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2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged battery pack in a cool dry
place out of the charger for optimal results.
NOTE:
Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of charge. The battery pack
will need to be recharged before use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
Unpacking Your Saw
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts.
In addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain:
1 DCS361 miter saw
1 D
E
WALT 7-1/4" (184 mm) diameter saw blade
1 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex and T30 torx blade wrench
1 Charger (Kit only)
1 Battery (Kit only)
In bag:
1 Dust bag
1 Material clamp
INTENDED USE
This heavy duty miter saw is designed for professional wood cutting applications.
DO NOT
use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
This miter saw is a professional power tool.
DO NOT
let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
Specifi cations
CAPACITY OF CUT
Height
Width
0º Miter / 0º Bevel
2" (50.8mm)
8" (209.5 mm)
45º Meter / 0º Bevel
2" (50.8mm)
5.75" (146 mm)
48º Miter / 0º Bevel
2" (50.8mm)
6" (152.4 mm)
45º Bevel - Left / 0º Miter
1.5" (38.1 mm)
8" (203 mm)
Crown Nested
9/16" x 3-5/8" (14.3 x 92 mm)
Base molding
5/8" x 3-1/2" (15.8 x 89 mm)
NOTE:
Your saw is capable of cutting the following once a special setup procedure is
followed. Refer to
Special Cuts
.
Limits to Bevel Angle
Maximum Miter Angle
Max Bevel Angle at Which
Cut Can Be Completed
48° Left Side
Left Bevel: 40°
48° Right Side
Left Bevel: 42.5°
Limits to Miter Angle
AT Maximum Bevel Angle
Max Miter Angle at Which
Cut Can Be Completed
48° Left Side
Left Miter: 31.6°
Right Miter: 35°
Familiarization (Fig. 2, 3)
FIG. 2
Your miter saw is fully assembled in the
carton. Open the box and lift the saw out
either by using the lifting handle (O) or by the
hand indentations (J) in the base of the saw
(Fig. 2).
Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such
as a workbench or strong table.
Examine Figure 3 to become familiar with
the saw and its various parts. The section on
adjustments will refer to these terms and you
must know what and where the parts are.
CAUTION:
Pinch hazard. To reduce the
risk of injury, keep thumb underneath the
operating handle when pulling the handle
down. The lower guard will move up as the
operating handle is pulled down, which could cause pinching. The operating handle is placed
close to the guard for special cuts.
Press down lightly on the operating handle (B) and pull out the lock down pin (W). Gently
release the downward pressure and hold the operating handle, allowing it to rise to its full
height. Use the lock down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another. Always use
the hand indentations (J) to transport the saw as seen in Figure 3.
Bench Mounting (Fig. 3)
Holes (C) are provided in all 4 feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown in Figure 3. (Two
different-sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes of screws. Use either hole,
it is not necessary to use both.) Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent
movement. To enhance the tool’s portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm)
or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job
sites and reclamped.
NOTE:
If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting
screws don’t protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on the work
support. When clamping the saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses
where the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will interfere with
the proper operation of the saw.
CAUTION:
To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not warped
or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface, place a thin piece of material under one
saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
COMPONENTS (Fig. 3)
WARNING:
Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could
result.
A. Trigger
switch
B. Operating
handle
C. Mounting
holes
D. Lower
guard
E. Miter lock knob
F. Miter latch button
G. Kerf
plate
H. Miter
scale
I.
Miter scale screws
J. Hand
indentations
K. Fence
L. Bevel lock knob
M. Rails
N. Dust
port
O. Lifting
handle
P. Battery
pack
Q. XPS™
worklight
momentary switch
R. Lock off lever
S. Rail adjustment screw
T. Rail lock knob
U. Clamp mounting hole
V. Blade
wrench
W. Lock down pin
