Toolshop 240-2078 User manual

240-2078
Operator’s Manual
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7-1/4" COMPOUND MITER SAW

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety
shock, and personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas can cause injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose tools to the rain. Keep the work area
3. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY.
away from the work area. Don’t let them handle machines, tools or extension
cords.
4. GROUNDED TOOLS
5. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DOUBLE INSULA-
TION.
6. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.
electric shock if you contact a live wire.
7. DO NOT MISUSE THE CORD.
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immediately.
8. WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS, USE AN OUTDOOR-RATED EXTENSION
CORD.
9. DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS TO MOISTURE.
wet conditions can cause water to enter the tool and lead to electric shock.
10. ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS OF SUFFICIENT GAUGE
FOR ITS LENGTH.
11. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT.
reach of children.
12. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It
rate for which it was intended.
13. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the
not intended.
14. DRESS PROPERLY.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
Amps from Tool Nameplate 25’ length 50’ length 75’ length 100’ length 150’ length 200’ length
0-5 amps
5.1-8 amps
8.1-12 amps
12.1-15 amps
15.1-20 amps
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR COMPOUND MITER SAW
15. USE EYE PROTECTION.
or coarse dust.
16. SECURE WORK.
17. DON’T OVERREACH.
18. MAINTAIN TOOLS.
19. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure the switch is in the OFF posi
20. ALWAYS CHECK AND MAKE SURE TO REMOVE ANY ADJUSTING KEYS
OR WRENCHES
21. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF IT CANNOT BE SWITCHED ON OR OFF.
22. DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAKING
ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
if the tool could accidentally start.
23. STAY ALERT.
any tool when you are tired.
24. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
center. Don’t use the tool if switch does not turn it on and off properly.
25. REPLACEMENT PARTS.
parts.
26. SERVICE AND REPAIRS
shock or injury.
1.
2.
WOOD ONLY.
3.
DAMAGED OR WARPED SAW BLADES
injury.
4.
USE ONLY WITH GUARD IN PLACE.
in use.
5.
REPLACE THE TABLE INSERT WHEN WORN.
part of your saw.
6.
ALWAYS USE THE BLADE WRENCH
7.
CONNECT YOUR MITER SAW TO A DUST COLLECTING DEVICEif pos-
USE A SAWBLADE SUITED TO THE CUTTING JOB AND MATERIAL TO BE
CUT.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR COMPOUND MITER SAW
8. ALWAYS USE TABLE EXTENSIONS AND CLAMPS to support the material
9. THE MATERIAL SHOULD BE PLACED FIRMLY AGAINST THE FENCE AND
TABLE
10. DO NOT START THE SAW WITH THE BLADE IN CONTACT WITH ANY
SURFACE.
cause injury.
11. IF MAKING A CUT USING ONE HAND TO HOLD THE SAW, ensure the free
kick back.
1. Trigger Switch
2. Lower Blade Guard
3. Upper Blade Guard
4. Dust Bag
5. Bevel Lock knob
6. Hold-Down Clamp
7. Miter Lock knob
8. Miter Scale
9. Bevel Scale
10. Head Lock Button
11. Blade Spindle Lock knob
12. Laser Guide
13. Laser Guide On/Off Switch
14. Safety Switch 7
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13
1
3
4
5
6
2
12
8
10
9
11

To turn the laser ON, turn the laser guide switch(#13 on page 4) to "ON".
Before plugging in, confirm that the trigger is working correctly.
2. Unlock the saw from its storage and/or shipping position.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
CLAMPING WORKPIECE:
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no part of the tool makes contact with the hold-down clamp.
USING YOUR SAW
CAUTION! Be sure the saw is disconnected from its power source before making
any repairs or performing maintenance!
WARNING:
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cally.
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cally.
lower blade
Push forward the safety switch.(#14 on page 4). Pressing the trigger(#1 on page 4)
switch will start the saw.
START UP
It can severely damage your eyes.
LASER GUIDE ON/OFF SWITCH
WARNING: Never stare directly at the laser beam.
To turn the laser OFF, turn the laser guide switch(#13 on page 4) to "OFF".
3. Connect the saw to power.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cutting Capacity
Contents: Miter Saw, (1)7-1/4"x24 Tooth Carbide Blade, Blade Wrench,
(1) Hold-Down Clamp, Dust Collection Bag & Product Manual
90° Cross cut: 2" x 4"
45° Miter cut: 2" x 2-1/4"
45° Bevel cut: 3/4" x4"
45° Miter/Bevel cut: 3/4" x 2-1/4"
Blade Size: 7-1/4"
Current rating: 7.5 Amps
No load speed 5,500 RPM
For safe and accurate cuts,affix workpiece firmly into cutting position
NOTE:
The cutting head should be in the raised position and the blade fully enclosed
and shape.Tighten the knob to affix the bracket in place.
Mount the hold-down clamp on left or right side of the blade by inserting shaft
of the hold-down clamp into the mounting hole behind the fence.

MODES OF USE
Crosscut:
Miter cut:
Bevel cut:
Compound cut:
NOTE:
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: ven though the angles are marked on the machine, it is always a good
idea to check them by making a trial cut. See Aligning Miter and Bevel, be
low.
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soap and a damp (not wet) cloth.
REMEMBER:
the hold-down clamp at any position.
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operation.
Move the table rotation to the left or right, up to 45°, either way.
Quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° left or right by the detent clicks at these
angle settings.
Tighten the miter lock knob at the desired angle.
Before use, release the head lock button(#10 on page 4) and raise the handle.
At extreme positions, the hold-down clamp should be moved to the right
side of the table to prevent interference from the movement of the cutting head.
Always check, before making the cut, if there is any potential interference from the
clamp or any other part of the machine.
miter lock knob(# 7 on page 4).

