Bosch CM12 User manual

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“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” — Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by

BULLET (•) symbol listed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious

personal injury.

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benches and dark areas invite accidents.

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.A:<@=52?2@ @B05 .@ 6; A52 =?2@2;02 <3

39.::./9296>B61@4.@2@<?1B@A Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

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D5692 <=2?.A6;4 . =<D2? A<<9 Distractions

can cause you to lose control.

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<A52?B;A?.6;21=2?@<;@Tools are dangerous

in the hands of untrained users.

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=<D2?<33Do not leave tool until it comes to a

complete stop.

• ! *#%&#$  $%## with pad

lock, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

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C<9A.42:.?821<;A52;.:2=9.A2D6A56;

An outlet voltage incompatible with that specified

on the nameplate can result in serious hazards

and damage to the tool.

• <B/92 6;@B9.A21A<<9@ .?22>B6==21 D6A5 .

=<9.?6G21=9B4<;2/9.12 6@ D612?A5.;A52

<A52?'56@=9B4D69936A6;.=<9.?6G21<BA92A

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A52<BA92A?2C2?@2A52=9B436A@A6991<2@;<A

36A0<;A.0A.>B.9636212920A?606.;A<6;@A.99.

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.;FD.FDouble insulation eliminates the need

for the three wire grounded power cord and

grounded power supply.

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@B05.@=6=2@?.16.A<?@?.;42@.;1?23?642?

.A<?@There is an increased risk of electric shock

if your body is grounded.

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0<;16A6<;@ Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

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16.A29F  Damaged cords increase the risk of

electric shock.

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These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce

the risk of electric shock.

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0<::<;@2;@2D52;<=2?.A6;4.=<D2?A<<9

A moment of inattention or use of drugs, alcohol

or medication while operating power tools can be

dangerous.

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09<A56;4.;149<C2@.D.F3?<::<C6;4=.?A@

Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught

in moving parts. Roll long sleeves above elbows.

Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recom-

mended when working outdoors.

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M#N/23<?2=9B446;46; Carrying tools with

your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that

have the switch “ON” invites accidents.

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AB?;6;4A52A<<9M#"N A wrench or a key that is

left attached to a rotating part of the tool will be

thrown.

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/.9.;02.A.99A6:2@ Proper footing and balance

enables better control of the tool in unexpected

situations.

• <;<A@A.;1<;A<<9<?6A@@A.;1 Serious injury

may occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool

is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials

on or near the tool such that it is necessary to

stand on the tool or its stand to reach them.

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4<4492@ Dust mask, safety shoes, hard hat or

hearing protection must be used for appropriate

conditions. Everyday eyeglasses only have

impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

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=9.A3<?: Holding the work by hand or against

your body is unstable. It allows for work to shift,

causes binding of the tool and loss of control.

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.==960.A6<; The correct tool will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it is designed. Do

not use the tool for purpose not intended - for

example; do not use the miter saw for slicing meats.

• <;<AB@2A<<963@D6A051<2@;<AAB?;6AM#"N

<?M#N Any tool that cannot be controlled with

the switch is dangerous.

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/23<?2:.86;4.;F.17B@A:2;A@<?05.;46;4

.002@@<?62@ Such preventive safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

• 22=0BAA6;4A<<9@@5.?=.;1092.; Properly

maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges, are

less likely to bind and easier to control. When

mounting saw blades be certain that the arrow on

the blade matches the direction of the arrow

marked on the tool and that the teeth are also

pointing in the same direction.

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B@6;4A52A<<9 Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained tools.

• <;<A.9A2?<?:6@B@2A<<9 Any alteration or

modification is a misuse and may result in serious

personal injury.

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Accessories that may be suitable for one type of

tool, may become hazardous when used on an

inappropriate tool.

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63621?2=.6?=2?@<;;29 Service or maintenance

performed by unqualified personnel may result in

misplacing internal wires and components which

could cause serious hazard.

• *52; @2?C606;4 . A<<9 B@2 <;9F 612;A60.9

?2=9.02:2;A=.?A@<99<D6;@A?B0A6<;@6;A52

!.6;A2;.;02@20A6<;<3A56@:.;B.9 Use of

unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance

Instructions may create a hazard.

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=<@@6/923@B==<?A6;4A52D<?8=6202/F5.;1

F<B:B@A.9D.F@822=5.;1<BA@612<3 M"<

.;1N.?2..@:.?821D6A5.@F:/<9<;A52

/.@2<;<AB@2A56@@.DA<0BA=6202@A5.A

.?2A<<@:.99A</2@20B?29F09.:=21 Your

hand if placed inside the “No Hands”

region can easily slip or be pulled into the blade.

