Master Forge 240-0028 User manual

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240-0028
12" Dual Bevel Sliding
Miter Saw with Laser
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read
And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions
For Future Reference.
For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair
parts - Please call toll free at: 1-877-684-8912 (Monday -
Friday 8am - 6pm EST.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................
Specications ............................................................................................................................................................
Contents ....................................................................................................................................................................
Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................
Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................
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Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation
of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
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WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields 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.
Symbol Name Designation / Explanation
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
Alternating current Type of current
Direct current Type of characteristic of current
no No-load speed Rotational speed at no load
.../min Per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed orbits, etc., per minute
Class II construction Double insulated construction
Be careful of your hand Danger keep hands away from blade
Wear safety goggles
Laser radiation Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualied service technician.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed with
CSA requirements by CSA Testing Laboratories.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations
with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any
danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, including all safety alert symbols
such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal 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, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
NOTICE: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Some dust created by using power tools contain chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work
with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that
are specially designed to lter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap
and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or
to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful
chemicals.
Safety is a combination of using common sense, staying
alert, and knowing how your miter saw works. Read
this manual to understand this miter saw and how to use it
safely.
GENERAL SAFETY IMFORMATION
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• 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.
• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
• Don’t use in a dangerous environment. Don’t use power
tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain.
Keep the work area well lit.
• Keep children away. All visitors should be kept at a safe
distance from the work area.
• Make the workshop childproof with padlocks and master
switches or by removing starter keys.
• Don’t force the tool; It will do the job better and more
safely when used at the rate at which it is designed
to work.
• Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or attachment to do
a job that it was not designed to do.
• Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. Use only a cord 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. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or
less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious personal injury. Save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
WARNING: The use of this tool can generate and/
or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use protection appropriate
for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from the face
and body.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury,
do not modify this power tool or use accessories not
recommended to t your tool.
WARNING: Read warnings and conditions about
your carbide tipped saw blade.
• Do not operate the saw without the proper saw blade
guard in place.
• Carbide is a very hard but brittle material. Care should be
taken while mounting, using and storing carbide tipped
blades to prevent accidental damage.
• Slight shocks, such as striking the tip, can seriously
damage the blade. Foreign objects on the work piece,
such as wire or nails, can also cause tips to crack or break
off.
• Before using, always visually examine the blade and tips
for cracks, breakage, missing or loose tips, or other
damage.
• Do not use if damage is suspected. Failure to heed safety
instructions and warnings can result in serious bodily
injury or loss of eyesight.
CAUTION: Always follow proper operating
procedures as dened in this manual — even if you
are familiar with use of this or similar tools. Remember that
being careless for even a fraction of a second can result in
severe personal injury.
Handling the power cord on this product may expose you
to chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

• Always wear eye protection.
• Do not operate the saw without the guard 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
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Always use safety glasses. Also use a face mask or dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses. They are not safety
glasses.
• Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vise to hold the
work piece whenever practical. It’s safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
• Don’t over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for
the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
• Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
• Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure
that the switch is in the off position before plugging the
tool into an electrical outlet.
• Use recommended accessories. Consult the operator’s
manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause a risk of injury to persons.
• Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or it the cutting tool is contacted
unintentionally.
• Check 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 or mountings, and
any other condition that may affect the operation of the
tool. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
• Direction of feed: Always feed work piece into a blade or
cut against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter.
• Never leave a tool running unattended. Turn the power
off. Don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
the blade or servicing the saw.
• Do not expose to rain or use in a damp location.
• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
• Never reach around the saw blade.
• Do not perform any operation freehand. Always place
the work piece to be cut on the miter saw table,
and position it rmly 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 ngers or hand for any
reason.
• To reduce the risk of injury, return the cutting head 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 pushing down
the miter lock lever. Lock the saw arm (bevel function) by
securely tightening the bevel lock 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, they 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 work table 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 oor 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 arbor bolts that are defective
or incorrect.
• Always keep blades clean, sharp and with sufcient
set. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
• Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: For your own safety, read the operator’s
manual before operating the miter saw.

Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated
from the internal metal motor components with protecting
insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, double-insulated
tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will t into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not t, contact a
qualied electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
DOUBLE INSULATION
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 arbor
bolt.
• Never leave the saw unattended while it is connected to
a power supply.
• Keep the motor air 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.
• Never lift this tool by gripping the cutting handle or
miter fence. This may cause misalignment. Always lock
the cutting head in the “DOWN” position and then carry
the saw by holding the base or lift it using the carrying
handle.
• Know your power tool. Read the Operator’s Manual
carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well
as the specic potential hazards related to this tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
re 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.
• All visitors and bystanders must wear the same safety
equipment that the operator of the saw wears.
• 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 a qualied person.
• Make sliding cuts by pushing the saw blade down on top
of the workpiece then sliding it back toward the rear of
the saw. DO NOT pull the saw toward you while making
a cut.
• This saw can tip over if the saw head is released suddenly
and the saw is not secured to a work surface. ALWAYS
secure this saw to a stable work surface before any use
to avoid serious personal injury.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool.
If someone borrows this tool, make sure they have these
instructions also.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: The double insulated system is intended
to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the
tool’s internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions
to avoid electrical shock.
WARNING: Double insulation does not take the
place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.
CAUTION: Servicing of a product with double
insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualied service
technician. For service, we suggest you return the tool to
your nearest authorized service center for repair. Always
use original factory replacement parts when servicing. Do
not use power tools in wet of damp locations or expose
them to rain or snow.
FIG. 1

or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz.
A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and
the motor will overheat. If the tool does not operate when
plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply.
Use a proper extension cord. Make sure extension cords
are in good condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use a cord that is heavy enough to carry the drawn
current needed by the saw. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and
overheating.
The table below shows the correct size to use, depending
on the cord length and nameplate amperage rating. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Be sure extension cords are properly wired and in good
condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord
or have it repaired by a qualied technician before using it.
Protect extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat,
and damp or wet areas.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
This miter saw has a built-in laser guide. This is a class II
laser that emits a maximum output power 635nm 1mW
wavelengths. Do not stare into the beam when using laser
guide.
LASERS
WARNING: Do not permit ngers to touch the
terminal or the plug when installing or removing the plug
from an outlet.
WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, re hazards,
WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the
working area. Positon the cord so that it will not get caught
on lumber, tools, or other obstructions while you are working
with a power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING: Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool with
a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could
cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
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.
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specied in
this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION: The following label is afxed 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.
MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG)
EXTENSION CORDS (120V use only)
Amperage rating Total length
Not Recommended
Not more
than
25'
(7.5 m)
6 18
50'
(15 m)
16
100'
(30 m)
16
150'
(45 m)
14
More
than
0
10 18 16 14 126
12 16 16 14 1210
16 14 1212
Use a separate electrical circuit for power tools. This circuit
must not be less than #14 wire with a 15 Amp time delayed
fuse, and should be protected with a time delayed fuse.
Before connecting the tool to the power line, make sure the
switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated
the same as the current stamped on the motor’s nameplate.
Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor.
LASER RADIATION. DO
NOT STARE INTO BEAM
OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Avoid exposure: Laser
radiation is emitted
from this aperture.
CAUTION
Wavelength: 650 nm
Max. Output < 1 mW
Class II Laser Product
Complies with 21 CFR
1040.10 & 1040.11

