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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents ..................................2
Safety Instructions for Miter Saw ...........2
Safety Signal Words ...........................2
Before Using The Saw ........................3
When Installing Or Moving The Miter
Saw ...................................................3
Before Each Use ....................................4
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From
Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces ..........5
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears .......................5
Inspect Your Workpiece .........................6
Whenever Saw Is Running ....................7
Before Leaving The Saw .......................8
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking .....8
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ....................................9
Power Supply and Motor Specifications ..9
General Electrical Connections ..........9
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information 9
Motor Safety Protection ....................10
Wire Sizes .........................................10
Unpacking and Checking Contents .....10
Tools Needed ...................................10
Unpacking .........................................11
List of Loose Parts ............................11
Assembly .............................................12
Removing or Installing the Blade ......12
Assembling Extensions and Stop Block 13
Assembling Dust Elbow and Dust Bag .14
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw ..........15
Alignment (Adjustments) ......................16
Step One - Checking and Adjusting
Blade Squareness to Fence (Miter
Alignment) .......................................16
Step Two - Bevel Adjustments ..........17
Installing the Throat Plate .................18
Cutting Through Throat Plate ...........18
Mounting The Miter Saw ......................19
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw
Operations .......................................20
Section Page
Before Using The Miter Saw .............20
Before Each Use .............................. 20
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From
Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces ........ 21
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears ....................21
Inspect Your Workpiece ......................22
Whenever Saw Is Running ..................23
Before Leaving The Saw ..................24
Basic Saw Operations ......................... 24
Body and Hand Position ................... 24
Miter Cut ........................................... 25
Bevel Cut .......................................... 25
Compound Cut .................................26
Cutting Bowed Material .................... 26
Workpiece Support ...........................27
Auxiliary Fence ................................. 27
Use and Operation of Extension Bars
and Stop Block ................................28
Cutting Compound Miters .................29
Using Carbide Tipped Blades ..............31
Maintenance and Lubrication ..............31
Maintenance .....................................31
Replacing Carbon Brushes ...............31
Lower Blade Guard ...........................31
Sawdust ............................................32
Lubrication ........................................ 32
RIDGID Recommends the Following
Accessories .....................................32
Recommended Accessories .............32
Prohibited Accessories ..................... 32
Basic Blade Requirements ...............33
Wiring Diagram .................................... 33
Troubleshooting Of Brake By
Qualified Service Person Only ........33
Troubleshooting Guide ........................ 33
Motor ................................................ 33
General ............................................. 34
Repair Parts ........................................ 35
Notes ................................................... 42
Safety Instructions for Miter Saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your miter
saw works. Read this manual to understand this miter saw.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: If the safety information is not
followed, someone will be seriously
injured or killed.
WARNING: If the safety information is not
followed, someone could be seriously
injured or killed.
CAUTION: If the safety information is not
followed, someone may be injured.

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Before Using The Saw
WARNING: Some dust created
by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other con-
struction activities contains
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-bases 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 venti-
lated area, and work with
approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
mistakes that could cause seri-
ous, permanent injury, do not
plug the miter saw in until the
following steps have been satis-
factorily completed.
• Completely assemble and align
saw. (See “Assembly” and “Align-
ment” sections.)
• Learn the use and function of the
trigger switch, upper and lower
blade guards, stop shaft, bevel lock
knob and cover plate stop screw
(see “Getting to Know Your Miter
Saw” section within.)
• Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating proce-
dures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods
for this miter saw. (See “Mainte-
nance” section within).
• Find and Read the following labels
on the miter saw.
When Installing Or Moving The
Miter Saw
• Before moving the saw, lock the
miter, bevel and power head posi-
tions. Unplug the power cord.
• To reduce the risk of back injury,
get help when you need to lift the
saw.

