Master-force 240-0021 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10” Compact-Slide Miter Saw

240-0021

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety symbols............................................................................................... 3

Safety instructions......................................................................................... 4

Electrical......................................................................................................... 8

Laser............................................................................................................... 9

Application..................................................................................................... 10

Specifications and features........................................................................... 12

Assembly and adjustment.…………………...………………………................ 15

Operation ..................................................................................................... 23

Maintenance................................................................................................. 30

Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 31

Warranty....................................................................................................... 32

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

NOTE: Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study these and learn their meaning.

Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol Name

Read the Operator’s

Manual.

Hearing protection

Inhalation protection

Eye protection

Hand protection

Class II construction

Designation / Explanation

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read Operator’s Manual.

Wear hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss.

Wear respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product.

Wear gloves for handling saw blades and rough material (recommendation that saw blades should be carried in a holder wherever practicable).

Double insulated construction

Safety alert

Do not expose to rain.

No hands symbol.

Hot surface

Laser radiation

Precautions that involve your safety.

Do not expose and operate the tool in rain.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.

To reduce the risk of injury to your eye, do not stare into the beam.

WARNING! To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by an authorized service center.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury including the following. Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and save these instructions.

 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

 DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS

ENVIRONMENT. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose tools to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

 Guard against electric shock. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).

 Make the workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys.

 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.

 Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry locked-up place, out of reach of children.

 Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

 USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

 WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

 ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.

Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

 Connect dust extraction equipment. If the tool is equipped with dust extraction and collection features, ensure these are connected and properly used.

 Do not abuse the cord. Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the socket.

Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

 SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.

- Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

- Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have these repaired by an authorized service center.

- Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.

- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

 DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters and so on.

 USE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES. Consult the Operator’s

Manual for recommended accessories.

The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.

 AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Ensure switch is in off position before plugging in.

 Use outdoor extension cords. When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor use and so marked.

 Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not operate the tool when you are tired.

 Use proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one that is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.

An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1.1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

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Table 1.1

Minimum gauge for cord

Tool’s Ampere

Rating

(120V circuit only)

0~6

6~10

10~12

12~16

Volts

120v~

* Not Recommended

Total Length of Cord in

Feet

Cord Size in A.W.G.

25’ 50’ 100’

18 16

18 16

16 16

14 12

16

14

14

*

ADDITONAL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING The use of any accessory or attachment other than one recommended in this Operator’s

Manual may present a risk of personal injury.

 Have your tool repaired by an authorized service center.

This electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using manufacturer approved parts, otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.

 Check damaged parts.

- Before further use of tool, it should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.

- Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

- A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated in this Operator’s

Manual.

- Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

- Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.

 Never stand on the tool . Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is contacted unintentionally.

 Direction of feed : Always feed work into a blade or cut against the direction of rotation of the blade.

 Never leave a tool running unattended . Turn the power off. Don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.

 Make workshop kid proof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

 Don’t force tool . It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

 Never use saw blades which are damaged or deformed.

 Replace the table insert when worn.

 Use only saw blades specified by the manufacturer ;

 Never use saw blades manufactured from high speed steel ;

 Wear suitable personal protective equipment when necessary, this could include: i) Hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss; ii) Eye protection; iii) Respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust; iv) Gloves for handling saw blades and rough material (recommendation that saw blades should be carried in a holder wherever possible).

 Connect the saw to a dust-collecting device when sawing wood;

 Select the correct saw blade for the material to be cut;

 Never use the saw to cut materials other than those specified ;

 Use only the saw with guards in good working order and properly maintained, and in position ;

 Keep the floor area free of loose material e.g. chips and cut-offs;

 Ensure the speed marked on the saw blade is at least equal to the speed marked on the saw ;

 Ensure that any spacers and arbor rings used are suitable for the purpose as stated by the manufacturer;

 Repairs shall only be carried out by the manufacturer or an authorized agent ;

 Never remove any cut-offs or other parts of the work piece from the cutting area while the machine is running with an unguarded saw blade.

 Do not operate the saw without the guards in place .

 Be sure to turn the tool off and wait for the saw blade to stop before moving the work piece or changing the settings .

 Be sure that the power is disconnected before changing the blade or servicing the saw.


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 When servicing, use only manufacturer approved replacement parts .

 Never reach around the saw blade .

 Do not perform any operation free hand . Always place the work piece, to be cut, on the miter saw table, and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. Always use the fence.

 Always keep hands out of the path of the saw blade . Do not reach under the material being cut or into the blade’s cutting path with your fingers or hand for any reason.

 To reduce the risk of injury, return the saw arm to the full rear position after each crosscut operation .

 Always make sure that the miter table and saw arm (bevel function) are locked in position before operating your saw. Lock the miter table by securely tightening the miter-lock lever.

Lock the saw arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the bevel locking lever.

 Be sure that the blade path is free of nails . Always carefully inspect lumber and remove all nails before cutting.

 Always be sure that the blade clears the work piece . Never start the saw with the blade touching the work piece.

Always allow the motor to come to full speed before starting a cut.

 Support long work pieces when cutting to minimize the risk of blade pinching or kickback . The saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.

 Never use a length-stop on the free

(scrap) end of a clamped work piece ; never hold onto or bind the free (scrap) end of the work piece in any operation.

If a clamp and a length-stop are used together, these must both be installed on the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and kicking up.

 Never cut more than one piece at a time . Do not stack more than one work piece on the worktable at a time.

 Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade . Always make sure that you have good balance. Never operate your saw on the floor or in a crouched position.

 Only use the correct blades . Use the correct blade size, style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cut. Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect.

 Always keep blades clean and sharp .

Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

 Do not use dull or damaged blades .

Bent blades can break easily or cause kickback.

 Never hold a work piece by hand if it is too small to be clamped . Always keep your hands clear of the “no hands” zone.

 Never apply lubricants to the blade when it is running .

 Never use solvents to clean plastic parts . Solvents could dissolve or otherwise damage the material.