• <;<A?2.056;/.08<3A52@.D/9.12/256;1

A5232;02D6A526A52?5.;1A<5<91

1<D;<?@B==<?AA52D<?8=6202?2:<C2D<<1

@0?.=@<?3<?.;F<A52??2.@<; The proximity

of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not

be obvious and you may be seriously injured.

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0BAA6;4Supporting the workpiece “cross handed”

i.e. holding the left side of the workpiece with your

right hand is very dangerous.

• 9D.F@16@0<;;20AA52=<D2?0<?13?<:A52

=<D2?@<B?02/23<?2:.86;4.;F.17B@A:2;A@

<? .AA.056;4 .;F .002@@<?62@ You may

unintentionally start the saw, leading to serious

personal injury.

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:2A.90BAA6;4Cutting ferrous materials causes

excessive sparking and will damage the lower

guard and will overload the motor.

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D<?8=62026@/<D21<?D.?=2109.:=6AD6A5

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“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” — Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by

BULLET (•) symbol listed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious

personal injury.

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A5296;2<3A520BA Bent or warped workpieces

can twist or rock and may cause binding on the

spinning saw blade while cutting. Also, make sure

there are no nails or foreign objects in the work-

piece.

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A<<9@ D<<1 @0?.=@ 2A0 2E02=A A52 D<?8

=6202Small debris or loose pieces of wood or

other objects that contact the revolving blade can

be thrown with high speed at the operator.

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M3?225.;1N6;.;FD.F*<?8=6202:B@A/2

@A.A6<;.?F .;1 09.:=21 <? /?.021 /F F<B?

5.;1 Saw must be fed through the workpiece

smoothly and at a rate which will not overload the

saw’s motor.

• BA <;9F <;2 D<?8=6202 .A . A6:2 Multiple

workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or

braced and may bind on the blade or shift during

cutting.

• 202?A.6;A52:6A2?@.D6@:<B;A21<?=9.021

<;.92C2936?:D<?8@B?3.02/23<?2B@6;4 A

level and firm work surface reduces the risk of the

miter saw becoming unstable.

• $9.;F<B?D<?8 $?<C612 .12>B.A2@B==<?A

.002@@<?62@@B05.@A./92@@.D5<?@2@A./92

2EA2;@6<;2A03<?D<?8=6202@D612?<?9<;42?

A5.;A52A./92A<=@22=.42). Workpieces

longer or wider than the miter saw table can tip if

not securely supported. If the cutoff piece or work-

piece tips it can lift the lower guard or be thrown

by the spinning blade.

• <;<AB@2.;<A52?=2?@<;.@.@B/@A6ABA23<?

. A./92 2EA2;@6<; <? .@ .116A6<;.9 @B==<?A

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.

• '520BA<33=6202:B@A;<A/27.::21.4.6;@A

<?=?2@@B?21/F.;F<A52?:2.;@.4.6;@AA52

@=6;;6;4@.D/9.12 If confined, i.e. using length

stops, it could get wedged against the blade and

thrown violently.

• 9D.F@B@2.09.:=<?.36EAB?212@64;21A<

=?<=2?9F @B==<?A ?<B;1 :.A2?6.9 @B05 .@

1<D29?<1@<?AB/6;4Rods have a tendency to

roll while being cut, causing the blade to “bite” and

pull the work with your hand into the blade.

• *52;0BAA6;46??24B9.?9F@5.=21D<?8=6202@

=9.;F<B?D<?8@<6AD699;<A@96=.;1=6;05A52

/9.12.;1/2A<?;3?<:F<B?5.;1 

A piece of molding, for example, must lie flat or be

held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock

or slip while being cut.

• 2AA52/9.12?2.053B99@=221/23<?20<;A.0A

6;4A52D<?8=6202 This will help avoid thrown

workpieces.

• 3A52D<?8=6202<?/9.12/20<:2@7.::21<?

/<4421 1<D; AB?; :6A2? @.D M#N /F

?292.@6;4@D6A05*.6A3<?.99:<C6;4=.?A@A<

@A<=.;1B;=9B4A52:6A2?@.DA52;D<?8A<

3?22 A52 7.::21 :.A2?6.9 Continued sawing

with jammed workpiece could cause loss of

control or damage to miter saw.

• ?.86;4 .0A6<; <3 A52 @.D 0.B@2@ A52 @.D

52.1 A< 72?8 1<D;D.?1 Be ready for this

reaction when making an incomplete cut or when

releasing the switch before the head is completely

in the down position.