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Safety Instructions for Miter Saw (continued)
•Never carry the tool by the cord or
power head switch handle. Dam-
age to insulation could cause an
electric shock. Damage to wire
connections could cause a fire. A
carry handle is provided.
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous
Environment:
•Use the miter saw in a dry, place
protected from rain.
•Keep work area well lighted.
•Place the saw so neither the user
nor bystanders are forced to stand
in line with the blade. Thrown
debris could injure people in its
path.
To reduce the risk of injury from
unexpected saw movement:
•Put the miter saw on a firm level
surface where there is plenty of
room for handling and properly
supporting the workpiece.
•Support the miter saw so the table
is level and the saw does not rock.
•Bolt or clamp the miter saw to its
support.
•Never Stand On Tool. Serious
injury could occur if the tool tips or
you accidentally hit the cutting tool.
Do not store anything above or
near the tool where anyone might
stand on the tool to reach them.
To reduce the risk of injury or
death from electrical shock:
•This Tool Is Double Insulated to
give you added protection. Double
insulation does not take the place
or normal safety precautions when
operating this tool. When servicing
this double insulated tool, use only
identical parts.
•Make sure your fingers do not
touch the plug’s metal prongs when
plugging or unplugging the miter
saw.
Before Each Use
Inspect your miter saw.
•Disconnect The Miter Saw to
reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental starting before changing the
setup, changing the blade, or
adjusting anything.
•Compare the direction of rotation
arrow on the guard to the direction
arrow on the blade. The blade
teeth should always point down-
ward at the front of the saw.
•Tighten the arbor screw.
•Tighten the cover plate stop screw.
Check For Damaged Parts. Check for:
•Proper alignment of moving parts
•Damaged electric cords
•Binding of moving parts
•Broken parts
•Stable mounting
•Function of arm return spring and
lower guard: Push the arm all the
way down, then let it rise up until it
stops by itself. Check the lower
guard to see if it closed fully. If it did
not, follow the instructions in the
“Trouble Shooting”section.
•Other conditions that may affect
the way the miter saw works.
•If any part of this miter saw is miss-
ing, bent, or broken in any way, or
any electrical parts don’t work, turn
the saw off and unplug it. Replace
damaged, missing, or failed parts
before using the saw again.
Keep Guards In Place, in working
order, and in proper adjustment.

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Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the
miter saw clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating. DON’T put lubricants on
the blade while it’s spinning.
Remove Adjusting Wrench and
return it to proper storage location
before turning on tool.
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces
•Use Only Recommended Acces-
sories. Follow the instructions that
come with the accessories. The
use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to persons.
•Choose the right 10-inch diameter
blade for the material and the type
of cutting you plan to do.
•Make sure the blade is sharp,
undamaged and properly aligned.
With the saw unplugged, push the
power-head all the way down.
Hand spin the blade and check for
clearance. Tilt the power-head to
45 degree bevel and repeat the
check. Make sure the blade and
arbor collars are clean.
•Make sure the collars’recessed
sides are facing the blade.
•Using 1/4 inch hex wrench sup-
plied, make sure the arbor cap
screw is firmly tightened.
•Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and there is no excessive play
in any parts.
•Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered
areas and benches invite acci-
dents. Floor must not be slippery.
To reduce the risk of burns or other
fire damage, never use the saw near
flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Know Your Miter Saw. Read and
understand the owner’s manual and
labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards peculiar
to this tool.
To reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental contact with moving parts,
don’t do layout, assembly, or setup
work on the miter saw while any parts
are moving.
Reduce the risk of Accidental
Starting. Make sure switch is “OFF”
before plugging miter saw into a
power outlet.
Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool
or attachment to do a job it was not
designed to do. Use a different tool
for any workpiece that can’t be heldin
a solidly braced, fixed position.
CAUTION: This machine is not
designed for cutting ferrous
metals (steel, iron and iron
based metals). Use this miter
saw to cut only wood, wood like
products or soft metals like alu-
minum. Other material may shat-
ter, bind on the blade, or create
other dangers.
CAUTION: When cutting any
metals, sparks or hot fragments
could cause a fire. To reduce the
risk of this, disconnect any dust
collecting bag or hose from the
miter saw, and remove all traces
of wood dust from inside dust
traps in the miter saw.

