Operation. Chicago Electric 61971, Item 61971

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Chicago Electric 61971 is a versatile power tool designed to make accurate and precise cuts in various materials. Its key features include a powerful motor, adjustable cutting angles, a laser guide, and a dust collection system. With its sturdy construction and user-friendly controls, this miter saw is ideal for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike, enabling them to execute intricate projects with ease and efficiency.

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Specifications

Electrical Rating 120 VAC / 60 Hz / 15 A

Motor No Load Speed 4800 RPM

Arbor Diameter

Recommended Blade Type

Maximum Blade Diameter

Positive Table Stops

5/8"

General Purpose with Carbide Tips

10"

0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° Left and Right

Positive Bevel Stops

Blade Tilt Range

Scale

Cutting

Capacity

0° and 45° Left only

0°– 45° Left and Right Miter

0°– 45° Left Bevel

1° per scale mark

2-3/4" Deep x 12" Wide 90° Straight cut

45° Miter cut

45° Straight Bevel cut

2-3/4" Deep x 8-1/4" Wide

1-9/16" Deep x 12" Wide

45° Compound cut L/R 1-9/16" Deep x 8-1/4" Wide

List of contents

Description

Compound Sliding Miter Saw

Carbon Brush Set

Table Extensions

Dust Collection Bag

Hex Key

Qty

1

1

2

1

1

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Setup - Before use:

read the ENtirE iMpOrtaNt SaFEty iNFOrMatiON section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

tO prEVENt SEriOuS iNJury FrOM acciDENtaL OpEratiON: turn the power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.

Note:

For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to

Parts List and Diagram

on page 17.

assembly

1. Insert the ends of the Table Extensions into the holes in the sides of the Base. Tighten the

Wing Screws to hold the Extensions in place.

The upper edge of the Extensions will be level with the surface of the saw. This provides a wider base for the work material to rest on.

2. Thread the Miter Knob into the end of the Table below the Miter Lock until securely in place.

3. Slip the Dust Bag over the Dust Outlet at the rear of the saw.

Mounting the Saw

Use the four bolt holes provided in the Base to mount the Miter Saw to a stable support before use. Mounting hardware not included.

Functions

Dust Bag

Blade Guard

Dust Outlet

Spindle

Lock

Blade

Head

Lockdown pin table

Bevel

Lock

Lever

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trigger

Lock trigger

Lock trigger

Slide

Lock Knob table

Extension clamp

Bevel angle indicator

Fence

Kerf Board

Miter

Knob

Base

Miter Scale Miter Lock

Description of Selected Functions

Head Lockdown pin:

1

2

3

Align pin with

deep groove to lock

cutting head.

3

2

1

Align pin with

shallow groove to unlock

cutting head.

Blade Guard operation:

When the cutting head is lowered, the Blade Guard raises automatically. When the cutting head is raised the

Blade Guard returns to its safety position. Keep hands clear of the Blade when the Handle is lowered. Do not interfere with the proper movement of the Blade Guard.

Slide Lock Knob:

Tighten this to prevent the cutting head from sliding back and forth for chopping cuts.

Loosen this to allow the cutting head to slide.

Note:

Additional functions are explained elsewhere in the manual.

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Operating instructions

read the ENtirE iMpOrtaNt SaFEty iNFOrMatiON section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

tOOL SEt up

tO prEVENt SEriOuS iNJury FrOM acciDENtaL OpEratiON: turn the power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.

tO prEVENt SEriOuS iNJury: DO NOt OpEratE WitH aNy GuarD DiSaBLED,

DaMaGED, Or rEMOVED. Moving guards must move freely and close instantly.

replacing the Blade

Note:

Blade sold separately.

1. Unplug the tool from its power source.

5. Continue to press in the Spindle Lock and remove the Spindle Bolt (71), Washer (72) and Outer Flange (73) – see Figure C.

2. Lock the cutting head in the raised position using the Head Lockdown Pin.

Note:

Make sure the Inner Flange (76) stays in place on the Spindle.

3. Raise the Blade Guard (119) up until the recess in the Blade Guard is above the Spindle Bolt (71).

4. Press firmly on the Spindle Lock (96) and use the supplied Hex Key (70) to slowly rotate the Spindle Bolt*

cLOcKWiSE

. The Spindle

Lock will engage within one rotation.

*iMpOrtaNt: the Spindle Bolt has a left-handed thread and removes by turning cLOcKWiSE.

71

72

73

74

Spindle

Lock

Figure c

76

6. Remove the Blade (74). Install the new Blade.

Make sure that the Blade’s rotation arrow points in the same direction as the rotation arrow on the Saw Head (86).

7. Replace the Outer Flange, Washer and

Spindle Bolt. Position the cupped side of the Flange against the blade. Hold in the

Spindle Lock and wrench-tighten the Spindle

Bolt by turning it

cOuNtErcLOcKWiSE

.

Release the Spindle Lock.

8. Move the Blade Guard back into place.

WarNiNG! Make sure the Blade Guard operates smoothly and properly protects from the Blade before using the saw.

Head

Lockdown pin

Figure B

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