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M2507R
10 in. (254 mm) MiterMate
TM
COMPOUND MITER SAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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SECTION PAGE
Product Specifications .............................................................................
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Power Tool Safety ....................................................................................
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Compound Miter Saw Safety ................................................................... 5
Electrical Requirements and Safety...........................................................
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Tools Needed for Assembly ..................................................................... 8
Carton Contents ....................................................................................... 9
Know Your Miter Saw.................................................................................
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Assembly ................................................................................................. 11
Adjustments ............................................................................................. 15
Operation ................................................................................................. 21
Maintenance ............................................................................................ 33
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................ 34
Parts List ................................................................................................ 35
MOTOR
Power Source ..................................................................... 220V~ 50Hz
Speed ................................................................................. 4800 min
-1
(No load)
Brake .................................................................................. Electric
Double Insulated ................................................................. Yes
BLADE SIZE
Diameter.............................................................................. 254 mm
Arbor size............................................................................ 25.4 mm w/a 16 mm
reducer
ROTATING TABLE
Diameter.............................................................................. 32.4 mm
Miter Detent Stops .............................................................. 0°, 22.5°, 45° R & L
Bevel Positive Stops ........................................................... 0, 45° L
CUTTING CAPACITY
Crosscut .............................................................................. 66.7 mm x 141.3 mm
Miter 45° R & L .................................................................... 66.7 mm x 88.9 mm
Bevel 45° L .......................................................................... 39.7 mm x 141.3 mm
45° Miter and 45° Bevel ....................................................... 39.7 mm x 88.9 mm
Crown Molding Nested Against Fence................................. 108 mm
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL
Safety is a combination of common
sense, staying alert and knowing how
to use your power tool.
CAUTION
To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious injury, do not plug the tool in
until you have read and understood
the following.
1. READ and become familiar with
the entire Instruction
Manual. LEARN the tool’s
application, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in
working order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES. Form the habit
of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed
from the tool before turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
power tools in damp locations, or
expose them to rain or snow. Keep
work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All
visitors and bystanders should be
kept a safe distance from work
area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD
PROOF with padlocks, master
switches or by removing starter
keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will
do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not
force the tool or an attachment
to do a job for which it was not
designed.
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION
CORDS. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will result in a
drop in line voltage and in loss of
power which will cause the tool to
overheat.
11.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do
not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes and
could cause permanent eye
damage. ALWAYS wear Safety
Goggles (not glasses) that comply
with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1.
Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact–resistant lenses.
They ARE NOT safety glasses.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could
seriously injure you when they
break.
POWER TOOL SAFETY
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20. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL
RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
THE POWER “OFF”. Do not walk
away from a running tool until the
blade comes to a complete stop
and the tool is unplugged from the
power source.
21. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep
proper footing and balance at all
times.
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
23. DO NOT use power tool in
presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are
under the influence of any drugs,
alcohol or medicationn that could
affect your ability to use the tool
properly.
25. WARNING: Dust generated from
certain materials can be hazardous
to your health. Always operate saw
in well-ventilated area and provide
for proper dust removal.
26.
People with
electronic devices,
such as pacemakers, should
consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Operation
of electrical equipment in close
proximity to a heart pacemaker
could cause interference or failure
of the pacemaker.
27. WEAR HEARING
PROTECTION to reduce
the risk of induced hearing
loss.
13. WEAR A FACE MASK
OR DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or
a vise to hold work when
practical. It is safer than
using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate the
tool.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM
POWER SOURCE before servicing,
and when changing accessories
such as blades, bits and cutters.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in the OFF
position before plugging the tool in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES. Consult this
Instruction Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury
to yourself or others.
18. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended
function – check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
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COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW
1. DO NOT USE THIN KERF
BLADES they can deflect and
contact guard and can cause
possible injury to the operator.
2. DO NOT operate the miter saw
until it is completely assembled
and installed according to these
instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly
familiar with the operation of miter
saws, seek guidance from your
supervisor, instructor or other
qualified person.
4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly
against the fence and table.
DO NOT perform any operation
free hand (use clamp wherever
possible).
5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the
saw blade. If the workpiece you are
cutting would cause your hands to
be within 15.2 cm. of the saw blade,
the workpiece should be clamped in
place before making the cut.
6. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs
freely and is free of vibration.