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Safety Instructions for Miter Saw (continued)
Dress For Safety
Any power tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can result
in permanent eye damage. Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that
comply with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Can-
ada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on pack-
age. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They are not
safety glasses. Safety goggles are
available at many local retail stores.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance
with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt
you when they break.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist
watches) They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
•Wear nonslip footwear.
•Tie back long hair.
•Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
•Noise levels vary widely. To reduce
the risk of possible hearing dam-
age, wear ear plugs or muffs when
using miter saw for hours at a time.
•For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
Inspect Your Workpiece
•Make sure there are no nails or for-
eign objects in the part of the work-
piece to be cut.
Plan your work to avoid thrown
pieces caused - when the work-
piece binds on the blade and is
torn from your hands.
Plan the way you will hold the work-
piece from start to finish:
Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions where a sudden slip could
cause fingers or hand to move into
the blade.
Don’t Overreach. Keep good footing
and balance.
Keep your face and body to one side
of saw blade, out of line with a possi-
ble throwback.
Never Cut Freehand:
•Cut only one workpiece at a time.
•Brace your workpiece solidly
against the fence and table top so
it will not rock or twist during the
cut.
•Make sure there’s no debris between
the workpiece and its supports.
•Make sure no gaps between the
workpiece, fence and table will let
the workpiece shift after it is cut in
two.
•Keep the cut off piece free to move
sideways after it’s cut off. Other-
wise it could get wedged against
the blade and could be thrown vio-
lently.
•Clear everything except the work-
piece and related support devices
off the table before turning the
miter saw on.
•Secure Work. Use clamps or a
vise to help hold the work when it’s
practical.
Use extra caution with large, very
small or awkward workpieces:
•Use extra supports (tables, saw
horses, blocks, etc.) for any work-
piece large enough to tip when not
held down to the table top.

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•Never use another person as a
substitute for a table extension, or
as additional support for a work-
piece that is longer or wider than
the basic miter saw table.
•Do not use this saw to cut pieces
too small to let you easily hold the
work. The thumb side of your index
(pointer) finger should not be
closer to the blade than the outside
edge of the fence.
•When cutting irregularly shaped
workpieces, plan your work so it
will not slip and pinch the blade
and be torn from your hands. A
piece of molding, for example,
must lie flat or be held by a fixture
or jig that will not let it twist, rock or
slip while being cut.
•Properly support round material
such as dowel rods, or tubing.
They have a tendency to roll while
being cut, causing the blade to
“bite.”To avoid this, always use a
fixture designed to properly hold
your workpiece.
WARNING: If planning to cut alu-
minum or other non-ferrous met-
als: Under adverse conditions,
the blade can grab and throw the
workpiece suddenly and unex-
pectedly. To reduce the risk of
injury, follow all applicable
safety instructions, as you nor-
mally would, and:
•Use only sawblades specifi-
cally recommended for non-
ferrous metal cutting.
•Do not cut metal workpieces
that must be hand held. Use
auxiliary clamps or other
equipment as needed.
•Cut non-ferrous metals only if
your are experienced or under
the supervision of an experi-
enced person.
Whenever Saw Is Running
WARNING: Don't allow familiar-
ity (gained from frequent use of
your miter saw) to cause a care-
less mistake. A careless fraction
of a second is enough to cause
a severe injury.
•Before starting your cut, watch the
miter saw while it runs. If it makes
an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a
lot, stop immediately. Turn the saw
off. Unplug the saw. Do not restart
until finding and correcting the
problem.
Keep Children Away.
•Keep all visitors a safe distance
from the miter saw.
•Make sure bystanders are clear of
the miter saw and workpiece.
•Never confine the piece being cut
off. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it,
or use length stops against it while
the blade is spinning. It must be
free to move sideways on its own.
If confined, it could get wedged
against the blade and thrown vio-
lently.
Let the blade reach full speed before cut-
ting.
Don’t Force Tool.
•It will do the job better and safer at
its designed rate. Feed the saw
into the workpiece only fast enough
to let the blade cut without bogging
down or binding.
Before freeing jammed material:
•Turn switch “OFF”.
•Wait for all moving parts to stop.
•Unplug the miter saw.

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Safety Instructions for Miter Saw (continued)
After finishing a cut:
•Keep holding the power head down.
•Release the switch, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before moving
your hands.
•If blade doesn’t stop within 6 sec-
onds, unplug the saw and follow the
instructions in the “Troubleshoot-
ing”section for fixing the blade
brake before using the saw again.
Before Leaving The Saw
•Never Leave Tool Running Unat-
tended.
•Turn switch off.
•Wait for all moving parts to stop.
•Unplug the miter saw.
•Make workshop child-proof. Lock
the shop. Disconnect master
switches. Store tool away from chil-
dren and others not qualified to use
the tool.
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Arbor
The shaft on which a cutting tool is
mounted.
Bevel Cut
An angle cutting operation made through
the face of the workpiece.
Carbide Tipped Blade
A blade that has a small piece of carbide
brazed to the tip of each tooth. This type
of blade requires extra care in handling
and use. See “Using Carbide Tipped
Blades”section.
Compound Cut
A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting
operations.
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the width
of the workpiece.
Freehand
Performing a cut without using the fence,
hold down or other proper device to pre-
vent the workpiece from twisting during
the cutting operation. Twisting of the
workpiece can cause it to be thrown.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood
products.
Heel
Misalignment of the blade.
Kerf
The amount of material removed by the
blade in a through cut or the slot produced
by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Miter Cut
An angle cutting operation made across
the width of the workpiece.
Resin
A sticky, sap based substance that has
hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spin-
ning object in one minute.
Sawblade Path
The area of the workpiece or table top
directly in line with either the travel of the
blade or the part of the workpiece which
will be, or has been, cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the sawblade
tooth is bent (or set) outward from the
face of the blade.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is
being performed. The surfaces of a work-
piece are commonly referred to as faces,
ends, and edges. Face
Edge
End

