Page 1: ... 37J2 LISTD v L I I _i_ _ _ _ i _ _ _ _ _ i ii _ _ _ i sing this mitre saw _ read th iS _m anua and follow and nstructions i Safety In o Installation Operation o Maintenance o Parts List Lions Customer HeJp Line 1 800 843 1682 Inc Toronto M5B 288 41001 ...
Page 2: ...signed USE THE R_GHTTOOL Dont force tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was not designed USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your exiension 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 undersizecl cord wilf cause a drop in Iine voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The table on page 7 ...
Page 3: ...ion of the saw this machine is not designed for cutting metals Use this mitre saw to cut only wood and woodlike products Other materials may shatter bind on the blade start fires or create other dangers 30 NEVER reach around the saw blade INSTRUCTIONS 31 TO AVOID POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY of damage to the miter saw due to tipping do not operate the saw without the support bracket securely in positi...
Page 4: ...plug that looks like the one shown below To reduce the risk of electrical shock _his saw has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other _hls plug will Ii m a polarized ouile only one way II the plug does no fit u ly Jn Ihe outlet reverse the piug it Rstill does not fit contact a qualified electrician to mslall the proper outleL Do not chan ge the plug in any way Double insulation does not ...
Page 5: ...n the carriage lock knob to guard against sudden movement 2 DO NOT LIFT the sliding mitre saw by the cutting head handle Remove the saw from the carton by lifting with the hand holds at the base of the saw body Damage to the insulation or wire connections could cause fire 3 Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface and look the saw over carefully Although compact this saw is heavy To avoid...
Page 6: ...the user s hands from the blade in the raised position It retracts as the blade is lowered to avoid binding on the workpiece M_TRE LOCK HANDLE Rotates the saw to a right or left cutting position and locks the mitre saw table at the desired mitre angle MITRE SCALE Measures the mitre angle of the saw blade Positive stop index points have been provided at 0 5 22 5 31 6 and 450 right and left and 600 ...
Page 7: ...ade during a cutting operation Hold down clamp on table FIG B 1 Tighten the lock knob bolt 2 and screw the lock knob bolt partially into the hole in the front side of the saw base 3 _ 2 Insert the rod of the hold down clamp assembly 4 into the hole on the top of the saw base and tighten the lock knob bolt securely 3 Tighten the hex nut securely against the saw base Fig B O 12 Hold down clamp on fe...
Page 8: ...age could result to the blade table insert or turntable if blade strike occurs during the cutting operation To avoid injury from materials being thrown always unplug saw to avoid accidental starting and remove small pieces of material from the table control arm cavity The table insert may be removed for this purpose but always reattach table insert prior to performing a cutting operation 1 To remo...
Page 9: ... if needed To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock do not plug the saw in The power cord MUST remain unplugged when you are working on the saw Fig Q 3 4 7 BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENTS NOTE To ensure accurate cuts alignment should be checked and adjustments made prior to use 90 Adjustment FIG R S t Loosen the bevel lock handle 1 and tilt the cutting arm completely to the righL Tighte...
Page 10: ... the cutting head front to back through the full motion of a typical cut a ong the control arm If the blade touches the inside of the control arm throat readjust the setting Fig Z 2 1 MOVING AND STORING SLIDING COMPOUND MITRE SAW FIG AA When transporting this saw the cutting head assembIy should always be locked in the down position by pushing in on the lock pin I tightening the carriage lock knob...
Page 11: ... the saw and follow the instructions in the TROUBLESHOOTmNG GUIDE for adjusting the blade brake before using the saw again BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW Never leave tool running unattended Turn power OFR Wait for all moving parts to stop and unplug the power cord from outlet Make workshop child proof Lock the shop Disconnect master switches Store tool away from children and other unqualified users To avo...
Page 12: ...re the wood 7 Stand to the left side of the handle to make the cut Fig HH Cut in direction of arrow 22 COMPOUND CUT RG ml To avoid injury from materials being thrown unplug saw to avoid accidental starting and then remove small materials from the control arm cavity prior to the next cutting operation The table insert may be removed for this purpose but always reattach table insert prior to perform...
Page 13: ...intering typically happens due to wrong blade application and thinness of the material Fig NN Ft el nl c t el Miter saw table Miter at 45 bevel at 0 F Miter saw table Miter at 0o beve_at 450 NOTE The slide mechanism and the blade diameter of the 8 1 2 sliding compound mitre saw limit the capacity of cutting a particular application Always perform a dry run cut so you can determine if the operation...
Page 14: ...upstop to relieve tension and the 2 metric set screws holding the shaft in order to drive shaft about 3 4 right Exposed surfaces are lubricated with automotive type oil Central pivot of plastic guard Use light household oil sewing machine oil on metal to metal or metal to plastic guard contact areas as required for smooth quiet operation Avoid excessive oil to which sawdust will cling Bevel ock ha...
Page 15: ...ROUND WASHER HD SCREW M6X1 0 8 1 OCRW SLIDE BAR SEAT REAR l 0K7M CR RE ROUND WASHER HD SCREW M6XI_0 t8 2 BCRZ MITER BAR 1 0KB4 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M4X18 12 2 0CS6 CLEVIS PiN 1 0KB8 CR RE PAN HO TAPPING SCREW M4X18 20 4 0CSD SEGMENT HADELE 1 0KB9 CR RE PAN HD TAPP NG SCREW MSX18 10 t OCSE POWER CORD CLAMP 2 0KD6 CR RE PAN HD SCREW M4X0 7 8 7 OCSK BLADE t 0KD9 CR RE PAN HD SCREW M4X L7 16 2 0...
