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DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286
(MARl1) Part No. Nl12900 DWS780 Copyright © 2011 DEWALT

The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme,

the "D" shaped air intake grill, the array of pyramids on the handgrip, the kit box configuration, and the
array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.

he definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the

manual and pay attention to these symbols.
_DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

AWARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result

in death or serious injury.
J_CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may

esult in property damage.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL
US TOLL FREEAT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258}.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

_ WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow

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

/n/uoz.

Double Insulation

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

NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this
tool. The secondary insulation system is for protection against injury resulting from a possible failure
of the primary insulation within the tool.
_CAUTION: WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair or

replace damaged cords.

Polarized Plugs

Polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) are used on equipment to reduce the risk of
electric shock. When provided, this plug will fit in the polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully inthe outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Drive

120 volt motor

1600 watts in
3800 RPM
Multi-V belt

Automatic electric brake

Safety Instructions for All Tools

_ WARNING: Toreduce the risk of eye injury, ALWAYS use eye protection when operating
the miter saw.

• KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from spindle before turning tool on. Tools, scrap pieces,
and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing injury.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

• DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. The use of power tools
in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area well-lit

to avoid tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. Your
shop is apotentially dangerous environment.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys. The unauthorized start-up of a machine by a child or visitor may result in injury.

• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was

designed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do ajob for which it was not designed.

Using the incorrect tool or attachment may result in personal injury.

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or

other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear

protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also

use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY

EQUIPMENT."

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3).

• ANSI $12.6 ($3.19) hearing protection.

• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

• SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece on the table and
against the fence or when your hand will be dangerously close to the blade within 6" (152 mm).
It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

Definitions: Safety Guidelines \

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may
cause personal injury.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and

machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.

TURN THE MACHINE "OFF" AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER

SOURCE before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, when

making repairs or changing locations. An accidental start-up can cause injury. Do not touch the
plug's metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure that the switch is in the

"OFF" position before plugging in the power cord.

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge

number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)

Ampere Rating 120V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)

More

Than

0

6

10
12

• CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its

intended function--check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part

that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Do not use tool if switch does not turn
it on and off.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may be hazardous

when used on another tool Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool
is unintentionally contacted.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until
it comes to a complete stop. Serious injury can result.

• DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS
OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.

• STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT

USE THE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in injury.

Not More

Than

6
10
12

16

240V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)

AWG

18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12

14 12 Not Recommended

Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

_WARNING: Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your saw) to replace safety rules.
Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

• DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according
to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.

• OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not
thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.

• STABILITY. Make sure the miter saw is placed on a secure supporting surface and does not
slip or move during use.

• FOLLOWALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections to prevent shock or
electrocution. Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay fuse or a circuit

breaker.

• MAKE CERTAIN the blade rotates in the correct direction. The teeth on the blade should point
in the direction of rotation as marked on the saw.

• TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES, knobs and levers prior to operation. Loose clamps can
cause parts or the workpiece to be thrown at high speeds.

• BE SURE all blade and blade clamps are clean, recessed sides of blade clamps are against
blade and arbor screw is tightened securely. Loose or improper blade clamping may result in
damage to the saw and possible personal injury.

• ALWAYS USE A SHARP BLADE. Check the blade to see if it runs true and is free from

vibration. A dull or a vibrating blade can cause damage to the machine and/or serious injury.

• DO NOT OPERATE ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED VOLTAGE for the
saw. Overheating, damage to the tool and personal injury may occur.

• DO NOT WEDGEANYTHING AGAINST THE FAN to hold the motor shaft. Damage to tool
and possible personal injury may occur.

• DO NOT FORCE CUTTING ACTION. Stalling or partial stalling of motor can cause damage
to the machine or blade and/or serious injury.

• ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME TO FULL SPEED prior to starting cut. Starting the cut too
soon may cause damage to the machine or blade and/or serious injury.

• NEVER CUT FERROUS METALS (those with any iron or steel content) or masonry. Either of
these can cause the carbide tips to fly off.the blade at high speeds causing serious injury.

• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE WHEELS. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated by
them may damage the saw and cause personal injury.

• NEVER HAVE ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN LINE WITH THE PATH OF THE SAW
BLADE. Personal injury will occur.

• NEVER APPLY BLADE LUBRICANT TO A RUNNING BLADE. Applying lubricant could
cause your hand to move into the blade resulting in serious injury.

• DO NOT place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power source.
Inadvertent blade activation may result in serious injury.

• DO NOT PERFORM FREEHAND OPERATIONS (workpiece not supported by table and
fence). Hold the work firmly against the fence and table. Freehand operations on a miter saw

could cause the workpiece to be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury.

• NEVER REACH AROUND OR BEHIND THE SAW BLADE. A blade can cause serious injury.

• DO NOT REACH UNDERNEATH THE SAW unless it is unplugged and turned off. Contact
with saw blade may cause personal injury.

• SECURE THE MACHINE TO A STABLE SUPPORTING SURFACE. Vibration can possibly
cause the machine to slide, walk, or tip over, causing serious injury.

• USE ONLY CROSSCUT SAW BLADES recommended for miter saws. For best results, do
not use carbide tipped blades with hook angles in excess of 7degrees. Do not use blades with
deep gullets. These can deflect and contact the guard, and can cause damage to the machine
and/or serious injury.

• USE ONLY BLADES OF THE CORRECT SIZE AND TYPE specified for this tool to prevent
damage to the machine and/or serious injury.

• INSPECT BLADE FOR CRACKS or other damage prior to operation. A cracked or damaged
blade can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury. Replace
cracked or damaged blades immediately.

• CLEAN THE BLADE AND BLADE CLAMPS prior to operation. Cleaning the blade and
blade clamps allows you to check for any damage to the blade or blade clamps. A cracked

or damaged blade or blade clamp can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds,
causing serious injury.

• DO NOT use lubricants or cleaners (particularly spray or aerosol) in the vicinity of the plastic
guard. The polycarbonate material used in the guard is subject to attack by certain chemicals.

• ALWAYS USE THE KERF PLATE AND REPLACE THIS PLATE WHEN DAMAGED. Small
chip accumulation under the saw may interfere with the saw blade or may cause instability of

workpiece when cutting.

• USE ONLY BLADE CLAMPS SPECIFIED FOR THIS TOOL to prevent damage to the
machine and/or serious injury.

• CLEAN THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS of chips and sawdust. Clogged motor air slots can cause
the machine to overheat, damaging the machine and possibly causing a short which could
cause serious injury.

• KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE BLADE to prevent severe cuts.

Clamp all workpieces that would cause your hand to be within 6" (152 mm) of the saw blade.

• NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION. Severe personal injury may result.

• TURN OFF THE MACHINE and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising
the arm and prior to cleaning the blade area, removing debris in the path of the blade, before

servicing or adjusting tool A moving blade can cause serious injury.

• PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE WORKPIECES. Loss of control of the workpiece
can cause injury.

• NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE while using tool. Always make a dry run

(unpowered) before making a finish cut so that you can check the path of the blade or severe

personal injury may result.

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e.,
a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland,

OH 44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also available from the National

Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and

the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

AWARNING: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are read

and understood.

AWARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI
$12.6 ($3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product

may contribute to hearing loss.
_kWARNING: NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE

AND AGAINST THE FENCE.

_,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 chromMm from chemically-treated lumber.

Yourrisk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce

your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety

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

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with
soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may

promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

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,

FIG. 1

DW7080

For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw.
ON MOTOR HOUSING:

_WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFE7%, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING MITER SAW.

WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

ALWAYS USE PROPER EYE AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.

ON MOVING FENCES:

ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY

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

ON GUARD:

ALWAYSADJUST FENCEPROPERLYBEFOREUSE,
CLAMPSMALL PIECESBEFORECUTllN6. SEE MANUAL.