• 3A2?36;6@56;4A520BA?292.@2A52@D6A055<91

A52@.D.?:1<D;.;1D.6A3<?/9.12A<@A<=

/23<?2?2:<C6;4D<?8<?0BA<33=62023/9.12

1<2@;<A@A<=D6A56;36C2@20<;1@B;=9B4

A52 @.D .;1 3<99<D A52 6;@A?B0A6<;@ 6; A52

'?<B/92@5<<A6;4 @20A6<; REACHING WITH

YOUR HAND UNDER A COASTING BLADE IS

DANGEROUS!

• '52?2 .?2 .116A6<;.9 @.32AF 6;@A?B0A6<;@ 3<?

=.?A60B9.?<=2?.A6<;@<3A52@.D6;A52<=2?.A

6;4@20A6<;%2.1A52?2@A<3A52:.;B.93<?

@.32<=2?.A6<;

• <?05<=.0A6<;0BAA6;4AB?;A52@.DM#"N

.;1 9<D2? A52 52.1 .@@2:/9F A< :.82 A52

0BA%292.@2A52@D6A05.;1D.6A3<?A52/9.12

A<0<:=92A29F@A<=/23<?2?.6@6;4A5252.1

.@@2:/9F.;1?2:<C6;4A52D<?8=6202

• <;<A.99<D3.:696.?6AF4.6;213?<:3?2>B2;A

B@2<3 F<B?:6A2?@.DA</20<:20<::<;

=9.02 Always remember that a careless fraction

of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

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“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” — Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by

BULLET (•) symbol listed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious

personal injury.

!

WARNING

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BULLET (•) symbol listed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious per-

sonal injury.

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M&)'&"&'%('#"&N

• THINK SAFETY! SAFETY IS A COMBINATION

OF OPERATOR’S COMMON SENSE, KNOWL-

EDGE OF THE SAFETY AND OPERATING IN-

STRUCTIONS AND ALERTNESS AT ALL TIMES

WHEN THE MITER SAW IS BEING USED.

' *%""& &#*"

 #* "  #(" #"

,#(%'## '&*%""&%#" ,

#""&#%!#'!#%' 

&',%( &"$%('#"&''$

$% " ,#(% #*"%& !"(  ',

&%) &  %!"% #   &',

%( & " #% & #$%'#" #

'&!'%&*

&<:2 1B@A 0?2.A21 /F =<D2?

@.;16;4 @.D6;4 4?6;16;4

1?6996;4 .;1 <A52? 0<;@A?B0A6<; .0A6C6A62@

0<;A.6;@ 052:60.9@ 8;<D; A< 0.B@2 0.;02?

/6?A512320A@<?<A52??2=?<1B0A6C25.?:&<:2

2E.:=92@<3A52@2052:60.9@.?2

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other

masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated

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 spe-

cially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

!

WARNING

!

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BULLET (•) symbol listed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious

personal injury.

!

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<B/92;@B9.A21'<<9@

Double insulation is a design concept used in

electric power tools which eliminates the need for

the three wire grounded power cord and grounded

power supply system. It is a recognized and ap-

proved system by Underwriter’s Laboratories, CSA

and Federal OSHA authorities.

• Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires

care and knowledge of the system and should be

performed only by a qualified service technician.

• WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL RE-

PLACEMENT PARTS.

• POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of elec-

trical shock, your tool is equipped with a polarized

plug (one blade is wider than the other), this plug

will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug

does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it

still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to in-

stall the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of electri-

cal shock, do not change the plug in any way.

EA2;@6<;<?1@

• Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of

damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.

• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with ade-

quate size conductors should be used to prevent ex-

cessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating.

The table shows the correct size to use, depending

on cord length and nameplate amperage rating of

tool. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always

use U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.

%#!!"&-&#+'"&#"#%&

"#' The smaller the gauge number, the heavier

the cord.

'<<9P@

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%.A6;4

<?1&6G26;*

*6?2&6G2@6;::

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3-6

6-8

8-10

10-12

12-16

18 16 16 14 0.75 0.75 1.5 2.5

18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0

16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —

14 12 — — — — — —

25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120

<?1 2;4A56;22A <?1 2;4A56;!2A2?@

'./92<3<;A2;A@

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General Safety Rules For Bench Top Tools .2-3

Safety Rules For Miter Saws . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

'./92<3<;A2;A@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

920A?60.9%2>B6?2:2;A@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2AA6;4'<;<D,<B?!6A2?&.D . . . . . . .7-9

(;=.086;4.;152086;4<;A2;A@ . . . . .10

@@2:/9F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13

Tools Needed for Assembly and Alignment .10

Removing and installing Blades . . . . . . . . . .10-12

Assembling Dust Elbow and Dust Bag . . . . .12

Attaching Miter Lock Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

17B@A:2;A@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-16

Checking 0° Bevel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .13

Checking Left 45° Bevel Adjustment . . . . . . .14

Adjusting Bevel Scale Pointer . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Calibrating Miter Detent System . . . . . . . . . .15

