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NOTE:
Certain special cuts of large material will require that you manually raise the guard.
The front section of the guard is louvered for visibility while cutting. Although the louvers
dramatically reduce flying debris, there are openings in the guard and safety glasses
should be worn at all times when viewing through the louvers. Refer to
Cutting Large
Material
under
Special Cuts
.
MITER LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 10)
The miter lock rod should be adjusted if the table of the saw can be moved when the miter
lock handle is locked down. To adjust, put the miter lock handle in the up position. Using
a slotted screwdriver, adjust the lock rod in 1/8 clockwise turn increments to increase the
lock force. To ensure the miter lock is functioning properly, re-lock miter lock handle to a
non-detent miter angle.
FIG. 10
FIG. 9
V
J
K
Brushes (Fig. 2)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and
disconnect it from the power source before attempting to move it, change
accessories or make any adjustments.
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging the tool, removing the motor end cap
(Fig. 2) and removing the brush cap that holds the spring-loaded brush assembly. Keep brushes
clean and sliding freely in their guides. Always replace a used brush in the same orientation in
the holder as it was prior to its removal. If the brush is worn down to approximately 1/2" (12.7
mm), the spring will no longer exert pressure and they must be replaced. Use only identical
D
E
WALT brushes. New brush assemblies are available at D
E
WALT service centers. The tool
should be allowed to “run in” (run at no load) for 10 minutes before use to seat new brushes.
Always replace the brush inspection cap after inspection or servicing the brushes.
While “running in” DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHER WISE LOCK THE TRIGGER SWITCH ON.
HOLD BY HAND ONLY.
Controls
Your compound miter saw has several main controls, which will be discussed briefly here. For
more information on these controls, see the respective sections later in the manual.
MITER CONTROL (FIG. 5, 9)
The miter lock lever (J) and miter latch (K) allows you to miter your saw 50° left and right. To
miter the saw, unlock miter lock lever (J) by pulling upward, squeeze the miter latch (K) and
set the miter angle desired on the miter scale. Lock miter lock handle by pressing downward.
Override the miter latch by rotating knob (V, Fig. 9).
TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 2)
The trigger switch turns your saw on and off. A hole is provided in the trigger for insertion of
a padlock to secure the saw.
BEVEL LOCK (FIG. 8)
The bevel lock knob (L) allows you to bevel the saw 48° left. To loosen the handle and adjust
the bevel setting, turn the handle counter clock wise, the saw head bevels easily to the left. To
tighten, turn the handle clockwise. Bevel degree markings are on the bottom front of the saw
arm (Fig. 8, M).
0°/45° BEVEL STOP OVERRIDES (FIG. 8)
The bevel stop overrides (N) are held secure with their attachment screw to prevent inadvertent
movement. Use the bit on the blade wrench to loosen the attachment screw. This allows
the slides, to be pulled outward and the saw head to pivot past the 0°/45° mark. Be sure to
retighten the attachment screw when finished.
33.85° BEVEL STOPS (FIG. 8)
The pawl (P) is used to stop the saw head bevel setting at 33.85°. This setting is used primarily
for cutting crown moldings laid flat on the table.
HEAD DOWNLOCK PIN (FIG. 8)
To lock the saw head in the down position, push the head down, push the pin (U) in and
release the saw head. This will hold the saw head safely down for moving the saw from place
to place. To release, press the saw head down and pull the pin out.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and
disconnect it from the power source before attempting to move it, change
accessories or make any adjustments.
WARNING: Always use eye protection.
All users and bystanders must wear eye
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3).
Plug the saw into any household 60 Hz power source. Refer to the nameplate for voltage. Be
sure the cord will not interfere with your work.
SWITCH
To turn the saw on, depress the trigger switch. To turn the tool off, release the switch. Allow
the blade to spin up to full operating rpm before making the cut. Release the trigger switch
and allow the blade to stop before raising the saw head. There is no provision for locking the
switch on, but a hole is provided in the trigger for insertion of a padlock to lock the saw off.
CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW
NOTE:
Although this saw will cut wood and many non-ferrous materials, we will limit our
discussion to the cutting of wood only. The same guidelines apply to the other materials.
DO
NOT CUT FERROUS (IRON AND STEEL) MATERIALS OR MASONRY WITH THIS SAW.
Do not use any abrasive blades.
CROSSCUTS
Cutting of multiple pieces is not recommended but can be done safely by ensuring that each
piece is held firmly against the table and fence. A crosscut is made by cutting wood across
the grain at any angle. A straight crosscut is made with the miter arm at the zero degree
position. Set the miter arm at zero, hold the wood on the table and firmly against the fence.
Turn on the saw by squeezing the trigger.
CAUTION:
Always use a work clamp to maintain control and reduce the risk of workpiece
damage and personal injury.
When the saw comes up to speed (about 1 second) lower the arm smoothly and slowly to cut
through the wood. Let the blade come to a full stop before raising arm.
Miter crosscuts are made with the miter arm at some angle other than zero. This angle is often
45° for making corners, but can be set anywhere from zero to 50° left or right. After selecting
the desired miter angle, be sure to lock miter lock lever. Make the cut as described above.
To cut through an existing pencil line on a piece of wood, match the angle as close as possible.
