLY STRAIGHT
SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP
WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED
OVER IN DOTTED POSITION
WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected
starting 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 113.235200 and !13.235100 Miter saws, are
each shipped complete in one box,
NOTE: This manual gwes instructions for both
113.235200 compound miter saw and 113.235100 non-
compound miter saw, The two saws are very similar in
design and function. Many parts are identical. The illus-
trations will reflect the compound miter saw when
describing most applications. Illustrations of the non-
compound miter saw will also be given to explain the
features that are unique to that saw,
List of Loose Parts
A. Basic Saw Assembly ................................................. 1
B, Owners Manual Form ................................................ 1
C Dust Elbow ................................................................. 1
WARNING: Although small, this saw is heavy,
to avoid back injury, get help whenever you
have to lift the saw more than 10 inches.
1. Remove the miter saw from the carton by Ifting the
saw by the carry handle
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 servicing double insulated tools,
2. Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface
and look t_e saw over carefully
A
B
7
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw
1. Warning label.
2. Stop Shaft - The miter saw can be locked in the
lowered position for compacl storage.
3, Miter Lock Knob - The miter lock knob securely
locks the miter saw at a desired miter angle, Index
points have heen provided at 0, 225 R/L, and 45
RiL.
WARNING LABEL
4, Miter Index Spring Loosen Miter Lock Knob and
depress the index spring to move out of 0,22-1/2 ° &
45 ° indexes.
5. Bevel Lock Knob - The bevel Iock knob locks the
miter saw at a desired bevel angle. Model
113.235200 oniy.
6. Bevel Index Pin - This pin altows for quick 0 and
45° bevel settings. The pin may also be pulled out
far enough to override the stops. Model
113.235200 only.
7 Lower Blade Guard - The blade guard helps pro
tect your hands from the blade in the raised posi
lion. To avoid binding on the workpiece it retracts
as the blade is lowered.
8. Miter Saw Switch Handle - The saw handle con-
tains the trigger switch with a lock-off buttcn. The
blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing
down on the handle. The saw witl return to its
upright position when the handle is released
9. On-Off Trigger Switch - To prevent the trigger
from being accidentally engaged, a lock-off button
is provided. To start the tool, push the !ock-off but-
ton forward and squeeze the trigger. Release the
trigger to stop the miter saw.
10 Padlock Hole - A hole in the switch trigger and
handle has been provided so that a padlock (not
supplied) could be attached to prevent unautho-
rized use.
1!. Miter Saw Carry Handle - After locking the power
head in the lowered position with the stop shaft the
saw is conveniently carried using this handle
12. Cover Plate Stop Screw - When this screw is
loosened, the cover plate is rotated to the rear,
allowing for blade removal/replacement,
13. Arbor Lock (Model 113.235200 Only) - Allows the
user to keep the blade from rotating while tighten- 7,
mg or loosening the arbor screw during bladeLOWER BLADE
replacement or removal. GUARD
14. Combination Wrench Used for !/4" hex and
phillips head screw adjustments, Storage is provid-
ed as shown.
15. Base - Supports table, holds accessories and
allows for workbench or legset mounting.
FENCE
8.
MITER SAW
SWITCH HANDLE
t.
15
BASE
UPPER BLADE
12.
COVER PLATE
STOP SCREW
TRIGGER SWITCH
9,
S.
BEVELLOCKKNOB
MODEL113.235200 ONLY
GUARD
11.
MITER SAW
CARRY HANDLE
14.
COMBINATION
WRENCH
POWER CORD
ELBOW
6.
BEVELINDEX
PiN MODELt13,235200ONLY
LOCK OFF
BUTTON
10.
PADLOCK
HOLE
13,
ARBOR LOCK
SPRING
MITER LOCK KNOB
3.
