English
12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Operator’s Manual GMSDB1512L
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6. Slowly rotate the blade by hand, checking the square’s alignment with the blade at several points. The edge
of the square and blade should be parallel; however, if the top or bottom of the blade angles away from the
square’s edge, an adjustment is needed.
7. Locate the 0° bevel stop adjustment bolt (1) right on the left side of 0° bevel stop block (2).
8. Use 4mm Allen wrench to adjust the 0° bevel stop adjustment bolt and so that the blade is in alignment with
the square.
9. If necessary, loosen the bevel angle indicator pointer and adjust it to point accurately to the 0° line, then
retighten the screw.
To Adjust the 45° LEFT Bevel Stop
.
Follow the directions for adjusting the 0° bevel stop, except position the
saw arm at a 45° left bevel. The 45° left bevel stop adjustment bolt (6) is located on the right side of bevel knuckle
(FIG 17)
To Adjust the 45° RIGHT Bevel Stop
.
Rotate
0° Bevel Stop Block (2) off the up position.
Follow the directions
for adjusting the 0° bevel stop, except position the saw arm at a 45° right bevel. The 45° right bevel stop adjustment
bolt (7) is located on the left side of bevel knuckle (FIG 17)
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always be sure the miter saw is disconnected from the power
source before making any adjustments or setting up prior to cutting. Failure to
disconnect or unplug the machine may cause accidental starting, resulting in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
TRANSPORTING THE SAW
1. Always make sure the saw head is down and locked.
2. Make sure the miter table is locked, Bevel is locked at 0° position.
3. Make sure the sliding saw head is in the most backwards position and locked.
4. Only lift the saw by the carrying handle or outer
castings.
WARNING:
Always transport the miter saw in the locked down position,
carrying the saw by carrying handle on the cutting arm. DO NOT lift or carry the miter
saw using the switch handle, doing so may cause misalignment of miter and bevel
settings.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE CUTTING HEAD (FIG 18)
When storing or transporting the miter saw, the cutting head should be locked in the down position.
To Lock Down the Cutting Head
1. Lower the cutting head completely.
2. Pull back the locking knob (1) outwards from its parked
"Unlock" position (a).
3. Rotate the locking knob a 1⁄4 turn, and then release it to
"Lock" position (b).
To Unlock the Cutting Head
1. Press down lightly on the cutting head.
2. Pull back the lock knob (1) outwards from"Lock" position (b).
3. Rotate the lock knob 1⁄4 turn, then release it into "unlock"
position (a).
4. Slowly raise the cutting head into the work position.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MITER SAW (FIG 19)
NOTE
: The saw is equipped with Lock-Off Switch on both sides of handle to provide with extra safely.
FIG 18
a
b
1