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with the miter lock lever unlocked, can release the miter
table from pre-set index points. Push the miter latch button
down with thumb and turn the miter table to required
angle. Release miter latch button when close to desire
point and move the lock lever into place with a click.
• Miter Latch Override Button: The miter latch override
button allows your saw to override the common stop
angles. Your miter latch override button is located on left side
of the miter latch button. To override the common stop
angles, push the miter latch override button to the right
while pushing down the miter latch button, then release
the miter latch button, the miter table can move freely to
common stop angles with the miter lock lever unlocked.
The miter latch override button will return to the off position
automatically if the miter latch button is pushed down
again.
• Depth Stop: The depth stop allows the depth of cut of the
blade to be limited. The depth stop is useful for applications
such as grooving and tall vertical cuts.
• Laser guide: For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is
included with your miter saw. When used properly, the
laser guide makes accurate, precision cutting simple
and easy.
• LED Worklight: Unique LED worklight illuminates work
surface under low light conditions.
• Miter Lock Lever: The miter lock lever securely locks the
saw at the desired miter angle.
• Miter Scale: The miter scale has ten positive stops at 0°,
15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° and 60° (right).
• Bevel Scale: The bevel scale has index points provided
at 0°, 22.5°, 33.9° and 45°.
• Self-retracting Lower Blade Guard: The lower blade
guard is made of shock resistant, see-through plastic that
provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts
over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the
workpiece.
• Slide Bar: When unlocked, the saw arm will glide forward
and backward the length of the slide bar for cutting various
workpiece widths.
• Sliding Fences: The sliding fences provided with this saw
help hold the work piece securely when making most cuts.
The sliding feature allows for clearance of the saw blade
when making bevel or compound cuts. Some cuts may
require that the sliding fence be removed completely to
avoid interference between the fence and the blade.
• Arbor Lock Button: A arbor lock button has been provided
for locking the arbor (keeping the saw blade from turning).
Depress and hold the lock button only while installing,
changing, or removing the saw blade.
• Slide Lock Knob: The slide lock knob locks and unlocks
the sliding feature of this tool.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
WARNING: The use of optical instruments to view
the laser beam, including but not limited to telescopes or
transits, will increase eye hazard.
• The laser should be used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacture’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 reective surface. Wood or rough-
coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright, shiny reective
surfaces are not suitable for laser use, because the
reective surface could reect 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 switch that is
independent of the main switch for the saw.
• Do not replace the laser guide assembly with a different
type. Any repairs must be carried out by the laser
manufacturer or a qualied service technician.
• Do not attempt to repair the laser guide by yourself.
• Do not attempt to change any parts of the laser guide.
• 12 IN. Blade: A 12 in. blade is included with your miter
saw. It will cut materials up to 14 in. wide, depending
upon the angle at which the cut is being made.
• 15 AMP Motor: This saw has a powerful 15 amp motor
with sufcient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is
made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible
brushes for ease of servicing.
• Bevel Lock Levers: The bevel lock levers securely lock
your sliding miter saw at desired bevel angles. Rotating
the levers to the back of saw will release the saw allowing
the blade to be tilted either left or right for bevel cuts.
Rotating the levers toward the front of the machine will
lock the saw in place.
•Bevel Detent Pin: The bevel detent pin has two positions:
1. Bevel common stop angles (pin pulled completely out);
2. Quickly locate 0°, 22.5°, 33.9° and 45° left or right (pin
pushed in).
• Carrying Handles: Carry handles are located on the top
of the cutting head and on the end of the slide bar.
• Miter Latch Button: The miter latch button, when used

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• Miter Cut: A cutting operation made with the work piece
at any angle other than 90° to the blade.
• Compound Cut: A crosscut made with both a miter angle
and a bevel angle.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Work Piece Clamp: The work piece clamp is mounted on
the left or right base to securely clamp the work piece.
• Blade Wrench: One end of the blade wrench is a Phillips
screwdriver and the other end is a hex key. It is used for
changing the blade. The storage area for the blade wrench
is located in the left side of the rear carrying handle.
• Bevel Cut: A cutting operation made with the blade at
any angle other than 90° to the table surface.

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OVERVIEW
Rear carrying
handle
Front carrying
handle
Slide bar
Bevel lock
lever
Bevel scale
Work piece
clamp
Table extension
Cut stop
Mounting hole
Miter scale
Leveling foot
Miter latch
button
Saw blade
Miter lock
lever
Miter latch
override button
Bevel lock
lever
Power cord
storage
Carbon
brush cap
Head lock
knob
Upper blade
guard
Arbor lock
button
Miter scale
pointer
Left sliding fence
“D” Handle
Bevel scale
pointer
Laser guide &
LED worklight
module
Lower blade
guard
Working table
Right sliding
fence
Miter fence
Bevel
detent pin
Table insert
Blade wrench
Blade wrench
storage
Slide lock
knob
Dust bag
Motor
LED worklight
switch
Laser guide
switch
Depth stop
adjustable knob
Depth stop
Sliding miter
fence lock knob
Table extension
lock knob
Base
Switch trigger