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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor Specifications
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electrical hazards, fire hazards,
or damage, or damage to the
tool, use proper circuit protec-
tion. Your saw is wired at the
factory for operation using the
voltage shown. Connect tool to a
power line with the appropriate
voltage and a 15-amp branch cir-
cuit. Use a 15-amp time delay
fuse or circuit breaker. To
reduce the risk of shock or fire,
if power cord is worn or cut, or
damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.
The AC motor used in this saw is a uni-
versal, nonreversible type having the fol-
lowing specifications
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of
electrocution:
1.Use only identical replace-
ment parts when servicing.
Servicing should be per-
formed by a qualified service
technician.
2.Do not use in rain or where
floor is wet.
This tool is intended for
indoor residential use only.
WARNING Do not permit fingers
to touch the terminals or plug
when installing or removing the
plug to or from the outlet.
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged
in any way, have it replaced immediately.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
Double Insulated
The miter saw is double insulated to pro-
vide a double thickness of insulation
between you and the tool’s electrical sys-
tem. All exposed metal parts are isolated
from the internalmetal motor components
with protecting insulation.
Polarized Plug
Your unit has a plug that looks like the one
shown.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
appliance 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 plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.
WARNING: Double insulation
does not take the place of nor-
mal safety precautions when
operating this tool.
Amperes 15
Voltage 120
Hertz (Cycles) 60
Phase Single
RPM 4600
Shaft Rotation (Blade end) Clockwise
Brake Automatic

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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)
Motor Safety Protection
IMPORTANT: To avoid motor damage,
this motor should be blown out or vacu-
umed frequently to keep sawdust from
interfering with normal motor ventilation.
1. Connect tool to power line with the
appropriate voltage for your model and
15-amp branch circuit with a 15-amp
time delay fuse or circuit breaker. Using
the wrong size fuse can damage the
motor.
2. If the motor won’t start, release the trig-
ger switch immediately and unplug the
tool. Check thesaw blade to makesure
it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to
start the motor again. If the motor still
does not start, refer to the “Motor Trou-
ble-Shooting Chart.”
3. If the motor suddenly stalls while cut-
ting wood, release the trigger switch,
unplug the tool,and free theblade from
the wood. The motor may now be
restarted and the cut finished.
4. Fuses may “blow”or circuit breakers
may trip frequently for the following rea-
sons:
a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading
can occur if you feed too rapidly or
make too many start/stops in a short
time.
b. Line voltages are more than 10%
above or below the nameplate volt-
age. For heavy loads, however, the
voltage at motor terminals must
equal the voltage specified on name-
plate.
c. Improper or dull sawblade is used.
5. Most motor troubles may be traced to
loose or incorrect connections, over-
load, low voltage (such as small size
wire in the supply circuit) or to overly
long supply circuit wire. Always check
the connections, the load and the sup-
ply circuit whenever motor doesn’t work
well. Check wire sizes and length with
the Wire Size Chart.
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension
cord is used and is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause
some loss of power. To keep this to a min-
imum and to prevent overheating and
motor burn-out, use the table to determine
the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension
cord.
ExtensionCord
Length Gauge
(A.W.G.)
0-25 Ft.
26-50 Ft. 14 12

