ASSEMBLY
12
WARNING
To avoid injury from unexpected saw
movement:
•
Before moving the saw, disconnect the power cord
from the outlet, and lock the cutting arm in the lower
position using the head hold-down latch.
NOTE: The head hold-down latch is for carrying or
storing the tool. It is not to be used for holding the
saw while cutting. Lower blade and press in head
hold-down latch to secure saw for transport or
storage.
• Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or by the
trigger switch handle. Carrying the tool by the power
cord could cause damage to the insulation or wire
connections resulting in electric shock or fire.
• To avoid injury from flying debris, do not allow visitors
to stand behind the saw.
• Place the saw on a firm, level workbench where there
is room for handling and properly supporting the
workpiece.
• Support
the saw on a level work surface.
• Bolt
or clamp the saw to its support.
Mounting instructions
:
1.
For stationary use
, place the saw in the desired location,
directly on a workbench where there is room for handling
and proper support of the workpiece. The base of the saw
has eight mounting holes, four 1/4 in. holes and four
3/8 in. holes. Select the proper mounting holes based on
the size of bolts used. Bolt the base of the miter saw (1)
to the work surface (5), using the fastening method as
shown in Fig L.
NOTE
: Mounting hardware is not included with this tool.
Bolts, nuts, washers, and screws must be purchased
separately.
NOTE
: If a miter saw stand is used, please follow all
instructions shown in that product’s instructions for proper
mounting.
THE POWER CORD STORAGE
(FIG. N)
For convenience and to prevent damage to the power
cord when the miter saw is not in use or is in transportation,
the slide carriage has two brackets (1) on the side for cord
storage.
2.
For portable use
, place the saw on a 3/4 in. thick piece of
plywood. Bolt the base of the miter saw securely to the
plywood using the mounting holes on the base.
Use C-clamps to clamp this mounting board to a stable
work surface at the worksite. (Fig. M)
1. Miter saw base
2. Hex head bolt
3. Rubber washer
4. Flat washer
5. Workbench
6. Flat washer
7. Lockwasher
8. Hex nut
9. Jam nut
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW
(FIG. L, M)
Fig. L
1
1
5
6
7
8
9
4
3
2
Fig. M
3/4 in.
plywood
Fig. N