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to
full speed before starting a cut.
8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS
CLEAN and free of chips or dust.
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles
are tight before cutting, even if the
table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
10. BE SURE both the blade and the
collar are clean and the arbor bolt
is tightened securely.
11. USE only blade collars specified for
your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger in
diameter than 254 mm.
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the
blade when it is running.
14. ALWAYS check the blade for
cracks or damage before operation.
Replace a cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
15. NEVER use blades recommended
for operation at less than 4800
RPM.
16. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in
place and use at all times.
17. NEVER reach around the saw
blade.
18. MAKE SURE the blade is not
contacting the workpiece before the
switch is turned ON.
19. IMPORTANT: After completing the
cut, release the trigger and wait for
the blade to stop before returning
the saw to the raised position.
20. MAKE SURE the blade has come
to a complete stop before removing
or securing the workpiece,
changing the workpiece angle or
changing the angle of the blade.
21. NEVER cut metals or masonry
products with this tool. This miter
saw is designed for use on wood
and wood-like products.
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22. NEVER cut small pieces. If the
workpiece being cut would cause
your hand or fingers to be within
15.2 cm. of the saw blade the
workpiece is too small.
23. PROVIDE adequate support to the
sides of the saw table for long work
pieces.
24. NEVER use the miter saw in an
area with flammable liquids or
gases.
25. NEVER use solvents to clean
plastic parts. Solvents could
possibly dissolve or otherwise
damage the material.
26. SHUT OFF the power before
servicing or adjusting the tool.
27. DISCONNECT the saw from
the power source and clean the
machine when finished using.
28. MAKE SURE the work area is
clean before leaving the machine.
29. SHOULD any part of your miter saw
be missing, damaged, or fail in any
way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, lock the
switch and remove the plug from
the power supply outlet. Replace
missing, damaged, or failed parts
before resuming operation.
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CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Check that the power supply and plug used is in accordance with your miter saw.
Have a look at the rating plate of the motor or the rating on the miter saw. Any
changes should always be carried out by a qualified electrician.
This machine must be earthed.
If not properly earthed this machine can cause an electrical shock. Be sure that
the power supply outlet is earthed. If there is any doubt, have it checked by a
qualified electrician.
Avoid contact with the terminals on the plug when installing (removing) the
plug to (from) the power supply outlet. Contact will cause a severe electrical
shock.
USING AN EXTENSION LEAD
The use of any extension lead will cause some loss of power. To keep this to
a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn-out, ask advice from a
qualified electrician to determine the minimum wire size of the extension lead.
The extension lead should be equipped with an earthed type plug that fits the
power supply outlet at one end, and with an earthed type socket that fits the plug
of this machine at the other end.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
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Blade Wrench
Supplied Not supplied
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
Phillips Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Hex Wrench
Combination Square
Slotted Screwdriver
Square Bar
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UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW
To avoid injury from unexpected
starting or electrical shock, do not
plug the power cord into a source
of power during unpacking and
assembly. This cord must remain
unplugged whenever you are
working on the saw.
1. Remove the miter saw from the
carton. IMPORTANT: Do not lift
miter saw by the trigger switch
handle. It may cause misalignment.
Only lift machine by the base built-
in carry handle.
2. Place the saw on a secure
stationary work surface.
3. Separate all parts from the packing
material. Check each one with
the illustration to make certain all
items are accounted for, before
discarding any packing material.
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If any part is missing or damaged,
do not attempt to assemble the
miter saw, or plug in the power
cord until the missing or damaged
part is correctly replaced. To avoid
electric shock, use only identical
replacement parts when servicing
double insulated tools.
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CARTON CONTENTS
Dust Bag
Blade Wrench
MiterMate™
Angle Finder
Miter Saw
Clamp
Instruction Manual
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KNOW YOUR MITER SAW
Switch Handle
Motor
Sliding Fence
Extension Wing
Lock Knob
Table
Clamp
Stop Plate
Hold Plate
Bevel Lock Handle
Laser Guide
Dust Bag
Upper Blade Guard
Carrying Handle
Safety Lock
Scale
Detent Lock Knob
Detent
ON/OFF Tigger Switch
Head Down
Lock Knob
Locking Lever
for Table
Extension Wing
Indicator
Lower Blade
Guard
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
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To avoid injury from unexpected
starting or electrical shock, do not
plug the power cord into a source
of power during unpacking and
assembly. This cord must remain
unplugged whenever you are
working on the saw.