Motor
No Load Speed
Double Insulated
Blade
Laser
3800 RPM
120 V~ 60 Hz 15A
Yes
12 in. x 1 in. 48T Carbide-tipped
Wavelength: 650 nm, Max. Output<1 mw Class II
LED Light Yes
Saw body sliding range 0-8 3/4 in.
Bevel range -48°-48°
Miter range 0°-52° Left and 0°-60° Right
Max. Cutting Capacity
Crosscut Miter 0° / Bevel 0° 14 in. x 4 in.
Miter 45° Right & Left / Bevel 0° 10 in. x 4 in.
Miter 0° / Bevel 45° Left 14 in. x 2 in.
Miter 0° / Bevel 45° Right 14 in. x 1 in.
45° Miter & 45° Bevel Left 10 in. x 2 in.
45° Miter & 45° Bevel Right 10 in. x 1 in.
Miter/Bevel Positive Stop Angles
Miter Detent Stops 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° (Left)
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, 60° (Right)
Bevel Positive Stops 0°, 22.5°, 33.9°, 45° (Left & Right)
Weight 60.5 lbs (27.5 kg)
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SPECIFICATIONS

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WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed in this manual might be hazardous and could cause
serious personal injury.
A 1Miter Saw Assembly
B 1Dust Bag
C 1Work Piece Clamp
The following items are included with your miter saw:
CONTENTS
A
EF
BC
D
PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1
1
D Dust Port Adapter
E Right Sliding Fence
1F Blade Wrench
PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed in this manual might be hazardous and could cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any
such alteration or modication is misuse, and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Do not connect to the power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always make sure the miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or approved workstand. Failure
to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not start the miter saw without checking for interference between the saw blade and the sliding
fences. Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the sliding fence during operation of the saw.
CAUTION: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW
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ASSEMBLY
This product requires assembly.
• Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handles located at the top of the saw arm and the end of the slide bar,
and place it on a level work surface.
• This saw has been shipped with the miter table 60° right & cutting arm bevel 45° right and the saw arm secured in the
down position.
• Unlock the miter lock lever and move the table to 0°, lock the miter lock lever. Unlock the bevel detent pin and loosen
bevel lock levers, tilting cutting arm to 0°, lock the bevel detent pin and tighten bevel lock levers.
• To release the saw arm, push down on the top of the saw arm and pull out the head lock knob.
• Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon release of the
head lock knob.
• Inspect the tool carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
• The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has inuenced
the settings, refer to specic procedures explained in this Operator’s Manual.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-877-684-8912 for assistance.

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WARNING: To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to a power source until it is completely assembled and
adjusted and you have read and understood the operator’s manual.
CAUTION: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of the miter saw. This is intentional so that
we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations. Never operate the saw without all guards securely in place and
in good operating condition.
FIG. 2a
FIG. 2b
(ITEMS NOT SUPPLIED)
Flat head screwdriver
3mm Hex key
5mm Hex key
10mm wrench /Adjustment wrench
Framing square
Combination square
(ITEMS SUPPLIED)
Blade wrench (1 pc)
YOU WILL NEED
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: To avoid injury and damage to the saw,
transport and store the miter saw with the cutting head
locked in the down position. Never use the head lock knob
to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting
operations.
NOTICE: To avoid damage, never carry the miter saw by
the blade guard, power cord, miter lock lever or cutting head.
ALWAYS use the designated carrying handles (B, C) located
on the top of the cutting head and on the end of the slide
bar. (Fig. 2b)
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE CUTTING HEAD (FIG. 2a-2b)
Unlocking the cutting head:
• To raise the cutting head from its storage transport position.
Firmly grasp the “D” handle and apply downward pressure
while at the same time pulling the head lock knob (A).
• Slowly raise the cutter head to the up position.
Locking the cutting head:
When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting head
should always be locked in the down position.
• Firmly grasp the “D” handle and push the cutting head
down to its lowest position.
• Push the head lock knob (A) into the locking hole and
check that the head lock knob is locked in place by turning
the knob clockwise.
B
A
Lock Unlock
C

