Kobalt KMS-S16 User manual

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MODEL #KMS-S16
ITEM #0786032
MITER SAW
STAND

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Product Specifications.........................................................................................................
Package Contents ...............................................................................................................
Hardware Contents ..............................................................................................................
Safety Information ...............................................................................................................
Preparation ..........................................................................................................................
Assembly Instructions ..........................................................................................................
Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................
Adjustment Instructions ......................................................................................................
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................
Three-Year Warranty .........................................................................................................
Replacement Parts List ......................................................................................................
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS
Stand height to mounting brackets 32-1/4 in.
Size of the extended stand 99.6 in. x 29.5 in. x 35.4 in.
Extension arm length 96 in.
Maximum load capacity 400 lbs.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
HARDWARE CONTENTS
A Left Work Support 1
B Wheels 2
C
D
Mounting Brackets 2
E
Miter Saw Stand 1
F
Right Work Support
Handle
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G
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5mm Hex Key 1
PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Hardware for handle Hardware for wheels Miter saw mounting
hardware
Bolt M8 x 90mm
Qty. 2
Wheel Sleeve
Qty. 2
Spring
Washer 6
Qty. 4
Flat Washer 6
Qty. 2
Flat Washer 6
Qty. 4
Hexagon Bolt
M6 x 30mm
Qty. 2
Washer 14
Qty. 2
Big Flat
Washer 8
Qty. 2
Washer 10
Qty. 2
Locking Nut M8
Qty. 2
Hexagon Bolt
M6 x 55mm
Qty. 4
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CC JJ AA DD EE
GG
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HH
BB
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT AND
IN THIS MANUAL. SAVE THIS MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMILIAR WITH ITS
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE TOOL. Improper operation, maintenance or
modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and/or property damage.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVETING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you
recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to
these sections.
DEFINITIONS − SAFETY SYMBOLS
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
WARNING
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Cluttered or poorly-lit work areas, surfaces and benches
can lead to accidents. Do not leave anything on stand when machine is in use. Allow enough room
and provide proper support for work piece and operation of the machine.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY from work area.
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip protective footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• EYE PROTECTION. All persons in work area should wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday
eyeglasses with impact resistant lenses are not safety glasses. Eye equipment should comply with
ANSI Z87.1 or CAN/CSA Z94.3 standards. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
• HEARING PROTECTION. All people in work area should wear proper hearing protection consistent
with noise levels and exposure. Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.
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• DUST PROTECTION. Use of power tools can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory damage. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate
machines in well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system
wherever possible. Exposure to dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury,
including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing dust and avoid
prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may
promote absorption of harmful material. Use properly fitting NOISH/OSHA/MSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
• THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A STAND FOR MITER SAW AND PORTABLE
PLANERS. DO NOT alter the stand, use it with other products, or for other purposes. The stand will
support 400 lbs., including both machine and work piece. Any misuse or abuse can result in product
damage or personal injury.
• USE CARE WHEN ASSEMBLING, MOVING, RAISING OR LOWERING THE STAND to reduce the
risk of pinching hands and fingers.
• PLACE THE STAND ON A FLAT AND LEVEL SURFACE to prevent rocking or tipping. Do not use
the stand on an uneven, unstable or slippery surface. Always check the stability of the stand before
connecting machine to power source.
• DO NOT STAND ON THIS PRODUCT or use the support extensions as a ladder or scaffolding. It is
unsafe to climb, sit or stand on this product.
• CHECK PRODUCT FOR DAMAGE. Before using stand, and after it has been dropped or damaged,
check moving and affected components of stand and any attached machines for alignment, binding,
breakage and any other condition that may affect the machine’s performance and the stand’s ability
to properly support and secure the machine. Do not use a damaged product. A damaged product
should be properly repaired using only identical replacement parts.
• CHECK THE LEGS AND OTHER SUPPORTS to confirm that they are properly locked in place before
connecting machine to power source.