Miter Scale Pointer Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .15

Kerf Insert Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

'?.;@=<?A6;4.;1!<B;A6;4 . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Preparing to Lift the Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Lift the Saw by Rear Carry Handle . . . . . . . .17

Lift the Saw by the Cast-In Carry Handles . .17

$9.02:2;A.;1!<B;A6;4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

Workbench Permanent Attachment . . . . . .17

Alternate Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

.@60&.D#=2?.A6<;@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19

Switch Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Body and Hand Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

$?2=.?6;43<?&.D#=2?.A6<;@ . . . . . . . .20

Workpiece Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Operating Sliding Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Removing Sliding Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

.@60&.D#=2?.A6<;@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-25

Adjusting Sliding Fence Lock Lever . . . . . .21

Long Workpiece Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Additional Workpiece Support . . . . . . . . . .21

Using Miter Detent System . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Miter Detent Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Chop Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Miter Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Bevel Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Compound Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Cutting Base Molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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• Connect this saw to a 120V, 15-amp branch circuit

with a 15-amp fuse or circuit breaker. Using the

wrong size fuse can damage the motor.

• Fuses may “blow” or circuit breakers may trip fre-

quently if motor is overloaded. Overloading can

occur if you feed the blade into the workpiece too

rapidly or start and stop too often in a short time.

• Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or in-

correct connections, overload, low voltage (such

as small size wire in the supply circuit or too overly

long supply circuit wire). Always check the con-

nections, the load and the supply circuit whenever

motor does not work well.

920A?60?.82

Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric

brake which is designed to stop the blade from spin-

ning in about five (5) seconds after you release the

trigger switch.

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A< /9<D;3B@2<?<A52?0.B@2@

A52:<A<?D6994?.1B.99F@9<D1<D;'52/?.86;4

.0A6<; 6@ 6;6A6.A21 #" , /F A52 ?292.@2 <3 A52

A?6442?@D6A05

The electric blade brake of your miter saw has been

designed for highest degree of reliability, but unex-

pected circumstances such as contamination on the

commutator and brushes or failure of motor’s com-

ponents can cause the brake not to activate. If this

condition occurs, turn the saw “ON” and “OFF” four

to five times without contacting the workpiece. If the

tool operates but the brake does not consistently

stop the blade in about five (5) seconds, DO NOT

use saw and have it serviced immediately.

'52/?.82.0A6<;<3A56@@.D6@

;<A6;A2;121.@.@.32AF32.AB?2

%2:2:/2?A<92AA52@.D/9.120<:2A<.0<:

=92A2 @A<= /23<?2 ?.6@6;4 A52 /9.12 3?<: A52

D<?8=6202@.9D.F@A524B.?1@F@A2:6@F<B?

/2@A =?<A20A6<; .4.6;@A B;6;A2;A6<;.9 0<;A.0A

D6A5.@=6;;6;4@.D/9.12")%D2142<=2;

<?1232.AA5209<@6;4.0A6<;<3A529<D2?4B.?1

920A?60.9%2>B6?2:2;A@

2AA6;4'<;<D,<B?!6A2?&.D&22=.42

'<.C<616;7B?F3?<:.00612;A.9

@A.?A6;4?2:<C2=9B43?<:=<D2?

@<B?02<BA92A/23<?2:.86;4.;F.17B@A:2;A@

%2.?#;25.;121.??F.;192 – This handle

is positioned for optimal one-handed carrying.

'<=.??F.;192 – This handle is built into the

head assembly for transportation.

&D6A05 <08#'<4492 – The toggle needs to

be moved left or right before the power switch can

be pressed.

$<D2?&D6A05 – The power switch used with the

Lock-OFF Toggle energizes the unit.

&D6A05.;192 – The power switch used with the

ambidextrous toggle energizes the saw.

 <D2?9.12B.?1 <D2?9.12B.?1 6= –

The lower blade guard helps protect your hands

from the spinning blade. It retracts as the blade is

lowered. Lip can be used to raise the lower guard

when guard becomes jammed on a workpiece.

9.12 – Use only 12” (305 mm) blades with 1”

(25.4 mm) arbor hole.

9.12*?2;05&A<?.42 – Used in blade change

process; tightening and loosening blade and blade

guard.

56=23920A<? – This protects against large chips

from entering the upper guard.

(==2?9.12B.?1 – Covers upper portion of

the blade.

&9616;42;02 – Supports the workpiece and

features cast-in scales for repetitive cuts and holes

to secure an auxiliary fence. Slide left side out prior

to beveling head left. Right side is stationary.

