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with the miter lock lever unlocked, can release the miter
table from pre-set index points. Push the miter latch button
down with thumb and turn the miter table to required
angle. Release miter latch button when close to desire
point and move the lock lever into place with a click.
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Miter Latch Override Button:
The miter latch override
button allows your saw to override the common stop
angles. Your miter latch override button is located on left side
of the miter latch button. To override the common stop
angles, push the miter latch override button to the right
while pushing down the miter latch button, then release
the miter latch button, the miter table can move freely to
common stop angles with the miter lock lever unlocked.
The miter latch override button will return to the off position
automatically if the miter latch button is pushed down
again.
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Depth Stop:
The depth stop allows the depth of cut of the
blade to be limited. The depth stop is useful for applications
such as grooving and tall vertical cuts.
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Laser guide:
For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is
included with your miter saw. When used properly, the
laser guide makes accurate, precision cutting simple
and easy.
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LED Worklight:
Unique LED worklight illuminates work
surface under low light conditions.
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Miter Lock Lever:
The miter lock lever securely locks the
saw at the desired miter angle.
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Miter Scale:
The miter scale has ten positive stops at 0°,
15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° and 60° (right).
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Bevel Scale:
The bevel scale has index points provided
at 0°, 22.5°, 33.9° and 45°.
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Self-retracting Lower Blade Guard:
The lower blade
guard is made of shock resistant, see-through plastic that
provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts
over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the
workpiece.
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Slide Bar:
When unlocked, the saw arm will glide forward
and backward the length of the slide bar for cutting various
workpiece widths.
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Sliding Fences:
The sliding fences provided with this saw
help hold the work piece securely when making most cuts.
The sliding feature allows for clearance of the saw blade
when making bevel or compound cuts. Some cuts may
require that the sliding fence be removed completely to
avoid interference between the fence and the blade.
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Arbor Lock Button:
A arbor lock button has been provided
for locking the arbor (keeping the saw blade from turning).
Depress and hold the lock button only while installing,
changing, or removing the saw blade.
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Slide Lock Knob:
The slide lock knob locks and unlocks
the sliding feature of this tool.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
WARNING:
The use of optical instruments to view
the laser beam, including but not limited to telescopes or
transits, will increase eye hazard.
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The laser should be used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacture’s instructions.
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Never aim the beam at any person
or any object other
than the work piece.
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Always ensure that the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy
work piece without a reflective surface.
Wood or rough-
coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright, shiny reflective
surfaces are not suitable for laser use, because the
reflective surface could reflect the beam back at the
operator.
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Do not attempt to activate the laser when the tool
housing is removed.
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The laser is activated with a button
switch that is
independent of the main switch for the saw.
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Do not replace the laser guide assembly
with a different
type. Any repairs must be carried out by the laser
manufacturer or a qualified service technician.
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Do not attempt to repair the laser guide by yourself.
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Do not attempt to change any parts of the laser guide.
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12 IN. Blade:
A 12 in. blade is included with your miter
saw. It will cut materials up to 14 in. wide, depending
upon the angle at which the cut is being made.
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15 AMP Motor:
This saw has a powerful 15 amp motor
with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is
made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible
brushes for ease of servicing.
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Bevel Lock Levers:
The bevel lock levers securely lock
your sliding miter saw at desired bevel angles. Rotating
the levers to the back of saw will release the saw allowing
the blade to be tilted either left or right for bevel cuts.
Rotating the levers toward the front of the machine will
lock the saw in place.
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Bevel Detent Pin:
The bevel detent pin has two positions:
1. Bevel common stop angles (pin pulled completely out);
2. Quickly locate 0°, 22.5°, 33.9° and 45° left or right (pin
pushed in).
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Carrying Handles:
Carry handles are located on the top
of the cutting head and on the end of the slide bar.
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Miter Latch Button:
The miter latch button, when used
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