 Do not turn the motor switch on and off rapidly . This could cause the blade to loosen, which could create a hazard.

Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the saw from the power source and securely tighten the blade bolt.

 Never leave the saw unattended while it is connected to a power supply. Turn the power off. Don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.

 Keep the motor ventilation slots clean and free of chips or dust . To avoid motor damage, the motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust from interfering with the motor ventilation. Disconnect the saw from the power source before removing dust with a vacuum or by blowing.

 Never lift this tool by gripping the cutting handle or the miter fence . This may cause misalignment. Always lock the saw arm in the “Down” position and then carry the saw by holding the base or lift it using the carrying handle

/support bracket.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some examples of these chemicals are:

 Lead from lead-based paints.

 Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.

 Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.


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Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

 Know your power tool . Read the

Operator’s Manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury.

 Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with a side shield and a full face shield when needed . We recommend a Wide Vision

Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI

Z87.1.

 Protect your lungs . Wear a face mask or a dust mask if the operation is dusty.

 Protect your hearing . Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and

ELECTRICAL

duration of use, noise from this tool may contribute to hearing loss.

 All visitors and bystanders must wear the same safety equipment that the operator of the saw wears.

 Inspect the tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized service center.

 Always check the tool for damaged parts . Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine whether it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, broken parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.

 Save this Operator’s Manual . Refer to it frequently and use it to instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool, make sure they have the Operator’s Manual also.

WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminal or the plug when installing or removing the plug from an outlet.

 To reduce the risk of electric shock, double-insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other). This plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet properly, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

 Double insulation eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

Applicable only to Class II (doubleinsulated) tools. This compound miter saw is a double-insulated tool.

WARNING: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.

 Before plugging in the tool, be sure that the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the tool’s data plate.

Do not use “AC-only” rated tools with a

DC power supply.

 Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as, pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions, and do not use power tools in wet or damp locations. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. This tool is intended for indoor use only.

 If operating a power tool in damp locations is unavoidable, always use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to supply power to your tool. Always wear electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear in damp conditions.

 Inspect tool cords for damage. Have damaged tool cords repaired by an authorized service center. Be sure to stay constantly aware of the cord location, and keep it well away from the moving blade.

 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool or to remove the plug from the outlet. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

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WARNING: LASER LIGHT. LASER

RADIATION. Avoid direct eye exposure.

Do not stare into the beam. Only turn the laser beam on when the laser will shine on a work piece.

LASER

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

WARNING: The use of optical instruments to view the laser beam, including but not limited to telescopes or transits, will increase eye hazard.

This miter saw has a built-in laser light.

This is a Class II laser that emits a maximum output power of 635 nm (1 mW) wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard, however do not stare into the beam. Doing so can cause flash blindness.

 The laser should be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

 Never aim the beam at any person or any object other than the work piece.

 Always ensure that the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work piece without a reflective surface. Wood or roughcoated surfaces are acceptable. Bright, shiny reflective surfaces are not suitable for laser use, because the reflective surface could reflect the beam back at the operator.

 Do not attempt to activate the laser when the tool housing is removed.

 The laser is activated with a button that is independent of the main switch for the saw.

 Do not replace the laser light assembly with a different type. Any repairs must be carried out by the laser manufacturer or an authorized service center.

 Do not attempt to repair the laser guide by yourself.

 Do not attempt to change any parts of the laser guide.

CAUTION: The following label is affixed to your tool. It indicates the location from which the saw emits the laser light. Be aware of the laser light location when using the tool. Always make sure that any bystanders in the vicinity of use are made aware of the dangers of looking directly into the laser.

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APPLICATION

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

AND INTENDED USE

This miter saw has been designed for making straight lengthways and crossway cuts in wood.

The capacity of this miter saw is designed for sawing hardwood and softwood.

This miter saw is not suitable for cutting aluminum or other non-ferrous metals or alloys.

OPERATOR’S GLOSSARY OF

TERMS

 Bevel Cut : A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than

90° to the miter table.

 Blade Flange : A ring or collar on a spindle or arbor that permits other objects, such as a blade, to be attached to it.

 Chamfer Cut : A cut that removes a wedge from a block of wood so that the end (or part of the end) is angled at more than 90°.

 Compound Miter Cut : A cut made using both a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time.

 Crosscut : A cutting operation made across the grain of the work piece.

 Freehand Cut : Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gauge, fixture, work clamp, or other proper device to keep the work piece from twisting or moving during the cut. Do not perform any operation freehand. Use a clamp or a vise whenever possible.

 Kerf : The material removed by the blade in a through cut, or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.

 Kickback : A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls, throwing the work piece back toward the operator.

 Miter Cut : A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than

90° to the fence.

 No-Hands Zone : The area between the marked symbols on both sides of the miter-table base. This zone is identified by the No-Hands Zone symbols inside the symbols on the miter table base.

 Non-Through Cut : Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the work piece.

 Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) : The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.

 Saw-Arm Locking pin : Locks the saw arm in the “Down” position.

 Saw Blade Path : The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade, as it applies to the work piece; the area that will be or has been cut by the blade.

 Set : The distance that the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.

 Slide Bars : Guide the saw arm when making a slide cut.

 Spindle Lock : Allows the operator to stop the blade from rotating while tightening or loosening the blade screw during blade replacement or removal.

 Throat Plate : A plate inserted in the miter saw’s table that allows for blade clearance.

 Through Sawing : Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the work piece.

 Work Piece or Material : The item on which the cutting operation is performed. The surfaces of a work piece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

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APPLICATION

PART LIST

Carefully remove the miter saw from its packaging and check that the following parts are included (Fig. 1).

