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MODEL #SM1815LW / #0857240

7-1/4-IN COMPACT SLIDING

SINGLE-BEVEL MITER SAW

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Serial Number MFG Date Purchase Date

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE

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Summary of Contents for SM1815LW

Page 1: ...etailer call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday MODEL SM1815LW 0857240 7 1 4 IN COMPACT SLIDING SINGLE BEVEL MITER SAW Français p 45 Serial Number MFG Date Purchase Date ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Español p 89 US C ...

Page 2: ... in MITER BEVEL POSITIVE STOP ANGLES Arbor 5 8 in Miter Range 0 50 right and left Tooth thickness 0 087 in Miter Detent Stops 0 15 22 5 31 6 45 right and left Bevel Range 0 47 left Bevel Positive Stops 0 45 left TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product Specifications 2 Package Contents 3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 4 Safety Information 9 Preparation 11 Assembly Instructions 13 Adjus...

Page 3: ...ion 2 Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface 3 Separate all parts from the packing material Check each one with the illustration below to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material WARNING If any part is missing or damaged do not attempt to assemble the miter saw or plug in the power cord until the missing or damaged part is correctly replaced To avo...

Page 4: ...of electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging th...

Page 5: ...se of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second Power tool use and care Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it ...

Page 6: ...act The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fence and the table Do not feed the workpiece into the blade or cut freehand in any way Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be thrown at high speeds causing injury Push the saw through the workpiece Do not pull the saw through the workpiece To make a cut raise the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without cutti...

Page 7: ...ce to shift during the cutting operation pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade The cut off piece must not be jammed or pressed by any means against the spinning saw blade If confined i e using length stops the cut off piece could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly support round material such as rods or tubing Rods hav...

Page 8: ...d lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles Handling the power cord on this product may expose you to chemicals known to the state of California to caus...

Page 9: ...he plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way CAUTION Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool To avoid electrocution Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool with double insulation Servicing sho...

Page 10: ...M GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS AWG When using 120 volts only Ampere Rating Total length of Cord More Than Not More Than 25 ft 50 ft 100 ft 150 ft 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your...

Page 11: ... page 3 If any part is missing or damaged do not attempt to assemble install or operate the product Estimated Assembly Time 10 minutes Tools Required for Assembly included Blade Wrench Tools Required for Assembly not included Adjustable Wrench 6 mm Hex Wrench 10 mm Wrench Combination Square Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Screwdriver PREPARATION ...

Page 12: ...ade Guard Base Table Insert Hand Hold for Transportation Motor Motor Brush Slide Carriage Miter Handle Positive Miter Stop Locking Lever Fence Sliding Carriage Lock Knob Stop Latch Knob Bevel Lock Handle Table Blade Laser ON OFF Switch Arbor Lock Button Cutting Depth Stop Knob Hand Hold for Transportation Blade Wrench Storage ...

Page 13: ...ALLING THE DUST BAG FIG 2 Squeeze the metal collar wings on the dust bag C Place the dust bag neck opening around the exhaust port on the miter saw A and release the metal collar wings NOTE To empty the dust bag squeeze the metal collar wings and remove from exhaust port Open zipper on underside of bag and empty into waste container IMPORTANT Check frequently and empty bag before it gets full WARN...

Page 14: ...ight side of the base Loosen the lock knob behind the fence Place the hold down clamp B in the desired mounting hole Tighten the lock knob to hold the hold down clamp BLADE WRENCH FIG 4 For convenient storage and prevention of loss there is a holder in the rear of the right side fence for storing the blade wrench D when not in use B Lock knob Mounting holes D ...

Page 15: ...Pull out the stop latch knob 2 Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position Locking the cutting head When transporting or storing the miter saw the cutting head should always be locked in the down position Push the cutting head down to its lowest position Push the stop latch knob 2 into the locking hole CAUTION To avoid injury and damage to the saw transport and store the miter saw with the c...

Page 16: ...s end of the provided blade wrench and remove the insert To install reposition the table insert install the six screws and tighten Check for blade clearance by moving the slide carriage through the full motion of the blade in the table slot MOUNTING THE MITER SAW FIG 8 9 10 To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and lock the cutting head in the lower...

Page 17: ...th this tool Bolts nuts washers and screws must be purchased separately 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 9 32 in mounting holes 10 Fig 8 on the base Use C clamps to clamp this mounting board to a stable work surface at the worksite Fig 10 NOTE If a miter saw stand is used please follow all instruction...