&A.A6<;.?F2;02 – Stationary fence is bolted

to the base and will support the workpiece when the

sliding fence is removed. (Note the right side does

not slide or remove.)

!

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Cutting Crown Molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-32

Special Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

!.6;A2;.;02.;1 B/?60.A6<; . . . . . . . . .33-34

'?<B/92@5<<A6;4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36

002@@<?62@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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2?3;@2?A – Kerf inserts can be adjusted to dif-

ferent blade widths to minimize workpiece tear out.

!6A2?2A2;A#C2??612 – Allows detent action to

be locked out allowing for adjustments to any miter

angle.

!6A2? <08;</ – The miter lock knob locks

the miter saw table at any desired miter angle.

!6A2?2A2;A 2C2? – The lever releases the

table from the detent.

!6A2?&0.92!6A2?$<6;A2? – The pointer rotates

with the table and blade. It points to the miter scale

to indicate the angle setting before a cut is made.

!6A2?2A2;A@$9.A2 – There are ten (10) miter

detent slots for fast and accurate miter cuts of com-

mon angles. The position of the plate can be ad-

justed to set the accuracy of its detent locations.

!6A2?2A2;A$9.A2&0?2D@ – Four screws ac-

cessible through holes in the miter scale. The

screws are loosened when adjusting detent plate

position.

'./92 – Sits in base, provides workpiece sup-

port, rotates for desired miter cuts and rotates the

head assembly.

&9616;4.@2EA2;@6<;@ – Provides working

surface to support workpiece, expands to support

longer materials.

.@2EA2;@6<;9.:=6;4 2C2?@ – Lock the

base extensions at the desired positions.

'<<9!<B;A6;4$.1@ – The four corners of the

saw provide areas to clamp, bolt or nail/screw the

saw to a flat work surface.

B@A5BA2 – Directs sawdust up and through

elbow to the dust bag.

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B@A9/<D – Connects the dust chute to the

dust bag. Can be rotated to direct dust.

B@A.4 – Captures chips and dust. Has zipper

at the bottom. Bag can be uncoupled from elbow or

chute for emptying.

 <D2? B.?1 0AB.A6<; 6;8 –Allows for

smooth movement of the lower guard.

!.A2?6.99.:= – Used to hold the workpiece

to the table and base; insert into clamp post location

(item 29).

9.:=$<@A9<0.A6<; – Insert material clamp

post into hole prior to locking.

?B@5.=@ – Keeps motor brushes in position

and provides easy access for inspecting and replac-

ing brushes.

 2C29 <08 2C2? – Locks and unlocks the

head assembly at a desired bevel angle.

2C29&0.92.;1$<6;A2?@ – Allows user to eas-

ily read bevel angles. Pointer indicates current

angle.

 23A2C29&A<=@ – Adjust for 47°, 45°, and

33.9° bevel stops (crown molding setting).

H%645A2C29&A<= – Slide front or back for 0°

or -2° bevel stop to right.

?/<? <08 – Press arbor lock button to keep

blade from rotating when loosening or tightening

arbor bolt during blade removal or installation.

2.1@@2:/9F <08$6; – Used to lock the

head assembly in lower position for transporting.

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Should be no Gap or Overlap

when Square is Flipped Over

in Dotted Position

Draw Light

Line on Board

Along this Edge

Straight Edge of Board 3/4"

Thick This Edge Must be

Perfectly Straight

Combination Square Must be True

Combination Square

Multi Purpose “L” Wrench 6/4mm

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Never carry the tool by the cord or head assembly

power switch handle.

The CM12 Miter Saw is shipped complete in one box.

1. Separate all parts from packing materials and

check each one with the “Table of Loose Parts” to

make sure all items are accounted for before

discarding any packing material.

2. Table of Loose Parts:

Workpiece Clamp - Used to clamp workpieces.

Dust Elbow/Dust Bag - Used to collect saw dust.

Multi purpose “L” wrench - Should be stored on

the left rear base.

Miter Lock Knob - Used to lock the table at desired

miter angle.

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1. Position the saw in the UP position and at 0°

bevel. If in the DOWN position, press down slightly

on the saw head assembly and pull out the head as-

sembly lock pin (item 36, page 8); then allow the saw

head to come up (See Figure 3).

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2. Remove the blade wrench and raise the lower

guard to its highest point, exposing the forward

cover plate screw. (see Figure 3)

3. Loosen the forward cover plate screw with the

4 mm portion of the blade wrench approximately four

rotations. This will allow the cover plate to rotate 30°

upward and expose the arbor shaft and bolt. The

guard will hold itself in place while blade changes

are made. (see Figure 4)

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1. Press and hold the arbor lock (red button on op-

posite side of upper guard – item 35, page 9).