FIG.1

B

A 1pc Miter saw

D C E

A

B 1pc Dust bag

C 1pc Saw blade wrench for changing blade (6 mm hex key)

D 1pc Work piece clamp

E 1pc Operator’s Manual

WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this saw until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

TOOLS NEEDED

The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments (Fig. 2):

FIG. 2

1. 3mm Hex key

2. Philips screwdriver

3. Combination square

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Motor

Rated current

SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

120V, ~60Hz

15A

No load speed

Blade diameter

Arbor size

4,600 RPM

10”

5/8”

Electrical brake Yes

Net weight 58 pounds

Cutting Capacities (Inches)

0° Miter x

0° Bevel

Max. Cross Cut 13.5”

Max. Depth of Cut

Max. Cross Cut @

Max. Depth of Cut

Max. Depth of Cut @

Max. Cross Cut

3.5”

12.6”

3.0”

45° Miter x

0° Bevel

9.5”

3.5”

9.0”

3.0”

0° Miter x

45° Bevel

45° Miter x

45° Bevel

13.5” 9.5”

1.8” - L, 1.0” -R 1.8” - L, 1.0”-R

12.6” 9.0”

1.7” - L, 0.9” - R 1.7” - L, 0.9”- R

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FIG. 3

FIG. 2


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KNOW YOUR SLIDING COMPOUND

MITER SAW

The safe use of this saw requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this Operator’s Manual, as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this saw, familiarize yourself with all of the operating features and safety rules.

10 INCH BLADE

Your compound miter saw is designed to be used ONLY with a 10 inch blade with

5/8 inch arbor.

Equipped with a 10 inch, 48 tooth, and general purpose blade.

15 AMP MOTOR

This saw has a powerful 15 AMP motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs.

BEVEL-LOCK LEVER

To lock the saw at desired bevel angles.

CARRYING HANDLES

For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter saw from one place to another, carrying handles are located on the top of the saw arm and the end of the slide bar.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

The electric brake quickly stops blade rotation after the On/Off trigger is released.

LED WORK LIGHT

LED work light shines on the work area for improved visibility.

LASER

Laser projects a laser cutting line on the work area for improved cutting accuracy.

MITER-LOCK HANDLE

The miter-lock handle securely locks the miter table at the desired miter angle.

MITER-LATCH BUTTON

When pushing the miter latch button down, it will release the miter table from pre-set index points.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops at right and left 0°, 15°,

22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°.

LOWER BLADE GUARD

The lower blade guard is made of shockresistant, translucent plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the work piece.

SPINDLE-LOCK BUTTON

The spindle-lock button locks the spindle while installing, changing, or removing blade.

MULTI-SLIDE BAR

When unlocked, the saw arm will glide forward and backward the length of the multi-slide bar for cutting various workpiece width.

SLIDE-LOCK KNOB

The slide-lock knob locks and unlocks the sliding bars of this tool.

UPPER SLIDING FENCE

Upper fences adjustable for added precision.

WORK PIECE CLAMP

The work piece clamp is mounted on the left or right side of the base behind the fence to securely clamp the work piece.

DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENT BOLT

The depth stop adjustment is a feature used when cutting grooves in the work piece. The depth adjustment is used to limit the blade depth.

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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

UNPACKING

WARNING This saw is heavy, to avoid back injury when unpacking, grasp the carrying handle firmly, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when necessary.

WARNING Check this saw carefully, if any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this saw and contact (866)

902-9690 for assistance. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING Do not attempt to modify this miter saw or create accessories not recommended for use with this saw.

Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING Do not connect to a power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

This miter saw requires assembly.

 Carefully lift the saw from the carton by the carrying handle with two (2) hands and put on flat ground.

 The saw arm is secured in the “Down” position in carton. To release the saw arm, push down on the top of the saw arm, and pull out the locking pin, use the handle to lift the saw arm.

 Inspect the miter saw carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling it, check for accuracy as directed in the adjustment section of this manual. If shipping has influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures explained in this manual.

NOTE: Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the miter saw.

TRANSPORTING THE SAW

WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

WARNING This saw is heavy, to avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when necessary.

Step 1: Set the saw head at miter 0°, bevel

0° and tighten the miter detent and the bevel lock knob.

Step 2: Return and lock the upper sliding fence in place.

Step 3: Lower the saw arm and lock the saw arm in the “Down” position by inserting the locking pin.

NOTE: The locking pin is used for carrying and storage only.

Step 4: To get a balance point, pull and slide the saw head toward operator and tighten the slide-lock knob.

Step 5: Carefully lift the saw by holding the carrying handle (Fig. 4).

Step 6: Move it to required position.

FIG. 4

MOUNTING THE SAW

WARNING Before mounting the saw, always disconnect from the power source. Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

This miter saw is recommended to be mounted on a firm supporting surface, such as a workbench. Four large bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose (Fig. 5).

Step 1: Place the saw onto the workbench.

Step 2: Align the four mounting holes located on the saw base with the readymade holes of the workbench.

Step 3: Tighten the saw onto the workbench securely with 4 sets hex bolt kit

(3/8”, not supplied, including bolt, screw, flat washer and spring washer). Bolts should be of sufficient length.

Note: Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is


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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT noted, secure the workbench to the floor before operating.

ADJUSTMENT LOCKING

LEVERS

FIG. 5

4 holes for mounting

NOTE: Many of the illustrations in the manual show portions of this tool.

This is intentional so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations.

DUST EXTRACTION PORT

This miter saw comes with a dust bag to help you keep the work area clean. The dust bag is ideal for smaller jobs. The dust port also accepts a standard 1 1/4” vacuum hose for dust collection (Fig. 6).

FIG. 6

SAW BLADE WRENCH

STORAGE

The storage area for the saw blade wrench to change the blade is located in the back of saw’s base (Fig. 7).

FIG. 7

The adjustment locking levers for sliding fence and extension support arms are designed to provide the needed leverage to lock and unlock the controls easily.

These levers can be rotated and pulled out, and rotated back without controlling the adjustment and then pushed back in to continue the locking or unlocking rotation.

Example for upper sliding fence adjustment – to unlock:

Step 1: Rotate the lever approximately ½ turn to the left (counter-clockwise).

Step 2: Pull out the lever to disengage from the locking bolt and then rotate approximately ½ turn clockwise.

