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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
12 in. DUAL BEVEL MITER SAW WITH LASER
SCIE À ONGLETS À DOUBLE BISEAU
DE 305 mm (12 po) AVEC LASER
SIERRA INGLETEADORA DE BISEL DOBLE DE
305 mm (12 pulg.) CON LÁSER
R4122/R41221
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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General Safety Rules.......................2-3
Miter Saw Safety Rules ...................3-4
Additional Safety Rules ...................4-5
Symbols..............................................6
Electrical.............................................7
Glossary of Terms...............................8
Features.........................................9-11
Tools Needed ...................................12
Loose Parts List................................12
Assembly.....................................13-20
Operation.....................................21-29
Adjustments ................................30-33
Maintenance.....................................34
Accessories......................................35
Warranty ...........................................36
Parts Ordering/Service....... Back Page
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
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Règles de sécurité générales ..........2-3
Règles de sécurité scie à onlgets....3-4
Règles de sécurité supplémentaires... 4-5
Symboles............................................6
Caractéristiques électriques...............7
Glossaire.............................................8
Caractéristiques ............................9-11
Outils nécessaires ............................12
Liste des pièces détachées..............12
Assemblage.................................13-20
Utilisation.....................................21-29
Réglages......................................30-33
Entretien ...........................................34
Accessories......................................35
Garantie............................................36
Commande de pièces /
réparation..........................Page arrière
ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
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Reglas de seguridad generales.......2-3
Reglas de seguridad sierra
ingleteadora ....................................3-4
Advertencias de seguridad
adicionales......................................4-5
Símbolos ............................................6
Aspectos eléctricos............................7
Glosario de términos ..........................8
Características ..............................9-11
Herramientas necesarias..................12
Lista de piezas sueltas .....................12
Armado........................................13-20
Funcionamiento...........................21-29
Ajustes.........................................30-33
Mantenimiento..................................34
Accessorios......................................35
Garantía............................................36
Pedidos de piezas/
servicio.......................... Pág. posterior
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user
must read and understand the op-
erator’s manual before using this
product.
AVERTISSEMENT :
Pour réduire les risques de blessures,
l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien
comprendre le manuel d’utilisation
avant d’utiliser ce produit.
ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el
usuario debe leer y comprender el
manual del operador antes de usar
este producto.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL
PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS
CONSERVER CE MANUEL
POUR FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE

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WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with
this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoidbodycontactwith earthedor groundedsurfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Donot abusethecord.Neveruse thecordforcarrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk
of electric shock.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a
power tool while you are tired or under the influence
ofdrugs,alcohol ormedication.A momentofinattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skidsafetyshoes, hard hat,or hearingprotection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
Dressproperly.Donot wearloose clothingor jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools
allowyoutobecomecomplacent andignoretoolsafety
principles.A carelessaction cancause severeinjurywithin
a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the
power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
Keepcutting toolssharp andclean. Properlymaintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
personusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts. Thiswill
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
MITER SAW SAFETY RULES
Miter saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like
products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-off
wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars, rods,
studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as
the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will
burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic
parts.
Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever
possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you
must always keep your hand at least 100 mm from
either side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to
cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped
or held by hand. If your hand is placed too close to the
saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from blade
contact.
The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or
held against both the fence and the table. Do not feed
the workpiece into the blade or cut ”freehand” in any
way. Unrestrainedor movingworkpiecescould bethrown
at high speeds, causing injury.
Nevercrossyourhand overtheintended lineof cutting
either in front or behind the saw blade. Supporting the
workpiece ”cross handed” i.e. holding the workpiece to
the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa
is very dangerous.
Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer
than 100 mm from either side of the saw blade, to
remove wood scraps, or for any other reason while
the blade is spinning. The proximity of the spinning saw
blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may be
seriously injured.
Inspectyourworkpiecebeforecutting.Iftheworkpiece
is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside bowed
face toward the fence. Always make certain that there
is no gap between the workpiece, fence and table
along the line of the cut. Bent or warped workpieces can
twist or shift and may cause binding on the spinning saw
blade while cutting. There should be no nails or foreign
objects in the workpiece.
Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools,
wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small
debris or loosepieces of woodor other objectsthat contact
the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.
Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
Ensure the miter saw is mounted or placed on a
level, firm work surface before use. A level and firm
work surface reduces the risk of the miter saw becoming
unstable.
Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or
miter angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence
is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not
interferewiththebladeortheguardingsystem.Without
turning the tool ”ON” and with no workpiece on the table,
move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to
assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting
the fence.

