Pro-Tech 7208, M-7208 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Type [I

Miter Saw

For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual

Before Starting Operations.

Record the Model No, and Serial No. and date ot purchase in your manuat for future reference.

Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase

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Uontents i'"

GENERAL SAFETY RULES ........................ ..i'_,..iii_"'i'i.2 _i_li Arm and Clamp ............ 13

SPECIALSAFETY o Jn, !!i.OMeBlade...................iiii....14

MOTOR _ ____RSAWOPERATION ........... i"" 15

Body:land Hand Position ..................................... 15

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I,,,...L. ...................... :.........g

Mounting the saw ......... i............................................... 9

Assembling the Lower Blade Guard ........................... 9

Blade Square to Table ............................................... 10

Checking and Adjusting Blade Square ...................... 11

Travel Pivot Adjustment ............................................. 12

Bevel Pivot Adjustment .............................................. 12

Fence Positions ........................................................... 12

Miter/Bevel Cut ..................................... 16

Compound Cut ............................................................ 17

Cutting Bowed Mater al ............................................ 17

Workpiece Support ..................................................... 18

Auxiliary Fence ........................................................... 18

Filler Blocks for Cutting Crown Moldings .................. 19

Vertical Bevel Cutting ................................................. 19

MAINTAINING YOUR MITER SAW ............................. 21

CONTENT PARTS,,_ ..................................................... 22

TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................. 27

General Safety Rules

1,Know Your Power Tool

Read and understand the owner's manual and

labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.

2.Ground all Tools This tool is DOUBLE INSULATED to give you

added protection. Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. When servicing this double insulated tool, use only identical parts,

3.Keep Guards in Place In working order, and in proper adjustment and alignment.

4.Remove Adjusting Keys and Wrenches Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

5,Keep Work Area Clean

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

Floor must not be slippery due to wax or

sawdust.

6.Avoid Dangerous Environment

Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations

or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Provide adequate surrounding work space.

7,Keep Children Away

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

8.Make Workshop Child Proof With padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

9.Don't Force Tool

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

10.Use Right Tool Don't force tools or attachment to do a job it

was not designed for.

11,Wear Proper Apparel

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches) which may get

caught in moving parts. NONSLIP footwear is recommended, Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves above the

elbow.

12.Use Safety Goggles

Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANStZ

87.1) at all times. Everyday eyeglasses only

have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT

safety glasses, Also, use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors

(plugs or muffs) during extended periods or

operation.

13,Secure Work

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hands and

frees both hands to operate tool.

14.Don't Overreach

Keep proper footing and balance at all times,

15.Maintain Tools with Care

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.

16.Disconnect Tools

Before servicing, when changing accessories

such as blades, bits, cutters, etc,

17.Avotd Accidental Starting Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before

plugging in,

18.Use Recommended Accessories

Consult the owner's manual for recommended

accessories. Follow the instructions that accom-

pany the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.

19.Never Stand on Tool

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or

if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials above or near the tool

such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them,

2O.Check Damaged Parts

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully

checked to ensure 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 guar_ or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

21,Never Leave Tool Running Unattended

Turn power off, Don't leave tool until it comes to

a complete stop.

Special

BEFORE USING THE SAW:

1. Assembly and alignment.

2. Learn the function and proper use of: A. The on-off switch.

B. The upper and lower blade guards.

C, The arbor lock and handle latch. D. The bevel clamp, fence clamps, and miter

lock handle.

3. Read and understand all safety instructions and' operating procedures throughout the manual.

4. Read the warning label on the miter saw,

WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING

THE SAW:

1, To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement'.

A. Place the saw on a firm level surface where

there is plenty of room for handling and

properly supporting the workplace.

B. Support the saw so the table is level and the

saw does not rock.

C. Bolt or clamp the saw to its support,

2, Before moving the saw, lock the miter, bevel

and power-head positions. Unplug electric cord.

3, To avoid back injury, get help when you need to

lift the saw more than 10 inches. Hold the tool

close to your body. Bend your knees so you can

lift with your legs, not your back. Lilt by using

the hand-hold areas at the bottom of the base.

Never carry the tool by the cord or power head handle. Damage to insulation could cause an electric shock. Damage to wire connections could cause a fire.

BEFORE EACH USE:

1. Inspect your saw. If any part of this miter saw is missing, or bent, or has failed in any way, or any electrical parts don't work properly, turn the

saw off and unplug the saw. Replace damaged,

missing, or failed parts before using the saw again.

2. Plan Your Work to protect your eyes, hands, face, and ears.

A. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that

comply with ANStZ87,1(shown on package). Using any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in permanent eye damage. Safety goggles are available at stores. Use of glasses or use of goggles not in compliance

with ANSiZ87.1 could result in severe injury

from breakage of the eye protection.

