Bosch 5312 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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WARNING

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• 44?F>A:0A402;40=0=3F4;;;8CCluttered

benches and dark areas invite acdents.

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<>B?74A4BBD270B8=C74?A4B4=24>55;0<

<01;4 ;8@D83B 60B4B >A 3DBC Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• 44?1HBC0=34AB278;3A4=0=3E8B8C>AB0F0H

F78;4>?4A0C8=60?>F4AC>>; Distractions ca-

cause you to lose control.

• (C>A483;4C>>;B>DC>5A4027>5278;3A4=0=3

>C74AD=CA08=43?4AB>=BTools are danger-ous

in the hands of untrained users.

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?>F4A>55Do not leave tool until it comes to

acomplete stop.

• "  ,$' ($% !%'$$ with pad

lock, master switches, or by removing starter

keys.

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• 45>A4?;D668=68=C74C>>;1424AC08=C74>DC

;4C E>;C064 BD??;843 8B 2><?0C81;4 F8C7 C74

E>;C064<0A:43>=C74=0<4?;0C4F8C78=

An outlet voltage incompatible with that specified

on the nameplate can result in serious hazards

and damage to the tool.

• >D1;48=BD;0C43C>>;B0A44@D8??43F8C70?>

;0A8I43 ?;D6 >=4 1;034 8B F834A C70= C74

>C74A)78B?;D6F8;;58C8=0?>;0A8I43>DC;4C

>=;H>=4F0H5C74?;D63>4B=>C58C5D;;H8=

C74>DC;4CA4E4AB4C74?;D658CBC8;;3>4B=>C

58C2>=C02C0@D0;858434;42CA8280=C>8=BC0;;0

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0=HF0HDouble insulation eliminates the need

for the three wire grounded power cord and

grounded power supply.

• E>831>3H2>=C02CF8C76A>D=343BDA5024B

BD270B?8?4BA0380C>ABA0=64B0=3A45A864A

0C>ABThere is an increased risk of electric shock

if your body is grounded.

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38C8>=B Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

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380C4;HDamaged cords increase the risk of elec-

tric shock.

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>DC3>>A4GC4=B8>=2>A3<0A:43O,P>AO,P

These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce

the risk of electric shock.

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2><<>=B4=B4F74=>?4A0C8=60?>F4AC>>;

A moment of inattention or use of drugs, alcohol

or medication while operating power tools can be

dangerous.

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94F4;AH  >=C08= ;>=6 708A 44? H>DA708A

2;>C78=60=36;>E4B0F0H5A><<>E8=6?0ACB

Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught

in moving parts. Roll long sleeves above elbows.

Rubber gloves and non-skidfootwear are recom-

mended when working outdoors.

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O$P145>A4?;D668=68= Carrying tools with

your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that

have the switch “ON” invites accidents.

• '4<>E4039DBC8=6:4HB>AFA4=274B145>A4

CDA=8=6C74C>>;O$#P A wrench or a key that is

left attached to a rotating part of the tool will be

thrown.

• > =>C >E4AA4027 :44? ?A>?4A 5>>C8=6 0=3

10;0=240C0;;C8<4B Proper footing and balance

enables better control of the tool in unex-pected

situations.

• >=>CBC0=3>=C>>;>A8CBBC0=3 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.

• *B4B054CH4@D8?<4=C;F0HBF40AB054CH

6>66;4B Dust mask, safety shoes, hard hat or

hearing protection must be used for appropriate

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conditions. Everyday eyeglasses only have

impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety

glasses.

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0=3BD??>ACC74 F>A:?8424C>0BC01;4?;0C

5>A< 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.

• >=>C5>A24C>>;*B4C742>AA42CC>>;5>AH>DA

0??;820C8>= 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 ex-

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

• >=>CDB4C>>;85BF8C273>4B=>CCDA=8CO$#P

>AO$P Any tool that cannot be controlled with

the switch is dangerous.

• 8B2>==42CC74?;D65A><C74?>F4AB>DA24

145>A4<0:8=60=H039DBC<4=CB>A270=68=6

0224BB>A84B Such preventive safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

• 44?2DCC8=6C>>;BB70A?0=32;40= 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

thblade matches the direction of the arrow marked

on the tool and that the teeth are also pointing in

the same direction.

• =B?42C 6D0A3B 145>A4 DB8=6 0 C>>;  44?

6D0A3B8=?;024742:<>E8=6?0ACB5>A18=3

8=6>A0=H>C74A2>=38C8>=C70C<0H05542CC74

=>A<0;>?4A0C8>=>AB054CH540CDA4B>5C74C>>;

530<064370E4C>>;B4AE8243145>A4DB8=6

C74C>>; Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained tools.

• >=>C0;C4A>A<8BDB4C>>; Any alteration or

modification is a misuse and may result in serious

personal injury.