To avoid injury and damage to the
saw, transport or store the miter saw
with the cutting head locked in the
down position. Never use the head
lock down knob to hold the cutting
head in a down position for cutting
operations.
CUTTING HEAD (FIG. A)
Raising the Cutting Head
1. Push down slightly on the switch
handle (1).
2. Pull out the head lock down knob (2)
out of the locking hole (3).
3. Pull up the switch handle (1) to raise
to the up position.
Fig. A
Locking Cutting Head in Down
Position
When transporting or storing the miter
saw, the cutting head should always be
locked in the down position.
1. Push the switch handle (1) down to
its lowest position.
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2. Push out the head lock down knob
(2) into the locking hole (3).
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never
carry the miter saw by the switch
handle or the cutting arm.
INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. B)
1. Squeeze the metal collar wings (1)
of the dust bag (2).
2. Place the dust bag neck opening
around the exhaust port (3), and
release the metal collar wings.
Fig. B
INSTALLING THE CLAMP (FIG. C)
NOTE: The clamp is used to secure the
workpiece during cutting operations.
1. Install the clamp on the saw by
inserting the fixed shaft (1) into one
of the holes (2) provided in the miter
saw base.
Fig. C
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Removing Blade (Fig. F, G, H)
1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.
2. Allow the cutting head to rise to the
upright position. Raise the lower
blade guard (1) to the up position.
(Fig. F)
3. Loosen the cover plate screw (2)
with a Phillips screwdriver.
4. Rotate the cover plate (3) towards
the rear of the tool to expose the
arbor bolt (4).
5. Place the blade wrench over the
arbor bolt.
Fig. F
6.
Locate the arbor lock (5) on the motor,
below the switch handle. (Fig. G)
7. Press the arbor lock (5), holding
it in firmly while turning the blade
wrench clockwise. The arbour lock
(5) will engage after turning the
wrench. Continue to hold the arbor
lock in to keep it engaged, while
turning the wrench clockwise to
loosen the arbor bolt.
Fig. G
STORAGE
Storing the MiterMate™ Angle Finder
(Fig. D)
1. Loosen the knob (1) on the
MiterMate™ angle finder to fold up
the paddles (2), then tighten the
knob to lock the paddles.
Fig. D
Saw Blade Wrench (Fig. E)
For convenient storage and prevention
of loss, there is a slot (1) in the rear
of the switch handle (2) for storing the
blade wrench (3) when not in use.
Fig. E
REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE
BLADE
Only use a 254 mm diameter blade.
To avoid injury from an accidental
start, make sure the switch is in
the OFF position and plug is not
connected to the power source
outlet.
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8. Remove the arbor bolt (4), outer
blade collar (6), and the blade (7).
Do not remove the inner blade
collar. (Fig. H)
NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces
removed, noting their position and
direction they face. Wipe the blade collars
clean of any sawdust before installing
a new blade. Also, the 254 mm blade
has a 25.4 mm arbor hole with a 16 mm
reducer (8) to mount onto the saw.
Fig. H
Installing Blade (Fig. F, G, H)
1. Install a 254 mm blade with a 16 mm
arbour (or a 25.4 mm arbour with a
16 mm reducer as saw comes with)
making sure the rotation arrow on
the blade matches the clockwise
rotation arrow on the upper guard,
and the blade teeth are pointing
downward.
2. Place the blade collar (6) against
the blade and on the arbor. Thread
the arbor bolt (4) onto the arbor in a
counterclockwise direction. (Fig. H)
IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of
the blade collars are engaged with
the flats on the arbor shaft. Also, the
flat side of the blade collar must be
placed against the blade.
3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor
bolt.
4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding
it in firmly while turning the blade
counterclockwise. When arbor
lock engages, continue to press it
in while tightening the arbor bolt
securely. (Fig. G)
5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back to its
original position until the slot in the
cover plate engages with the cover
plate screw (2). While holding the
lower blade guard, tighten the screw
with a Phillips screwdriver. (Fig. F)
NOTE: The lower blade guard must
be raised to the upright position to
access the cover plate screw.
6. Lower the blade guard (1) and verify
that the operation of the guard does
not bind or stick.
7. Be sure the arbor lock is released
so the blade turns freely.