WEAR YOUR

B. For dusty operations, wear a face shield

along with safety goggles.

C. To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown

pieces:

@Choose the right 10-inch diameter blade for

the material and the type of cutting you ptan to do. Use this miter saw to cut only

wood, wood-like products or soft metals

like aluminum. Other materials may sha-

tter, grab at the blade, or create other

dangers.

e Make sure the direction of rotation arrow

on the blade matches the direction arrow

on the saw. The blade teeth should always point downward at the front of the saw.

eMake sure the blade is sharp, undamaged

and properly aligned. With the saw un- plugged, 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, if the blade hits anything, make the adjustments shown in the Maintaining Maximum Cutting Capacity section,

eMake sure the blade and arbor collars are

clean.

• Make sure the collars' recessed sides are facing toward the blade.

eMake sure the recessed side of the blade

washer (just under the arbor screw head) faces the collar.

eUsing 1/2-inch box end wrench, make sure

the arbor cap screw retaining the blade collars is firmly hand tightened.

eMake sure all clamps and locks are tight

and there is no excessive play in any parts.

• Never cut FREEHAND: a. Brace your workplace solidly against the

fence and table top so it will not rock or

twist during the cut. Make sure no debris is caught beneath_the workpiece.

b. Make sure no gaps between the work-

piece, fence and table will let the workpiece shift after it is cut in two.

co Use jigs, fixtures or a different tool for

unstable workpieces.

• Never cut more than one workplace at a time.

• Make sure the cut off piece C_n move sideways after it's cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown

violently. .............._ ,_;_

blocks, etc,)for any workpieces large enou-

gh to tip when not held down to the tabte

top.

b. 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 (poi- nter) finger against the outside edge of the

fence.

c. When cutting irregularly shaped work*

pieces, plan your work so it will not slip

and pinch the blade. A piece of motding, 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.

d. 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.

• Make sure there are no nails or foreign

objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut.

• Make sure bystanders are clear of the tool and

workpiece. Keep them clear of the area behind the saw where debris will be thrown.

• Never turn your miter saw _ON_ before clearing everything except the workpiece and

related support devices off the table.

D. To avoid risk of hearing damage, wear ear

plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation.

E, To avoid being suddenly pufled into the blade:

1. Do not wear gloves.

2. Remove all jewelry and loose clothing.

3. Tie back long hair.

4. Rol! long sleeves above the elbow.

G, To avoid an electrical shock, make sure your

fingers do not touch the metal prongs on the

plug when inserting or removing the plug to

or from a live outlet.

H. Never put lubricants on the blade while it's

spinning,

1.To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

J. To avoid injury from unsafe accessories, use

only accessories shown on the recommended accessories list in this manual.

WHENEVER SAW IS RUNNING:

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I WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained trom

Irequent use of your miter saw) to cause a careless

mistake. Always remember that a careless fraction

....#fa second is enough,, t,o cause a severe injury.

1. Before actually cutting with the saw, let it run for a while. If your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively, stop immedi- ately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem,

2. Never confine the piece being cut off. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it. It must be free to move sideways. If confined, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.

3. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade.

4, Let the blade reach ful! speed before cutting.

5. Feed the saw into the workpiece only fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding,

6. Before freeing jammed material, release switch and unplug the saw. Wait for all moving parts to

stop.

7. 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,

Motor

POWER SUPPLY

Motor Specifications

:The AC motor, u_ed _!n this saw is a universal,

nonreversible type having the following specifica- tions:

Maximum Developed H.P .............................. 3

Voltage ............................................................ 120

Amperes ...................................................... 15

Hertz (Cycles) ................................................ 60

Phase .................................... :.:_...................... Single

RPM ................................................................... 4500

Rotation of Shaft ....................................... Clock wise

Brake ........................................................... Automatic

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WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire

hazards, 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.

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DOUBLE INSULATED

The miter saw is double insulated to provide a

double thickness of insulation between you and the

tool's electrical system. All exposed metal parts

are isolated from the internal metal motor compo-

i nents with protective 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

place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.

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 toot is intended for indoor residential use only.

MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION

CAUTION: Toavoid 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, It the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood,

release the trigger switch, unplug the tool, and free the blade from the wood, Then you may restart the motor and finish the cut.

4 Fuses may "blow"or circuit breakers may trip

frequently 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_ above or below

the nameplate voltage can handle normal

loads. For heavy loads, however, the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified on nameplate

5 Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or

incorrect 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

The use of any extension coro ¢ilt cause some toss of power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn-out, use the

table below to determine the minimum wire size

(A.W.G.) extension cord. For circuits that are farther than 100 feet away

from electrical service box, the wire size must be

increased proportionately in order to deliver ample

voltage to the saw motor.