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58438=C78B<0=D0;<0H2A40C4070I0A3 Ac-

cessories that may be suitable for one type of tool,

may become hazardous when used on an inap-

propriate tool.

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• )>>;B4AE824<DBC14?4A5>A<43>=;H1H@D0;

85843A4?08A?4AB>==4; Service or maintenance

performed by unqualified personnel may result in

misplacing internal wires and components which

could cause serious hazard.

• ,74=B4AE828=60C>>;DB4>=;H834=C820;A4

?;024<4=C?0ACB>;;>F8=BCAD2C8>=B8=C74

"08=C4=0=24B42C8>=>5C78B<0=D0; Use of

unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance

Instructions may create a hazard.

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• *B42;0<?BC>BD??>ACF>A:?8424F74=4E4A

?>BB81;45BD??>AC8=6C74F>A:?84241H70=3

H>D<DBC0;F0HB:44?70=3>DCB834>5O#>

0=3P0A400B<0A:43F8C70BH<1>;>=C74

10B4>=>CDB4C78BB0FC>2DC?8424BC70C

0A4C>>B<0;;C>14B42DA4;H2;0<?43Your

hand if placed inside the “No Hands”

region can easily slip or be pulled into the blade.

• >=>CA40278=102:>5C74B0F1;0341478=3

C7454=24F8C748C74A70=3C>7>;3

3>F=>ABD??>ACC74F>A:?8424A4<>E4F>>3

B2A0?B>A5>A0=H>C74AA40B>= The proximity

of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not

be obvious and you may be seriously injured.

• #4E4A2A>BBH>DA70=3>E4A8=C4=343;8=4>5

2DCC8=6Supporting the workpiece “cross handed”

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

right hand is very dangerous.

• ;F0HB38B2>==42CC74?>F4A2>A35A><C74

?>F4AB>DA24145>A4<0:8=60=H039DBC<4=CB

>A0CC0278=60=H0224BB>A84B You may unin-

tentionally start the saw, leading to serious per-

sonal injury.

• "8C4AB0FB0A48=C4=343C>2DCF>>3>AF>>3

;8:4?A>3D2CBC74H20==>C14DB43F8C701A0

B8E42DC>55F744;B5>A2DCC8=654AA>DB<0C4A80;

BD270B10ABA>3BBCD3B4C2>F4E4A852DC

C8=6<0C4A80;B;8:40;D<8=D<>A>C74A=>=54A

A>DB<4C0;BDB4>=;HB0F1;034BB?4285820;;H

A42><<4=3435>A=>=54AA>DB<4C0;2DCC8=6

Cutting ferrous materials causes excessive spark-

ing and will damage the lower guard and will over-

load the motor.

(NOTE: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation does not

offer 12” metal cutting blades.)

• =B?42C H>DA F>A:?8424 145>A4 2DCC8=6  5

F>A:?84248B1>F43>AF0A?432;0<?8CF8C7

C74>DCB8341>F435024C>F0A3C7454=24 ;

F0HB<0:424AC08= C70C C74A48B => 60? 14

CF44=C74F>A:?842454=240=3C01;40;>=6

C74;8=4>5C742DC 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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• >=>CDB4C74B0FD=C8;C74C01;48B2;40A>50;;

C>>;B F>>3 B2A0?B 4C2 4G24?C C74 F>A:

?8424Small debris or loose pieces of wood or

other objects that contact the revolving blade can

be thrown with high speed at the operator.

• >=>C5443F>A:?84248=C>C741;034>A2DC

O5A4470=3P8=0=HF0H,>A:?8424<DBC14

BC0C8>=0AH 0=3 2;0<?43 >A 1A0243 1H H>DA

70=3 Saw must be fed through the workpiece

smoothly and at a rate which will not overload the

saw’s motor.

• DC >=;H >=4 F>A:?8424 0C 0 C8<4 Multiple

workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or

braced and may bind on the blade or shift during

cutting.

• 424AC08=C74<8C4AB0F8B<>D=C43>A?;0243

>=0;4E4;58A<F>A:BDA5024145>A4DB8=6 A

level and firm work surface reduces the risk of the

miter saw becoming unstable.

• %;0=H>DAF>A: %A>E834 034@D0C4BD??>AC

0224BB>A84BBD270BC01;4BB0F7>AB4BC01;4

4GC4=B8>=4C25>AF>A:?8424BF834A>A;>=64A

C70=C74C01;4C>?B44?064). 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.

• >=>CDB40=>C74A?4AB>=0B0BD1BC8CDC45>A

0C01;44GC4=B8>=>A0B0338C8>=0;BD??>AC Un-

stable 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.

• )742DC>55?8424<DBC=>C1490<<430608=BC

>A?A4BBDA431H0=H>C74A<40=B0608=BCC74

B?8==8=6B0F1;034 If confined, i.e. using length

stops, it could get wedged against the blade and

thrown violently.

