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12 Inch Compound Sliding Miter Saw 

 

Owner’s Manual 

 

 

 

 

WARNING:

 Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION 

INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety 
precautions may result in serious personal injury. 

 

 

Item #61580 

 

Summary of Contents for 61580

Page 1: ...Sliding Miter Saw Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions ma...

Page 2: ...t that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This miter saw is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool and Equipment is not responsible...

Page 3: ...t Safety Information 4 Specific Operation Warnings 6 Grounding 7 Extension Cords 8 Main Parts of Miter Saw 9 Assembly Instructions 9 Before Each Use 14 Operating Instructions 14 After Each Use 20 Main...

Page 4: ...ry or property damage The warnings cautions and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool A...

Page 5: ...ce of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing dangling objects or jewelry Keep your...

Page 6: ...g pressure than the tool itself Keep guards in place and in working order Never operate the product without the guards in place Do not leave the miter saw running unattended Specific Operation Warning...

Page 7: ...ally malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See Figure A The grounding prong in the plug is conn...

Page 8: ...e smaller the wire s gauge number the greater the capacity of the cord For example a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord Minimum extension cord wire size is shown in the foll...

Page 9: ...ade Guard D Fence E Miter Table F Table Insert G Miter Table Lock H Miter Scale I Bevel Lock Knob J Slide Bar K Slide Lock Knob L Dust Extraction Port M Guard Retraction Arm Assembly Instructions WARN...

Page 10: ...ktable using four bolts not included 2 If desired you can mount the saw to a piece of 1 2 or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and reclamped Re...

Page 11: ...d right To adjust the angle loosen the miter table lock hold the miter release handle and rotate to the desired miter angle Relock the table in place by tightening the miter table lock The miter table...

Page 12: ...to the fence on either side of the saw blade depending on what suits the task at hand Use the clamp assembly lock at the back of the fence to secure the clamp assembly in position FIGURE 6 Check that...

Page 13: ...ting FIGURE 7 Press and hold the spindle lock button while installing changing or removing the blade Rotating Lower Blade Guard The rotating lower blade guard provides protection from both sides of th...

Page 14: ...r saw onto a miter saw stand or a workbench Examine the miter saw for any damaged or missing parts Replace or repair damaged parts before operation Periodically check that all nuts bolts and other fas...

Page 15: ...of the saw blade is clear of obstruction Before turning on the miter saw do a dry run and make sure that the saw blade does not touch anything other than the workpiece during its entire line of trave...

Page 16: ...n the miter table lock 5 Loosen the bevel lock FIGURE 11 and set the saw arm at 0 bevel leaving the blade at 90 to the miter table Tighten the bevel lock 6 6 Place a set square against the table and t...

Page 17: ...3 mm wrench or adjustable wrench to loosen the lock nut securing the 0 bevel adjustment screw FIGURE 13 b Adjust the 0 bevel adjustment screw FIGURE 13 to bring the saw blade into alignment with the s...

Page 18: ...concave side is placed against the fence the board could break and jam the blade 6 When cutting long pieces of timber support the opposite end of the timber with either side support arms a roller sta...

Page 19: ...e slide action when cutting wide workpieces 1 Pull on the release knob FIGURE 2 and lift the saw arm to its full height 2 Loosen the miter lock FIGURE 10 3 Rotate the miter table until the pointer ali...

Page 20: ...from children Maintenance Maintain the saw by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures It is recommended that the general cond...

Page 21: ...Excess pressure applied to workpiece Decrease pressure 2 Power being reduced by long or small diameter extension cord Eliminate use of extension cord Performance decreases over time Brushes worn or da...

Page 22: ...Part Description Quantity 1 Left Bevel Gauge 1 2 Hex Screw M8 2 3 Hex Nut M8 3 4 Slide Lock Knob 1 5 Lock Knob Spring 1 6 Flat Washer 1 7 Bevel Arm 1 8 Bearing Mount 2 9 Left Rod 1 10 Right Rod 1 11...

Page 23: ...mbly 2 34 Right Slide Fence 1 35 Fence 1 36 Left Sliding Fence 1 38 Support Arm 2 39 Base 1 40 Bolt 1 41 Knob 3 42 Rubber Feet 4 43 Locking Bar 1 44 seal ring 5X 1 8 1 45 Spring 2 46 Miter Release Han...

Page 24: ...Spring Washer and Washer M5 4 99 Bearing 6900 2RS 2 100 Gear Shaft 1 101 Bearing 6001 2RS 1 102 Gear 1 103 Washer M17 1 104 Output Shaft 1 105 Key 4x13 1 106 Bearing 6904 2RS 1 107 Front Cover 1 108...

Page 25: ...minal 2 160 Right Safety Switch 1 161 Hex Screw M6 2 162 Mounting Bracket 1 163 Torsional Spring 1 164 Pin 1 165 Plastic Sleeve 1 166 Bushing 1 167 Bolt M5 2 168 Bearing LM30UU 3 169 Allen Wrench 1 17...

Page 26: ...claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in...

Page 27: ...Page 27 of 27 Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 www northerntool com Made in China...

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