● To avoid injury, never use the saw
without the cover plate secure
in place. It keeps the arbor bolt
from falling out if it accidentally
loosens, and helps prevent the
spinning blade from coming off
the saw.
● Make sure the collars are clean
and properly arranged. Lower the
blade into the table and check for
any contact with the metal base
or the turn table.
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW
(FIG. I, J, K)
To avoid injury from unexpected
saw movement:
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Before moving the saw, disconnect the
power cord from the outlet, and lock
the cutting arm in the lower position
using the head lock down knob.
NOTE: The head lock down knob is
for carrying or storing the tool. It is not
to be used for holding the saw while
cutting. Lower blade and press in head
lock down knob to secure saw for
transport or storage.
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NOTE: Mounting hardware is not
included with this tool. Bolts, nuts,
washers, and screws must be
purchased separately.
2. For portable use, place the saw on
a 19 mm thick piece of plywood. Bolt
the base of the miter saw securely
to the plywood using the mounting
holes on the base. Use C-clamps
to clamp this mounting board to a
stable work surface at the worksite.
Fig. J
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● Never carry the miter saw by the
power cord or by the switch handle.
Carrying the tool by the power
cord could cause damage to the
insulation or wire connections
resulting in electric shock or fire.
● To avoid injury from flying debris, do
not allow visitors to stand behind the
saw.
● Place the saw on a firm, level work-
surface where there is room for
handling and properly supporting
the workpiece.
● Support the saw on a level work
surface.
● Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
Place the saw in the desired
location, either on a work bench or
recommended leg set. The base of
the saw has three mounting holes
(10). (Fig. J)
Mounting instructions:
1. For stationary use, place the saw
in the desired location, directly on
a workbench where there is room
for handling and proper support of
the workpiece. The base of the saw
has three mounting holes. Bolt the
miter saw base (1) to the workbench
(5), using the fastening method as
shown in Fig. I.
Fig. I
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1. Miter saw base
2. Hex head bolt
3. Rubber washer
4. Flat washer
5. Workbench
6. Flat washer
7. Lockwasher
8. Hex nut
9. Jam nut
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19 mm
Plywood
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Fig. L
Fig.M
NOTE: The upper blade guard has
been removed from this drawing
for illustration purposes only. Never
remove the upper blade guard.
90° Bevel Indicator (Fig. N)
1. When the blade is exactly 90° to
the table, loosen the bevel indicator
screw (5) using a #2 Phillips
screwdriver.
2. Adjust bevel indicator (6) to the
“0°” mark (7) on the bevel scale and
retighten the screw.
Fig. N
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To avoid injury from an accidental
start, make sure the switch is in the
OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source outlet.
BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT
(FIG. L, M, N)
To avoid injury from unexpected
starting or electrical shock, make
sure the trigger is released and
remove the power cord from the
power source.
90° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. L, M)
1. Loosen bevel lock handle (1) and
tilt the cutting arm completely to the
right. Tighten the bevel lock handle.
Lower blade.
2. Place a combination square (2) on
the miter table with the rule against
the table and the heel of the square
against the saw blade.
3. If the blade is not 90° square with
the miter table, loosen the bevel
lock handle, tilt the cutting head
completely to the left, loosen the
locknut (4) on the bevel angle
adjustment bolt (3) and use a
wrench to adjust the bolt (3) in or
out to increase or decrease the
bevel angle.
4. Tilt the cutting arm to back to the
right at 90° bevel and recheck for
alignment.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if further
adjustment is needed.
6. Tighten bevel lock handle and
locknut (4) when alignment is
achieved.
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45° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. O)
1. Unlock the bevel lock handle (1)
and tilt the cutting arm as far to the
left as possible.
2. Using a combination square, check
to see if the blade angle is 45° to
the table.
3. If the blade is not at 45° to the miter
table, tilt the cutting arm to the right,
loosen the locknut (2) on the bevel
angle adjustment bolt (3) and use
a wrench to adjust the bolt (3) in
or out to increase or decrease the
bevel angle.
4. Tilt the cutting arm to the left to 45°
bevel and recheck for alignment.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the
blade is at 45° to the miter table.
6. Tighten bevel lock handle and locknut
(2) when alignment is achieved.
NOTE: For avoiding the interference
caused by the left sliding fence unit
during adjustment, slide the plate
leftward and tighten the knob.