Page 18: ...osition Raise the lower blade guard 1 to the up position Fig 11 Loosen the cover plate screw 2 with the cross end of the provided blade wrench D NOTE Do not remove this screw Rotate the cover plate 3 upward to expose the arbor bolt 4 Place the hex end of the blade wrench D over the arbor bolt Locate the arbor lock button 5 below the miter saw switch handle Fig 12 Press the arbor lock button holdin...

Page 19: ...e 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 miter table 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 Never cut metals or masonry products with this tool This miter saw is designed for use on wood and wood l...

Page 20: ...ng head to the left loosen the locknut 4 and turn the bevel angle adjustment bolt 3 in or out with a 10 mm wrench until the blade is square with the table Tilt the cutting arm back to the right at 90 0 bevel and recheck for alignment Repeat steps 1 through 4 if further adjustment is needed Tighten bevel lock handle and locknut 4 when alignment is achieved 90 Bevel Indicator Adjustment Fig 15 When ...

Page 21: ...ommon angle settings with positive stops at 0 15 22 5 31 6 and 45 These positive stops position the blade at the desired angle quickly and accurately Follow the process below for quickest and most accurate adjustments To Adjust Miter Angles Unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle 1 counterclockwise Move the turntable while lifting up on the positive stop locking lever 2 to align the ind...

Page 22: ...djust if necessary SETTING CUTTING DEPTH FIG 19 The depth of cut can be preset for even and repetitive shallow cuts Adjust the cutting head down until the teeth of the blade are at the desired depth While holding the upper arm in that position turn the cutting depth stop knob 1 until it touches the stop plate 2 Recheck the blade depth by moving the cutting head front to back through the full motio...

Page 23: ...he trigger switch locking the tool s switch and preventing turning the machine on Do not remove the padlock from the ON OFF switch until all laser adjustments are completed Fig 20 AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT WITH LASER A laser line radiates from the laser aperture when the laser guide is turned on Avoid direct eye contact Laser Warning Label Laser radiation do not view directly with optical instrumen...

Page 24: ... the ON OFF Trigger Switch during any laser adjustment A Checking Laser Line Alignment Fig 22 24 Set the saw to a 0 miter and 0 bevel setting Use a combination square to mark a 90 angle running across the top and down the front of a board This line will serve as the pattern line Fig 24 to adjust the laser Place the board on the saw table Carefully lower the saw head down to align the saw blade wit...

Page 25: ...ne If the laser line is angled from right to left turn the knob clockwise to align the laser line parallel with pattern line Top Line Fig 23 25 If the laser line is angled from left to right turn the laser horizontal adjustment knob 2 clockwise to align the laser line parallel with pattern line If the laser line is angled from right to left turn the knob counterclockwise to align the laser line pa...

Page 26: ...eth Damaged electric cords Binding of moving parts Broken cracked castings base table motor upper arm Function of arm return spring and lower guard Push the cutting arm all the way down and then let it rise until it stops The lower guard should close fully Follow the instructions in the Troubleshooting for adjustment if necessary Keep all guards in place in working order and properly adjusted If a...

Page 27: ...ove all nails that may be in the workpiece to prevent sparking that could cause a fire DRESS FOR SAFETY Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses and are not safety glasses Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87 1 could seriously injure you if they break Do not wear loose clothing...

Page 28: ...ull the workpiece Do not use this saw to cut small pieces If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 6 11 16 in of the saw blade the workpiece is too small Keep hands and fingers out of the no hands zone area marked on the saw table When cutting odd shaped workpieces plan your work so it will not bind in the blade and cause possible injury Moulding for example must li...

Page 29: ...revent movement toward the blade Turn the laser guide on for pre alignment of your cut With the power switch OFF bring the saw blade down to the workpiece to see the cutting path of the blade Raise the saw blade back up before turning the saw on Squeeze trigger switch to start saw Lower blade into workpiece with a firm downward motion On wider boards slide the cutting arm back toward fence to make...

Page 30: ...sers from turning the machine on When the trigger switch is released the blade will be stopped within 10 seconds To avoid injury after completing a cut and releasing the trigger switch wait and confirm the blade has stopped before raising the cutting head To avoid injury check and tighten the arbor bolt periodically SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM FIG 28 CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury return carriag...

