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ASSEMbLy
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
tool when assembling parts.
WARNING:
Do not start the compound miter saw without checking
for interference between the blade and the miter fence.
Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter
fence during operation of the saw.
INSTALLING THE REAR bRACKET/CARRyING
HANdLE
See Figure 7.
WARNING:
A rear bracket is included with this miter saw to prevent
tipping if the saw arm is released suddenly. Do not use
this saw before installing the rear bracket and securely
mounting the saw to a work surface or stand.

Remove the screws from the rear bracket/carrying handle
and set aside.
 Slide the bracket in the openings on the saw base, align-
ing the holes underneath the base with the holes in the
bracket.

Insert the screws into the holes and tighten securely.
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

Carefully lift miter saw base from the carton by the “D”
handle and the saw base, and place it on a level work
surface.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.

If factory assembled, the saw has been shipped with the
saw arm secured in the down position. To release the
saw arm, push down on the top of the saw arm, cut the
tie-wrap, and pull out on the lock pin.

Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
release of the tie wrap.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has
influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures
explained in this manual.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such altera-
tion or modification is misuse and could result in a hazard-
ous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
Fig. 7
rear bracket/
carrYing handLe
screw
screw