Length of the Wire Sizes Required For 120V

Conductor (American Wire Gage Number)

0-25Ft No, 16

26-50Ft No,14

51-100Ft No. 12

Getting To Know Your

1. Warning label

3. Fence Lock Screws

Handle Latch

Bevel

LoCk Halndle

Power Cord

Upper Blade

Guard

Lock Off Button

7. Miter

Saw Handle

Sawdust Ejection

Port

ger Switch

Changing Blade

Wrench

Bevel Scale

6. Lower Blade Guard

Fence o

Warning Line

Miter Scale

Index Spring

Miter

Lock Handle

Getting To Know

1. Warning label

2. Handle Latch The miter saw can be locked in the lowered position for compact storage

3. Fence Lock Screws

The fence has two positions for increased crosscut capacity. The lock screws secure the fence to the base. The saw is shipped with the fence in the rear position.

4. Miter Lock Handle The miter lock handle securely locks the miter saw at a desired miter angle, Index points have been provided at 0°,15°R/L, 22.5°R/L,30°RiL,and

45°RiL.

The bevel lock handle locks the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.

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. Miter Saw Handle The saw handte 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 it's upright position when the

handle is released.

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Glossary of

Arbor The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted,

Bevel Cut An angle cutting operation made through the face

of the workpiece. Compound Cut A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting operation.

Grosscut A cutting operation made across the width of the

workpiece.

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 operat- ion. Twisting of the worl<piece can cause it to be

thrown. Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning

object in one minute.

Sawblade Path The area of the workpiece or table top directly in

line with either 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 is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Gum A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.

Heel Misalignment of the btade.

Kerr The.amount of material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a

nonthrough or partial cut.

Miter Cut An angle cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece.

Resin

A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened. Workplece The item on which the cutting operation is being

performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

EDGE

FACE

END

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U packing

TOOLS

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MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER

#2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

COMBINATION SQUARE

ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

6ramHEX,"L"WRENCH

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST GE TRUE

Stratgh! Edge of Board

3/4"'Thtck, This Edge Must Be

Draw Light Line On

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ShOuld Be No Gap Or Overlap Here When Square Is Flipped Over In Doffed Position,

_ Perlectly Straight.

The Miter Saw is shipped complete in one carton. Separate all parts from packing materials and check

each item with illustration and =Table of Loose

Parts." Make certain all items are accounted for,

before discarding any packing material.

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l WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not try

I to assemble the miter saw, plug in the power cord I or turn the switch on until the missing parts are

obtained and installed correctly.

ITEM QTY.

A B C

E F G H

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

Basic Saw Assembly .................

Lower Guard Assembly .............

Instruction Manual .....................

Dust Bag .....................................

Clamp Assembly

Slide Extension Arm ..................

_U_ Bracket/screw .....................

Stop Block/Wing Screw .............

Stop Fence Plate ........................

Wing Screw ................................

1 1 1 1

I 2 2

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MOUNTING THE SAW

1: Before moving the saw, lock the miter, bevel and

Rear

power-head positions. Unplug electric cord.

Mounting

2. To avoid back injury, get help when you need to

Holes

lift the saw more than 10 inches. Hold the toot close to your body. Bend your knees so you can

lift with your legs, not your back. Lilt by using the hand-hold areas at the bottom of the base

3 Never carry the miter s3w by the power cord or

the plastic handle. Carrying the tool bv the powe; cord could cause damage to the insWatior, or the

wire Connec-tions re-suiting in electric shock or

fire.

4. Place the saw so other people cannot stand behind it Thrown debris coutcl miure people in its path.

5_ Place the saw or_ a firm. level surface where there

is plenty of room for handling and properly

supporting the workpiece.

6 Support the saw so the table is levet and the saw

does not rock,

7. Bolt or clamp the saw to _ts support

Place the saw in the desired Iocat=on e_ther on a work bench or the recommended leg set The base

of the saw has four holes to mount the miter saw (see illustration) I! the saw is to be used _,n one location, lasten tt to the work beqch or leg set.

Forward Mounting

Holes

ASSEMBLING THE LOWER BLADE GUARD

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected

starting or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in until all aGsembly and alignment steps are com-

plete. The power cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw,

NOTE: For compact shipment the lower blade

guard has been disconnected.

1 The miter saw is equipped with a handle latch

used to lock the miter saw in the lowered position. To release, push the handle down

slightly and pull the handle latch to the other side.

2. Release the handle latch and raise the saw to

its up position.

3. Loosen screw A and remove screw 8

Rear

Mounting Holes

Forward Mounting

Holes

Handle Latch

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