KNOVA KN M-2500N, Manual

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Product specifications ......................................................... 1
Warnings .............................................................................. 1
Symbols .............................................................................. 1
Power tool safety ................................................................ 2
Compound mitre saw safety ............................................... 3
Electrical requirements and safety ...................................... 3
Accessories and attachments ............................................. 4
Tools needed for assembly ................................................. 4
Carton contents .................................................................. 5 Know your compound mitre saw ........................................ 5
Glossary of terms .............................................................. 6
Assembly and adjustments ................................................ 6
Operation ........................................................................... 11
Maintenance ...................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting guide ....................................................... 16
Parts list ............................................................................ 17
Exploded view .................................................................... 18
Parts list and exploded view motor ................................... 19
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR
Power Source:
120V AC, 60Hz, 15 Amp
Arbour Shaft Size: 5/8 in.
Speed:
4800 RPM (No load)
Brake: Electric
Double Insulated: No
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
WARNINGS
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints, • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemical: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are spe-
cially designed to fiter out microscopic particles.
WARNING
SYMBOLS
WARNING ICONS
Your power tool and its Instruction Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or
instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate
your tool better a. safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see.
SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.
PROHIBITION
WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields.
READ AND UNDERTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL:
To reduce the risk of injury, user and all bystanders
must read understand instruction manual before using
this product.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE: Failure to keep
your hands away from the blade will result in serious
personal injury.
SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK
DANGER
DANGER: Indicates an inminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardou
situation which, if not avoided, could result in dead or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardou
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indi-
cates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
WEAR RESPIRATORY AND HEARING PROTEC -
TION: Always wear respiratory and hearing protection.
MITRE SAW
Rotating Table:
Mitre Detent Stops:
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° R & L
Bevel Positive Stops: 0°, 45° L
Cutting Capacity::
Crosscut:
2-5/8 in. x 5-1/2 in.
Mitre 45° R & L:
2-5/8 in. x 3-7/8 in.
BLADE
Diameter:
10 in.
Arbour:
5/8 in.
Bevel 45° L:
1-1/2 in. x 5-1/2 in.
45° Mitre and 45° Bevel:
1-1/2 in. x 3-7/8 in.
WARNING
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit
protection. This tool is wired at the factory for 110-120 Volt operation. It must be connected to
a 110-120 Volt / 15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace power
cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way. Before using your tool, it is critical that you
read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to
you or damage to the tool.