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OPERATION
1. RAISE THE SAW ARM
Before operation, raise the saw arm from the lower position. See section
titled, "Raising/Lowering the Saw Arm" on page 12.
2. SET UP THE CUT ANGLE & DEPTH
The miter saw can be set up to create cuts at different angles by adjust-
ing the angle of the miter table and the saw bevel angle. There are four
types of cuts you can create: a cross cut, a miter cut, a bevel cut, and a
compound cut. See Fig. 21 to understand each type of cut. If you do not
want to cut all the way through your workpiece, adjust the cutting depth.
See note below.
To adjust the bevel angle:
see section titled, "Adjusting the Bevel Angle"
on page 12.
To adjust the miter angle:
see section titled, "Adjusting the
Miter Angle" on page 13.
To adjust the cutting depth:
see section titled,
"Adjusting the Cutting Depth" on page 16.
2. SET UP SLIDING FUNCTION (FIG. 22)
For materials with a width under 4 inches (100 mm):
the sliding func-
tion isn’t necessary. See section titled, "Setting Up Arm Slide" on page 12
to disable the sliding function.
For materials with a width over 4 inches (100 mm):
the saw arm will
need to slide to cut through the workpiece. See section titled, "Setting Up
Arm Slide" on page 12 to enable the sliding function.
4. SET UP WORKPIECE
Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge securely against the
fence.
Warped Boards:
If the board is warped, place the convex side against the
fence (Fig. 23).
CAUTION:
The board could break and jam the blade if the
concave side is placed against the fence
Long Boards:
When cutting long workpieces, support the opposite end of
the material with the support table, a roller stand or a work surface that
is level with the saw table.
WARNING:
Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read
through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your miter saw. Failure
to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.
Fig. 21
CROSS CUT
Miter table 0°, Saw arm 0°
BEVEL CUT
Miter table 0°, Saw arm 0° - 45°
MITER CUT
Miter table 0° - 45°, Saw arm 0°
COMPOUND CUT
Miter table 0° - 45°,
Saw arm 0° - 45°
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
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