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Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Tools Required for Alignment
Unpacking
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, do not plug
the power cord into a source of
power during unpacking and
assembly. This cord must
remain unplugged whenever
you are working on the saw.
Your miter saw isshipped complete inone
box.
WARNING: Although small, this
saw is heavy. To reduce the risk
of back injury, get help when-
ever you have to lift the saw
more than 10 inches.
1. Remove the miter saw from the carton
by lifting the saw by the carry handle.
WARNING: If any part is missing
or damaged, do not plug the saw
in until the missing or damaged
part is correctly replaced. To
reduce the risk of electric shock,
use only identical replacement
parts when servicing double
insulated tools.
2. Place the saw on a secure stationary
work surface and look the saw over
carefully.
List of Loose Parts
NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check
that all parts are included. If you are miss-
ing any part, do not assemble the saw.
Call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at
[e-mail] if any parts
are damaged or missing. Sometimes
small parts can get lost in packaging
material. Do not throw away any packag-
ing until saw is put together. Check pack-
aging for missing parts before contacting
RIDGID.
The following parts are included:
Item Description Qty
A Basic Saw Assembly ..........................1
B Owners Manual...................................1
C Accessory Pack..................................1
Socket Wrench & 1/2" Socket
Medium Phillips
Combination Square
Combination Wrench, 1/4" Hex “L”
Wrench with #2 Phillips tip (supplied)
Combination Square Must be True
Draw Light
Line on Board
Along this Edge Straight Edge of
Board 3/4" Thick
This Edge Must
be Perfectly
Should be no Gap or Overlap
when square is Flipped Over
Straight
Screwdriver
in Dotted Position
Carry Handle
A
BC

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Assembly
WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power
source outlet until all assembly
steps are complete, and you
have read and understood the
safety and operational instruc-
tions.
Removing or Installing the Blade
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from a thrown workpiece
or thrown pieces of blade, do not
use a blade larger or smaller than
10" diameter.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting,
unplug the saw whenever you
are removing or installing the
blade.
1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.
2. Loosen the cover plate stop screw
with phillips end of the supplied com-
bination wrench.
3. Lift the lower guard up and rotate the
cover plate back so the arbor screw is
exposed.
4. Find the arbor lock between the upper
guard and the miter saw handle.
Press the arbor lock and hold it in
firmly while turning the arbor screw.
The arbor lock will engage within one
half revolution of the blade.
NOTE: For an alternate locking means,
you may lower the blade down onto a
scrap piece of wood positioned against
the fence.
5. Place the 1/4”hex end of combination
wrench supplied into the arbor screw.
Turn the “L”wrench clockwise to
loosen the arbor screw. Remove the
arbor screw, outer blade collar, and
the blade.
NOTE: Pay attention to pieces removed,
noting their position and direction they
face (see illustration). Wipe the blade col-
lars clean of any sawdust before installing
a new blade.
Blade
Collars
Cover
Arbor
Screw
Cover Plate
Stop Screw Upper Blade
Guard
Plate
Miter Saw
Handle
Arbor
Storage for 1/4"
Hex Wrench
Lock
6. Install the new 10" blade (see “Basic
Blade Requirements”and “Using Car-
bide Tipped Blades”section). Make
sure the rotation arrow on the blade
matches the clockwise rotation arrow
on the upper guard.
7. Install the outer blade collar and arbor
screw. Turn the allen wrench counter-
clockwise to secure the blade.
Tighten arbor screw securely.
8. Lower the lower blade guard until the
slot in cover plate rests all the way
down on the coverplate stop screw.
Tighten the screw.
DANGER: Never use saw with-
out cover plate securely in
place. It keeps the arbor screw
from falling out if it accidentally
loosens, and prevents the spin-
ning blade from coming off the
machine.

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9. Be sure the arbor lock is released so
the blade turns freely.
NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged
by improper use.
WARNING: Make sure the col-
lars are clean and properly
arranged. After installing a new
blade, make sure the blade
clears the table slot at the 0°and
45°bevel positions. Lower the
blade into the lower table and
check for any contact with the
base or turn table structure.
10. After changing the blade place the 1/4”
hex wrench in the handle/storage
area.
Assembling Extensions and Stop
Block
Find the following parts:
Item
No. Description Qty.
A Extension Arm...................................2
B Clamp Bracket...................................2
C Dust Bag ...........................................1
D Thumb Screw 1/4 x 20 x 1/2 .............1
E Adjustable Stop Block.......................1
F Phillips Screw 5/16-18x1-1/4.............2
G Washer 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 ................2
1. Place saw in the 0°miter position.
2. Lock the miter saw power head in the
lowered position.
3. Tilt saw back on its rear legs to
expose underneath of base. Secure
saw so it does not tip or fall off bench.
4. Slide adjustable stop block over the
back of side extension arm. Thread
the 1/4-20 thumb screw into the back
of stop block.
5. Find the second pair of grooves
underneath miter saw base. Place
clamp bracket over extension arm.
NOTE: Each extension arm must pass
completely through both grooves in the
saw base before the clamp bracket is
secured.
Blade
Arbor Screw
Left Hand Thread
Blade Collars
Blade
Collar
Recesses
A
B
C
F
D
E
G
Stop
Block
1/4-20
Thumb Screw
Extension
Arm
Clamp Bracket

