Craftsman CMXEMAR120 Instruction Manual

10 in. (254 mm) Folding Compound Miter Saw

Sierra de inglete compuesta plegadiza de 254 mm (10 pulgadas)

CMXEMAR120

INSTRUCTION MANUAL | MANUAL DE INSTRUCTIONES

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English (original instructions) 1

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COMPONENTS

Safety lock

ON/OFF trigger switch handle

Lower blade guard

Hold-down clamp

Base

Mounting hole

Miter handle

Positive stop locking lever

Table insert

Fig. A

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WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.

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WARNING: Never modify the product or any part of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instructionmanual.

If you have any questions or comments about this product, call CRAFTSMAN toll free at: 1-888-398-7737.

Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words

This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage.

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DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or seriousinjury.

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WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seriousinjury.

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CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderateinjury.

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(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in propertydamage.

Support base

Fence

Bevel lock knob

Hold-down latch

Dust bag

Laser guide

Safety lock pin

Carrying handle

Rear view

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10 in. (254 mm) Folding Compound Miter Saw CMXEMAR120

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

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WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all

instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) powertool.

1) Work Area Safety

a ) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas inviteaccidents.

b ) 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.

c ) Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to losecontrol.

2) Electrical Safety

a ) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electricshock.

b ) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed orgrounded.

c ) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electricshock.

d ) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase

the risk of electricshock.

e ) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electricshock.

f ) If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI

reduces the risk of electricshock.

3) Personal Safety

a ) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A

moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personalinjury.

b ) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personalinjuries.

c ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your

finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invitesaccidents.

d ) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personalinjury.

e ) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpectedsituations.

f ) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or

long hair can be caught in movingparts.

g ) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust

collection can reduce dust-relatedhazards.

h ) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use

of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can

cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4) Power Tool Use and Care

a ) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct

power tool for your application. The correct power

tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it wasdesigned.

b ) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not

turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must berepaired.

c ) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/

or remove the battery, pack if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power toolaccidentally.

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d ) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands

of untrainedusers.

e ) Maintain power tools and accesories. Check

for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained

powertools.

f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier tocontrol.

g ) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc.

in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for

operations different from those intended could result in a hazardoussituation.

h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean

and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

5) Service

a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified

repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITER SAWS

• Miter saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts such

as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.

• Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you must always keep your hand at least 100 mm from either side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped or held by hand. If your hand is placed too close to the

saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from blade contact.

• The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fence and the table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade or cut "freehand" in any way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be

thrown at high speeds, causing injury.

• Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without cutting, start the motor, press the saw head down and push the saw through the workpiece.

Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw blade

to climb on top of the workpiece and violently throw the blade assembly towards the operator.

• Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting either in front or behind the saw blade.

Supporting the workpiece "cross handed" i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.

• Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other reason while the blade is spinning. The proximity of

the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may be seriously injured.

• Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make certain that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence and table along the line of the cut. Bent or

warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.

• Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small

debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.

• Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.

• Ensure the miter saw is mounted or placed on a level, firm work surface before use. A level and firm

work surface reduces the risk of the miter saw becoming unstable.

• Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or miter angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not interfere with the blade or the guarding system.

Without turning the tool "ON" and with no workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting the fence.

• Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider

than the miter saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-off 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 cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by any means against the spinning saw blade. If

confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.

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• Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly support round material such as 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.

• Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece being

thrown.

• If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the miter saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed material. Continued sawing with a jammed

workpiece could cause loss of control or damage to the miter saw.

• After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand

near the coasting blade is dangerous.

• Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head is completely in the down position. The braking

action of the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.

• Do not use this saw to cut tree limbs or logs.

• Never use blades recommended for operation at less than

5000 RPM.

• Do not store materials on top of saw when in the folded or unfolded position. Doing so could cause damage to the lower guard.

• Do not hang this saw on a wall or other location.

• Do not pick up or carry this saw by the lower blade guard. Doing so could cause damage to the guard.

• Do not use this saw to cut fiber cement board. This

saw is not intended to cut fiber cement board.

• Remove hold-down clamp from saw before folding and transporting.

• Do not transport the unit standing up in a vehicle.