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MITER SAW SAFETY RULES
Provide adequate support such as table extensions,
sawhorses,etc. foraworkpiece thatiswider orlonger
than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the
miter saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the
cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard
or be thrown by the spinning blade.
Do not use another person as a substitute for a table
extension or as additional support. Unstable support
for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the
workpiece to shift during the cutting operation pulling
you and the helper into the spinning blade.
The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by
any means against the spinning saw blade. If confined,
i.e.usinglength stops,thecut-offpiececould getwedged
against the blade and thrown violently.
Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly
support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods
have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade
to bite and pull the work with your hand into the blade.
Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the
workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece
being thrown.
If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the
miter saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop and
disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
removethebatterypack.Thenworktofreethe jammed
material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece
could cause loss of control or damage to the miter saw.
After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the
saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before
removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand
near the coasting blade is dangerous.
Holdthe handlefirmlywhen making anincomplete cut
or when releasing the switch before the saw head is
completely in the down position. The braking action of
the saw may to be suddenly pulled downward, causing
a risk of injury.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
Usethe properextensioncord.Makesureyourextension
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.
Inspect tool cords periodically. If damaged, have
repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized
service facility. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and
keep it well away from the rotating blade.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged.
Polarized plugs. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this tool 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.
Know your power tool. Read the operator’s manual
carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Always wear eye protection with side shields which
is marked to comply with ansi Z87.1 when using this
product. Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool
is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
Keep guards in place and in good working order.
Use the right direction of feed. Feed work into a blade,
cutter, or sanding spindle against the direction of rotation
of the blade, cutter, or sanding spindle only.
Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the power
off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Useonly correctblades.Donotuseblades withincorrect
size holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that
are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity
of your saw is 12 in.
Before making a cut, be sure all adjustments are se-
cure.
Never touch blade or other moving parts during use.
Double check all setups. Make sure blade is tight and
not making contact with saw or workpiece before con-
necting to power supply.
Firmly clamp or bolt your tool to a workbench or table
at approximately hip height.
Make sure the miter table and saw arm (bevel
function) are locked in position before operating
your saw. Lock the miter table by pushing the
miter lock lever down. Lock the saw arm (bevel
function) by securely tightening the bevel lock knob.
Never move the workpiece or make adjustment to any
cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade
is rotating. Any slip can result in contact with the blade
causing serious personal injury.
Avoidawkward operations and handpositions wherea
suddenslipcould cause yourhand to moveinto the blade.
ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. NEVER
operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched
position.
Never stand or have any part of the body in line with the
path of the saw blade.
Do not turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This
could cause the saw blade to loosen and could create
a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow
the saw blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnect
your saw from the power supply and securely retighten
the blade bolt.
If any part of this miter saw is missing or should
break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical
component fail to perform properly, shut off the power
switch, remove the miter saw plug from the power source
and have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced
before resuming operation.
Always turn off the saw before disconnecting it to avoid
accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply.
NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a
power source.
This tool should have the following markings:
• To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and under-
standtheoperator’smanualbeforeusing themiter saw.
• Keep hands and body out of the path of the saw blade.
Contact with the blade will result in serious injury.
• Do not operate saw without guards in place.
• Check guarding system to make sure it is functioning
correctly.
• Do not perform any operation freehand.
• Never reach around the saw blade.
• Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before rais-
ing saw arm, moving workpiece, or changing settings.
• Disconnect the saw from the power source before
changing blade or servicing.
Always carry the tool only by the carrying handle.
Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
Thissaw cantipoverifthe sawhead isreleasedsuddenly
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.
Always make sure the saw blade has clearance of
all obstructions before turning the saw on.