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Assembly (continued)
6. Secure extension arm in place with a
5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Phillips screw and a
flat washer as shown. Do not over-
tighten. Overtightening may damage
the saw.
7. Repeat steps 1-8 for the other side of
the miter saw, omitting step 4 if
already performed.
8. Set the saw back down.
9. Set the stop block at the desired loca-
tion and tighten thumb screw.
Assembling Dust Elbow and Dust
Bag
1. Locate the dust elbow.
2. Unplug power cord.
3. With the miter arm locked in the
down position, start the dust elbow
onto the dust nozzle at an angle to
retaining lip.
4. Firmly press the dust elbow the
rest of the way onto the second
retaining lip.
NOTE: At first time installation, or if
assembled in a cool or cold climate, the
rubber is not as flexible and will be more
difficult to assemble.
Flat
Washer
1-1/4" Phillips
Clamp
Bracket
Top View
Pull bars up into base grooves with
clamp using screw
Screw
Dust Elbow
Dust
Second
Retaining Lip
Dust Bag
Nozzle

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Getting to Know Your Miter Saw
1. Warning label (Also on Cord) - Do
not remove label.
2. On-Off Trigger Switch - To prevent
the trigger from being accidentally
engaged, a lock-off button is pro-
vided. To start the tool, push the lock-
off button downward and squeeze the
trigger. Release the trigger to stop
the miter saw.
3. Miter Saw Handle - The saw handle
contains the switch trigger with a
lock-off button. The blade is lowered
into the workpiece by pushing down
on the handle. The saw will return to
its upright position when the handle is
released.
4. Padlock Hole - A hole in the switch
trigger and handle has been provided
so that a padlock (not supplied) can
be attached to prevent unauthorized
use.
5. Miter Saw Carry Handle - After lock-
ing the power head in the lowered
position with the stop shaft, the saw
is conveniently carried using this
handle.
6. Combination Wrench - Used for 1/
4”hex and phillips head screw
adjustments. Storage is provided as
shown.
7. Cover Plate Stop Screw - When this
screw is loosened, the cover plate
can be rotated to the rear, allowing
for blade removal/replacement.
8. Arbor Lock - Allows the user to keep
the blade from rotating while tighten-
ing or loosening the arbor screw dur-
ing blade replacement or removal.
9. Lower Blade Guard - The blade
guard helps protect your hands from
the blade in the raised position. To
avoid binding on the workpiece, it
retracts as the blade is lowered.
3 Miter Saw
Handle
1Warning
2Trigger
5Miter Saw
Carry Handle
6Combination
Wrench
Power Cord
Dust Elbow
Upper Blade
Guard
2Lock-Off
Button
15 Fence with
9Lower Blade
Guard
7Cover Plate
Stop Screw
18 Base
19 Stop
8Arbor
Lock
11 Miter
Lock Knob
1Warning Label
Repeat-A-Cut
16 Bevel
Label
Switch
Index Pin
14 Stop Block
13 Extension
4Padlock
Hole
12 Miter
Index Spring
17 Bevel
Lock Knob
10Throat
Shaft
Plate