Rotate the blade slowly while pressing the arbor lock

until it fully seats into its lock position.

2. Using the 6/4mm hex key, loosen the blade bolt

by firmly turning it clockwise. NOTE: This bolt has

left-hand threads.

3. Remove the blade bolt and outer washer. Care-

fully grab the blade. Slide the blade away from the

inner washer and off the arbor shaft, then down and

away from the saw. Leave the inner washer on the

arbor shaft. (see Figure 5)

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1. Follow all “Moving Guard Assembly” and “Remov-

ing Blade” steps.

2. Carefully handle the new blade. Check that the

rotation arrow on the blade matches the rotation

arrow on the upper guard (see Figure 5). Slide the

blade up and between the sides of the chip deflector

and over the arbor shaft. Move the blade so its arbor

hole goes around the support ring of the inner

washer. (See Figure 6).

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The dust collection system used on this tool is

unique because it is not attached to the upper

guard. This placement provides superior dust col-

lection for the majority of cuts.

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The CM12 offers two dust chute configurations, ei-

ther with or without the dust elbow.

Use the dust elbow when working in tight locations

or up against a wall where space is limited behind

the saw. For optimal dust collection, set the dust

elbow aside and connect the dust bag directly to

the dust chute.

To attach the dust elbow, slide the elbow onto the

dust chute for a pressure fit (Fig. 7).

Direct the elbow in any direction preferred based

on your tool setup and location.

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To attach the dust bag, slide the bag onto the dust

chute or the elbow for a pressure fit. (See Figure 7)

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After the dust bag is 2/3 to 3/4 full, remove it form

the saw. Bring the bag to a proper container and

pull open the zipper located on the bottom of the

bag. Hold the bag by the coupler end and shake it

vigorously until all the dust and debris fall from it.

Close zipper and reattach the bag to the saw.

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form may be explosive. Spontaneous combustion,

in time, may result from the mixture of oil or water

with dust particles.

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3. Place the outer washer over the arbor shaft and

finger-tighten the blade bolt (counterclockwise).

Check that the blade remained on the inner

washer’s support ring.

4. Rotate the blade slowly while pressing the arbor

lock until it fully seats into its lock position.

5. Using the 6/4mm hex key, firmly tighten the blade

bolt counterclockwise. NOTE: This bolt has lefthand

threads. Do not over tighten. A 6mm hex key may

be used as an alternate.

6. Slowly rotate the upper guard down and the cover

plate will also rotate until it seats on top of the for-

ward cover plate screw.

7. Once in place, rotate the upper guard back up and

it will expose the forward cover plate screw. (See

Figure 3) Tighten the screw and release the lower

guard

8. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade

turns freely.

9. Place the 6/4mm hex key back in storage area.

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NOTE: Your miter saw was completely adjusted at

the factory. However, during shipment, slight mis-

alignment may have occurred. Check the following

settings and adjust if necessary prior to using this

miter saw.

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1. Lower head assembly and engage head assem-

bly lock pin.

2. Rotate table to 0° miter position and lock.

3. Pull forward bevel lock lever to unlock bevel.

4. Tilt the saw assembly to the left, then rotate saw

assembly to the right until you feel the stop in the

vertical position. This is where the saw is currently

set for 0° bevel cut.

5. Use a combination square to check blade

squareness to the table. Place the square on the

table and press it against the blade. If the blade

does not contact the full length of the square, fol-

low the calibration procedure. (See Figure 9)

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Note: Use a 1/2” (13mm) wrench for adjustment.

Note: Calibrating the bevel setting automatically

calibrates the 33.9° left stop and -2° right stop.

1. Lower head assembly and engage head assem-

bly lock pin.

2. Pull the bevel lock forward to unlock the head

assembly.

3. Locate the bevel stop bolt below the bevel lock

handle on the right side of the bevel post. This bolt

features a lock nut. (See Figure 10)

4. Loosen the bevel stop bolt a quarter turn and

then loosen the lock nut. When this is complete

you will be able to adjust the bevel stop bolt by

hand.

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Locate the miter gauge lock knob from among the

loose parts, and thread shaft on lock knob into hole

provided. (See Figure 8)

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A. Rotate the bevel stop bolt clockwise to adjust

the head to the left.

B. Rotate the bevel stop bolt counter-clockwise

to adjust the head to the right.

5. Follow the procedure in “Checking 0° Bevel Ad-

justment” to check your modifications. If further ad-

justment is required, repeat the steps above.

6. Once satisfactory, lock the bevel lock at 0° to

prevent movement.

7. Finger tighten the lock nut in place. Once se-

cured, tighten the lock nut with wrench.

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1. Lower head assembly and engage head as-

sembly lock pin.