• ;F0HBDB402;0<?>A058GCDA434B86=43C>

?A>?4A;H BD??>AC A>D=3 <0C4A80; BD27 0B

3>F4;A>3B>ACD18=6Rods have a tendency to

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

pull the work with your hand into the blade.

• ,74=2DCC8=68AA46D;0A;HB70?43F>A:?8424B

?;0=H>DAF>A:B>8CF8;;=>CB;8?0=3?8=27C74

1;0340=314C>A=5A><H>DA70=3 

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.

• !4CC741;034A40275D;;B?443145>A42>=C02C

8=6C74F>A:?8424 This will help avoid thrown

workpieces.

• 5C74F>A:?8424>A1;034142><4B90<<43>A

1>66433>F=CDA=<8C4AB0FO$P1HA4;40B

8=6BF8C27,08C5>A0;;<>E8=6?0ACBC>BC>?

0=3D=?;D6C74<8C4AB0FC74=F>A:C>5A44

C74 90<<43 <0C4A80; Continued sawing with

jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or

damage to miter saw.

• A0:8=6 02C8>= >5 C74 B0F 20DB4B C74 B0F

7403C>94A:3>F=F0A34A403H5>AC78BA402

C8>=when making an incomplete cut or when re-

leasing the switch before the head is completely

in the down position.

• 5C4A58=8B78=6C742DCA4;40B4C74BF8C277>;3

C74B0F0A<3>F=0=3F08C5>A1;034C>BC>?

145>A4A4<>E8=6F>A:>A2DC>55?842451;034

3>4B=>CBC>?F8C78=58E4B42>=3BD=?;D6

C74 B0F 0=3 5>;;>F C74 8=BCAD2C8>=B 8= C74

)A>D1;4B7>>C8=6 B42C8>= REACHING WITH

YOUR HAND UNDER A COASTING BLADE IS

DANGEROUS!

• )74A4 0A4 0338C8>=0; B054CH 8=BCAD2C8>=B 5>A

?0AC82D;0A>?4A0C8>=B>5C74B0F8=C74>?4A0C

8=6B42C8>='403C74A4BC>5C74<0=D0;5>A

B054>?4A0C8>=

• >AB;83402C8>=2DCC8=658ABC%*!!B0F7403

0BB4<1;H 0F0H 5A>< C74 54=24 D=C8; 1;034

2;40ABC74F>A:?8424>AC>8CB<0G8<D<4GC4=

B8>=851;03420==>C2;40AC74F>A:?8424"0:4

24AC08=C742;0<?3>4B=>C8=C4A54A4F8C7C74

6D0A30=374030BB4<1;H 

(42>=3CDA=B0FO$#P0=3;>F4AC74B0FC>

C74C01;4)74=%*(B0FC7A>D67C74F>A:

?8424 '4;40B4 C74 BF8C27 0=3 F08C 5>A C74

1;034C>2><?;4C4;HBC>?145>A4A08B8=6C74

74030BB4<1;H0=3A4<>E8=6C74F>A:?8424

Never “pullcut” since blade may climb the work-

piece causing KICKBACK.

• >A27>?02C8>=2DCC8=6B;834C7474030B

B4<1;H C> C74 A40A 0B 50A 0B 8C F8;; 6> 0=3

C867C4=B;834 ;>2::=>1)74=CDA= C74B0F

O$#P0=3;>F4AC7474030BB4<1;HC><0:4

C742DC'4;40B4C74BF8C270=3F08C5>AC74

1;034C>2><?;4C4;HBC>?145>A4A08B8=6C74

74030BB4<1;H0=3A4<>E8=6C74F>A:?8424

Failure to tighten the slide lock knob can cause

the blade to suddenly climb up on the top of the

workpiece and force itself toward you.

• >=>C0;;>F50<8;80A8CH608=435A><5A4@D4=C

DB4>5 H>DA<8C4AB0FC> 142><42><<>=

?;024 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 per-

sonal injury.

!

WARNING

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DESIGNATED DANGER ZONE.

AVOID POSITIONING HANDS,

FINGERS

OR ARMSIN THE

AREA DESIGNATED BY THIS

SYMBOL.

O(+)(#()'*)$#(P

• 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.

) ,'##( ($,#

!$, #  $*# $#

.$*')$$!)(,'##('$#!.

$##($'"$)"$')!

().'*!(#%'*)$#())%

%' # .$*' $,#'( "#*! ).

('+ (  '"#' $ !! ().

'*!( # $' ( $%')$# $

)(")'(,

(><4 3DBC 2A40C43 1H ?>F4A

B0=38=6 B0F8=6 6A8=38=6

3A8;;8=60=3>C74A2>=BCAD2C8>=02C8E8C84B2>=

C08=B274<820;B:=>F=C>20DB420=24A18AC7

34542CB>A>C74AA4?A>3D2C8E470A<(><44G

0<?;4B>5C74B4274<820;B0A4

• 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

!

