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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
AMPERAGE (AMPS)
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of electric current. Higher ratings generally
means the tool is suited for heavier use.
ARBOR LOCK
– Allows the user to keep
the blade from rotating while tightening
or loosening the arbor bolt during blade
replacement or removal.
BASE
– Supports the table, holds accessories
and allows for workbench or leg set mounting.
BEVEL LOCK HANDLE
– Locks the miter
saw at a desired bevel angle.
BEVEL SCALE
– To measure the bevel angle
of the saw blade.
CARBIDE TIPPED
– Extremely hard steel
pieces with sharp cutting edges fastened to
cutting tools such as saw blades.
COVER PLATE SCREW
– Loosen this screw
and rotate the plate for access to the blade
arbor bolt.
EXTENSION CORD
– An electric cord used
between power tools and outlets to extend
the range of the tools. The more amerage
your tool uses, the longer the distance, the
larger the size of the wire needed in your
extension cord.
EYE PROTECTION
– Googles or spectacles
intended to protect your eyes. Eye protection
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(USA) or CSA Z94.3-M88 (Canada).
FACE SHIELD
– An impact resistant shield
that helps to protect your face from chips,
sparks, small debris. Should only be used in
conjunction with additional eye protection.
FENCE
– Helps to keep the workpiece from
moving when sawing.
GUARD
– Protective devise that forms a
barrier between a hazardous object such as a
blade, wheel or cutter and the operator.
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– Locks the miter saw
in the lowered position for compact storage
and transportation.
INSTRUCTION OR OPERATOR’S MANUAL
– Booklet accompanying your power tool that
describes the hazards and safe operation
procedures, outlines basic tool operation,
care and maintenance.
MITER HANDLE
– Used to rotate the table,
and to rotate the saw to a right or left cutting
position.
MITER SCALE
– Measures the miter angle
of the saw blade. Positive stop index points
have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°,
45° right & left and 55° right.
MOUNTING HOLES
– To mount the miter
saw to a stable surface.
ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH
– To start the
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to turn off the miter saw.
POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER
– Locks
the miter saw at a preset positive stop for the
desired miter angle.
SWITCH HANDLE
– The switch handle
contains the trigger switch and the laser
on/off switch. The blade is lowered into the
workpiece by pushing down on the handle.
The saw will return to its upright position
when the handle is released.
WARNING LABELS
– Read and understand
for your own safety. Make sure all labels are
present on machine and legible.
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
–
Convenient storage to prevent misplacing the
blade wrench.
WOODWORKING TERMS
ARBOR
– The shaft on which a blade is
mounted.
BEVEL CUT
– An angle cut made through
the face of the workpiece.
COMPOUND CUT
– An angled cut to both
the edge and face of a board, most common
use is with crown molding.