• DISCONNECT MACHINE from power source before attaching it to stand, and when machine is not
in use.
• PROPERLY MOUNT machine and adjust work piece supports so the work piece(s) will be level with
machine table.
• PROPERLY SECURE THE MACHINE to the stand before connecting it to power source.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT to use stand for operations involving awkward or oversized work pieces that
could cause the stand to tip over.
• WHEN TRANSPORTING STAND, make sure it is properly secured to prevent movement and possible
damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
• If stand is loaned to someone, also loan them these instructions.
If you have any questions or concerns relative to the use of your tool or the contents of this manual,
stop using the tool and contact our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258)
8 a.m. -8 p.m., EST Monday-Friday.
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PREPARATION
Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package
contents list and hardware content list. If any part is missing or damaged, DO NOT attempt to assemble
the product.
Estimated Assembly Time: 4 minutes
Tools Required for Assembly (not included): 13 mm or adjustable wrench.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
1. Carefully remove the stand and all parts from the carton.
2. Separate all parts from the packing materials. Compare parts with the illustration on page 3 to make
sure all parts are found.
3. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
stand.
PREPARING THE STAND
1. Lay the miter saw stand (D) top down on the floor with
the folded legs on top. Push in a leg locking pin and
rotate that leg up until the locking pin (I) clicks into
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2. Repeat with the remaining three legs. Lift the stand
and place it in an upright position.
Note: Check to ensure the stand is stable and all the legs
have the locking pins (I) engaged.
TO SECURE/LEVEL THE STAND
With the stand open and resting on a flat and level surface,
the stand should not move or rock from side to side. If
the stand rocks from side to side, the adjustable foot (J)
needs adjusting until the stand is balanced.
1. Lift the stand slightly so that you may turn the adjustable
foot (J) until the stand no longer rocks.
2. Turning clockwise will lower the foot.
3. Turning counterclockwise will raise the foot.
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JJ F
Hexagon bolt
M6 x 30mm x 2
CC
Flat washer 6 x 2
JJ
Bolt M8 x 90mm
x 2
AA
Wheel sleeve x 2
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Washer 14 x 2
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Washer 10 x 2
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Big flat washer 8 x 2
GG
Locking nut M8 x 2
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STAND ASSEMBLY
1. Align the holes on the handle (F) with holes on the
miter saw stand (D). Insert the hexagon bolts M6 x 30
mm (CC) through flat washers 6 (JJ) and into the
mounting holes on the handle and miter saw stand.
Tighten the hexagon bolts M6 x 30mm (CC) with 5mm
hex key (G).
Hardware Used
2. Attach two wheels (B) to the miter saw stand (D) with
two bolts M8 x 90mm (AA), washers 14 (EE), washers
10 (FF), wheel sleeves (DD), big flat washers 8 (GG)
and locking nuts M8 (HH).
Tighten locking nuts M8 with 13mm open-end wrench
or adjustment wrench (not supplied).
Hardware Used
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3. Loosen the locking knob (K) but do not remove
it. Place the rod on the left work support (A) into main
unit as shown. Tighten the locking knob (K).
Repeat for the right work support (E).
Note: Hand tighten locking knob.
ATTACHING SAW TO MOUNTING BRACKETS
Make sure the saw is positioned for best balance and stability. All corners of the saw must be bolted
securely to the mounting brackets before use. Make sure no bolts extend above the saw table.
Note: Only 4 sets of securing hardware are provided with the stand. If this provided hardware does not
work with your saw, use hardware that will properly secure you saw.
Mounting brackets when slots align with saw mounting holes
1. Unplug saw and lock cutting head into down position;
Place a 2x4 or similar type of stable support underneath
the saw to raise the saw and allow access to the saw’s
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2. Place a saw mounting bracket underneath the raised
side of saw, aligning the mounting holes on the miter
saw base with the nut inside the top of the bracket.