2. Rotate table to 0° miter position and lock.

3. Slide the fence completely to the left to avoid

hitting it with the saw head.

4. Pull forward bevel lock lever to unlock bevel.

5. Check range of bevel range selector stop. It

should be at 45°. (See Figure 11)

6. Tilt the saw assembly to the left until you feel it

stop. This is where the saw is currently set for

45° bevel cut.

7. Use a combination square to check blade

squareness to the table. Place the combination

square on the table and press its 45° surface

against the blade. If the blade does not contact

the full length of the square, follow the calibra-

tion procedure. (See Figure 12)

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Note: Use a 1/2” (13mm) wrench for adjustment.

Note: Calibrating the bevel setting automatically

calibrates the 33.9° and 47° left stops.

1. Lower head assembly and engage head as-

sembly lock pin.

2. Slide the fence completely to the left to avoid

hitting it with the saw head.

3. Check bevel range selector stop located on the

left side of the bevel post on the table. It should

be at 45°.

4. Pull the bevel lock forward to unlock the head

assembly.

5. Locate the bevel stop bolt along the left side of

the bevel post. This bolt features a lock nut.

(See Figure 11)

4. Loosen the bevel stop bolt a quarter turn and

then loosen the lock nut. When this is complete

you will be able to adjust the bevel stop bolt by

hand.

A. Rotate the bevel stop bolt clockwise to

adjust the head to the right.

B. Rotate the bevel stop bolt counter-clock-

wise to adjust the head to the left.

5. Follow the procedure in “Checking left 45° Bevel

Adjustment” to check your modifications. If fur-

ther adjustment is required, repeat the steps

above.

6. Once satisfactory, lock the bevel lock at 45° to

prevent movement.

7. Finger tighten the lock nut in place. Once se-

cured, tighten with wrench.

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Once you have adjusted the blade to the correct

angle, make sure to adjust the Bevel Scale Pointer.

To do so,

1. Loosen the screw which holds the pointer in place

a quarter turn. (See Figure 13)

2. Align the pointer with the 0° line and retighten

screw.

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1. Engage the miter detent at the 0° position.

Loosen the miter lock knob 1/2 turn.

2. Look for four round holes in the miter scale plate.

In each hole is a screw. Use the small end of the

6/4mm hex key or a 4mm hex key to loosen all

four screws 1 to 2 turns. This will loosen the miter

detent plate (see Figure 14).

3. Lock saw down using the head assembly lock

pin (item 36 – page 8).

4. Hold one side of a 90° combination square

against the fence and rotate the table (and de-

tent plate) until the side of the saw blade is in full

contact with the other side of the square. (See

Figure 15)

5. Tighten all four screws – loosen and reset the

miter scale pointer to the “0” position.

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1. Rotate table to 0° position and lock in place.

2. Raise the head assembly to the full UP position.

3. Loosen the pointer adjust screw that holds the

miter scale pointer in place (see Figure 16).

4. Position the pointer to align with the 0° line.

Tighten the screw.

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The kerf inserts should be adjusted close to the

blade, but without touching the blade, to avoid tear-

out on the bottom of the workpiece.

1. Hold the saw head assembly down and push in

the head assembly lock pin (item 36 – page 8)

to keep the saw in the DOWN position.

2. Loosen the two kerf insert screws using a #2

Phillips screwdriver.

3. Adjust the kerf inserts as close to the blade

(teeth) as possible without touching the blade.

4. Tighten the kerf screws.

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may slightly cut into kerf insert.

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• (;=9B42920A?600<?1.;1D6;1B= Use the hook

and loop strap to hold the wrapped cord together.

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.;6@:=.?A@ The saw may move and cause se-

vere injuries to your fingers or hands.

• '<.C<61/.086;7B?F5<91A52A<<909<@2A<F<B?

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lift with your legs, not your back.

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may cause serious damage to the tool.

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tempting to lift or carry the tool by the power cord

will damage the insulation and the wire connec-

tions, resulting in electric shock or fire.

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Set bevel angle at 0° and lock in place using the

bevel lock lever.

Rotate the table to either 45 or 0° and lock into place

using the miter lock knob.

Lock the saw head in the DOWN position with the

head lock pin.

Check that each base table extension is in the

closed position and locked in place (See Figure 18).

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Rotate saw so the back of the saw is facing you.

Grasping the top carry handle with one hand and the

rear carry handle with the other, lift the saw off the

work surface. Using one hand, lower the bottom of

the base in line with your leg. This is the optimal po-

sition to carry the saw one-handed. (See Figure 19)

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With the saw facing you and the head mitered to

45°, grip either both cast-in carry handles located

under the base table extension or one cast-in carry

handle and the top carry handle. (See Figure 18)

Continue to lift and transport comfortably.