NOTE: The 3/16" hex wrench and combination square are not included.
ALIGNING MITER AND BEVEL
MAINTENANCE
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Aligning Miter Angle
1. Lower the head assembly and push in the lock pin to lock in the lower position.
Make sure table is in 0° detent and tighten miter lock knob. Place a combination
square (1) against the fence(2) and next to the blade (3) as illustrated. Locate
the square properly so it does not contact the tooth of saw blade. The saw blade
should contact the full length of the square. (Figure 1)
2. If blade does not fully contact the square, follow the fence alignment procedure.
Fence Alignment
a. The head assembly should remain in lowered position.
b. Use a 3/16" hex wrench, loosen the hex cap screws (4)(Figure 2) behind
c. Adjust fence until blade and the fence have full contact with the square.
d. Tighten hex cap screws.
1
2
3
4
Aligning Bevel Angle
0° Blade Aligning
1. Rotate table to 0° position and lock in place.
2. Lower the blade and engage the lock pin.
3. Use a combination square to check blade squareness to table. Place the square
on the table and press it against the blade. If the blade does not contact the full
length of the square follow the alignment procedure.
a. Loosen bevel lock handle.
c. When you have established the vertical stop correctly, tighten the hex lock
nut (5) down to hold the setting.
d. Adjust bevel indicator (7). Loosen screw (8) and align indicator (7) to the 0° mark
Tighten screw (Figure 3)
45° Left or Right Blade Aligning
1. Rotate table to 0° position and lock in place.
2. Lower the blade and engage the lock pin.
3. Loosen bevel lock handle and tilt the head assembly to 45° bevel. The bevel
indicator should be on the 45° mark, the 45° bevel stop should be in full contact
with the 45° bevel stop screw, and the blade should contact the full length of the
combination square.
4. If the blade is not 45°with the table, adjust 45°bevel stop.
a. Loosen bevel lock handle.
c. When you have established the 45° stop correctly, tighten the hex lock nut
down to hold the setting.
d. Check that bevel indicator (7) is pointing to the 45°mark on the bevel scale.
If not, first recheck the blade squareness to the table and 0° bevel indicator
alignment.Then, repeat the 45° blade alignment and make appropriate
adjustments.
fence (2). (Figure 1)
b. Using an 11/32" open-end wrench to loosen the hex lock nut (5) and then using a
3/16" hex wrench to adjust the hex screw (6) up or down. (Figure 3)
b. Use an 11/32" open-end wrench to loosen the hex lock nut (9) and then use a
3/16" hex wrench to adjust the hex screw (10) up or down. (Figure 4)
NOTE: The 11/32" open-end wrench and 3/16" hex wrench are not included.
e. Adjust the miter indicator(9 Figure 4). Loosen screw and align indicator
7
8
5
6
Fig. 3
9
10
Fig. 4
to the 0° mark.(Fig.1)

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MAINTENANCE
REPLACING SAW BLADE
1. When replacing the saw blade,make
sure the new saw blade has a diameter
of 7-1/4", RPM rating of at least 5,500
and arbor hole of 5/8" diameter.
2. When mounting the new saw blade,
the direction arrows on the blade
correspond with the arrow on the upper
guard.(See Figure.5)
3. Put the saw in its upper position.
Use supplied allen wrench to remove
the blade bolt. (See Figure. 6)
Caution: This is a reverse threaded screw.
If you turn the screw clockwise, it will
loosen; turn counter clockwise it will
4. Press and hold the spindle-lock button,
and rotate the blade at the same time
until it locks into position.
6. Install a new 7-1/4” TCT blade.
Assembly is reverse order of disassembly,
reattach and tighten all hardware.(See Figure. 8)
MAINTENANCE
5. Rotate the lower blade guard out of the
way and take out the blade (See figure. 7)
tighten.
Fig.Fig.8
Blade
Inner
Flange
Outer
Flange
Blade
Bolt
Arrow
Fig. 5
Spindle-lock
Fig. 6Fig. 6
Fig.Fig.7
power cord of the miter saw

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PARTS LIST
Please refer to the schematic drawing on page 10.

SCHEMATIC DRAWING
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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY:
This
TOOL SHOP®
brand power tool carries a 1-Year Limited Warranty to the
original purchaser. If the tool fails within one (1) year from the date of
purchase, simply bring this tool with your original sales receipt back to your
nearest
MENARDS
® retail store. At its discretion,
TOOL SHOP® agrees to
have the tool replaced with the same or similar
TOOL SHOP®
product free of
charge, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original
purchaser with original sales receipt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this
limited warranty does not cover any damage that has resulted from abuse or
misuse of the erchandise. This warranty: (1) excludes expendable parts
including but not limited to blades, belts, bits, light bulbs, and/or batteries; (2)
shall be void if this tool is used for commercial and/or rental purposes; and (3)
does not cover any losses, injuries to persons/property or costs. This
warranty does give you specific legal rights and you may have other rights,
which vary from state to state. Be careful, tools are dangerous if improperly
used or maintained. Seller’s employees are not qualified to advise you on the
use of this merchandise. Any oral representation(s) made will not be binding
on seller or its employees. The rights under this limited warranty are to the
original purchaser of the erchandise and may not be transferred to any
subsequent owner. This limited warranty is in lieu of all warranties,
expressed or implied including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Seller shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages. The sole exclusive remedy against the seller will be
for the replacement of any defects as provided herein, as long as the seller is
willing or able to replace this product or is willing to refund the purchase price
as provided above. For insurance purposes, seller is not allowed to
demonstrate any of these power tools for you.
For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts –
Please call toll free at: 1-866-915-8626
SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT THEM.
TOOL SHOP®7-1/4" 7.5 AMP COMPOUND MITER SAW WARRANTY
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