Page 31: ...desired position as shown on the miter scale 3 release the positive stop locking lever and tighten the miter handle The table is now locked at the desired angle Positive stops are provided at 0 15 22 5 31 6 and 45 Turn the laser guide on and position the workpiece on the table for pre alignment of your cut IMPORTANT Always tighten the miter table lock handle before performing every cutting operati...

Page 32: ...f a thrown workpiece Do not make crosscuts by lowering the blade and pulling the saw head through the wood toward you The blade may try to climb up on top of the workpiece causing the cutting assembly and spinning blade to kick back forcefully To Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig 32 Unlock the carriage lock knob 1 and allow the cutting head assembly to move freely Set both the desired bevel angle and or t...

Page 33: ...lade at the line Use a clamp to secure the workpiece on the table Lower the cutting head so the tip of the blade touches the top surface of the workpiece at the marked line While holding the upper arm in position turn the stop knob 2 until it touches the stop plate 1 SEE SETTING CUTTING DEPTH on page 22 Cut two parallel grooves as shown WORKPIECE SUPPORT FIG 35 Long pieces need extra support The s...

Page 34: ...e saw blade in the 0 bevel position 90 to the table The auxiliary wood fence must be removed when bevel cutting CUTTING BASE MOULDING FIG 37 Base mouldings and many other mouldings can be cut on a compound miter saw The setup of the saw depends on moulding characteristics and applications as shown Perform practice cuts on scrap material to achieve best results Always make sure mouldings rest firml...

Page 35: ...gainst the wall of 38 In order to accurately cut crown moulding for a 90 inside or outside corner lay the moulding with its broad back surface flat on the saw table When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters remember the settings are interdependent changing one changes the other as well NOTE The chart on the next page references a compound cut for crown moulding ONLY WHEN THE ANGL...

Page 36: ... 31 6 Right 1 Position top of moulding against fence 2 LEFT side is finished piece Inside Corner Right Side IR 33 9 31 6 Left 1 Position bottom of moulding against fence 2 LEFT side is finished piece Outside Corner Left Side OL 33 9 31 6 Left 1 Position bottom of moulding against fence 2 RIGHT side is finished piece Outside Corner Right Side OR 33 9 31 6 Right 1 Position top of moulding against fe...

Page 37: ... 84 22 01 117 20 67 24 31 23 43 21 68 118 20 30 23 94 23 02 21 36 119 19 93 23 57 22 61 21 03 120 19 57 23 20 22 21 20 70 121 19 20 22 83 21 80 20 38 122 18 84 22 46 21 40 20 05 52 38 Crown Moulding 45 45 Crown Moulding Angle Between Walls Miter Setting Bevel Setting Miter Setting Bevel Setting 123 18 48 22 09 21 00 19 72 124 18 13 21 71 20 61 19 39 125 17 77 21 34 20 21 19 06 126 17 42 20 96 19 8...

Page 38: ... the cap because it is springloaded Pull out the brush and replace Replace for the other side To reassemble reverse the procedure Press the metal part of the carbon brush in the hole where the carbon part fits Tighten the cap snugly but do not overtighten NOTE To reinstall the same brushes first make sure the brushes go back in the way they came out This will avoid a break in period that reduces m...

Page 39: ...ion is required Lubricate the following as necessary Chop pivot Apply light machine oil to points indicated in illustration Central pivot of plastic guard Use light household oil sewing machine oil on metal to metal or metal to plastic guard contact areas as required for smooth quiet operation Avoid excessive oil as sawdust will cling to it FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT If your warning labels bec...

Page 40: ...its table 1 Misalignment 1 See ADJUSTMENT section Angle of cut not accurate Cannot adjust miter 1 Miter table locked 2 Sawdust under table 1 Push positive stop locking lever down and rotate table See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section 2 Vacuum or blow out dust WEAR EYE PROTECTION Cutting arm wobbles 1 Loose pivot points 1 See ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS section Cutting arm will not fully raise or blade gu...

Page 41: ...rtment at 1 888 3KOBALT 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday PART DESCRIPTION PART B Hold down clamp 3V94 C Dust bag 3W0V D Blade wrench 3VJN E Miter handle 3TBS F Manual 3W0X G Carbon brushes set of 2 0QBG F G D E C B DISTRIBUTED BY L G SOURCING INC P O BOX 1535 N WILKNESBORO NC 28659 ...

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Page 44: ...ce on this product This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others The manufacturer is not responsible for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental damages so the above limitations may no...

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