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Assembly
Removing or Installing the Blade
piece or thrown pieces of blade, do not use a
I WARNING: To avoid injury from a thrown work-
blade larger or smaller than 10" diameter,
COVER PLATE
ARBOR
SCREW
COVER PLATE
STOPSCREW
UPPER
BLADE
GUARD
WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected
starting, unplug the saw whenever you are
1
removing or installing the blade.
1.
Unplug the saw from the outlet.
2.
Loosen the cover plate stop screw with phillips end
of the combination wrench, supplied.
3. Lift the lower guard up and tilt the lower guard
assembly back so the arbor screw is exposed.
4a. For Model 1t3.235200 only, find the arbor lock
between the upper guard and the miter saw handle
press the arbor lock and hold it in firmly while turn-
ing the arbor screw. The arbor lock will
within one revolution
4b For either saw model you may lower the
down on to a scrap piece of wood positioned
against the fence. This will serve as an alternate
locking means.
5. Place the 1/4" allen end of combination wrench
supplied into the arbor screw. Remove the arbor
screw, outer blade collar, and the blade.
NOTE: Pay attention to pieces removed, noting their
position and direction they face (see illustration). Wipe
the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing
a new blade.
6. Install the new 10" blade (see recommended
accessory list). Make sure the rotation arrow on the
blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the
upper guard.
7 Install the outer blade collar, and arbor screw. Turn
the allen wrench counter clockwise to secure the
blade. Tighten arbor screw securely.
8. Lower the lower blade guard until the slot in cover
plate rests all the way down on the coverplate stop
screw. Tighten the screw with phillips end of the
combination wrench, supplied.
DANGER: Never use saw without cover plate
securely in place. It keeps the arbor screw from
falling out if it accidentally loosens, and pre-
vents the spinning blade from coming off the
machine,
9. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade
turns freely.
NOTE: On Model _13.235200, the arbor lock can be
damaged by improper use.
/
MITER SAW
HANDLE
LEFT HAND THREAD
ARBOR
LOCK
BLADE
"COLLARS
BLADE COLLARS
BLADE
COLLAR
WARNING: Make sure the collars are clean and
properly arranged. After installing a new blade,
make sure the blade clears the table slot at the
0° and 450 bevel positions, Lower the blade
into the lower table and check for any contact
with the base or turn table structure.
ARBOR
SCREW
9
BLADE
Assembly (continued)
Assembling Dust Elbow
1, Locate the dust elbow.
2. Unplug power cord.
3. With the miter arm locked in the down position, start
the dust elbow onto the dust nozzle at an angle to
retaining lip.
4. Firmly press the dust elbow the rest of the way onto
the second retaining lip.
NOTE: At first time installation, or if assembled in a cool
or cold climate, the rubber is not as flexible and will be
more difficult to assemble.
Alignment
Step One-Checking and Adjusting Blade
Squareness to Fence (Miter Alignment)
DUST ELBOW
SECOND
LIP
starting or electrical shock, do not plug the saw
in. The power cord must remain unplugged
I ARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected I
whenever you are working on the saw.
1. To check blade squareness to fence, use a combi-
nation 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. tf blade contacts full length of square, prcceed to
next adjustment. If blade is not square to the fence
foIIow the alignment procedures: a through f.
a. Loosen miter lock knob a half turn The
power head should still be secured in the lowered
position by the stop shaft.
NOTE: Take the saw off its stand, bench or ply
wood base if readjustment is necessary
unit, steady the base with one hand while !oos-
I CAUTION: To keep from losing control of the
ening 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, Using allen wrench supplied,
loosen the two miter index spring cap head
screws on the underside of the turn table.
C.
Return the saw to its normal resting position
Make sure the miter lock knob is loose but do not
release the index spring.
d.
Use the miter saw knob to move 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 knob clockwise to lock saw square to
fence.
e,
Tilt saw as in Step b and tighten cap head
screws,
f
Recheck blade squareness to fence and readjust
if necessary.
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MITER INDEX SPRING
CAP HEAD SCREWS
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