MasterForce 240-0024 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
12-in.Compound Miter Saw with
Dual-Laser line
240-0024
IMPORTANT :
Carefully read this Owner’s Manual before using this tool. Pay close atten-
tion to all Safety Instructions, Warnings, and Caution sections. Use this tool
properly, and only for its intended use.
Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety
symbols and their explanations require the operator’s full understanding. The
safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, and they are not
a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to
obeyasafetywarningcanresultinseriousinjurytoyourselforothers.Toreduce
the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety precautions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications................................................................................................. Page 2
Rules for Safe Operation ..............................................................................Page 3
Description...................................................................................................... Page 11
Adjustments .................................................................................................... Page 15
Operation......................................................................................................... Page 20
Maintenance................................................................................................... Page 34
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. Page 39
Exploded View & Part List ............................................................................ Page 40
Warranty.......................................................................................................... Page 48
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model 240-0024
Supply power 120V, 60Hz
Rated current 15A
No load speed 4000RPM
Saw blade 12”x/1” 60T
Miter angle 50° left to 55° right
Bevel angle 48° left to 48° right
CUTTING CAPACITIES
Type of cut Angle Setting Maximum cutting capacity
Miter Bevel Thickness Width
Cross Cut 0° 0° 3 3/4-in. 7 3/4-in
Miter cut 45° 0° 3 3/4-in. 5 1/2-in
Bevel cut at
45° Right
0° 45° 1 1/2-in. 7 1/2-in
Bevel cut at
45° Left
0° 45° 1 7/8-in. 7 1/2-in
Compound cut 45° 45° 1 1/2-in. 5 1/2-in
NOTE: All cutting specifications will vary by blade type used, actual lumber
size,and compound miter saw. All dimensions are approximate.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TOOL
Before operating this tool, carefully read this operating manual and all of the
labels affixed to the router. Keep this manual available for future reference.
IMPORTANT
This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ALL POWER TOOLS
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all in-
structions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in
damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work
area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one 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
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.

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Recommended sizes of extension cords
Tool’s Ampere
rating
Volts Total length of cord in feet Cord size in
A.W.G.(minimum)
25’ 50’ 100’ 150’
0-6 120V~ 18 16 16 14
6-10 18 16 14 12
10-12 16 16 14 12
12-16 14 12 Not Recommended
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such
as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is
in off position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or
if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged 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.

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20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
DOUBLE-INSULATED TOOLS
1. Replacement Parts
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
2. Polarized Plugs
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminal or plug when in-
stalling or removing the plug from an outlet.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, Double insulated tools are equipped
with a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully in the outlet, 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 (double-insulated) 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.
Cover of Grounded
Outlet Box

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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 or 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 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
qualified person. 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 by or to
pull the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LASERS
This miter saw has a built-in laser light.
The laser is a Class IIla and emits output
power of a maximum 2.5mW and 635-665nm
wavelengths. These lasers do not normally
present an optical hazard. However, DO NOT
stare at the beam as this can cause flash
blindness.
CAUTION: The following label is on your tool. It indicates where the saw
emits the laser light. BE AWARE of the laser light location when using. AL-
WAYS MAKE SURE that any bystanders in the vicinity of use are made aware
of the dangers of looking directly into the laser.
WARNING: LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION. Avoid Direct Eye Exposure.
DO NOT stare into beam. Only turn laser beam on when the saw is on the
workpiece.
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
CAUTION

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WARNING: The use of optical instruments such as, but not limited to, tele-
scopes or transits to view the laser beam will increase eye hazard.
1. The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the
manufacture’s instruction.
2. Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the work piece.
3. Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work piece without
reflective surface. I.e. wood or rough coated surface are acceptable.
Bright shiny reflective sheet or the like is not suitable for laser use as the
reflective surface could direct the beam back at the operator.
4. Do not attempt to activate the laser when the tool housing is removed.
5. The laser is activated by means a button switch independent with the main
switch of the saw.
6. Do not change the laser light assembly with a different type. Any repairs
must only be carried out by the laser manufacture or authorized service
agent.
7. Do not attempt to repairs the laser guide by yourself.
8. Do not attempt to change any parts of the laser guide.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR MITER Saw
1. ALWAYS wear eye protection.
2. DO NOT operate saw without guards in place.
3. BE SURE turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving
workpiece or changing settings.
4. BE SURE disconnecting power before changing blade or servicing.
5. DO NOT expose to rain or use in damp location.
6. WHEN SERVICING, use only identical replacement parts.
7. ALWAYS firmly clamp or bolt your miter saw to a secure, stable
workbench or table at approximately hip height.
8. BE SURE that all adjustments are secure BEFORE making a cut.
9. 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 lock knob.
10. BE SURE that the blade path is free of nails. ALWAYS carefully inspect
lumber and remove all nails BEFORE cutting.