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Getting to Know Your Miter Saw (continued)
10. Throat Plate - Supports workpieces
during cutting.
11. Miter Lock Knob - The miter lock
knob securely locks the miter saw at
a desired miter angle. Index points
have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°,
crown molding (CM) and 45°R/L.
12. Miter Index Spring - Loosen Miter
Lock Knob and depress the index
spring to move out of 0°, 15°, 22.5°,
crown molding (CM) and 45°
indexes.
13. Extensions - Supports long stock
during cut.
14. Stop Block - Provide a quick adjust-
ment stop for repeated cut off work.
15. Fence - Supports workpiece. The
Repeat-A-Cut surface allows pencil
marks to be made and easily erased.
16. Bevel Index Pin - This pin allows for
quick 0°and 45°bevel settings. The
pin may also be pulled out far enough
to override the stops.
17. Bevel Lock Knob - The bevel lock
knob locks the miter saw at a desired
bevel angle.
18. Base - Supports table, holds acces-
sories and allows for workbench or
legset mounting.
19. Stop Shaft - The miter saw can be
locked in the lowered position for
compact storage. To release miter
saw, push down lightly on handle and
pull stop shaft out.
Alignment (Adjustments)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, do not plug
the saw in. The power cord must
remain unplugged whenever
you are working on the saw.
Step One - Checking and Adjusting
Blade Squareness to Fence (Miter
Alignment)
1. To check blade squareness to fence,
use a combination square. Place the
square against the fence and next to
the blade as illustrated. Place the
square so the set in the teeth won’t
hold it from the blade. The blade
should contact the full length of the
square.
2. If blade contacts full length of square,
proceed to next adjustment. If blade is
not square to the fence, follow the
alignment procedures: a. through f.
NOTE: Take the saw off its stand, bench or
plywood base if readjustment is necessary.
a. Loosen miter lock knob a half turn.
The saw power head should still be
secured in the lowered position by
the stop shaft.
CAUTION: To keep from losing
control of the unit, steady the
base with one hand while loos-
ening the two bolts with the
other hand.

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b. With the unit securely resting on a
large stable surface, tilt the unit by
lifting up on one side or the other of
the base. Using allen wrench sup-
plied, loosen the two miter index
spring cap head screws on the
underside of the turn table.
c. Return the saw to its normal resting
position. Make sure the miter lock
knob is loose but do not release the
index spring.
d. Use the miter saw knob to move the
table so that the blade contacts the
full length of the square. Watch out
for tooth set. Turn the miter lock
knob clockwise to lock saw square to
fence.
e. Tilt saw as in Step b and tighten cap
head screws.
f. Recheck blade squareness to fence
and readjust if necessary.
Adjustment of Miter Scale Indicator
1. Loosen the phillips screw that holds the
indicator in place.
2. Reposition the indicator and retighten
screw.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, do not plug
the saw in. The power cord must
remain unplugged whenever
you are working on the saw.
Step Two - Bevel Adjustments
Bevel Stop Adjustments
NOTE: The miter saw was assembled,
aligned, and inspected before shipment.
Alignment should be checked and any
adjustments made to insure accurate
cuts.
1. Check miter lock knob setting. The
miter lock knob should be at the 0°
position. To reset the miter angle, turn
the miter lock knob counter clockwise
and press down the index spring.
2. Lower the power head and lock the
stop shaft. Make sure the bevel index
pin is pushed in. Loosen the bevel lock
knob and tilt powerhead until it con-
tacts the 45°stop.
3. Using the square, check for accuracy of
the 45°stop (when the blade makes
contact with the full length of the
square). Do not measure across the set
of a blade tooth. Repeat this for 0°
bevel. If either stop is inaccurate, follow
the alignment procedures: a. through g.
Miter Index Spring
Cap Head Screws
Bevel Pivot
Adjustment
Screw
(Recessed)

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Alignment (Adjustments) (continued)
a. Using the allen wrench provided,
loosen the screw which holds the
inaccurate bevel index stop.
b. Move the power head left or right
until blade makes contact with full
length of square.
c. Tighten bevel lock knob.
d. Make sure the index pin is pushed in.
e. Slide bevel index stop over until it
firmly contacts the index pin.
f. Tighten bevel index stop screw.
g. Recheck indexes for accuracy.
4. Check the bevel indicator. If indicator
needs adjustment use the phillips end
of the combination wrench supplied
and slide the indicator to the correct
reading on the scale and retighten
screw.
Bevel Pivot Adjustments
1. The miter saw should bevel easily by
loosening the bevel lock knob and tilt-
ing the power head to the left. If move-
ment is tight or if there is looseness in
the pivot follow the adjustment proce-
dure: a. through c.
a. Loosen the bevel lock knob.
b. Turn the hex head screw with 1/2”
socket clockwise to tighten or coun-
terclockwise to loosen.
c. Recheck bevel movement of the
miter saw. Readjust if necessary.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, do not plug
the saw in. The power cord must
remain unplugged whenever
you are working on the saw.
Installing the Throat Plate
Find the following parts:
Item
No. Description Qty.
A Throat Plate.......................................1
B Pan Head Screw 8-32 x 3/8..............4
NOTE: Saw should be aligned before
installing and cutting throat plate.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Position the throat plate in the opening
in the base.
3. Install the screws and tighten.
WARNING: Cut material can be
thrown. Eyes can be perma-
nently damaged. Wear your
safety goggles.
NOTE: Before this saw can be used, a
kerf must be cut into the throat plate at 0°
bevel and 45°bevel.
Cutting Through Throat Plate
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Turn the saw on by actuating the trig-
ger switch.
3. Slowly lower the blade to full depth
while cutting through the throat plate.
4. Release the trigger switch and allow
the blade to come to a complete stop.
5. Repeat this procedure at 45°bevel.
Bevel Index
Stops
Bevel Index
Pin
Bevel
Lock Knob
Rear, Bottom
View From Back
A
B