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SYMBOLS
Some of the 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 Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand opera-
tor’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
n
o
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

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ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
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.
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.
NOTE: Servicing of a product with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and should
be performed only by a qualified 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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be
connected to a power supply that is 120 V, AC only (normal
household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate this tool on
direct current (DC). 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.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from
a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has
the capacity to handle the current the product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in
overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine
the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only
round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL) should be used.
When working outdoors with a product, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
designated with “WA” or “W” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
**Ampere rating (on product data plate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
100' 16 16 14 12 10 —
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
Position 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.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Pilot Hole (drill presses and scroll saws)
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide
for drilling large holes accurately or for insertion of a scroll
saw blade.
Push Blocks (jointer planers)
Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer
cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the
operator’s hands well away from the cutterhead.
Push Blocks and Push Sticks (table saws)
Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade
during cutting operations. When making a narrow rip cut
without a jig or similar cutting aid, always use a push stick
(not a push block). A push block can be used for narrow
ripping operations, if a jig or similar cutting aid is used.
These aids help keep the operator’s hands well away from
the blade.
Rabbet
A non-through cut positioned on the end or edge of the
workpiece which produces a square, two-sided notch or
trough in the workpiece.
Resaw (table saws and band saws)
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece
to make thinner pieces.
Resin
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
minute.
Ripping or Rip Cut (table saws)
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece and
typically in the direction of the grain.
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws)
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps
keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been
cut by the blade.
Snipe (planers)
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.
Taper Cut
A cut where the material being cut has a different width at
the beginning of the cut from the end.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece. This type of cut will
separate a single workpiece into two pieces.
Workpiece or Material
The item on which the operation is being done.
Worktable
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.
Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)
A device which, when properly installed and maintained,
is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other
than 90° to the table surface.
Chamfer
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of
the end) is angled rather than at 90°.
Compound Cut
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.
Cross Cut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the
width of the workpiece.
Cutter Head (planers and jointer planers)
A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The
blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.
Dado Cut (table saws and compound sliding miter saws)
A non-through cut which produces a square, three-sided
notch or trough in the workpiece.
Featherboard (table saws)
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding
it securely against the table or fence during any ripping
operation.
FPM or SPM
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference
to blade movement.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a
fence, miter fence, or other aids.
Gum
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
Heel
Alignment of the blade to the miter gauge groove.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Kickback
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,
throwing the workpiece in the direction of the spinning blade.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle
to the blade other than 90°.
Non-Through Cuts (table saws and compound sliding
miter saws)
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece. This is a
cut where the blade will not cut the workpiece into two pieces.

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FEATURES
Fig. 1
DUST
BAG
UPPER BLADE
GUARD
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
MITER
SCALE MITER
TABLE
SAW
BASE
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LASER
GUIDE
SLIDING MITER
FENCE
“D” HANDLE
CARRYING HANDLE
SLIDING MITER
FENCE
“NO HANDS ZONE”
LABEL
“NO HANDS ZONE”
BOUNDARY LINE
CONTROL
ARM
MITER
LOCK LEVER
DETENT
RELEASE
BUTTON
THROAT
PLATE
WORK
CLAMP
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Diameter..............................12 in.
Arbor Hole ..................................1 in.
No Load Speed ..................4,000 r/min. (RPM)
Input ................ 120 V, AC Only, 60 Hz, 15 Amps
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:.......... 4 in. x 6 in.
and 2 in. x 8 in.
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:.......... 2 in. x 6 in.
Cutting Capacity (Right Bevel) with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:.......... 1 in. x 8 in.
Cutting Capacity (Left Bevel) with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:.......... 2 in. x 8 in.
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:.......... 2 in. x 6 in.
Cutting Capacity for
Crown Molding (Nested or Flat): ............. 6-1/2 in.
Cutting Capacity for Baseboards against the fence:
Maximum height ................. 6-1/2 in. x 3/4 in.
ZERO BEVEL
STOP BUTTON
LOCK PIN
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
FENCE
SCREW
DETENT
OVERRIDE
LEVER
BLADE WRENCH
STORAGE