Step 3: Release the lever to re-engage with the locking bolt and rotate approximately ½ turn to the left (counterclockwise) to continue loosening the locking bolt until the fence can slide.

Step 4: Slide the fence to desired position.

Step 5: Repeat the above steps in opposite order to tighten the locking bolt.

BEVEL-LOCK LEVER

ADJUSTMENT

WARNING Before performing any assembly or adjustment, always disconnect from power source. Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

The bevel-lock lever will securely lock the cutting head of saw at the desired bevel angle. Press the lever down to lock the cutting head and lift the lever up to unlock the cutting head (Fig. 8).

1. Unplug the miter saw.

2. To lock the cutting head.

1. Press the left-side of locking ratchet guide down.

2. Lift the bevel-lock lever and press down to lock.

3. Several cycles may be required to lock the cutting head firmly.

3. To unlock the cutting head.

1. Press the right-side of locking ratchet guide down.

2. Press the bevel-lock lever down and lift to unlock.


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3. Several cycles may be required to lock the cutting head firmly.

FIG. 8 To lock the cutting head

To unlock the cutting head tilting down suddenly due to its own weight, hold the saw arm in place with one hand when loosening the bevel-lock lever.

Step 3: Make sure the angle detent pin is in disengaged position (Fig. 10). If not, pull the pin out and rotate its cross pin 1/4 turn left or right, release the pin to allow it to return and rest in the disengaged position.

Step 4: Tilt the saw head to required bevel left or right, push down the bevel lock lever to lock the saw cutting head in place.

FIG. 10

SETTING THE BEVEL ANGLE


WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, if movement is tight or if there is play in the bevel pivot, have your saw serviced by an authorized service center before using or contact (866)

902-9690 for assistance.

This saw has dual bevel and is equipped with two sets of bevel scale to show the bevel angle. If tilt the saw head to the left, please read the right bevel scale, when tilting the saw head to the right, please read the left bevel scale.

The bevel angle of this equipment ranges from left 47° to right 47° (Fig. 9).

FIG. 9

To adjust the bevel angle with the bevel angle detent pin being used (Fig. 11).

Step 1: Unplug the saw.

Step 2: Lift the bevel lock lever to unlock the saw cutting head. To avoid the saw head tilting down suddenly due to its own weight, hold the saw arm in place with one hand when loosening the bevel-lock lever.

Step 3: Pull out the bevel angle detent pin with one hand to allow the saw head to tilt freely, holding the bevel angle detent pin in this position.

Step 4: Tilt the saw head to the required angle.

Step 5: Release the bevel angle detent pin and keep moving the saw head until the bevel angle detent pin engages into its detent automatically (Fig. 11).

Step 6: Push down the bevel lock lever to lock the saw head in place.

FIG. 11

This tool has a 0°, 33.9°, 45° left or right detent feature to automatically hold it at these bevel angles setting. There is an angle detent pin on this tool for quick adjustment.

To adjust the bevel angle without the bevel angle detent pin being used.


Step 2: Lift the bevel lock lever to unlock the saw cutting head. To avoid the saw head

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MITER CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT

often used angles on this saw, these angles include: 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° left and right. The miter-latch button is used for setting the often used angles (Fig.

13).


The miter-lock handle and miter-latch button allow you to miter the working table of your saw from 0° to 55° left/right.

1. Unplug the saw.

2. To miter the working table: a) Lift the miter-lock handle to unlock the working table and grip it to rotate the working table. b) Use thumb to push the miter-latch button down and rotate the working table to the miter angle desired on the miter scale. c) Push down the miter-lock handle to lock the working table.

3. To override the common angle detent: a) Lift the miter-lock handle to unlock the working table and grip it to rotate the working table. a) Use thumb to push the miter-latch button down and push the miter-latch override button inside.

4. To reset the override function (Fig. 13) a) Use thumb to push the miter-latch button down (A). b) Pull out the miter-latch override button (B) to reset the override function.

SETTING THE MITER ANGLE


WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, if movement is tight or if there is play in the adjustment, have your saw serviced by an authorized service center before using or contact (866)


The miter angle of this saw ranges from left 55° to right 55° (Fig. 12). There are 9

FIG. 12

FIG. 13

B

A

To adjust the miter angle without the miter latch button being used:


Step 2: Lift the miter-lock handle to unlock the working table and grip it to rotate the working table.

Step 3: Push the miter-latch button down with thumb.

Step 4: Turn the working table to required angle.

Step 5: Push down the miter-lock handle to lock the working table in place.

Adjust the miter angle with the Miter angle detent lever being used:


Step 2: Lift the miter-lock handle to unlock the working table and grip it to rotate the working table.

Step 3: Push the miter-latch button down with thumb.

Step 4: Turn the working table to required angle, release the miter-latch button, and continue turning the miter table until the detent pin engages into required miter detent automatically.

Step 5: Push down the miter-lock handle to lock the working table in place.

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2


SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH USING THE LED WORK LIGHT




The depth stop block is a feature provided to allow for full-depth cuts or non-through cuts used to cut grooves.

To get a full-depth cuts


Step 2: Make sure the saw head is on the full “Up” position by itself.

Step 3: Raise depth stop block (Fig. 14).

Step 4: Press down the saw head to get full-depth cuts.

FIG. 14

For non-through cuts (Fig. 15).


Step 2: Make sure the saw head is on the full “Up” position by itself.

Step 3: Turn down the depth stop block.

Step 4: Plug the saw and press down the saw head to cut and check the depth, adjust the cutting depth to requirement by turning the depth stop adjustment bolt.

Step 5: Tighten the lock-nut.

FIG. 15

This miter saw is equipped with a LED work light on the left side of saw head (Fig.

16), there is a switch on the main handle.

FIG. 16

USING THE LASER GUIDE

WARNING Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser. If unqualified persons attempt to repair this laser product, serious injury may result. Any repair required on this laser product should be performed by an authorized service center (866) 902-9690 for assistance.