WARNING

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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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>D1;4=BD;0C43)>>;B

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 elec-

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

GC4=B8>=>A3B

• 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

excessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheat-

ing. The table shows the correct size to use, de-

pending 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.

'$""#(/($-)#($#

NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier

the cord.

)>>;RB

<?4A4

'0C8=6

>A3(8I48=,

,8A4(8I4B8=<<

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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

>A3!4=6C78=44C >A3!4=6C78="4C4AB

)01;4>5>=C4=CB

(054CH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

General Safety Rules For Bench Top Tools .2

Safety Rules For Miter Saws . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

)01;4>5>=C4=CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

;42CA820;'4@D8A4<4=CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

4CC8=6)> =>F.>DA"8C4A(0F . . . . . . .7-9

BB4<1;H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12

Tools Needed for Assembly and Alignment .10

Unpacking and Checking Contents . . . . . . .10

Installation and Removal of the Blade . . . . .11-12

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

39DBC<4=CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-16

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

Adjusting Bevel Lock Lever Tension . . . . . . .13

Blade 45° To The Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Blade Square To Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment . . . . . . . . .15

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

Depth Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

)A0=B?>AC8=6%;024<4=C0=3">D=C8=6 .17-18

Mounting Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Mounting the saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Adjusting the Four Position Switch Handle 18

0B82(0F$?4A0C8>=B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-22

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

Workpiece Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Switch Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Detent Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Sliding Base/Fence Extension . . . . . . . . . .22

(0F$?4A0C8>=B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-30

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

Slide Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

Bevel Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Compound Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Cutting Grooves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Cutting Base Molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Cutting Crown Molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-30

Special Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-33

"08=C4=0=240=3!D1A820C8>= . . . . . . . . .34-35

4;C70=64B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

)A>D1;4B7>>C8=6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36

224BB>A84B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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1. Connect this saw to a 120V, 15-amp branch cir-

cuit with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit

breaker. Using the wrong size fuse can damage

the motor.

2. 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.

3. 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

connections, the load and the supply circuit when-

ever motor does not work well.

;42CA82A0:4

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. It is useful when making certain cuts

in wood where a coasting blade would result in a

wide, imprecise cut.

When electrical power is lost due to

blown fuse or other causes, the

motor will gradually slow down and the braking action

is initiated ONLY by the release of the trigger switch.

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.

The brake action of this saw is not

intended as a safety feature. Re-

member to let the saw blade come to a complete

stop before raising the blade from the workpiece. As

always the guard system is your best protection

against unintentional contact with a spinning saw

blade. NEVER wedge open or defeat the closing

action of the lower guard.

;42CA820;'4@D8A4<4=CB

4CC8=6)> =>F.>DA"8C4A(0F(44?064

To avoid injury from accidental

starting, remove plug from power

source outlet before making any adjustments.

 (F8C27 !>2:$55 '4;40B4 DCC>= – One of

these two buttons must be pressed before the

power switch can be pressed.

 %>F4A(F8C27 – The power switch used with the

“Lock-OFF” button energizes the unit.

 "08=0=3;4 – This handle contains the power

switch. Pulling this handle down lowers the

blade into the workpiece.

 ADB7 0?B – These caps keep the motor

brushes in position and provide easy access for

inspecting and replacing brushes.

 !>F4A;034D0A3!>F4AD0A3!8? – 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 work-

piece.

 ;034 – Use only 12" blades with 1" arbor hole.

 (;838=64=24 – Supports the workpiece. The

fence has a cast in scale to make repetitive cuts

easy. The fence also has holes to secure an

auxiliary fence if desired.

  4A5=B4ACB – Kerf inserts can be adjusted to

different blade widths to minimize workpiece

tear-out.

 "8C4A4C4=C$E4AA834 – Allows detent action to

be locked out allowing for micro adjustments to

any miter angle.

 "8C4A(20;4"8C4A=6;4=3820C>A – This scale

is cast in on the base of the saw. Indicator is fas-

tened to the table.

"8C4A4C4=CB – There are ten (10) miter detent

slots for fast and accurate miter cuts of common

miter angles.

 "8C4A4C4=C!4E4A – The lever releases the

table from the detent.

 "8C4A!>2: =>1 – The miter lock knob locks

the miter saw table at any desired miter angle.

 )01;4 – Sits in base, provides workpiece sup-

port, rotates for desired miter cuts and rotates

the head assembly. The front extended part of

the table is called the miter arm.

 0B4 – Provides working surface to support

workpiece.

!

WARNING

!

WARNING

!

WARNING

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

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







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



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

 )>>;">D=C8=6%03B – The four corners of the

saw provide areas to clamp, bolt or nail the saw

to a flat work surface.

 (;838=60B4GC4=B8>=B – These extensions

provide extra workpiece support and are espe-

cially useful when cutting long workpieces.

 0B4 GC4=B8>=;0<?8=6 !4E4AB – These

levers lock the base extensions at the desired

positions.

