Tradesman M2501LW, Owner'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY
Fig. 8
INSTALLING BLADE (Fig. 6, 7, 8)
1. Install a 10 in. blade, making sure the rotation arrow on
the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the
upper guard, and the blade teeth are pointing downward.
2. Place the laser guide (6) against the blade and on the
arbor in the exact position from how it was removed.
Thread the arbor bolt (4) into the arbor in a
counterclockwise direction.
(Fig. 8)
IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of the laser guide are
engaged with the flats on the arbor shaft.
3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt.
4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding it in firmly while turning
the blade wrench counterclockwise . When it engages,
continue to press the arbor lock in, while tightening the
arbor bolt securely. (
Fig. 7 )
5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back until the slot in the cover
plate engages with the cover plate screw (2). Tighten the
screw with a Phillips screwdriver (
Fig. 6 ).
6. Lower the blade guard (1). ( Fig. 6 )
7. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns
freely.
CAUTION!
To avoid injury, never use the saw without the cover
plate secure in place. It keeps the arbor bolt from
falling out if it accidentally loosens, and helps
prevent the spinning blade from coming off the saw.
Make sure the collars are clean and properly
arranged. Lower the blade into the lower table and
check for any contact with the metal base or the
turntable.
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure
the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source outlet.
THE LASER GUIDE
Your tool is equipped with a battery powered laser
guide using Class IIIa laser beams. The laser beams
will enable you to preview the miter blade path on the
workpiece to be cut before you begin your operation.
CAUTION!
Laser is activated when blade is rotating. Do not stare into
beam or view directly with optical instruments. Do not
remove the warning label affixed to the blade guard. Avoid
direct eye contact with light source.
NOTE - The red laser line will appear as a dotted line
when the motor is activated and the blade assembly is in
the uppermost position. This broken line will assist you in
aligning the mark on your workpiece with the cutting path
of the saw blade. As you lower the blade assembly, the
retractable guard will lift and turn the broken line into a
solid red laser line.
Laser Warning label: Max output <5mW DIODE LASER:
630-670nm, Complies with 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040. 11.
OPERATION OF LASER
With the blade assembly in the uppermost position:
1. Position your workpiece onto the miter saw.
2. Turn on the miter saw to activate the laser beam.
3. Verify the laser beam is aligned with the mark on the
workpiece ( WARNING - Do not lower the blade
assembly during the alignment process).
4. If the mark on the workpiece is not aligned with the
dotted laser line, turn off machine, wait for the blade to
stop and reposition workpiece.
5. Turn on the miter saw and verify alignment. Once
alignment is achieved, secure workpiece with a
clamping device and perform the cut.
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