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Mounting The Miter Saw
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected saw
movement:
a.Before moving the saw, lock
the miter (and bevel if applica-
ble) lock knob, and lock the
power head in the lower posi-
tion using the stop shaft.
Unplug electric cord.
b.To reduce the risk of back
injury, hold the tool close to
your body. Bend your knees
so you can lift with your legs,
not your back. Lift by using
the hand-hold areas at the bot-
tom of the base or the carry
handle.
c.Never carry the miter saw by
the power cord or by the trig-
ger grip of the plastic handle.
Carrying the tool by the power
cord could cause damage to
the insulation or the wire con-
nections resulting in electric
shock or fire.
d.Place the saw so other people
cannot stand behind it.
Thrown debris could injure
people in its path.
e.Place the saw on a firm, level
surface where there is plenty
of room for handling and
properly supporting the work-
piece.
f. Support the saw so the table
is level and the saw does not
rock.
g.Bolt or clamp the saw to its
support.
Place the saw in the desired location on a
stable work surface. The base of the saw
has two sets of four holes to mount the
miter saw: four smaller holes for drywall
screws and four larger holes for 5/16
bolts, (see illustration). If the saw is to be
used in one location, permanently fasten
it to the work surface.
Portable Applications
To mount the saw to a 3/4”piece of ply-
wood, use the 5/16" bolt holes or the 4
drywall screw holes. The mounting board
can then be clamped down to prevent it
from tipping. The plywood mount also
helps protect saw from damage during the
rough handling associated with portable
miter saw usage.
Work Bench Applications
Mount as specified in portable applica-
tions. Check for workpiece clearances to
left and right of saw.
Smaller Holes
For Drywall
Screws
Larger Holes
For 5/16" Bolts
Smaller Holes
For Drywall
Screws
Smaller Holes
For Drywall
Screws Larger Holes
For 5/16" Bolts

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Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations
Before Using The Miter Saw
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
mistakes that could cause seri-
ous, permanent injury, do not
plug the miter saw in until the
following steps are completed.
•Completely Assemble and Align
Saw. (See “Assembly”and “Align-
ment”sections).
•The saw is properly mounted. (See
“Mounting Miter Saw”section).
•Learn the use and function of the
ON-OFF trigger switch, upper and
lower blade guards, handle latch,
bevel clamp, cover plate stop
screw and fence clamps. (“See
Getting To Know Your Miter Saw”
Section.).
•Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating proce-
dures in this manual.
•Review the maintenance methods
for this miter saw. (See Mainte-
nance Section).
To reduce the risk of injury or
death from electrical shock:
•Make sure your fingers do not
touch the plug’s metal prongs when
plugging or unplugging the miter
saw.
Before Each Use
Inspect your saw.
Disconnect The Miter Saw. To reduce
the risk of injury from accidental start-
ing, unplug the saw, before changing
the setup, changing the blade or
adjusting anything.
Compare the direction of rotation
arrow on the guard to the direction
arrow on blade. The blade teeth
should always point downward at the
front of the saw.
Tighten the arbor screw.
Tighten the cover plate stop screw.
Check Damaged Parts. Check for:
•Alignment of moving parts,
•Damaged electric cords,
•Binding of moving parts,
•Broken parts,
•Stable mounting
•Function of arm return spring and
lower guard: Push the arm all the
way down, then let it rise up until it
stops by itself. Check the lower
guard to see if it closed fully. If it did
not, follow the instructions in the
“Trouble Shooting”section.
•Other conditions that may affect
the way the miter saw works.
Keep Guards in Place, in working
order, and in proper adjustment.
If any part of this miter saw is missing,
bent, or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts don’t work, turn the
saw off and unplug it. Replace dam-
aged, missing, or failed parts before
using the saw again.
Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the
miter saw clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating. DON’Tput lubricants on
the blade while it’s spinning.
Remove Adjusting Wrench and
return it to proper storage location
before turning on tool.