Fig. O
MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. P)
NOTE: There are dual miter scales on
the miter saw. Each of the miter scales
assists the user in setting the desired
miter angle from 50° forward to 50°
backward. Each sliding table has most
common angle settings with positive
stops at 45°, 22.5° and 0°. These positive
stops position the sliding fence unit at the
desired angle quickly and accurately.
To Adjust the Angle:
1. Unlock the left sliding fence unit
by unlocking the positive stop lock
lever (1) behind the sliding fence
unit and lifting up the lock lever (2)
pivotally connected in the base.
2. Slide the left sliding fence unit forward
or backward to the desired angle.
3. If the desired angle is one of the
five detents (6), lock the positive
stop lock lever, and then flip the lock
lever down to lock the left sliding
fence unit.
4. If the desired angle is not one of the
five positive stops, simply lock the
left sliding fence unit by flipping the
lock lever down.
5. Adjust the angle of the right
sliding fence unit according to the
procedure foregoing 1–4.
To Adjust the Indicator:
1. Position the left sliding fence unit at
the positive stop angle 0° (refer to the
procedure of To adjust the angle),
loosen the bolt (3) and adjust the
indicator (4) to aim at the 0° mark on
the miter scale (5).
2. Adjust the indicator mounted on the
right sliding fence unit according to
the same way mentioned above.
Fig. P
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ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE UNITS
SQUARENESS AND ALIGNMENT
(FIG. Q, R, S)
1. Lower the cutting arm and lock in
position.
2. Using a square, lay the heel of the
square against the worktable, and
the rule against the blade. Check
to see if the angle between the
worktable and the blade is 90°.
3. If not, make the angle to be
90° by adjusting the bevel angle
adjustment bolt (1).
Fig. Q
4. Lay the heel of the square against
the blade, and the rule against the
left sliding fence unit (2) which is
positioned at positive stop angle
0°. Check to see if the angle
between the blade and the left
sliding fence unit is 90°. (Fig. R)
5. If not, unlock the left sliding fence
plate (3) by using a hex key to
loosen the three bolts (4) behind
the left slinding fence and two set
screws (5) vertically placed on the
lateral side of fence plate.
6. Adjust the left sliding fence plate (3)
to be perpendicular to the blade,
and then tighten the bolts (4) and
screws (5) to lock the plate.
7. Using a bar (6), lay the bar against
the left sliding fence unit (2) and
the right sliding fence unit (7) which
is also positioned at angle 0°, and
check to see if the left and right
sliding fence units are aligned on a
same line. (Fig. R, S)
Fig. S
8. If not, unlock the right sliding fence
plate (8) by using the hex key to
loosen the three bolts (4) behind
right sliding fence plate and two set
screws (5) vertically placed on the
lateral side of fence plate.
9. Adjust the right sliding fence plate (8)
into alignment with the left sliding
fence plate (3), and then tighten the
bolts (4) and screws (5) to lock the
right sliding fence plate.
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5. Repeat until adjusted properly, and
tighten the locknut to secure the
adjustment bolt into position.
Fig. U
ADJUSTING THE CLAMP (FIG. V)
1. Rotate the knob (1)
counterclockwise to allow enough
room for the workpiece to fit
between the hold plate (2) and the
sliding fence unit.
2. The clamp incorporates a quick-
release lock lever (3). To use the
quick-release function, lift up the
quick-release lock lever and slide
the clamp forward or backward to
the desired position.
3. When the clamp plate is located at
the desired position, flip the quick-
release lock lever down to engage
the threads thereon with the threads
on the clamp, and rotate the knob
clockwise to secure the workpiece
within the hold plate and the sliding
fence unit.
NOTE: If intend to release the
workpiece from seccure status,
counterclockwise the knob first before
lifting up the quick-release lock lever.
Fig. V
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ADJUSTING LOCK LEVERS (FIG. T)
After a period of use, the lock levers
might loosen and couldn’t clamp the
sliding fence units tightly.
An adjustment is needed.
1. Slightly lift up the miter saw base,
find out the location of lock nuts (1)
for both sides of lock levers. Properly
tighten the lock nuts and slightly lay
down the miter saw base.
NOTE: The adjustment of lock levers
have been completed at the factory.