• Make sure power cord is wrapped up securely before folding the saw for storage or transport.

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WARNING: Additional warnings are listed throughout this manual. Please review all before operating this power tool.

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California 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 chemicallytreated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.

Handling the power cord on this product may expose you to chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL: To reduce the risk of

injury, user and all bystanders must read instruction manual before using this product.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing

dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmfulchemicals.

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WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/ or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face andbody.

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WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration

of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearingloss.

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CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools will stand upright but may be easily knocked over.

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in movingparts.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY

• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller

the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord.

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Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts

Total Length of Cord in Feet

(meters)

120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7) 240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)

Ampere Rating

American Wire Gauge

More Than

Not More Than

0 6 18 16 16 14

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

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WARNING: Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. If it is not,

replace it with another cord. Do not use a damaged extension cord. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are asfollows:

V ......................... volts

Hz ....................... hertz

min ..................... minutes

or DC ......direct current

...................... Class I Construction

(grounded)

…/min ..............per minute

BPM .................... beats per minute

IPM ..................... impacts per minute

RPM .................... revolutions per

minute

sfpm ................... surface feet per

minute

SPM .................... strokes per minute

OPM .................... oscillations per

minute

A ......................... amperes

W ........................ watts

or AC ...........alternating current

or AC/DC .... alternating or

direct current

...................... Class II

Construction

(double insulated)

no ....................... no load speed

n ......................... rated speed

...................... earthing terminal

..................... safety alert symbol

..................... visible radiation

..................... avoid staring at

light

..................... wear respiratory

protection

..................... wear eye

protection

..................... wear hearing

protection

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE

Motor

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check power supply.

Intended Use

This miter saw is designed for wood cutting. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of

flammable liquids orgases. This miter saw is a professional power tool. DO NOT let

children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use thistool.

TOOLS NEEDED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BLADE

TOOLS NEEDED FOR ADJUSTMENT

CARTON CONTENTS

Unpacking And Checking Contents

Carefully unpack the miter saw and all its parts, and compare against the list below and the illustration on the next page. With the help of an assistant place the saw on a secure surface and examine it carefully.

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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. The cord must remain unplugged whenever you are adjusting/assembling the miter saw.

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WARNING: The miter saw is heavy and should be lifted with care. If needed, get the assistance of someone to lift and move the miter saw.

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WARNING: If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the miter saw, or plug in the power cord until the missing or damaged part is correctly replaced.

Table of Loose Parts

ITEM DESCRIPTION Q’TY

Miter saw

Instruction manual

Blade wrench

Hold-down clamp

Miter handle

Dust bag

Support base

Supplied

Blade wrench

Not supplied

Phillips Screwdriver

Slotted Screwdriver

Adjustable Wrench

Combination Square

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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.

An accidental start-up can causeinjury.

Assembly Instructions To Raise The Cutter Head (Fig. B, C, D)

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WARNING: To avoid injury, make sure all parts are assembled and adjusted properly before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet and turning it ON.

1. Remove saw from the support base. Place saw with blade and fence side facing up on a flat, stable surface.

2. Thread the miter handle

7

into the hole located at the

front of the table as shown in Fig. B.

3. Loosen the bevel lock knob

located behind the base

as shown in Fig. C.

4. Pull out the safety lock pin

located next to the bevel

lock knob.

5. Grasp the cutting head by the switch handle

2

and raise the cutting head up to the vertical position just pass the 0° bevel setting.

6. Tilt the cutting head back to 0° and then tighten the bevel lock knob

. The pin will automatically insert

into the slot, locking the head in position.

7. Loosen the miter handle

7

, grasp it and lift up the

positive stop locking lever

8

located under the miter handle, to turn the table to 0° as shown on the miter scale. Retighten the miter handle

7

8. Slightly push down the cutting head using the switch handle

2

and pull out the hold-down latch

located near the back on the left side of saw. This releases the cutting head from the its locked position to swing upward into operation position.

Fig.B

UNPACKING YOUR FOLDING MITER SAW

B C

D E

F G

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

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WARNING: Make sure blade has stopped rotating before folding the saw.