This miter saw is equipped with a laser guide on the fixed safety guard (Fig.17), there is a switch on the main handle.

1. Mark your work piece with a pencil at the point to cut.

2. Press the laser switch to activate the laser line.

3. Align your pencil line to the laser line.

4. Clamp your work piece in place using the work piece clamp.

5. Follow the cutting instruction to cut.

FIG. 17

1

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USING THE WORK PIECE

CLAMP

WARNING In some operations, the clamp assembly may interfere with the operation of the lower blade guard assembly. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, always make sure that there is no interference with the lower blade guard prior to beginning any cutting operation.

WARNING Before performing any assembly or adjustment, always disconnect from power source.

Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.




Step 2: Insert the work piece clamp into one of the two receptacles in the base behind the fence, until the end of the clamp’s bar touches the bottom of receptacle.

Step 3: Adjust the clamp height so it does not touch the upper sliding fence, tighten the knob on the horizontal bracket to lock the height of the clamp.

Step 4: Move the saw head up and down, forward and back to make sure it clears the clamp.

Step 5: Turn knob of the work piece clamp in clockwise direction to firmly clamp the work piece in place (Fig. 18).

Step 6: To remove the work piece clamp, turn knob of the work piece clamp in counter-clockwise direction and pull out the whole clamp to remove.

WARNING When using the work piece clamp included to secure the work piece, clamp the work piece on one side of the blade only. The work piece must remain unclamped on the other side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in the work piece.

The work piece binding the blade will cause the motor to stall and cause kick back, result in possible serious injury.

WARNING There may be extreme compound cuts where the clamp cannot be used. Support work piece with your hand outside the “No Hands” zone. Do not try to cut short pieces that cannot be clamped and cause your hand to be in the “No Hands” zone.

FIG. 18

USING THE EXTENSION TABLE

WARNING: Before performing any assembly or adjustment, always disconnect from power source. Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.



This saw is equipped with two extension tables on the left and right side of the base

(Fig. 19). The extension tables provide extra work piece support and are especially useful when cutting long work pieces.


Step 2: Loosening the extension table locking lever in front of the saw base.

Step 3: Pull and slide the side extension table to required position.

Step 4: Tighten the extension table lock lever to keep the side extension table in place.

FIG. 19

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USING THE LENGTH STOP




It is very convenient to get all same length work pieces by using the length stop. This length stop is located on the extension arms (Fig. 20).

The length stop is a pivoted block. To using the length stop, press the lower part of its side face. It will turn to form a right angle to the table.

To fold the length stop, gently push the upper part of it toward saw arm. It will return to original position.

FIG. 20


ACCURACY ADJUSTMENT




NOTE: The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling it, check for accuracy as directed in the following section of this manual. If shipping has influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures explained as following.

There are 5 accuracy adjustments totally:

(1) Squaring the blade to the fence.

(2) Squaring the blade to the table.

(3) Adjusting the blade to the miter table,

45° bevel, 0° miter.

(4) Bevel angle indicator adjustment.

(5) Miter angle indicator adjustment.

(1) SQUARING THE BLADE TO

THE FENCE


NOTE: To do accuracy adjustment, you will need the combination square

(not supplied).


Step 2: Set the bevel and miter angles to

0°.

Step 3: Lower and lock the saw arm in the

“Down” position.

Step 4: Place the heel of a combination square against the blade body (not teeth) and the ruler of the square against the fence.

Step 5: If the blade is not 90° to the fence, completely unscrew the fence-locking knob and remove the upper sliding fences.

Step 6: Loosen four screws with hex key

(not supplied) and rotate the fence until the square ruler is flush along its entire length.

Retighten the hex-head bolts (Fig. 21).

Step 7: Replace the upper sliding fences and reattach the fence-locking knobs.

FIG. 21

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(2) SQUARING THE BLADE TO

THE TABLE



(not supplied).

NOTE: To correct angle accuracy of the blade to the miter table, either by squaring the blade to the table, or by adjusting the blade to the miter table

45° bevel, 0° miter. You can get the same results.


Step 2: Set the bevel & miter angles to 0°.

Step 3: Lower and lock the saw arm in the


Step 4: Set the Miter angle at 0° and lock it in place.

Step 5: Place a combination square on the miter table with the rule against the table and the heel of the square against the body (not teeth) of saw blade.

Step 6: If the blade is not 90° to the Miter table, loosen the bevel-lock lever.

Step 7: Loosen the locking blots which are located on the back of the saw (Fig. 22) with small hex key (not supplied) and carefully tilt the saw arm left or right until the heel of the square is flush with the saw blade along its entire length.

Step 8: Once the angle is set, retighten all of the bolts and the bevel-lock lever.

FIG. 22


(3) ADJUSTING THE BLADE TO

THE MITER TABLE 45°BEVEL,

0° MITER

combination Square’s head.

NOTE: To correct angle accuracy of the blade to the miter table, either by squaring the blade to the table, or by adjusting the blade to the miter table

45° bevel, 0° miter. You can get the same results.


Step 2: Set the bevel-angle to 45° and lock it in place.

Step 3: Lower the saw arm and push the locking pin to lock the saw arm in the


Step 4: Set the miter-angle to 0° and lock it in place.

Step 5: Place a combination square’s head on the miter table with its long flat side against the table and its 45° side against the blade body (not teeth).

Step 6: If the blade is not 45° to the miter table, loosen the locking blot which are located on the back of the saw (Fig. 22) with small hex key (not supplied) and carefully tilt the saw arm left or right until the 45° side of the square is flush with the saw blade along its entire length.

Step 7: Once the angle is set, retighten all of the bolts and the bevel-lock lever.

(4) BEVEL-ANGLE INDICATOR

ADJUSTMENT



Step 2: Place the bevel angle at 0° position, push down the bevel–lock lever to lock it in place.

Step 3: Check to see if the bevel-angle indicators of both sides are pointing to 0° on the bevel scale (Fig. 23).