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WARNING: Carefully check the workbench or stand
after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur
during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted,
secure the workbench or stand to the oor before operating.
CAUTION: Mounting hardware is not included with
this tool. Bolts, nuts, washers and screws must be purchased
separately.
CAUTION: If a miter saw stand is used, please
follow all instructions shown in that product’s instructions
for proper mounting.
CAUTION: For stabilizing the tool the height of
leveling foot (L) can be adjusted. (Fig. 3c)
Mounting instructions:
For stationary use, place the saw in the desired location,
directly on a workbench where there is room for handling
and proper support of the workpiece. The base of the saw
has four 3/8 in. mounting holes (A) (Fig. 3a). Bolt the base
of the miter saw (B) to the work surface (C), using the
recommended fastening method as shown in Fig. 3b.
For portable use:
Place the saw on a 3/4 in. thick piece of plywood (K) (Fig. 3c).
Bolt the base of the miter saw securely to the plywood
using the mounting holes (A) (Fig. 3a) on the base. Use
C-clamps (not included) to clamp this mounting board to a
stable work surface at the worksite (Fig. 3c).
ASSEMBLY
J
F
B
C
I
FIG. 3b
FIG. 3c
WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected saw
movement:
• Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and lock the
cutting head in the lower position using the head lock
knob.
• Lock the slide bar in place by tightening slide lock knob.
• To avoid back injury, lift the saw by using designated
carrying handles located on the top of the saw arm and
on the end of the slide bar.
• Never carry the miter saw by the blade guard, power cord,
miter lock lever or cutting arm. Carrying the tool by the
plug cable could cause damage to the insulation or wire
connections resulting in electric shock or re.
• To avoid injury from ying debris, do not allow visitors to
stand near the saw during any cutting operations.
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. 3a-3c)
FIG. 3a
A
B. Miter saw base
C. Work surface
D. Hex bolt
E. Rubber washer
F. Flat washer
G. Flat washer
H. Lockwasher
I. Hex/Lock nut
J. Jam nut
Stationary use
Portable use
L
A A
A
K
E
H
G
D

FIG. 6
CAUTION: The dust port adapter is equipped with
two exhaust port (Port 1: ø 2 1/2 in. and port 2: ø 1 1/4 in.).
Use the port 1 (C) or 2 (D) according to your vacumm hose
size.
INSTALL THE DUST PORT ADAPTER (FIG. 6)
The miter saw can also be used to attach a vacuum hose
with the dust port adapter.
• Install the end of the dust port adapter (A) onto the exhaust
port (B) on the miter saw.
• Attach the vacuum hose to exhaust port on the dust port
adapter.
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL RIGHT SLIDING FENCE (Fig. 4)
• Loosen the sliding miter fence lock knob (A) by turning
it about 112° counter-clockwise.
• Slide the right sliding fence (B) into the slot (C) on the miter
fence.
• Tighten the sliding miter fence lock knob (A) by turning it
clockwise.
FIG. 4
A
NOTICE: To avoid damage, never carry the miter saw by
the blade guard, power cord, miter lock lever or cutting head.
ALWAYS use the designated carrying handles.
WARNING: Do not use this saw to cut and/or sand
metals. The hot chips or sparks may ignite sawdust from
the bag material.
CAUTION: To empty the dust bag squeeze the
metal collar wings and remove from exhaust port. Open
zipper on underside of bag and empty into waste container.
INSTALL THE DUST BAG (Fig. 5)
• Squeeze the metal collar wing on the dust bag (A).
• Place the dust bag neck opening around the exhause port
(B) and release the metal collar.
FIG. 5
B
B
B
A
A
C
D
C
1
3
2

ASSEMBLY
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UNLOCKING THE SLIDE BAR (FIG. 8)
Loosen the slide lock knob (A) counter-clockwise, then
push the slide bar (B) forward or backward. The slide bar
should always be locked in position with tightening it
clockwise when transporting or storing.
The slide lock knob (A) is located on the top of the bevel
arm (C).
FIG. 8
WARNING: In some operations, the work piece
clamp assembly may interfere with the operation of the blade
guard assembly. Always make sure there is no interference
with the blade guard prior to beginning any cutting operation
to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
CAUTION: There are two mounting holes for the
work piece clamp. These are located just behind the miter
fence on the left and right side of the base.
FIG. 7a
FIG. 7b
INSTALL THE WORK PIECE CLAMP (FIG. 7a-7b)
The work piece clamp provides greater control by clamping
the work piece to the miter table. It also helps to prevent the
work piece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very
helpful when cutting compound miters. Depending on the
cutting operation and the size of the workpiece, it may be
necessary to use a C-clamp (not included) instead of the
work piece clamp to secure the work piece prior to making
the cut. The work piece clamp can be installed and used
on either side of the blade.
CAUTION: The work piece clamp has a quick
release button (E) that makes positioning of the work piece
clamp effortless. Push the quick release button (E) on the
front of the work piece clamp to quickly release the work
piece.
To install the work clamp:
1. Place the work piece clamp shaft (A) in the hole (B).
2. Rotate the knobs (C, D) on the work piece clamp to move
it up or down as needed.
D
B
A
B
E
C
13
2
2
B
A