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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
See Figure 1.
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.
12 in. BLADE
A 12 in. blade is included with your compound miter saw. It
will cut materials up to 7-1/2 in. wide, depending upon the
angle at which the cut is being made.
BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREWS
See Figure 2.
Bevel stop adjustment screws have been provided on each
side of the saw arm. These adjustment screws are for making
fine adjustments at 0°, 33.9°, 45° and 48°.
NOTE: Use the bevel stop turrets to locate 33.9°, 45°, and
48° bevel angles. When making any non-bevel cut, the bevel
stop turrets should be in the 48° position.
CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure 3.
For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter
saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been
provided. To transport, turn off and unplug the saw, then
lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position. Lock
saw arm by depressing the lock pin.
DETENT OVERRIDE LEVER
For convenience depress the detent override lever to rotate
miter table without holding down detent release button.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
rotation after the switch is released.
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.
LASER GUIDE SWITCH
Use the laser guide switch to turn the laser guide on and off.
Fig. 3
SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
MITER LOCK
LEVER
LASER GUIDE
SWITCH
CARRYING
HANDLE
Fig. 2
BEVEL STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
45º
33.9º
48º
BEVEL STOP
TURRET
3
3.
9
4
5
4
8
LOCK
PIN
ZERO BEVEL
STOP BUTTON
DETENT
OVERRIDE
LEVER
DETENT
RELEASE
BUTTON

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FEATURES
MITER LOCK LEVER
See Figure 4.
The miter lock lever securely locks the saw at the desired
miter angle. Push the lever down to lock the saw in place.
To release the saw, lift the miter lock lever and depress the
detent release button.
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°,
and 45° on both the left and right side of the miter table.
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD
See Figure 5.
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.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle which keeps the blade from rotating. Unplug the saw.
Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing,
or removing blade only.
SLIDING MITER FENCES
The sliding miter fences on your compound miter saw have
been provided to help secure the workpiece when making
cuts; the portion of the miter fence located farthest from the
blade is larger to provide additional vertical support.
The sliding feature makes it easy to remove or adjust the
position of the fences and allow for clearance of the saw arm
when making bevel or compound cuts. Loosen the fence
screw before attempting to slide the miter fence. Once the
desired position of the miter fence is determined, tighten the
fence screw to secure the sliding fence.
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 5.
To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw,
disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in
the OFF position. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not
included) through the hole in the switch trigger and make
certain the switch is inoperable. If the switch is still operable
with the padlock installed, a padlock with a larger shackle
diameter must be used. Store the padlock key in another
location.
ZERO BEVEL STOP BUTTON
The zero bevel lock button provides a positive 0° stop and
allows right bevel angle cuts when pushed.
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
PADLOCK
MITER
LOCK
LEVER LOCK
UNLOCK
SLIDING
MITER
FENCES
LOWER
BLADE
GUARD
POSITIVE
STOPS

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The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments:
COMBINATION SQUARE
SQUARE
TOOLS NEEDED
Fig. 6
The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:
Fig. 7
WARNING:
The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.
LOOSE PARTS
BLADE
WRENCH
WORK
CLAMP
DUST BAG
BLADE
Sliding Miter Fences
Dust Bag
Work Clamp
Operator’s Manual (Not Shown)
Blade
Blade Wrench (Assembled in
Blade Wrench Storage)
PHILLIPS
HEAD
SLIDING MITER
FENCES

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Fig. 8
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle
and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose
Parts List are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer installation. Use of a product that
may have been improperly assembled could result
in serious personal injury.
This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in
the down position. To release the saw arm, push down
on the top of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out
the lock pin.
WARNING:
The saw arm is spring loaded. Hold the handle
down to prevent from snapping up when cutting the
tie-wrap. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious injury.
Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
release of the tie wrap.
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Donotdiscardthe packingmaterial untilyou havecarefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
Thesaw isfactorysetforaccurate cutting.Afterassembling
it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the
settings, refer to specific procedures explained in this
manual.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this
product with damaged or missing parts could result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not start the compound miter saw without
checking for interference between the blade and
the miter fence. Damage could result to the blade if
it strikes the miter fence during operation of the saw.
WARNING:
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.
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN
SAW BASE MOUNTING
SURFACE