Step 4: If the indicator is not pointing to 0°, loosen the bevel-angle indicator screw, adjust the indicator to 0° on bevel-angle scale,

Step 5: Retighten the bevel-angle indicator screw.



(not supplied) and remove the rule of the combination square. Due to tight checking place, only use the

FIG. 23

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(5) MITER-ANGLE INDICATOR

ADJUSTMENT



Step 2: Place the working table at the zero position, make sure that miter-detent pin is secured at the center, and push down the miter lock handle to lock the working table.

Step 3: Check to see if the miter-angle indicator is pointing to 0° on the Miter scale

(Fig. 24).

Step 4: If the indicator is not pointing to 0°, loosen the miter-angle indicator screw and adjust the miter-angle indicator to the “0” mark on the miter scale.

Step 5: Retighten the miter-angle indicator screw.

FIG. 24

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.

WARNING before each use, verify that the blade is free of cracks, loose teeth, missing teeth, or any other damage. Do not use if damage is observed or suspected.

WARNING Always wait for the blade to stop completely, and unplug the tool before changing accessories or making adjustments.

OPERATION

FIG. 25

SWITCH ON/OFF

For safety reasons, the On/Off trigger is designed to prevent accidental starts. The

On/off trigger cannot be locked. It must remain pressed during the entire operation

(Fig. 25).

To Switch On

Step 1: Press the lock-off button to disengage the lock.

Step 2: Squeeze the On/Off trigger and release the lock-off button.

To Switch Off

Release the On/Off trigger, the lock-off button will engage the safety switch automatically.

NOTE : Make the On/Off trigger childproof. Insert a small padlock (not included) or cable with padlock through the holes in the On/Off trigger, locking the trigger and preventing children or other unauthorized users from turning on the saw .

Before operating this saw the following items should be taken into consideration. Ignoring these items may cause serious injuries:

WARNING Do not attempt to modify

Lock-off Button

On/Off

Trigger

Laser

Switch

LED Work

Light Switch this saw or create accessories not recommended for use with this saw.

Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING Do not connect to a power supply until assembly is complete.

Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

WARNING Do not start this saw without checking for interference between the blade and the fence.

Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the fence during operation.

WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter-lock knob and bevel-lock lever securely before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, return bar to the full rear position after each crosscut operation.

WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always keep hands outside of


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OPERATION the “No-Hands Zone”, as marked on the saw table, or at least 3.25” away from the blade. Never perform any cutting operation “freehand” (i.e., without holding the work piece against the fence), because the blade could grab the work piece, causing it to slip and twist.

CAUTION Never use another person as an additional support for a work piece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help feed, support, or pull the work piece.

NOTE: When cutting a long work piece, use the side extension block or a

3.0” high block (not supplied) to support the work piece.

NOTE: Never operate the saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition. moveable safety guard to make the cut.

Step 9: After finishing the cut, release trigger and wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning the saw arm to the raised position

Step 10: Remove the work piece and repeat. When cutting a long work piece or do repeated cutting, use extension table and length stop.

FIG. 26

SLIDE CUTS

CHOP CUTS

Chop cuts are used mainly for narrow pieces. During chop cut, the saw arm is pushed towards the end and the slide-lock knob is fixed.

WARNING Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental start up, which may cause serious injury.

WARNING Use a clamping position that does not interfere with the cutting operation.

NOTE: This tool has multi-slide bar of two sections. Each section can be locked / unlocked by its own locking knob.


Step 2: Loosen the slide-lock knobs to release the multi-slide bars.

Step 3: Push and slide the saw arm to the rear as far as it will go (Fig. 26).

Step 4: Tighten the slide-lock knobs.

Step 5: Properly position the work piece.

Make sure that the work piece is clamped firmly against the table and the fence.

Ensure the work piece clamp does not interfere with the cutting operation.

Step 6: Plug the saw into a power source.

Step 7: Before turning the saw on, lower the saw arm to make sure that the clamp clears the moveable safety guard and the saw arm.

Step 8: Squeeze On/Off trigger. Always allow the blade to reach full speed before cutting. Lower the saw arm while open the

Slide cuts are used mainly for wide pieces.

During slide cut, the slide-lock knob is loosened and the saw arm is pulled towards the operator before triggered on.

When cutting, the saw arm is lowered to the work piece and then pushed to the rear of the saw to make the cut.

WARNING Never pull the saw toward you during a cut. The blade can suddenly climb up on top of the work piece and force itself toward you.



NOTE: This tool has multi-slide bar of two sections. Each section can be locked / unlocked by its own locking knob.


Step2: Loosen the slide-lock knobs to release the multi - slide bars.

Step3: Pull the saw arm toward the operator until the blade clears the front of the work piece or to its maximum extension (Fig. 27).





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FIG. 27

OPERATION


Step 7: Squeeze On/Off trigger. Always allow the blade to reach full speed before cutting. Lower the saw arm and make the cut.

Step 8: Lower the saw arm all the way down while open the moveable guard and cut through the edge of the work piece.

Step 9: Smoothly push the saw arm toward the fence all the way to the rear position to complete the cut. DO NOT FORCE.

Step 10: After finishing the cut, release trigger and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before returning the saw arm to the raised position.


Step 2: Set the bevel angle at 0° and turn the miter table to desired angle using either the miter-detent or the miter scale

(refer to ‘Setting the miter angle’ section )

(Fig. 28).




Step 4: Carefully follow all instructions for applicable chop cuts or slide cuts according to your requirement.



FIG. 28

MITER CUTS

Miter cuts are made with the miter table set at an angle other than 0°, either left or right during chop cut and slide cut.




WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter - lock lever securely before making a cut.

Failure to do so could cause serious injury.

NOTE: This saw has multi-slide bar of two sections. Each section can be locked/unlocked by the locking knob.

NOTE: When performing any miter cuts, the upper fence could be moved depending on your requirement.


BEVEL CUTS

Bevel cuts are made with the blade at an angle other than 90° to the miter table. A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the 0° position and the saw arm set at a bevel angle between 0° and

45°, right or left.




WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the bevel-lock lever securely before making a cut.

Failure to do so could cause serious injury.


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FIG. 29

COMPOUND MITER CUTS

OPERATION

NOTE: This tool has multi-slide bar of two sections. Each section can be locked/unlocked by the locking knob.

NOTE: When performing any bevel cuts, the upper fence can slide left or right depending on your requirement.


Step 2: Set the bevel angle at desired angle and turn the miter table to 0° (refer to ‘Setting the bevel angle’ section) (Fig.

29).






Step 6: Remove the work piece and repeat. When cutting a long work piece or do repeated cutting, use extension table and length stop. piece and force itself toward you.



WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the bevel-lock lever and miter-lock lever securely before making a cut. Failure to do so could cause serious injury.

NOTE: This tool has multi-slide bar of two sections. Each section can be locked /unlocked by its own locking knob.

NOTE: When performing any compound miter cuts, the upper fence could be moved depending on your requirement.


Step 2: Tilt the saw head to desired bevel angle and turn the miter table to desired angle (Fig. 30).







Compound miter cuts are used for decorative moldings, picture frames and other fine joinery. To make this type of cut, the miter table must be rotated to the correct miter angle and the saw arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle.

Always take special care when making compound miter cuts, due to the interaction of the miter angle setting and bevel angle setting, the first angle setting should be checked after setting the second angle, Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been obtained, always make a test cut.

WARNING Never pull the saw toward you during a cut. The blade can suddenly climb up on top of the work

FIG. 30

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CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL




WARNING To avoid kickback and serious personal injury, never position the concave side of bowed or warped material against the fence.

When cutting warped material, be certain that the material to be cut is positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence (Fig. 31). If the warped material is positioned the wrong way, it will pinch the blade near the end of the cut

(Fig. 32).

OPERATION knob.


Step 2: Loosen the lock nut, rotate the depth stop adjustment bolt to the desired cutting depth, and retighten the lock nut.

Step 3: Place a proper spacer between the work piece and the fence.


Step 5: Cut the two outside edges of the groove.

Step 6: To create the groove, use a wood chisel or make multiple passes with a router to remove the material between the outside edges (Fig. 33).

CUTTING BASE MOLDING

FIG. 31 FIG. 32

FIG. 33

CUTTING GROOVES

The depth-stop adjustment is a feature for cutting grooves in the work piece. A groove should be cut as a slide cut.




WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the bevel-lock lever and miter-lock lever securely before making a cut. Failure to do so could cause serious injury.

NOTE: This tool has multi-slide bar of two sections. Each section can be locked/ unlocked by its own locking

Base moldings and many other moldings can be cut on a miter saw. The setup of the saw depends on the base molding characteristics and applications. Perform practice cuts on scrap materials to achieve the best result.


WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the bevel-lock lever or miter-lock lever securely before making a cut. Failure to do so could cause serious injury.

WARNING Always use the work piece clamp, and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks on the work piece.


Step 2: Always make sure that the molding rests firmly against the fence (bevel 0°) and table (miter 0°). Use the work piece clamp provided or use C-clamps (not supplied), and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks on the work piece (Fig. 34).

Step 3: Tilt the saw head to desired bevel angle and turn the miter table to desired angle.


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FIG. 34

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

OPERATION

Step 4: Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to making the cut.


Step 6: Carefully follow all instructions for applicable miter, bevel or compound cuts.


Step 8: Remove the work piece and repeat.

When cutting a long work piece or do repeated cutting, use extension table and length stop.

CUTTING USA CROWN

MOLDING

USA Crown molding has a high top rear spring angle (the section that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52° and a bottom rear spring angle (the section that fits flat against the wall) of 38°.


Step 2: Set the bevel angle at 33.9°, miter angle at 31.6° either left or right, depending on the desired cut for the application. Tighten the miter lock knob and the bevel lock lever.

Step 3: Place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks on the work piece, then position work piece with its back flat on the saw table. Always place top edge of the molding against fence. Clamp work piece in place using the work piece clamp.

Step 4: Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to making the cut.


Step 6: Carefully follow all instructions for applicable miter, bevel or compound cuts.


Step 8: Remove the work piece and repeat. When cutting a long work piece or repeated cutting, use extension table and length stop.

NOTE: Miter and bevel setting for standard crown molding cuts. The precondition: crown molding is milled consistently. Wall corner is exact 90°.

This miter saw is ideal for cutting crown molding. To fit properly, it must be compound-mitered with extreme accuracy.


WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the bevel-lock lever or miter-lock lever securely before making a cut. Failure to do so could cause serious injury.

WARNING Always use the work piece clamp, and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks on the work piece.

FIG. 35

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OPERATION

See the following table for correct angle settings and correct positioning of the crown molding on the miter table.

Key Miter Setting Bevel Setting Type of Cut

IL

IR

31.6° Right

31.6° Left

33.9° Left

33.9° Right

Inside corner - Left side

1. Position top of molding against fence.

2. LEFT side is finished piece.

Inside Corner - Right side

OL 31.6° Left

OR 31.6° Right

33.9° Right

33.9° Left


2. RIGHT side is finished piece.

Outside Corner - Left side


2. LEFT side is finished piece.

Outside Corner - Right side


2. RIGHT side is finished piece.

TO REMOVE THE BLADE

WARNING Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, always unplug the saw!


NOTE: Always wear gloves when handling or working near blade which located on the safety guard.


Step 2: Raise the saw arm and lift the moveable safety guard.

Step 3: Loosen screw with a Phillips screwdriver(not included)(Step A2,Fig. 36).

Step 4: Lift and hold the lower blade guard to expose the threaded blade.

Step 5: Press and hold the spindle-lock button, and rotate the blade at the same time until the blade is locked into position.

Step 6: Use the blade wrench (included) to turn the threaded blade screw clockwise.

Remove the blade screw and the outer blade flange.