Folding The Cutting Head For Transportation And Storage (Fig. B, C, D)

NOTE: Remove the hold-down clamp assembly

(Fig. F)

from saw before folding and transporting.

1. Keep the cutting head in the up position.

2. Slightly push down the switch handle

and push the

hold-down latch

into the locking hole.

3. Loosen the miter handle

7

, grasp it and lift up the

positive stop locking lever

8

to turn the turntable to the

right 55° and then tighten the miter handle.

4. Loosen the bevel lock knob

, pull out the safety lock

and grasp the switch handle

to lower the cutting head towards the right and down until hearing a “click” sound.

NOTE: Make sure the cutting head is locked in position

and could not be moved.

5. Tighten the bevel lock knob

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WARNING: DO NOT STORE MATERIALS ON TOP OF SAW when in the folded or unfolded position.

Installing The Dust Bag (Fig. E)

1. Squeeze the metal collar wings

of the dust bag

2. Place the dust bag neck opening around the dust

port

, and release the metal collar wings

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WARNING: Do not use this saw to cut and/or sand metals. The hot chips or sparks may ignite sawdust from the bag material.

Fig.E

Installing The Hold-Down Clamp Assembly (Fig. F, G)

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WARNING: CUTTING SMALL OR ROUND MATERIAL, it should be cut just like wood and CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. This is extremely important

when making angle cuts.

Fig.C

Fig.D

Locking The Cutting Head (Fig. B, C, D)

When not in use, the miter saw cutting head should always be locked in the down position.

NOTE: Make sure the power cord is wrapped up securely before folding the saw for storage or transport.

1. Pull down the switch handle

to place the cutting

head in its lowest position.

2. Push the hold-down latch

in.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the miter

saw by the lower blade guard, the switch handle, the cutting head or the miter handle. ALWAYS use the designated carrying handle.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, you must unplug the saw from power source before folding for transportation or storage.

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1. Place the hold-down clamp assembly

into the

mounting hole

located behind the fence. The clamp should be facing toward the back of the miter saw as shown in Fig. F.

2. The groove on the clamp rod should be fully inserted into the mounting hole of the base without being visible. If the groove is visible, the clamp will not be secure.

3. Rotate the hold-down clamp assembly

180 degrees

toward the front of the miter saw.

4. Loosen the knob

to adjust the clamp up or down to

firmly clamp the workpiece.

5. The hold-down clamp assembly

can be inserted in

one of the two mounting holes

located behind the

fence on either side of the base.

NOTE: Place the clamp on the opposite side of the

base when bevelling. ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS

(UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS TO CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. ENSURE THE CLAMP DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE ACTION OF THE SAW OR GUARDS.

Saw Blade

NOTE: The miter saw comes with the saw blade already installed.

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WARNING: Make sure the blade is installed correctly and is tight before operating. See page 11 in adjustments to tighten or remove the saw blade if necessary.

Saw Blade Wrench Storage (Fig. H)

1. For convenient storage and prevention of loss, there is a slot in the carrying handle

for storing the blade

wrench

when not in use.

Fig.F

Fig.G

Fig.H

Mounting The Miter Saw (Fig. I, J)

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WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:

• Before moving the miter saw, disconnect the power cord from the outlet, and lock the cutting arm in the lower position using the hold-down latch.

NOTE: The hold-down latch is for carrying or storing

the tool. It is not to be used for holding the saw while cutting. Lower the cutting head and press in hold-down latch to secure the cutting head.

• Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or by the trigger switch handle. Carrying the tool by the power cord could cause damage to the insulation or wire connections and result in electric shock or fire.

• To avoid injury from flying debris, do not allow visitors to stand behind the saw.

• Place the saw on a firm, level workbench where there is room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.

• Support the saw on a level work surface.

• Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.

Mounting instructions:

1. For stationary use, place the saw in the desired location, directly on a workbench where there is room for handling and proper support of the workpiece. The base of the saw has four 3/8 in. mounting holes. Select the proper mounting holes based on the size of bolts used. Bolt the base of the miter saw

to the workbench

using the fastening method as shown in Fig. I.

Fig.I

Miter saw base

Hex head bolt

Rubber washer

Flat washer

Workbench

Flat washer

Lockwasher

Hex nut

Jam nut

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