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ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING HOLES
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt
your miter saw to a workbench or an approved
miter saw stand. If a miter saw stand is used, read
operator’s manual and follow the instructions for
the miter saw stand. Never operate your miter
saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure
to heed this warning can result in serious personal
injury.
The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm
supporting surface such as a workbench, mounting board,
or miter saw stand. Four bolt holes have been provided in
the saw base for this purpose. Each of the four mounting
holes should be bolted securely using 5/16 in. machine bolts,
lock washers, and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should be
of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base, lock
washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the workbench.
Tighten all four bolts securely.
The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in
figure 8. Carefully check the workbench after mounting 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.
INSTALLING MITER FENCES
See Figure 9.
Turn the fence screw counter clockwise, to clear fixed
fence slots.
Install the sliding miter fence. Lower fence into fence
slots. Be sure side of fence lines up flush with side of
fixed fence.
Tighten fence screw securely. Repeat on other side.
BLADE WRENCH
See Figure 10.
A blade wrench is packed with this saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex
key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade
and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. A
storage area for the blade wrench is located on the back of
the left miter fence.
DUST BAG
See Figure 11.
A dust bag is provided for use on the miter saw. It fits over the
exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it, squeeze
the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide
it on the exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in
the bag should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust
port. To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse
the above procedure.
DUST
BAG
DUST PORT
BLADE
WRENCH
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 9
FENCE
SCREW
FENCE SLOT
SLIDING MITER
FENCE
BLADE
WRENCH
STORAGE

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10
15
20
25
22.5
31.6
30
35
40
45
50
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
31.6
22.5
50
WORK CLAMP
See Figure 12.
WARNING:
In some operations, the work 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.
The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the
workpiece to the fence. It also prevents the workpiece 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 instead of the
work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making the cut.
To install the work clamp:
Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the
miter table base.
Rotate the knob on the work clamp as needed.
TO INSTALL / REPLACE THE BLADE
See Figures 13 - 14.
WARNING:
A 12 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of
the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow
outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the
spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the
blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent the
blade bolt from securing the blade on the spindle.
Either of these situations could result in a serious
accident and can cause serious personal injury.
Unplug the saw.
Raise saw arm.
Using the phillips screwdriver end of the blade wrench,
loosen, but do not remove, the blade bolt cover screw.
Slide blade bolt cover toward upper blade guard to
expose the blade bolt.
Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt
until the spindle locks.
Using the hex end of the blade wrench, loosen and
remove the blade bolt.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt clockwise to loosen.
Remove the outer blade washer. Do not remove the inner
blade washer.
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 12
BASE
WORK
CLAMP
Fig. 13
LOWER
BLADE
GUARD BLADE BOLT
COVER
BLADE BOLT
COVER SCREW
INNER BLADE
WASHER WITH
DOUBLE “D” FLATS
TO
LOOSEN
TO
TIGHTEN
BLADE
BOLT
BLADE
WRENCH OUTER BLADE
WASHER WITH
DOUBLE “D” FLATS
BLADE
NOTE: BEFORE USE, REPLACE
SCREW AND TIGHTEN
SECURELY TO PREVENT
GUARD MOVEMENT
KNOB
HOLE