 !4=6C7(C>?">34;>=;H – For repetitive

cuts of the same length. Can be moved to left

side, if desired.

 DBC%>AC – The dust port can accommodate

the dust chute and dust bag or a 1-1/4" vacuum

hose hookup.

 4E4;!>2:!4E4A – The front-positioned bevel

lock lever locks the head assembly at the de-

sired bevel angle.

 4E4;'0=64(4;42C>A =>1 – Allows selection

of the bevel range, 0° to 45° left, 0° to 45° right,

and complete range of 47° left to 47° right.

 (;834'08;!>2: =>1 – The slide rail lock knob

locks the slide rails when you are not making

slide cuts and when you are transporting the saw.

 (;834'08;B – Guide the head assembly when

making slide cuts.

 ;0<? %>B8C8>= >;4B – There are two (2)

holes (not shown) behind the fence for placing

the clamp.

 &D82:2C8>=;0<?">34;>=;H – Pro-

vides fast clamping of workpiece.

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vides fast clamping of workpiece.

 >A3,A0? – Allows you to easily wrap up the

cord so it’s out of the way when transporting or

storing.

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 "D;C8%DA?>B4)>>;">34;>=;H – Used

for loosening/tightening the blade and for fence

adjustments.

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>=;H – Used for loosening/tightening the

blade.

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Allows you to easily lock the head assembly to

the bevel angle of 33.9° to the left or right.

 4E4;(20;4 – This scale is large and angled to

allow you to easily read bevel angles.

 403 BB4<1;H !>2: %8= – The saw is

equipped with a lock pin used to lock the head

assembly in the lower position for transporting.

 &D82:'4;40B44?C7(C>?DCC>= – Allows

you to quickly release the depth stop.

 4?C7 (C>? 8=4 39DBC<4=C =>1–Allows

you to adjust the depth of the blade for cutting

grooves in the workpiece (Figure 13, page 16).

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>=;H – Pulling this lever allows the handle to be

rotated. Release the lever into one of four oper-

ating positions.

 '40A0AAH8=60=3;4MUsed for lifting of the

tool.

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dle in the selected position.

 A1>A!>2:—Allows the user to keep the blade

from rotating while tightening or loosening arbor

screw during blade replacement or removal.

A>=C0AAH8=60=3;4 – Used for lifting the

tool.

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smooth movement of the lower guard.

 *??4A;034D0A3 – Covers upper portion of

the blade.

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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

Hex “L” Wrench

(supplied) 1.5mm

Straight Edge of Board 3/4"

Thick This Edge Must be

Perfectly Straight

Multi Purpose Tool (supplied

with model 5412 only)

Combination Square Must be True

Combination Square

10mm/17mm Combination

Open End Wrench

Multi Purpose “L” Wrench 6.5mm

(supplied with model 5312 only)

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Before moving the saw: Lock the

miter lock knob in 45° position.

Lock bevel lock handle. Pull the head assembly com-

pletely toward you and tighten the slide rail lock knob.

Lock head assembly in the down position.

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Never carry the tool by the cord or head assembly

power switch handle. Damage to insulation could

cause an electric shock. Damage to wire connec-

tions could cause a fire.

Models 5312 & 5412 Miter Saws are 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:

Quick- Action Clamp (Model 5412 only) - Used to

clamp workpieces.

Workpiece Clamp (Model 5312 only) - Used to

clamp workpieces.

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

Multi Purpose Tool (Model 5412 only) - Should

be stored on the right rear base.

Rear Cord Wrap, washer and Screw - Used for

wrapping the cord

Miter Lock Knob - Used to lock the table at de

sired miter angle.

If any parts are missing, do not

plug in power cord or turn the

switch on until the missing parts are obtained and

are installed correctly.

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Locate the miter gauge lock knob from among the

loose parts, and thread shaft on lock knob into hole

provided.

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Locate the rear cord wrap from among the loose

parts, position rear cord wrap as shown and secure

with washer and phillips screw provided.

Disconnect plug from power source before performing any assembly, adjustment or repair

to avoid possible injury.

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Disconnect plug from power source

before performing any assembly,

adjustment or repair to avoid possible injury.

1. The miter saw is equipped with a lock pin used to

lock the miter saw in the lower position. To release,

push the handle down slightly and pull the lock pin

to its full out position and rotate 90°.

NOTE:If the lock pin is stuck and will not pull out when

the handle is pushed down slightly, you may have to

adjust the depth stop bolt (see Depth Adjustment,

page 16) slightly so the handle can be pushed down

and the lock pin can be pulled out.

2. Rotate the lower guard by hand. Loosen front

cover screw to a point that cover plate can be lifted

(Figure 1).

3. Rotate the cover plate counterclockwise so the

blade bolt is exposed (Figure 1).

4. Press and hold the arbor lock (See figure on page

9). Use the multi purpose tool or multi purpose “L”

wrench to remove the blade bolt by turning wrench

clockwise.