Feed a hexagon bolt M6 x 55mm (BB) down through
a spring washer 6 (II), a flat washer 6 (JJ), into the
nut inside the top of the bracket and a mounting hole
in the saw. Secure in place.
Repeat through the other end of the same bracket.
Hardware Used
3. Place the second saw mounting bracket underneath
the other side of the saw, aligning the mounting holes
on the miter saw base with the nut inside the top of
bracket. Install hexagon bolts M6 x 55mm as previously
described.
Hardware Used
4. After making sure both brackets are parallel to each
other, tighten all four hexagon bolts M6 x 55mm with
5mm hex key to hold in position.
Hexagon bolt
M6 x 55mm x 2
BB
Spring washer 6 x 2
II
Flat washer 6 x 2
JJ
Hexagon bolt
M6 x 55mm x 2
BB
Spring washer 6 x 2
II
Flat washer 6 x 2
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If the saw has holes that do not line up with the slots in the saw mounting brackets:
1. Unplug the saw and lock saw arm in the down position.
Mount the saw to a mounting surface at least 1/2 in.
thick using 5/16 in. hexagon bolts, washers, and nuts
(not included).
2. Drill holes in the mounting surface to match the slots
in the saw mounting brackets.
Proceed with installation as previously described.
Hardware Used
Hexagon bolt
M6 x 55mm x 4
BB
Spring washer 6 x 4
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Flat washer 6 x 4
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MOUNT THE MITER SAW TO THE STAND
1. Lift the saw and bracket assembly, allowing the
assembly to tilt slightly toward your body. While still
tilted toward you, hook the front edge of the bracket
assembly onto the front rail of the stand.
2. Lower the bracket assembly to allow the rear edge
of the bracket to seat fully over the rear rail and lock
the brackets in position by lowering the locking
levers (L).
Note: Continue to hold the mounting bracket assembly
with one hand until both levers are securely locked.
3. Check position and adjust, if necessary, to make sure
the weight of the saw is evenly balanced over the rails.
Ensure the saw is fully seated and locked in position.
To remove saw from stand:
1. Raise the locking levers to unlock the saw and mounting brackets assembly.
2. Lift away from the rear rail of the stand to disengage.
3. With the assembly tilted slightly toward you, lift the front part of the assembly to disengage from the
front rail of the stand.

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APPLICATIONS:
You may use this tool for the following purpose:
To provide a stable, secure work surface for a miter saw.
USING THE EXTENSION RAILS
Use the extension rails when working with larger work
pieces.
To extend the rails:
• Loosen the extension adjustment knob (M). Extend the
rail (N) to the desired position.
• Tighten the extension adjustment knob (M).
USING THE WORK SUPPORTS
Raise the work supports whenever you need to make
repetitive cuts of the same size. To avoid a greater risk
of binding or pinching, do not use both work supports at
the same time.
To raise the work supports:
• Loosen the work support adjustment knob (O). Raise
the work support (A) to the desired position.
• Tighten the work support adjustment knob (O).
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USING THE STOPS
• Loosen the stop adjustment knob (P).
• Move the stop (Q) to the maximum height position.
• Tighten the stop adjustment knob (P).
STORING THE STAND
WARNING
The miter saw must be removed from the stand and the
extension rails should be retracted before converting the
stand to its vertical storage position. Always fully tighten
all the mounting bolts, nuts and locking knobs. Failure
to do so could result in serious personal injury.
• To fold up two legs located on the same side as the
wheel, press the locking pins (I) and push the legs up
toward the stand until they click into place.
• To fold up the other legs, press the locking pins (I) and
push the legs up toward the stand until they click into
place.
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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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• Grasp the handle (R) to tilt the stand until it stands on
the wheels (B) and stand support (S).
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BRACKET ADJUSTMENT BOLT
Mounting brackets are designed to fit snugly over the
stand rails. With the locking levers in the lowered (locked)
position, you should not be able to remove the saw and
bracket assembly from the rails. If the saw and bracket
assembly can be removed from the rails when the levers
are locked, the bracket adjustment bolts need to be
tightened. If the saw and bracket assembly will not fit
over both rails, the bracket adjustment bolts need to be
loosened.