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then carefully make another cut through the zero clearance
throat plate. Next, set the bevel angle (left) to 48°, turn your
saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully
make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate.
The slot in the throat plate will then be wide enough to allow
the blade to pass through it at any angle from 0° to 48°. Reset
the position of the sliding miter fences.
DANGER:
Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light
source.
WARNING:
Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of
procedures other than those specified here can
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING:
The laser guide is powered by the AC power supplied
to the saw. User must lock out the trigger switch
prior to aligning or performing any maintenance
on the laser. Failure to lock out the trigger switch
could lead to inadvertent actuation of the miter
saw which could result in serious personal injury.
Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and the
outer blade washer where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace
it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do
so could cause an accident since blade will not
tighten properly.
Fit saw blade inside upper blade guard and onto shoulder
of inner washer. The blade teeth point downward at the
front of saw as shown in figure 13.
Replace the outer blade washer. The double “D” flats on
the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.
Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.
CAUTION:
Always install the blade with the blade teeth and
the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing
down at the front of the saw. The direction of blade
rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper
blade guard.
Tighten blade bolt securely.
Replace blade bolt cover and tighten blade bolt
coverscrew securely.
Lower the blade guard.
Raise and lower the saw arm to ensure lower blade guard
functions correctly.
WARNING:
Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged
before reconnecting saw into power source. Never
engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating.
CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE
THROAT PLATE
In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut
a slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for
blade clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0° bevel,
turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then
carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through the
throat plate. Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come
to a complete stop before raising the saw arm.
Adjust both sliding miter fences to insure proper clearance
prior to making a bevel cut. Set the bevel angle (right) to 48°,
turn your saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed,
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 14
OUTER
BLADE
WASHER
BLADE
INNER
BLADE
WASHER
BLADE
BOLT ARBOR

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Fig. 15
Fig. 16
LASER LINE
• To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using the
miter saw.
• Wear eye protection.
• Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
• Do not operate saw without guards in place.
• Do not perform any operation freehand.
• Never reach around the saw blade.
• Turn o tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before raising saw arm, moving workpiece, or
changing settings.
• Disconnect the saw from the power source
before changing blade or servicing.
WARNING
RYLD
Complies with
21 CFR Parts
1040.10 and 1040.11
Lock trigger prior to adjusting
laser. AVOID EXPOSURE:
Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture.
Fixer gâchette avant
làser est réglagé.
EVITER L’EXPOSITION: Rayonnement laser émise
de cet orifice.
Asegure gatillo antes de
ajuste de laser. EVITE LA
EXPOSICIÔN: Radiación laser
se emite por esta abertura.
ASSEMBLY
USING THE LASER GUIDE LINE
See Figure 15.
Lock out the trigger switch by installing a long shackled
padlock (not included). Plug the saw into the power source.
Draw a line on the workpiece. When the laser guide switch
is turned on it will generate a red line on the work surface.
This line will let you see your mark and the laser guide line
at the same time, and will assist you in lining up the mark
for more accurate cutting of the workpiece.
With the saw arm at the uppermost position, move the
workpiece until the mark and the laser line are aligned. Once
both lines are in alignment, do not move the workpiece.
Clamp the workpiece.
Remove the padlock. Make several practice cuts on different
styles and thickness of material. Repeat the steps above as
necessary.
Removing Your Mark:
Position the workpiece so that the laser line is near the left
edge of your mark in order to remove the mark.
To Cut Your Mark:
Position the workpiece so that the laser line is near or over
your mark in order to cut the mark.
To Leave Your Mark:
Position the workpiece so that the laser line is near the right
edge of your mark in order to leave the mark.
After you have become familiar with using the laser guide,
you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the
work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position for
aligning your mark with the laser line.
To adjust the position of the laser guide line, refer to the
Adjustments section later in this manual.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE SAW ARM
See Figure 16.
To unlock and raise the saw arm:
Firmlygraspthe “D”handle andapplydownwardpressure
while at the same time pulling the lock pin out and away
from the saw housing.
Release the lock pin and slowly raise the saw arm.
To lock the saw arm:
Firmlygraspthe “D”handle andapplydownwardpressure
while at the same time pushing the lock pin in and toward
the saw housing.
Release the lock pin allowing it to lock the saw into place.
NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only
portions of the compound 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.
LOCK
PIN
“D”
HANDLE