5. Remove the blade bolt, outer washer and the

blade. Inner washer does not need to be removed

(Figure 2).

6. To install the 12" blade, fit blade between the chip

deflectors and onto the arbor shaft, and onto 1"

support ring on the inner washer (Figure 3). NOTE:

Make sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches

the clockwise rotation arrow on the lower guard.

To avoid injury, do not use a blade

larger or smaller than 12" diameter

and 1" arbor.

7. Replace the outer washer in it’s proper orientation,

and tighten blade bolt finger tight. Press the arbor

lock and tighten blade bolt securely using multi pur-

pose tool or multi purpose “L” wrench, but do not

overtighten.

8. Rotate cover plate clockwise to original position.

Tighten the front cover plate screw.

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

turns freely.

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?>B8C8>=BLower the blade into the table slot and

check for any contact with the base or turn table struc-

ture. If blade contacts base or table, seek authorized

service.

10. Place multi purpose tool or multi purpose “L”

wrench in rubber grommet in right rear of tool.

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1. With the miter arm locked in the down position,

push the dust elbow onto the dust port. Push the

dust bag onto the elbow and rotate both to de-

sired position. (Figure 4).

2. Position dust chute/bag so that it does not inter-

fere with the tool during the cutting operation for

all miter/bevel settings. Make sure dust bag

does not interfere with the slide rails during slide

cutting.

3. The dust bag requires emptying when full of

sawdust. Empty it frequently and after comple-

tion of sawing. Carefully remove dust bag from

dust elbow. Empty dust bag in proper trash

bin by unzipping the bag. Be extremely careful

of dust disposed, materials in fine particle form

may be explosive. Do not throw sawdust on an

openfire. Spontaneous combustion, may in

time, result from mixture of oil or water with dust

particles.

Note: The dust port also accepts a standard 1-1/4"

vacuum tube for dust collection.

When sawing chemically pres-

sure treated lumber, paint that

may be lead based, or any other materials that

may contain carcinogens, use special precau-

tions. A suitable respirator must be worn by all per-

sonnel entering the work area. Work area should

be sealed by plastic sheeting and persons not pro-

tected should be kept out until work area is thor-

oughly cleaned.

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Disconnect plug from power

source before performing any as-

sembly, adjustment or repair to avoid possible injury.

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. Push head assembly down and push head as-

sembly lock pin to hold down head assembly.

2. Slide head assembly completely to the back and

tighten the rail lock knob.

3. Rotate table to 0° miter position

4. Pull up bevel lock lever to loosen.

5. Check position of bevel range selector knob, it

should be at the 0°-45° position.

6. Tilt the saw assembly to the left counterclockwise.

Then rotate saw assembly to the right (clockwise).

Until you feel the stop in the vertical position –

This is where the saw is currently set for the 0°

bevel cut.

Lower the blade and engage the lock pin. 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, (figure 5), fol-

low the alignment procedure.

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1. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock.

2. Loosen bolt heads “A” and “B” with 10 mm open-

end wrench at least one full turn (Figure 6).

3. Place 4 mm Allen wrench bit onto multi purpose

tool and into setscrew “D” (Figure 6).

4. Loosen setscrew “D” with 4 mm Allen wrench - at

least 3 full turns.

5. Place combination square on table and against

fence. (See figure 5)

6. While rotating bolt head “C”, watch the saw blade

tilt until it is aligned with the combination square.

When aligned, remove the Allen wrench.

7. Tighten setscrew “D”.

8. Tighten 10 mm bolt heads “A” & “B”

9. Check and adjust bevel pointers to 0 degrees on

each side of bevel scale.

10. Push down bevel lock lever before cutting.

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1. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock.

2. Place 17-mm open-end flat wrench on bolt head

“E” (Figure 6).

3. Turn nut “E” clockwise 1/8 turn to tighten bevel

lock tension or turn counter-clockwise to 1/8 turn

to loosen bevel lock tension.

4. Push down bevel lock lever.

5. Verify that bevel lock tension holds the bevel po-

sition secure and also allows bevel lock lever to

lock down to the point that a solid stop is felt.

6. If necessary, repeat steps 1 – 5 to adjust the

tension.

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1. Push head assembly down and push head as-

sembly lock pin to hold down head assembly.

2. Slide head assembly completely to the back

and tighten the rail lock knob

3. Rotate table to the 0° miter position

4. Pull up bevel lock lever to loosen.

5. Check position of bevel range selector knob, it

should be at the 0°- 45° position.

6. Tilt the saw assembly to the left counterclock-

wise. Then rotate saw assembly to the right

(clockwise). Until you feel the stop in the 45° left

position – This is where the saw is currently set

for the 45° left bevel cut.

Use a head of combination square to check blade

at the 45° stop. Place the combination square

head on the table and press it’s 45° surface

against the blade. If the blade does not contact the

full length of the square, (figure 5), follow the align-

ment procedure.