Step 7: Remove the blade, wipe the blade flanges and spindle to remove any dust and debris, put the outer blade flange back and tighten the blade screw (Fig. 36).

FIG. 36

TO INSTALL THE BLADE




Step 2: Loosen and remove the blade screw and outer blade flange.

Step 3: Ensure that the inner blade flange is properly installed.

Step 3: Match the arrow on the blade with the arrow on the upper blade guard. Make sure that the teeth of the blade are pointing downward. Install the selected blade by sliding the blade into the upper blade guard and then placing the blade in position.

Step 4: Install the outer blade flange, make sure that the flat side of the blade flange is placed against the blade (Fig. 36).

Step 5: Press and hold the spindle-lock button, and use the blade wrench to turn the blade screw counter-clockwise until the lock engages. Securely tighten the blade screw.

Step 6: Rotate the blade screw guard into position, and use Philips screwdriver (not supplied) to securely tighten the screw.

Step 7: Make sure that the spindle-lock button is released so the blade will rotate freely.

Step 8: Lower the saw arm, and check the clearance between the blade and the miter table. The blade should rotate freely.

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE



NOTE: Use only manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories.

 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the machine is in safe working condition.

 Examine the machine and replace worn or damaged parts for safety

 Removing and installing the saw blade

3) Storage

After cleaning the miter saw thoroughly, store the saw in a dry room allow the motor to cool down beforehand.

Store the miter saw out the reach of children.

4) Transport

Use the original packaging to ship whenever possible.

1) Lubrication

All of the bearings in this miter saw are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the saw under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

Some areas will require infrequent lubrications. You will need to apply:

 Automotive oil directly to the slide bars.

 Light oil or pressurized light spray oil to the arm pivot shaft.

 Light oil or pressurized light spray oil to the torsion spring.

2) Cleaning the Miter Saw


NOTE: Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes whilst cleaning.


 Use a soft brush to remove any accumulated sawdust.

 Wipe down the miter saw enclosure with a slightly damp cloth. Do not spray the saw with water. Water contact may destroy the switch and the electric motor.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Before performing any repair work, always unplug the saw and wait until the cutting blade has come to a standstill.

CAUTION: Improper repairs can result in the product functioning unsafely. This endangers yourself and your environment.

Faults which cannot be rectified with the aid of following table may be rectified by an authorized service center.

Fault/malfunction

Motor does not power on.

Brush sparks excessively when switch is released.

Blade hits table.

Cause

Brush worn.

Brush worn/damaged.

Misalignment

Please be aware that any improper repairs will also invalidate the warranty and additional costs may be incurred.

Use only manufacturer approved spare parts. Only these spare parts are designed and suitable for the product. The use of other spare parts not only voids the warranty, you can also endanger yourself and your environment.

Remedy

Contact customer service center.

Replace brushes.

See MAINTENANCE chapter

See ASSEMBLY chapter.

Angle of cut is inaccurate.

Cutting arm cannot fully raise or blade guard cannot fully close.

Blade binds, jams, or burns wood.

Miter table is unlocked.

Too much sawdust under table.

Parts failure.

Pivot spring not replaced properly after service.

Sawdust buildup.

Improper operation.

Dull blade.

Use miter-lock knob.


Vacuum or blow out dust.

WEAR EYE PROTECTION!



Clean and lubricate moving parts.


Replace or sharpen blade.

Saw vibrates or shakes.

Improper blade.

Warped blade.

Saw blade is damaged.

Saw blade is loosened.

Replace blade.

Replace blade.

Replace blade.

Tighten arbor bolt.

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WARRANTY

If, during normal use, this MASTERFORCE® power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this tool and its sales receipt back to your nearest Menards® retail store for a free equivalent replacement within those three years.

The warranty:

(1) Excludes expendable parts including but not limited to blades, bits, light bulbs, and/or batteries;

(2) Shall be void if this tool is used for commercial or/and rental purposes;

And

(3) Does not cover any losses, injuries to persons/properties, or costs. This warranty does give you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

*SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS. Your warranty is void without them. For help, please call to our customer center, toll free number: (866) 902-9690.

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For more information or to ask questions,

Call Toll-Free:

(866) 902-9690

Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM ET

®

©2015 Menard, Inc, Eau Claire, WI 54703

06/2015

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Master-force 240-0021 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10” Compact-Slide Miter Saw

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Call Toll-Free: (866) 902-9690

To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read

And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions

For Future Reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY SYMBOLS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ADDITONAL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL

LASER

APPLICATION

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

AND INTENDED USE

OPERATOR’S GLOSSARY OF

TERMS

APPLICATION

PART LIST

TOOLS NEEDED

Cutting Capacities (Inches)

UNPACKING

TRANSPORTING THE SAW

MOUNTING THE SAW

ADJUSTMENT LOCKING

LEVERS

DUST EXTRACTION PORT

SAW BLADE WRENCH

STORAGE

BEVEL-LOCK LEVER

ADJUSTMENT

SETTING THE BEVEL ANGLE

MITER CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT

SETTING THE MITER ANGLE

SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH USING THE LED WORK LIGHT

USING THE LASER GUIDE

USING THE WORK PIECE

CLAMP

USING THE EXTENSION TABLE

USING THE LENGTH STOP

ACCURACY ADJUSTMENT

(1) SQUARING THE BLADE TO

THE FENCE

(2) SQUARING THE BLADE TO

THE TABLE

(3) ADJUSTING THE BLADE TO

THE MITER TABLE 45°BEVEL,

0° MITER

(4) BEVEL-ANGLE INDICATOR

ADJUSTMENT

(5) MITER-ANGLE INDICATOR

ADJUSTMENT

SWITCH ON/OFF

SLIDE CUTS

CHOP CUTS

MITER CUTS

BEVEL CUTS

COMPOUND MITER CUTS

CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL

CUTTING BASE MOLDING

CUTTING GROOVES

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

CUTTING USA CROWN

MOLDING

TO REMOVE THE BLADE

TO INSTALL THE BLADE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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