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11. ALWAYS be sure that the blade clears the workpiece. NEVER start the
saw with the blade touching the workpiece. ALWAYS allow the motor to
come up to full speed BEFORE starting a cut.
12. SUPPORT long workpieces when cutting to minimize the risk of blade
pinching or kickback. The saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or
heavy boards.
13. NEVER use a length-stop on the free (scrap end) of a clamped workpiece,
NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any
operation. If work clamp and 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.
14. NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one
workpiece on the worktable at a time.
15. 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.
16. ONLY USE the correct blades. Use the right 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. The maximum blade capacity for this saw is
12-inches.
17. ALWAYS keep blades clean, sharp and with the sufficient set. Sharp
blades minimize stalling and kickback.
18. DO NOT use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easily, or
cause kickback.
19. DO NOT remove the saw’s blade guards. NEVER operate the saw with
any guard or cover removed. MAKE SURE that all guards are operating
properly BEFORE each use.
20. NEVER hand holds a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. ALWAYS
keep your hands clear of the “no hands” zone.
21. NEVER perform any operation freehand. ALWAYS place the workpiece to
be cut on the miter saw table and position it firmly against the fence as a
backstop. ALWAYS use the fence.
22. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running. NEVER use
solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or
otherwise damage the material.
23. KEEP HAND OUT OF SAW BLADE. DO NOT reach under the material being
cut or in the blade’s cutting path with your fingers or hand for any reason.

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24. 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.
25. ALWAYS turn off the saw before disconnecting it to avoid accidental
starting when reconnecting the saw to a power supply. NEVER leave the
saw unattended while connected to a power supply.
26. 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.
27. NEVER lift this tool by gripping the cutting handle or the miter fence. This
may cause misalignment. ALWAYS carry saw by holding the base or carry
by the support bracket/carrying handle after you have locked the saw
arm in the “DOWN” position.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may
cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/
OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Di-
rect particles away from face and body.
Know your power tool. Read 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.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this saw. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
All users and bystanders MUST wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI
Z87.1
PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is
dusty.
PROTECT your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection
during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
ALL VISTORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment
that the operator of the saw wears.
INSPECT the tool cords periodically and if damaged have it repaired by
qualified person.

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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 if it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of 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 qualified
person.
INSPECT and remove all nails from lumber before sawing.
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.
CARTON CONTENTS/LOOSE PARTS LIST (Fig.1)
Fig. 1
Hold down clamp Dust bag
Blade wrench (Allen key)
Hose adapter
Saw with 60T blade

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DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR MITER SAW (Fig. 1a)
NOTE: Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all of the
operating features and safety requirements.
Your miter saw has a precision-built electric motor and it should only be
connected to a 120-volt, 60-Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal household
current). DO NOT operate on direct current (DC). The large voltage drop
would cause a loss of power and the motor would overheat. If the saw does
not operate when plugged into correct 120-volt, 60-Hz AC ONLY outlet, check
the power supply.
Fig. 1a
Brushes
Dust Bag
Head Assembly
Locking Pin
Saw Arm/Chop
Pivot
Bevel Angle Scale
Fence Lock-
ing Knob
Extension Table Locking
Knob
Hold Down Clamp
Bevel Angle
Lock Knob
Miter Table Locking
Lever
Detent Locking
Knob
Fence
Throat
Plate
Extension
Table
Work Light
Lower Blade Guard
Work light On/Off
Switch
On/Off Trigger
Switch
Safety Lock-off Button
Motor
Laser On/Off Switch