Note: The saw should be removed from the mounting
brackets before attempting to tighten or loosen the bracket
adjustment bolts.
To adjust:
• Turn the bolt (T) with 5mm hex key. Rotate clockwise
if the bracket assembly need to be tightened or
counterclockwise if the assembly needs to be loosened.
• Install the bracket on the miter stand rails and lower the
locking lever to check the adjustment.
• Repeat with the second mounting bracket.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
This stand is warranted to the original purchaser from the original purchase date for three (3) years
subject to the warranty coverage described herein.
This stand is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If you believe that the
stand is defective at any time during the specified warranty period, simply return the stand to the place
of purchase for a free replacement or refund to call 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258) for warranty
service.
This warranty is void if: defects in materials or workmanship or damages result in repairs or alterations
which have been made or attempted by others or the unauthorized use of nonconforming parts; the
damage is due to normal wear, damage is due to abuse (including overloading of the tool beyond
capacity), improper maintenance, neglect or accident; or the damage is due to the use of the tool after
partial failure or use of improper accessories or unauthorized repair or alteration.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to
state.
For questions, warranty claims, and/or warranty replacement parts, call our customer service department
at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258).
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust,
oil, grease, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258).
8 a.m. -8 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday.
Printed in China
KOBALT® and the K Design® are registered
trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
B CA F GE
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KK
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A Left work support 786032001
B Wheel 786032002
C Mounting bracket 786032003
E Right work support 786032004
F Handle 786032005
G 5mm Hex key 786032006
KK Miter saw mounting hardware 786032007
LL Hardware for handle 786032008
MM Hardware for wheels 786032009
PART DESCRIPTION PART #

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Numéro de série Date d’achat
MODÈLE #KMS-S16
ARTICLE #0786032
SUPPORT POUR
SCIE À ONGLET

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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU PRODUIT
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Caractéristiques du produit ................................................................................................
Contenu de l’emballage .....................................................................................................
Quincaillerie incluse ............................................................................................................
Consignes de sécurité .......................................................................................................
Préparation ........................................................................................................................
Instructions pour l’assemblage ..........................................................................................
Mode d’emploi ...................................................................................................................
Instructions pour le réglage ...............................................................................................
Entretien ............................................................................................................................
Garantie de trois ans .........................................................................................................
Liste des pièces de rechange ............................................................................................
CARACTÉRISTIQUES
Hauteur du support jusqu’aux supports
de fixation
81,91 cm
Dimensions du support, lorsque déplié 253,00 cm x 74,93 cm x 89,91 cm
Longueur du bras d’extension 243,84 cm
Capacité de charge maximale 181,43 kg
DESCRIPTION

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CONTENU DE L’EMBALLAGE
QUINCAILLERIE INCLUSE
A Support de pièce gauche 1
B Roues 2
C
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Supports de fixation 2
E
Support pour scie à onglet 1
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Support de pièce droit
Poignée
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Clé hexagonale de 5 mm 1
PIÈCE DESCRIPTION QUANTITÉ
Quincaillerie pour la
poignée
Quincaillerie pour les roues Quincaillerie de fixation
de la scie à onglet
Boulon M8
de 90 mm
Qté : 2
Manchon
pour roue
Qté : 2
Rondelle à
ressort 6
Qté : 4
Rondelle
plate 6
Qté : 2
Rondelle
plate 6
Qté : 4
Boulon
hexagonal
M6 de 30 mm
Qté : 2
Rondelle 14
Qté : 2
Grande
rondelle plate 8
Qté : 2
Rondelle 10
Qté : 2
Écrou de
blocage M8
Qté : 2
Boulon
hexagonal
M6 de 55 mm
Qté : 4
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GG
FF
HH
BB
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