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FIG. 10a
ASSEMBLY
FIG. 9
REMOVE AND INSTALL THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. 9)
WARNING: To avoid injury:
• Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting.
Remove all small pieces of material from the table cavity
before performing any cuts. The table insert may be
removed for this purpose, but always reattach the table
insert prior to performing a cutting operation.
• Do not start the miter saw without checking for interference
between the blade and table insert. Damage could result
to the blade, table insert or working table if blade strike
occurs during the cutting operation.
CAUTION: The miter saw comes with the table
insert already installed. These insturctions are for replacing
or adjusting either insert side.
• To remove, loosen and remove the eight screws (A) on the table insert (B) with the Phillips screwdriver on the blade
wrench and remove the table insert.
• To install, reposition the left and right side inserts on either side of the cut line, replace the eight screws and tighten.
• Check for blade clearance by moving the slide bar through full motion the blade in table slot. If either side of the table
insert hits the saw blade, loosen the four screws for that side and adjust. Tighten the screws and check again for blade
clearance.
NOTICE: Do not remove this cross screw (A).
To remove the blade (Fig. 10a-10c)
• Unplug the saw.
• Raise the cutting head.
• Loosen the cross screw (A) with the Phillips screwdriver
on the blade wrench. (Fig. 10a)
• Raise the lower blade guard (B) to the up position.
• Rotate the lower blade guard (B) upward to expose the
arbor bolt (C). (Fig. 10c)
WARNING: Make sure the arbor lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw to power source. Never
engage arbor lock button when blade is rotating.
WARNING: Only use a 12 in. diameter blade. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer ange to engage
with the ats on the arbor. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent the
hex bolt from securing the blade on the arbor. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident and can cause
serious personal injury. To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug
is not connected to the power source outlet.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE (FIG. 10a-10c)
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B

NOTICE: The arbor bolt has left hand threads. Turn the
arbor bolt clockwise to loosen.
CAUTION: Pay attention to the pieces removed,
noting their position and direction they face. Wipe the anges
clean of any sawdust before installing a new saw blade.
• Remove the arbor bolt (C), at washer (E) outer ange (F)
and saw blade (G) and blade screw bushing (J). Do not
remove the inner ange (H). (Fig. 10c)
FIG. 10b
FIG. 10c
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If the inner ange has been removed,
replace it before placing the saw blade on arbor. Failure to
do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten
properly.
• Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner ange and the outer
ange where they contact the saw blade.
CAUTION: Always install the blade with the blade teeth and arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down
at the front of the saw. And make sure the blade hole ts over the blade screw bushing.
To install the blade (Fig. 10a-10c)
• Unplug the saw.
• Place the blade screw bushing (J) on the arbor. (Fig. 10c)
• Install a 12 in. blade with a 5/8 in. or 1 in. arbor making sure the blade teeth point downward at the front
of saw. Note that remove the blade screw bushing (J) when installing the 12 in. blade with a 5/8 in. arbor.
• Replace outer ange (F) with double “D” ats on the outer ange align with the ats on the arbor. Replace at washer (E),
and thread the arbor bolt (C) onto the arbor in a counter-clockwise direction. (Fig. 10c)
• Place the hex key on the blade wrench on the arbor bolt.
• Press the arbor lock button (D), holding it in rmly while turning the blade counterclockwise. When arbor lock engages,
continue to press it in while tightening the arbor bolt securely.
WARNING: Make sure the double “D” side of the outer ange must be placed facing to the blade.
NOTICE: The arbor bolt has left hand threads. Turn the arbor bolt counter-clockwise to tighten.
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• Lower the lower blade guard (B) and rotate the cover plate (I) back to its original position until the slot in the cover plate
engages with the cross screw (A). Tighten the cross screw (A) with the Phillips screwdriver on the blade wrench. (Fig. 10a)
Verify that the operation of the guard does not bind or stick. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely
before operating the saw.
D
C
E
F
F
“D” at
G
H IJ
• Locate the arbor lock button (D) on the right of the upper
blade guard. (Fig. 10b)
• Press the arbor lock button (D), holding it rmly while
turning the hex key on the blade wrench clockwise. The
arbor lock will engage after turning the blade wrench.
Continue to hold the arbor lock button to keep it engaged,
while turning the blade wrench clockwise to loosen the
arbor bolt.