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WARNING: Your saw should NEVER be connected to the power source
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing
blades, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the saw will prevent
accidental starting, which could cause serious personal injury.
Laser On/Off Switch
To turn on/off laser, press the laser button.
Work Light On/Off Switch
To turn on/off the work light, press the work light button.
On/Off Trigger Switch and Safety Lock-Off Button
To turn on saw, push safety lock button in with thumb while squeezing the
On/Off Trigger Switch located under the handle (Fig. 1a). To shut off saw,
simply release both.
Easy-to-read miter and bevel scales:
Miter angle scale marked in 1° increments, emphasis on every 5°, from 0° to
50° left and 55° right. Positive miter stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45° for
exact cuts.
Bevel angle scale marked in 1° increments, emphasis on every 5°, from 0° to
48° left with 33.9° marked. Positive bevel stops at 0˚, 33.9˚ and 45˚ for exact
cuts. The customers need to adjust to 48˚ if necessary.
Miter Table Locking Lever
The miter table locking lever locks the saw table at the desired miter angle,
0° to 50° left or 55° right. The table turns left or right by releasing the miter
lock lever, pressing the detent locking knob and moving the base of the
cutting assembly (which moves the miter table) while holding the miter table
frame secure.
NOTE: The miter table locking lever
might become loose after be used
for a long period. When the miter
table cannot be locked tightly, adjust
the screw to retighten the miter
table locking lever. (Fig.1b)
Bevel Angle Lock Knob
The Bevel Angle lock knob securely
locks your compound miter saw at
the desired bevel angles. Lift up to
unlock, pull out the Head Assembly
Locking Pin and tilt the saw head to set to the desired angle as shown on the
Fig. 1b

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bevel scale. The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a 90° straight cut
(0° on the scale) to a 48° left and right bevel (Fig. 1a). Tighten the bevel lock
knob to secure the saw head.
NOTE: It is necessary to adjust the 48° left and right bevel angle specially.
Miter Fence
The miter fence is in two pieces, with numbered ruler on the left and right
side and a slightly taller left and right side for additional support. Hold the
workpiece securely against the miter fence when making all cuts. Use the
hold down clamp to secure the workpiece whenever possible.
Self-Retracting Lower Blade Guard
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-through plastic and
it provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper
blade guard as the blade is lowered into the workpiece.
Hold Down Clamp
Mounted on left or right fence or base to securely clamp workpiece.
Carrying Handle/Support Bracket
Use to carry and transport saw.

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ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW TO WORK SURFACE (Fig. 2)
To prevent your miter saw from
sliding, falling or tipping during
operation, the saw must be
permanently mounted to a firm,
stable supporting surface, such as
a workbench or piece of plywood.
Four bolt holes have been provided
in the saw base (one in each corner)
for mounting purposes. Each of
these four mounting holes should
be securely bolted using machine
bolts, lock washers and hex nuts
(not included). Bolts should be long enough to fit through the saw base, lock
washers, hex nuts and the thickness of the workbench or plywood. Tighten
all four bolts securely. Position the saw and workbench to allow adequate
room for crosscutting long workpieces. Carefully check the workbench
after mounting the saw to make sure that no movement can occur during
use. If any tipping, sliding or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the
floor before operating. If mounting miter saw to plywood, be sure to clamp
plywood to worktable or bench or place plywood on a flat stable surface
before operating saw.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug tool before attach-
ing or removing accessories or making adjustments. Use only specifically
recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous
Fig. 2

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SAWDUST EJECTION 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.
Use a 2 1/2-in. vacuum hose adapter
to hook up your saw to a wet/dry
vacuum (sold separately).
To install dust bag squeeze the
metal collar wings located at the
opening of the dust bag. Place the
dust bag neck opening around the
sawdust ejection port (located on
saw arm, behind upper blade guard)
(Fig. 3) and then release the metal
collar wings. (Fig.3a).
ADJUSTMENTS
SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE FENCE (Fig. 4)
WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting
causing serious injury.
1. Set the bevel and miter angles to
0° degrees.
2. Lower and lock the saw arm into
the “DOWN” position.
3. Using a square lay the heel of
the square against the blade,
and the rule of the square
against the fence.
NOTE: Be sure to rest the square
against the body of the blade and
not against the teeth of the blade.
Fig. 3
Dust Ejection
Port
Dust Bag
Fig. 3a
Fig. 4

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4. If the blade is not 90° to the
fence, unscrew the fence
locking knobs completely
out and remove the fence
extensions.
5. Loosen all hex-head bolts
(Fig.4a). Rotate the fence until
the protractor is flush over its
entire length. Retighten the hex-
head bolts. Remount the fence
extensions.
NOTE: If the saw has not been
used recently, recheck blade squareness to the fence and readjust if
necessary.
MITER ANGLE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 5) If Necessary
WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting
causing serious injury.
1. Place the miter table at the zero
position, making sure the miter
lock is secured in position.
2. Loosen the miter-angle indicator
screw and adjust the indicator to
the “0” mark on the miter scale
(Fig.5).
3. Tighten the miter angle indicator
screw.
Fig. 4a
Fig. 5
Hex-head bolts