Use a head of combination square to check blade

at the 45° stop. Place the combination square

head on the table and press it’s 45° surface

against the blade. If the blade does not contact the

full length of the square, (figure 5), follow the align-

ment procedure.

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1. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock.

2. Tilt saw head to 45 degree stop on left side.

3. Place combination square frame (remove ruler)

with 45 side against the blade. (See figure 7)

4. Place 10 mm open-end wrench on bolt head “F”

(Figure 8).

5. While rotating bolt “F”, watch blade tilt move-

ment until it is aligned with the 45 degree sur-

face on combination square frame.

6. Check and adjust bevel pointers to 45 degrees

on each side of bevel scale.

7. Push down bevel lock lever before cutting.

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1. Make sure head assembly is pushed forward

near the center of the table and slide rail lock

knob is tightened.

2. Lower the head assembly, pull the lock pin out

and rotate it 90°, rotate to lock the head assembly

in the down position. Make sure table is in 0°

detent and tighten miter lock knob. Place a com-

bination square against the fence and next to the

blade as illustrated. Locate the square properly

so it does not contact the tooth of saw blade.The

saw blade should contact the full length of the

square (Figure 9).

3. If blade does not contact the square, follow the

fence alignment procedure.

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a. Remove sliding fence extensions.

b. The head assembly should remain in lowered po-

sition.

c. Use multi purpose tool (supplied with model 5412

only) or use a 7/16" socket and loosen four (4) hex

bolts behind fence (Figure 10).

d. Adjust fence until blade and the fence has full

contact with the square.

e. Tighten hex bolts.

f. Re-attach sliding fence.

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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 Phillips screw that holds the indica-

tor in place (Figure 11).

4. Position the indicator to align with the 0° miter

mark. Tighten the screw.

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The kerf insert should be adjusted close to the

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

out on the bottom of the workpiece.

1. Lower the head assembly and lock into position.

2. Loosen the six (6) kerf screws using the multi

purpose tool or multi purpose “L” wrench (Figure

12).

3. Adjust the kerf inserts as close to the blade

(teeth) as possible without touching the blade.

4. Tighten the kerf screws.

NOTE: At extreme bevel angles the saw blade may

slightly cut into kerf insert.

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• When the diameter of the blade has been reduced

due to sharpening, it may be necessary to adjust

the depth stop. When a new blade is installed, it

is necessary to check the clearance of the blade

to the turn table structure.

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• The depth stop adjustment is a feature used when

cutting grooves in the workpiece. (See page 27 for

cutting grooves.)

1. Loosen and turn both Jam Nuts to just above the

threaded end of the Depth Stop Bolt (Figure 13).

2. Press Depth Stop Release Button and pull up

Depth Stop Bolt until nuts hit the bottom of its

support frame (Figure 13).

3. Set the table to the 0° miter position. Push down

and slide back saw head to the full back position.

4. While looking at both the blade and the corner

where the fence meets the table, turn the Depth

Stop Bolt to set the blade depth to about 1/4 inch

below the table’s surface.

5. Release the saw head to the up position.

6. Turn both Jam Nuts to be tight against the bottom

of the support frame. Tighten nuts against each

other.

7. Practice slide cutting (with tool unplugged) to ver-

ify that the blade does not touch table. If it clears

the table, make a practice cut (with tool plugged)

on scrap wood to verify that the cut goes com-

pletely through the lower front edge of the work-

piece

Do not start the miter saw without

checking for interference between

the blade and the turn table structure. The blade

could be ruined if it cuts into the table structure.

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The depth stop can be easily adjusted to limit the

cutting depth, such as when creating a rough slot.

(See page 27 for instructions)

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To avoid injury always observe the

following:

• Unplug electric cord. Before transporting the saw,

rotate head and lock assembly to 60° right miter,

lock into detent, slide head assembly to the middle

of it’s rail, tighten the slide rail lock knob and lock

the head assembly in the lowered position.

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• To avoid back injury, hold the tool close to your

body when lifting. Bend your knees so you can lift

with your legs, not your back.

• Lift by using the cast-in carry handles at each

side of the bottom of the base.

• Alternate lifting method: When picking tool up

from ground, use rear carrying handle and front

carrying handle (above guard).

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• Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or the

operational handle. Attempting to lift or carry the

tool by the power cord will damage the insulation

and the wire connections resulting in electric shock

or fire.

• Observe the position of the saw. People standing

behind it could be injured by thrown debris.

• Place the saw on a firm, level surface where there

is plenty of room for handling and properly support-

ing the workpiece.

• Bolt, nail or clamp the saw to its support.

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Mount the saw using either the four bolt holes

(5/16") or the four nail holes to the workbench

(Figure 14). Check for clearance to the left and right

of the saw.

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 (4) 5/16" diameter holes through work-

bench.