AJUSTE LA GUiA DEDiDAMENTE ANTES DE UTiLJZAR LA
RERRAMIENTA. ASEGURE LAS PIEZAS PEQUENASANTES DE
CORTARLAS.CONSULTEEL MANUAL.

TOUJOUSS REGLERLE GUIDE AVANT L'UTILJSATJON,FIXER LES
PETITS ORJETS AVANT DE LESSCIER. CONSULTERLEGUIDE
U'UTiLiSATJON,

DANGER-KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.

ON UPPER GUARD:

PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE USE. FnSMBLADE

ON TABLE: (2 PLACES) OELASO_A

KEEPAWAY

MANTENERS ALEJABO

S'ELOIGNERDE LA LAME

_WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY;, READ INSTRUCTION

MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MITER SAW. KEEP HANDS OUT OF
PATH OF SAW BLADE. DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS
IN PLACE. CHECK LOWER GUARD FOR PROPER CLOSING BEFORE
EACH USE. ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE.
DO NOT PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER REACH IN
BACK OF SAW BLADE. NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE. TURN OFF TOOL

AND WAlT FOR SAW BLADE TO STOP BEFORE MOVING WORKPIECE, CHANGING

SETTINGS OR MOVING HANDS. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE CHANGING BLADE
OR SERVICING. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, RETURN CARRIAGE TO THE

FULL REAR POSITION AFTER EACH CROSSCUT OPERATION. THINK! YOU CAN
PREVENT ACCIDENTS.

ON BASE: (2 PLACES)

END PLATE

DW7051

KNOBS

BRACKET

DW7082 !

Electrical Connection

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC means that your
saw will operate on alternating current. The switch is susceptible to failure if direct current is used.
A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All DEWALT
tools are factory tested. Ifthis tool does not operate, check the power supply.

Accessories

i_WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT,have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury,
only DEWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product.

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available for purchase from your local
dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory for your tool,
please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call
1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.

Optional Accessories (Fig. 1)

The following accessories, designed for your saw, may be helpful. In some cases, other locally
obtained work supports, length stops, clamps, etc., may be more appropriate. Use care in
selecting and using accessories.

Extension Work Support: DW7080

Used to support long overhanging workpieces, the work support is user assembled. Your saw
base is designed to accept two work supports, one on each side.

Adjustable Length Stop: DW7051

Requires the use of one Extension Work Support (DW7080) (refer to Figure 1). It is used to
make repetitive cuts of the same length from 0 to 42" (107 cm).

Clamp: DW7082 (similar model included)

Used for firmly clamping workpiece to the saw table for precision cutting.

Dust Bag: DW7053 (included with some models)

Equipped with a zipper for easy emptying, the dust bag will capture the majority of the sawdust
produced.

Crown Molding Fence: DW7084

Used for precision cutting of crown molding.

SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 12" (305 mm) SAW BLADES WITH EITHER 1" (25.4 mm) OR
5/8" (15.88 mm) ARBOR HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4800 RPM. Never use
a smaller diameter blade. It will not be guarded properly. Use crosscut blades only] Do not use
blades designed for ripping, combination blades or blades with hook angles in excess of 7°.

BLADE DESCRIPTIONS

APPLICATION DIAMETER I TEETH
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerr with anti-stick rim)

General Purpose 12" (305 mm) 40
Fine Crosscuts 12" (305 mm) 60
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts 12" (305 mm) 80
Non-ferrous metals 12" (305 mm) 96

NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with
TCG (TripleChip Grind) teeth designed for this purpose.

Unpacking Your Saw

Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts.
In addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain:

1 DWS780 miter saw
1 DEWALT 12" (305 mm) diameter saw blade

In bag:

1 Blade wrench
1 DW7053 dustbag

1 Material clamp

Specifications

CAPACITY OF CUT
50° miter left, 60° miter right,

49° bevel left and right

ANGLE

0° miter

45° miter

45° bevel - left

45° bevel - right

Your saw is capable of cutting baseboard moldings held vertically 0.8" (20 mm) thick by 6.75"
(171 mm) tall on a 45° right or left miter, when using the slide lock lever (Fig. 7).

MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF CUT

Height

Width

Height

Width

Height

Width

Height

Width

4.4" (112 mm)

13.75" (349 mm)

4.4" (112 mm)

9.6" (244 mm)

3.1" (79 mm)

13.75" (349 mm)

2.2" (56 mm)

13.75" (349 mm)

RESULT

Width 9.1" (231 mm)
Height 3.0" (76 mm)

Width 5.8" (147 mm)
Height 3.0" (76 mm)

Width 11.4" (290 mm)
Height 1.7" (43 mm)

Width 11.4" (290 mm)
Height 1.1" (28 mm)

DW7053

DW7084

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

A

B

F

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FIG.4

RAIL LOCK

KNOB

RAILSET

SCREW

ADJ USTMENT

RAILS

BEVELSCALE

LOCK DOWN

PIN

FENCE

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

(one each side)

HAND

INDENTATION

FENCE

XPSTM ON/OFF

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

DEPTH STOP

ADJ USTM ENT

(one each side)

CROWN ADJUSTMENT SCREW

45° BEVEL OVERRIDE LEVER

22.5° BEVEL PAWL
(one each side)

CROWN BEVEL

(one each side)

FIG. 7

SWITCH

WING NUT

FENCE

KNOB

BLADE WRENCH

FIG. 5

SCREW

(4 places)

BEVEL POINTER SCREW

(one each side)

BEVEL POINTER

(one each side)

(one each side)

(one each side)

PAWL

MOTOR

ENDCAP

TABLE

MITER

SCALE

FIG. 6

BEVEL SCALE

45° BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT SCREW

(one each side)

LIFTING

HANDLE

MOTOR

HOUSING

DUST DUCT

INLET

MITER

SCALE

BENCH MOUNTING HOLES

TRIGGER

SWITCH

BASE

MITER POINTER SCREW

MITER

POINTER

MITER LATCH

OVERRIDE

MITER LOCK

HANDLE

0° BEVEL ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

FIG. 8

OPERATING

KERF

PLATE

MITER LATCH

OVERRIDE

MITER LOCK

BELT COVER

BEVEL LOCK

MITER
LATCH

BUTI-ON

HANDLE

LOWER
GUARD

MITER

LATCH

HANDLE

0° BEVEL

STOP

KNOB

NOTE: Your saw is capable of cutting the following once a special setup procedure is followed.
Refer to Special Cuts.

0° miter Height 1.5" (38 mm) Width 16.1" (409 mm)

45° miter Height 1.5" (38 mm) Width 11.7" (297 mm)

Familiarization

Your miter saw is fully assembled in the carton. Open the box and lift the saw out by the
convenient lifting handle, as shown in Figure 2.

Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong table.
Examine Figure 4 to become familiar with the saw and its various parts. The section on adjustments

will refer to these terms and you must know what and where the parts are.
ACAUTION: Pinch hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep thumb underneath the operating

handle when pulling the handle down. The lower guard will move up as the operating handle is

pulled down, which could cause pinching. The operating handle is placed close to the guard for

special cuts.

Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull out the lock down pin. Gently release the
downward pressure and hold the operating handle, allowing it to rise to its full height. Use the lock
down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another. Always use the liftinghandle to transport
the saw, or use the hand indentations shown in Figure 4.

Bench Mounting

Holes are provided in all 4 feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown in Figure 4. (Two different-
sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes of screws. Use either hole, it is not
necessary to use both.) Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent movement. To
enhance the tool's portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm) or thicker plywood
which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and reclamped.

NOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting
screws don't protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on the work
support. When clamping the saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where
the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will interfere with the proper
operation of the saw.

ACAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not warped or

otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface, place a thin piece of material under one saw
foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade (Fig. 3)

_WARNING: Toreduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect
it from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make any

adjustments.

i_ CAUTION:

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

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

Removing the Blade (Fig. 3)

1. Unplug the saw.

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

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

bracket screw.