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SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE (Fig. 6, Fig.6b)
WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting
causing serious injury.
1. Set the bevel and miter angle
scales to 0°and lock in place.
2. Lower and lock the saw arm into
the “DOWN” position.
3. Place a combination square
on the miter table with the rule
against the table and heel of the
square against the saw blade.
NOTE: Be sure to rest the square
against the body of the blade and
not against the teeth of the blade.
4. Loosen the clamped screw by
hex key as Fig.6 shown.
5. Loosen the bevel lock knob;
loosen the bolts by the hex
wrench as Fig.6b shown. Screw
the adjustment bolt in or out
far enough until the leg of the
protractor is flush with the saw
blade over its entire length.
6. Once the angle is set, tighten
all the bolts and the bevel lock
knob.
Fig. 6
Fig. 6a
Fig. 6b
Blade 90° Square to Miter Table

BEVEL ANGLE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 7) If Necessary
1. Check to see if the bevel angle
indicator is pointing to 0° on the
bevel scale.
2. If the indicator is not on 0°,
loosen the bevel angle indicator
screw, adjust the indicator to
0° on bevel angle scale, and
tighten screw.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE 45° Bevel, 0° MITER (Fig. 8)
WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting
causing serious injury.
1. Raise the saw arm.
2. Set the bevel angle scale to 45°.
The miter scale should be on 0°.
Lower and lock the saw arm into
the” DOWN” position.
3. Place a combination square
on the miter table with the rule
against the table and heel of the
square against the saw blade.
NOTE: Be sure to rest the square
against the body of the blade and
not against the teeth of the blade.
4. If the blade is not 45° square with the miter table, perform steps 5 through 7.
5. Loosen the 45°lock nuts by hex wrench.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Blade 45° Square to Miter Table

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These setting bolt are to your left
and right as you face the back of
the saw. (Fig.9)
6. Lift up to unlock the bevel angle
lock knob (Fig.10),then adjust
the blade to 45°by adjusting
the setting bolt clockwise or
counterclockwise. You may have
to move the saw arm left or right
by hand while you turning the
setting bolt.
7. Once the angle is set, tighten
the setting bolt and bevel lock
knob.
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL STOP TO
33.9°
NOTE: Adjust the 33.9° bevel angle
only after performing the 0° bevel
angle and pointer adjustment.
To set the 33.9° bevel angle, flip
out the stop pawls. Loosen the
bevel lock knob and tilt the head
to the left. If the pointer does not indicate exactly 33.9°, turn the screw
contacting the Stop Pawl (shown in Fig.9) until the pointer reads 33.9°.
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and under normal
circumstances do not require re-adjustment.
Saw Arm Travel Pivot Adjustment:
Your saw arm should rise (travel) completely to the up position by itself.
WARNING: To avoid risk of personal injury, if your saw arm does not rise
by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have your saw serviced by quali-
fied person before using.
Bevel Pivot Adjustment:
Your miter saw arm should bevel easily by loosening the bevel lock knob and
tilting the saw arm to the left.
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 qualified person before
using.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Stop Pawl
Bevel angle lock

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OPERATION
CAUTION: ALWAYS make sure the arbor lock button is released so the
blade can rotate freely. MAKE SURE that the locking pin is loose and that the
saw head moves freely up and down. ENSURE that all clamps and locks are
tightly in place and that there is no excessive play in any parts.
HOW TO USE THE DUAL LASER LINE (Fig.11)
1. Mark your workpiece with a
pencil line at the point to be cut.
2. Push the Laser ON/OFF switch
“On” to activate the “bright red
laser line”. Align your pencil line
in the middle of the dual “red
laser lines”.
4. Clamp your workpiece in place
with the hold down clamp.
5. Follow all of the cutting
instructions for the type of cut
you want to make starting on “CROSS CUTTING”
APPLICATIONS
The blade included with this saw is ideal for a wide variety of wood cutting
operations. Use your compound miter saw for the purposes listed below:
• Crosscutting wood and wood base materials.
• Crosscutting plastics, like PVC, CPVC, ABX, solid surfacing materials and
other plastics.
• Crosscutting miter joints for picture frames, moldings, door casings, chair
rail, shoe and baseboards.
• Compound cuts for decorative wood molding, such as chair rail, cove
molding and picture frames and other fine joinery.
This tool is NOT recommended for cutting ferrous metals, such as iron, steel,
stainless steel, or alloys of these metals. Cut non-ferrous metals ONLY if you
are under the supervision of an experienced person. Also DO NOT cut stone,
brick, or concrete with this miter saw.
WARNING: BEFORE starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your
compound miter saw to a work bench or flat stable work surface. NEVER
operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious personal injury.
Fig. 11