4. Place the miter saw on the workbench aligning

holes in base with holes drilled in workbench. In-

stall bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. As an al-

ternative, you can mount the saw using drywall

screws in the four nail holes.

Supporting surface where 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, secure the work-

bench or stand before operating the slide com-

pound miter saw.

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• If necessary, clamp the miter saw to a workbench

or table top.

• Place two (2) or more “C” clamps on the clamping

areas and secure (Figure 15).

• Be careful not to place clamps over the base

extension clamping levers (Figure 15).

• Mounting with clamps will prevent access to some

wide miter angles.

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The switch handle can be positioned in any of four

different orientations, depending on the cutting

situation and user preference.

• vertical

• horizontal

• 45° Left

• 45° Right

To reposition the main handle:

1. Release handle clamp (Figure 16).

2. Pull and hold handle rotation release lever

(Figure 16).

3. Rotate handle to desired location.

4. Let go over release lever to set handle into

place. Release lever will retract down only in

one of the four (4) positions

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lease lever is retracted down. Do not attempt to

switch tool on between handle position, damage

may occur.

5. Lock the handle clamp.

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1. Open handle clamp.

2. Using 1.5 mm Allen wrench, increase tension by

turning both setscrews 1/4 turn to the left, tighten

by turning to the right. Always adjust both

setscrews by the same amount.

3. Close handle clamp.

4. Check the tension.

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Position your body and hands

properly to make cutting easier and

safer. Observe the following instructions (Figure 17).

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• Never place hands near cutting area. Keep hands

and arms outside the “No Hands” zone.

• Note the "No Hands Zone" sticker located on each

side of the base. The "No Hands Zone" is defined

as the entire Table plus the portion of the Base on

the right and left that falls between the outer edge

of these two stickers and portions of the Fence

within this boundry.

• Be aware of the path of the sawblade. Make a dry

run with the saw OFF by conducting a simulated

cutting cycle, and observe the projected path of the

sawblade. Keep hands out of the path of saw-

blade.

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blade will intersect with the workpiece during cut-

ting operations. Always perform the simulated cut-

ting sequence with the power tool switched OFF

to gain an understanding of the projected path of

the sawblade. Mentally note where the path of

sawblade will fall and set up your work to keep

your hands and arms out of the path of the spin-

ning blade. Adjust your clamps and fences so that

the smooth lower guard and cutting action is not

interfered with during cutting operation.

• Hold workpiece firmly against table and fence to

prevent movement.

• Keep hands in position until trigger has been

released and blade has stopped completely.

• Never place hands on slide rails.

• 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.

The lower guard may not automat-

ically open under certain cutting

conditions. For example, when trying to cut work-

pieces that are near the maximum cutting height

capacity. Under these conditions or during the

sliding motion of cut, the workpiece can stop the

lower guard movement before the downward motion

of the arm could pre-open the lower guard.

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• Workpiece must be securely clamped. This frees

a hand to raise the guard by the lip just enough to

clear the workpiece (Figure 18).

• 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 operate automatically as you cut.

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Long workpieces have a tendency

to tip over unless clamped down

and properly supported from underneath.

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either of two (2) clamp holes behind the fence

(Figure 19 & 19a).

• Minimum of 1/2" of knurl must engage clamp post

to be effective.

• Adjust screw if necessary to clear fence or for large

differences in wood heights.

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1. Insert clamp post into clamp hole.

2. Loosen wing nut and ad-

just arm to proper height,

and securely tighten wing

nut.

3. Rotate screw knob of

the clamp clockwise to

tighten, counter-clockwise

to loosen.

4. Move the head assembly

to check clearance with

clamp.

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1. With clamp in open (lever

raised) position, insert

clamp into clamp post until

rubber foot comes into

contact with material.

2. Press down on lever to

tighten clamp.

3. Move the head assembly

to check clearance with

clamp.

4. Pull up on lever to release clamp.

There may be extreme compound

cuts where clamp cannot be used.

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Zone. >=>CCAHC>2DCB7>AC?8424B that cannot

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Hands Zone.

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tal Clamp and crown stop can be mounted on either

side of the tool and holds the workpiece firmly

against the fence.

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vices can be used to hold the workpiece firmly

against the table and the fence.

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vide extra workpiece support and are especially use-

ful when cutting long workpieces. To reposition the

extensions, simply unlock the Base Extension

Clamping Levers, reposition the extensions, and re-

lock the levers (Figure 20). (See also Length Stop

on page 27.)

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MS1222 Base Extension Kit allow the 5312 or

5412’s base extensions to extend out to 60”. Even

after these longer rods are installed on the base, the

base extensions can be fully retracted for trans-

portation and storage.

;>2:B - Long pieces need extra support. The base

height (3-3/4") is designed to match the standard

lumber of two 2x’s and one 1x. Boards of these

thicknesses can be used to create auxiliary support

extensions for long workpieces (Figure 21).

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