Fig. T
CUTTING ARM TRAVEL
Cutting Arm Downward Travel
Adjustment (Fig. U)
To avoid injury from unexpected
starting or electrical shock, turn the
switch OFF and remove the power
cord from the power
source.
NOTE: Before each cutting operation,
check the position of the blade to make
sure it does not contact any metal surface.
If the blade contacts any metal surface,
the depth of travel must be adjusted.
1. Lower the blade as far as possible.
2. Loosen the locknut (1).
3. Turn the adjustment bolt (2) out
(counterclockwise) to decrease the
cutting depth or in (clockwise) to
increase the cutting depth.
4. Carefully rotate the blade manually
to check for contact. Avoid touching
blade points or edges.
WARNING
!
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If you have any problem or question
on the laser guide, please call the
Service Center.
AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT
● Laser is radiated when laser
guide is turned on. Avoid direct
eye contact. Always un-plug the
miter saw from power source
before making any adjustments.
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Laser Warning Label:
Max output < 5 mW DIODE
Wavelength: 630-660nm,
Complies with 21CFR 1040.10
and 1040. 11. (Fig. X)
●
Laser Aperture Label:
AVOID EXPOSURE: Laser
radiation is emitted from this
aperture. (Fig. X)
●
NOTE: All the adjustments for the
operation of this machine have
been completed at the factory.
Due to normal wear and use,
some occasional readjustments
may be necessary.
THE LASER GUIDE (FIG. W, X, Y)
For your own safety, never connect
the plug to a power source outlet
until all the adjustment steps
are complete and you have read
and understood the safety and
operational instructions.
Your tool is equipped with a laser guide
using a Class IIIa laser guide. The laser
guide allows you to preview the saw
blade path on the workpiece to be cut
before starting the miter saw. This laser
guide is powered by the transformed
alternating current supply directly
through the power lead. The saw must
be connected to the power source and
the laser on/off switch must be turned
on for the laser line to show.
TURNING SAW ON (FIG. W)
1. To turn laser on, turn switch (1) to
“I” position.
2. To turn laser off, turn switch to “O”
position.
Fig. W
NOTE:
●
All the adjustments for the operation
of the laser guide has been
completed at the factory.
●
Laser beam is calibrated and set up to
project to the left of the blade. (Fig. Y)
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WARNING
!
LASER RADIATION-AVOID
DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
Max.Output <5 mW Wavelength: 630-660 nm
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
DANGER
!
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● Use of controls or adjustments
or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
● The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase
eye hazard.
●
Do not attempt to repair or
disassemble the laser. If unqualified
persons attempt to repair this laser
product, serious injury may result.
Any repair required on this laser
product should be performed by a
qualified service center.
A. Checking Laser Beam Alignment
(Fig. Y)
1. Mark a 90° straight line across the
top side and front side of a board to
serve as a “pattern line” to test laser
alignment. Lay the board on the
mitre table.
2. Turn the laser on and align the laser
beam with the pattern line.
3. Lower saw blade to pattern line.
If blade is not flush with the
pattern line, adjust the laser as in
procedures B and C.
Fig. X
B. Adjusting the Translation Position
of the Laser Beam (Fig. X, Y)
1. Loosen two securing screws (3)
slightly. (Fig. X)
2. Hold the laser assembly (2) to move
the laser element (1) toward left or
right for adjusting the translation
position of laser beam.
3. Once alignment of the laser is
achieved, tighten the securing
screws (3).
C. Aligning the Laser Beam (Fig. X, Y)
1. Loosen two securing screws (3)
slightly. (Fig. X)
2. Turn slightly the laser assembly (2)
for adjusting the horizontal angle
of the laser beam. When the laser
beam slopes from left to right,
turn the laser assembly (2) anti-
clockwise; when the laser beam
slopes from right to left, turn the
laser assembly (2) clockwise until
alignment of the laser is achieved.
3. Once alignment of the laser is
achieved, tighten the securing
screws (3).
Fig. Y
Cutting
Line
Laser Beam
Workpiece
Blade
Move
Toward Left
Move
Toward Right
Anti-clockwise
Clockwise
Blade
Left Side View
Right Side View
Laser Aperture
Label
Laser Warning Label
LASER RADIATION-AV
OID
DIRECT EYE EX
POSURE
Complies w
it
h 21
CFR 1040
.10 and 1040.11
Max.Output <5 mW Wa
velength: 630-660 nm
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