Figure 1
Grounding
Pin
Cover of Grounded
Outlet Box
3
12
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GAREFULLY
21.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
Turn Power OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
WARNING
110-120 V~ grounded Tools: Tools with
Three Prong Plugs
1. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current to reduce the risk of
electric shock. This tool is equipped with an
electric cord having an equipment grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged a matching outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
2. Do not modify the plug provided – if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by
a qualified electri-cian.
3. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without
yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric
cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live
terminal.
4. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
5. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles
that accept the tool’s plug.
6. Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
7. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated
above in 125 V~3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the
plug illustrated above in 125 V~3-Prong Plug and Outlet.
8. The outlet must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and
ordinances.
9. Do not use an adapter to connect this tool to a different outlet.
Miter Saw Safety Warnings
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Miter Saw
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
4. Do not perform any operation freehand.
TO PREVENT ElECTRIC SHOCk AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT
GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION READ AND FOllOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS:
125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet
(for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A)
Figure 10
BRUSH COVER (72)
(NOT SHOWN)
BRUSH
COVER (72)
3. (SEE FIGURE 10)
To replace the Motor
Carbon Brushes: It may become necessary
at sometime to replace the two Carbon
Brushes (73) when the Motor performance
decreases, or stops working completely.
The Carbon Brushes are located on each
side of the Motor Housing (75), To replace `
the brushes:
a.
Remove the two Brush Covers (72).
Then, remove the two Carbon
Brushes from the Brush Holders (74).
b.
If the Carbon Brushes are worn down more than 1/2, replace both Carbon Brushes. If,
however, the Carbon Brushes are just dirty they may be cleaned by rubbing them with a
pencil eraser.
c.
When installing the Carbon Brushes, make sure the carbon portion of the Carbon
Brushes contact the Motor Armature, and that the springs face away from the Motor.
Also, make sure the springs operate freely.
d.
Replace the Brush Holders.
NOTE:
New Carbon Brushes tend to arc or spark when first used until they wear and
conform to the Motor’s Armature.
WARNING:
All other maintenance and servicing should be performed only by a qualified
service technician.
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER
THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR
SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER
AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS
SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE
BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS
TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR
HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
