22.
Switch Activation
For safety, the switch lever is designed to prevent
accidental starts. To operate safety switch, slide the
switch “Lock-OFF” release button with either thumb to
disengage the lock, then pull the power switch trigger
and release the switch “Lock-OFF” release button
(figure 24). When the power switch trigger is
released, the switch “Lock-OFF” release button will
engage the power switch trigger automatically, and
the lever will no longer operate until either “Lock-Off”
release button is engaged again.
NOTE: Power switch trigger can accommodate a
padlock with a long shackle of up to 5/16" in diameter
(not provided with miter saw) to prevent unauthorized
use.
Switch “lock-Off”
Release Button
power
Switch
Trigger
FIG. 24
padlock
Hole
preparing for Saw Operations
This saw is equipped with a Chop/Crown Lock
feature that is intended to lock the head assembly in
place while giving the maximum capacity for upright
cuts and crown cuts.
Engaging head for Chopcuts
and Crown Molding
1. To engage the Chop/Crown feature ensure that the
slide rail lock knob is unlocked.
2. Slide the head assembly forward and rotate the
chop/crown lock into position, see figure 25.
The saw is capable of making upright cuts against
the fence up to 6-3/4” tall when this function is used.
Chop/Crown lock
Slide Rail
lock Knob
Chop/Crown
lock
FIG. 25
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