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

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

6. Remove the blade screw (E),outer clamp washer (F),blade (G) and blade adapter (H), if used.
The inner clamp washer (I) may be left on the spindle.

NOTE: For blades with a blade hole of 5/8" (15.88 mm), the 1" (25.4 mm) blade adapter (H) is not
used.

Installing a Blade (Fig. 3)

1. Unplug the saw.

2. With the arm raised, the lower guard held open and the guard bracket raised, place the blade
on the spindle, onto the blade adapter (if using a blade with a 1" [25.4 mm] diameter blade

hole) and against the inner blade clamp with the teeth at the bottom of the blade pointing
toward the back of the saw.

3. Assemble the outer clamp washer onto the spindle.

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

NOTE: When using blades with a 5/8" (15.88 mm) diameter blade hole, the blade adapter will not
be used and should be stored in a safe place for future use. The separate blade adapter is not

available on all models.

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

A WARNING:

• The guard bracket must be returned to its original position
and the guard bracket screw tightened before activating the

saw.

• Failure to do so may allow the guard to contact the spinning
saw blade resulting in damage to the saw and severe personal

injury.

Transporting the Saw

AWARNING: Toreduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect
it from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make any

adjustments.

AWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS lock the rail lock
knob, miter lock handle, bevel lock handle, lock down pin and fence adjustment knobs before
transporting saw.

In order to conveniently carry the miter saw from place to place, a lifting handle has been included
on the top of the saw arm and hand indentations inthe base, as shown in Figure 4.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

AWARNING: Toreduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect
it from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make any
adjustments.

MITER CONTROL (FIG. 5)

The miter lock handle and miter latch button allow you to miter your saw to 60° right and 50° left. To
miter the saw, lift the miter lock handle, push the miter latch button and set the miter angle desired

on the miter scale. Push down on the miter lock handle to lock the miter angle.

TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 4}

The trigger switch turns your saw on and off. A hole is provided in the trigger for insertion of a
padlock to secure the saw.

MITER LATCH OVERRIDE (FIG. 5)

The miter latch override allows your saw to override the common stop angles. To override the
common stop angles, push the miter latch button and flip the miter latch override lever to the
vertical position.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB (FIG. 4}

The bevel lock allows you to bevel the saw 49° leftor right. To adjust the bevel setting, turn the knob
counterclockwise. The saw head bevels easily to the left or to the right once the 0° bevel override
knob is pulled. To tighten, turn the bevel lock knob clockwise.

0° BEVEL OVERRIDE (FIG. 4}
The bevel stop override allows you to bevel the saw to the right past the 0° mark.
When engaged, the saw will automatically stop at 0° when brought up from the left. To temporarily

move past 0° to the right, pull the bevel lock knob. Once the knob is released, the override will be
reengaged. The bevel lock knob can be locked out by twisting the knob 180°.

When at 0°, the override locks in place. To operate the override, bevel the saw slightly to the left.
45° BEVEL STOP OVERRIDE (FIG. 6}

There are two bevel stop override levers, one on each side of the saw. To bevel the saw, left or right,
past 45°, push the 45° bevel override lever rearward. When in the rearward position, the saw can
bevel past these stops. When the 45° stops are needed, pull the 45° bevel override lever forward.

CROWN BEVEL PAWLS (FIG. 6)

When cutting crown molding laying flat, your saw is equipped to accurately and rapidly set a crown
stop, left or right (refer to Instructions for Cutting Crown Molding Laying Flat and Using the
Compound Features). The crown bevel pawl can be rotated to contact the crown adjustment
screw. The saw is factory set to be used for typical crown in North America (52/38), but can be
reversed to cut non-typical (45/45) crown. To reverse the crown bevel pawl, remove the retaining
screw, the 22.5 ° bevel pawl and the 33.86 ° crown bevel pawl. Flip the crown bevel pawl so the
30° text is facing up. Reattach the screw to secure the 22.5° bevel pawl and the crown bevel pawl.
The accuracy setting will not be affected.