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VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE
10
15
20
25
22.5
31.6
30
35
40
45
50
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
31.6
22.5
50
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 17
SLIDING
MITER
FENCE
BLADE
SQUARE
MITER
TABLE MITER
LOCK LEVER
SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE FENCE
See Figures 17 - 23.
Unplug the saw.
Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
Lift the miter lock lever, then depress and hold the detent
release button to release the miter table.
Rotate the control arm until the scale indicator is
positioned at 0°.
Release the detent release button, engaging the positive
stop notch, then push the miter lock lever down to secure
the miter table.
Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0°bevel
(blade set 90° to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.
Lay a square flat on the miter table. Place one leg of the
square against the fence. Slide the other leg of the square
against the flat part of saw blade.
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 17.
Ifthefrontorback edgeofthe sawbladeangles awayfrom
the square as shown in figures 18 and 19, adjustments
are needed.
10
15
20
25
22.5
31.6
30
35
40
45
50
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
31.6
22.5
50
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
MITER
TABLE
MITER LOCK
LEVER
SQUARE
BLADE
SLIDING
MITER
FENCE
Fig. 18
10
15
20
25
22.5
31.6
30
35
40
45
50
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
31.6
22.5
50
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
SQUARE MITER
TABLE
Fig. 19
SLIDING
MITER
FENCE
BLADE

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SOCKET
HEAD
SCREW
SOCKET
HEAD
SCREW
FENCE
Fig. 21
Turn the fence screws counter clockwise 2-3 times to
loosen and slide miter fences toward the saw arm until
they are flush with the miter table.
Remove the sliding miter fences by pulling them up and
away from the miter table.
SLIDING
MITER
FENCE
FENCE
Fig. 20
DETENT
RELEASE
BUTTON
FENCE
SCREW
SLIDING
MITER
FENCE
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 22
INDICATOR
SCREW SCALE
INDICATOR
MITER
SCALE
Fig. 23
SCALE
INDICATOR
SCALE
INDICATOR
INDICATOR
SCREW
BEVEL
SCALE
33.9
33.9
22.5
22.5
Using the blade wrench, loosen the socket head screws
that secure the fence to the miter table. See figure 21.
Rotate the fence left or right until the saw blade is parallel
with the square.
Retighten the screws securely. Check blade squareness
to fence and readjust if necessary.
Replace the sliding miter fences.
Your saw has several scale indicators. After squaring
adjustments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen
the indicator screws and reset them to zero. See Figures
22 - 23.

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Retighten bevel lock knob. Recheck blade-to-table
alignment.
To square the blade at 45°:
Loosen the bevel lock knob and set the saw arm at 45°
bevel. Tighten bevel lock knob.
NOTE: To obtain right bevel angles, press the zero stop
button and tilt the saw to the desired angle.
Using a combination square, check the blade-to-table
alignment as described earlier.
If adjustments are needed, refer to 45° Bevel Adjustment
in the Adjustments section.
Your saw has several scale indicators. After squaring
adjustments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen
the indicators screws and reset them to zero. See Figures
22 and 23.
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
10
15
20
25
22.5
31.6
30
35
40
45
50
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
31.6
22.5
50
10
15
20
25
22.5
31.6
30
35
40
45
50
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
31.6
22.5
50
10
15
20
25
22.5
31.6
30
35
40
45
50
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
31.6
22.5
50
SLIDING
MITER
FENCE
CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE
SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE Fig. 24
MITER
TABLE
BLADE
MITER LOCK
LEVER
COMBINATION
SQUARE
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 26
ASSEMBLY
COMBINATION
SQUARE
Fig. 25
SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE
See Figures 24 - 26.
To square the blade at 0°:
Unplug the saw.
Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
Lift the miter lock lever, then depress and hold the detent
release button to release the miter table.
Rotate the control arm until the scale indicator is
positioned at 0°.
Release the detent release button, engaging the positive
stop notch, then push the miter lock lever down to secure
the miter table.
Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0°bevel
(blade set 90° to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.
Place a combination square against the miter table and
the flat part of saw blade.
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table
alignment at several points.
The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 24.
If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from
the square as shown in figures 25 and 26, adjustments
are needed.
Loosen the bevel lock knob.
Adjust 0° bevel stop screw to bring saw blade into
alignment with the square. See 0° bevel Adjustment in
the Adjustments section.
COMBINATION
SQUARE