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1. Each of the four mounting holes should be

bolted securely using 5/16" bolts, lock washers

and hex nuts (not included).

2. Locate and mark where the saw is to be

mounted.

3. Drill four 5/16" diameter holes through work-

bench.

4. Place the miter saw on the workbench, aligning

holes in base with holes drilled in workbench.

Install bolts, lock washers and hex nuts (See

Figure 20).

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The smaller mounting holes at each corner can be

used for nails or longer drywall screws.

The supporting surface where the saw is to be

mounted should be examined carefully after

mounting to ensure that no movement can occur

during use. If any tipping or walking is noted, se-

cure the workbench or stand before operating the

miter saw.

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could crack foot or damage base.

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• If necessary, clamp the miter saw to a workbench

or table top.

• Place two or more “C” clamps on the clamping

areas and secure (see Figure 21). There are

clamping areas at all four corners of the saw.

• Be careful not to place clamps over the base ex-

tension clamping levers (see Figure 21).

• Mounting with clamps may prevent access to

some wide miter angles.

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For safety, the switch lever is designed to prevent

accidental starts. To operate safety switch, slide the

switch “Lock-OFF” toggle with either thumb to dis-

engage the lock, then pull the power switch lever

and release the switch “Lock-OFF” toggle (Figure

22). When the power switch lever is released, the

switch “Lock-OFF” toggle will engage the power

switch lever automatically, and the lever will no

longer operate until either “Lock-Off” toggle is en-

gaged again(see Figure 22)

NOTE: Switch lever can accommodate a padlock

with a long shackle of up to 1/4" in diameter (not

provided with miter saw) to prevent unauthorized

use.

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5.;1@<BA@612A52M"<.;1@-<;2N The “No

Hands Zone” is defined as the area between

marked lines on the left and right side of the table,

including the entire Table and portion of the Fence

within these marked lines. This zone is labeled by

“No Hands” symbols placed along side the marked

lines on the table. The marked “No Hands Zone”

on the product is valid for making cut at zero miter

and zero bevel. When making cut other than at

zero miter and zero bevel setting, always check to

ensure your hand is placed at least six (6) inches

away from the projected path of the saw blade.

Always use clamp to hold workpiece against the

table and fence when making compound miter cuts.

Do not support by hand.

• Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent

movement.

• Keep hands in position until trigger has been re-

leased and blade has stopped completely.

• Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper

balance.

• Follow the miter arm when mitering left or right.

Stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.

• Sight through the lower guard if following a pencil

line.

• Before making any cut, with the power off, lower

the blade to preview the blade path - dry run.

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• Typically this may occur when trying to cut work-

pieces that are near the maximum cutting height

capacity. Under these conditions, the workpiece

can stop the lower guard movement before the

downward motion of the arm could preopen the

lower guard. If this occurs:

• Workpiece must be securely clamped. This frees

your left hand to raise the guard  by the lip  just

enough to clear the workpiece. (See Figure 24)

• Start the saw and begin your cut.

• Once you have cleared the position where the

lower guard may bind, release the guard and it will

continue to raise automatically as you cut.

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%,O%("LIt is important to know where the blade

will intersect with the workpiece during cutting oper-

ations. Always perform the simulated cutting se-

quence with the power tool switched OFF to gain an

understanding of the projected path of the saw

blade. Mentally note where the path of saw blade

will fall and set up your work to keep your hands and

arms at least six (6) inches away from the projected

path of the spinning blade. Adjust your clamps and

fences so that the smooth lower guard and cutting

action is not interfered with during cutting operation.

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secures a workpiece to the table or base.

1. Insert the clamp’s knurled bar down into a clamp

post hole; there are two post holes located in the

base behind the fence. The knurled end must be

in the post at least 1/2".

2. Slide the clamp down until its rubber foot con-

tacts the workpiece.

3. Adjust the clamp height so it does not touch the

sliding fence.

4. Rotate the clamp’s knob until the workpiece is

firmly held in place (See Figure 25).

5. Move saw head up and down and forward and

back to be sure it clears the clamp.

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9.:=@ – Other hold-down devices such as C-

clamps can be used to hold the workpiece firmly

against the table and the fence. Make sure the

clamps are clear of the cutting path.

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1. Pull the fence lock lever toward front of tool to

loosen fence (See Figure 26).

2. Slide fence to the desired position. (See Figure

27)

3. Push the lock lever toward rear of tool to lock

fence position. (See Figure 26)

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1. Lift up on the cover plate tab and rotate it away

from the fence. (See Figure 26)

2. Push the lock lever toward front of saw to loosen

the fence.

3.

Slide the fence all the way out, away from the saw

head.

4. Lift up on the sliding fence to remove.

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