Toolshop 240-2081 User manual

240-2081
Operator’s Manual
10" 15 AMP 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. ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS OF SUFFICIENT GAUGE
FOR ITS LENGTH.
10. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT.
reach of children.
11. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It
rate for which it was intended.
12. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the
not intended.
13. 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
14. USE EYE PROTECTION.
or coarse dust.
15. SECURE WORK.
16. DON’T OVERREACH.
17. MAINTAIN TOOLS.
18. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure the switch is in the OFF posi
19. ALWAYS CHECK AND MAKE SURE TO REMOVE ANY ADJUSTING KEYS
OR WRENCHES
20. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF IT CANNOT BE SWITCHED ON OR OFF.
21. DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAKING
ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
if the tool accidentally starts.
24. REPLACEMENT PARTS.
parts.
25. 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.
will free both
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23. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
center. Don’t use the tool if switch does not turn it on and off properly.
or binding of
;any or mountings, or other conditions
that may affect safe
,
22. STAY ALERT. Watch what you
are doing and use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired,
or using medication which can make you drowsy.

SPECIFICATIONS
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
Cutting Capacity 90°Cross Cut 2-7/8"x5-1/2"
Contents:Miter Saw, (1)10"x40 Tooth Carbide Blade, (1)Combination Allen Wrench & Phillips screwdriver, (1)Hold-Down Clamp,
(2) AAA batteries, (2)Table Extensions,Dust Collection Bag & Product Manual
45°Miter Cut 2-7/8"x3-3/4"
45°Bevel Cut 1-5/8"x5-1/2"
45°Miter/Bevel Cut 1-5/8"x3-3/4"
Blade Size: 10”
14
13
15
1
3
4
5
6
2
12
7
8
16
10
8. Table Extension
13. Blade Spindle Lock knob
1. Trigger Switch
2. Brush Cover
3. Lower Blade Guard
4. Upper Blade Guard
5. Dust Bag
6. Bevel Lock Lever
7. Hold-Down Clamp Assembly
9. Table Extension Lock
10. Miter Lock knob
11. Miter Scale
12. Bevel Scale
14. Head Lock Button
15. Laser Guide
16. Laser Guide On/Off Switch
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17. Laser Guide Battery Box
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kick back.

Before plugging in, confirm that the trigger is working normal.
2. Unlock the saw from its various storage and shipping positions.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
CLAMPING WORKPIECE:
WARNING:
with hold-
down clamp, otherwise the tool and workpiece may be damaged.
USING YOUR SAW
CAUTION! Be sure the saw is disconnected from its power source before making
any repairs or performing any maintenance.
WARNING:
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cally. -
cally.
lower blade
Pressing the trigger(#1 on page 4) switch will start the saw.
INSTALL THE LASER GUIDE BATTERY
START UP
Open the cap of laser guide battery box(#17 on page 4), install the supplied 2 AAA
batteries in the battery box. (Fig. 0)
Fig. 0
NOTE: The battery box has positive(+) and negative(-) markings on it.
+
-
Please make sure the batteries are placed in the right positions.
It can severely damage your eyes.
LASER GUIDE ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn the laser ON, slide the laser guide switch(#16 on page 4) to "ON".
WARNING: Never stare directly at the laser beam.
To turn the laser OFF, slide the laser guide switch(#16 on page 4) to "OFF".
3. Connect the saw to power.
no part of the tool contacts the hold-down clamp.
to secure
secure the bracket in place.

MODES OF USE
C
M
B
C
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.
-
operation.
miter lock knob( 10 on page 4).
Move the table rotation to the left or right up to 45° left & 45° right.
uickly 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( 14 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.

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.
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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
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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. Use an 11/32" open-end wrench to loosen the hex lock nut (5), then use 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). Loosen screw and align indicator to the 0° mark.(Fig.1)
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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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8
5
6
7
8
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MAINTENANCE
REPLACING SAW BLADE
1. When replacing the saw blade,make
sure the new saw blade has a diameter
of 10", RPM rating of at least 7,000
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. Place the saw in its upper position.
4. screwdriver to remove the Hex screw (2) and Phillips
Use supplied Allen wrench to take
out the blade bolt (See Figure 7).
Caution: This is a reverse threaded screw.
If you turn the screw clockwise, it will
loosen; turn counter clockwise it will
6. Press and hold the spindle-lock button,
and rotate the blade at the same time
until it locks into position.
7. Install a new 10” 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(See figure 6).
tighten.
Fig. 5
Arrow
2
Fig. 6
Spindle-lock
Fig. 6
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Blade
Inner
Flange
Outer
Flange
Blade
Bolt
1
Use supplied combination Allen Wrench & Phillips
screw(1) (See Figure 5).

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No. Description Qty No. Description Qty
1. Spindle clip 16 2 43. Bearing 629-2Z 1
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6. O-ring 4.5 1.8 1 48. Bearing 6001-2Z 1
..7942pilcriC6MwercS 25 1
8. Screw M8 .051L-6136MtuN
9. Upper pressing plate 1 51. Aluminum protective cover 1
..01251edalbwaS8MwercS 12 2
11. Screw M4 .3530118hsawgnirpS
..214534rehsaW4MwercS 87
.551etalpgnisserprewoL.31 1revoC
..41651hsawtsujdAwercS 1
.751reniatergniraeB.51 2gnirpS
.851Z2-3006gniraeB.61 1bonK
.951revocxobraeG.71 1tuN
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..91161yeK101rehsaW
..02261raeG6MwercS 35 1
.36102pilceldnipS.12 121MtunkcoL
.461Z2-996gniraeB.22 121rehsaW
23. Screw M5 16 2 65. Screw M6 12 1
..42661elbaC6MwercS 25 6
25. Screw M5 .766531regniF
26. Tapping screw ST4.8 2wercS.86206
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28. Tapping screw ST4.2 .078611draugytefaS
..92171eldnaH1rehsaW
30. Switch cover 1 72. Screw M5 18 1
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..23471eldnaH1wercS
.571draobsserpelbaC.33 1etalpgnitacoL
..43671pilcelbaC1etalpgnivirD
.772redlohhsurB.53 15MtunkcoL
.872hsurbnobraC.63 3bonK
..73972revochsurB56rehsaW
..83081esuoH1ecneF
..93181rotatS1tfahS
40. Tapping screw ST4.2 .282571elbaT
..14381ediugwolF18rehsaW
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No. Description Qty
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87. Lock-screw M10 30 1
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90. Shaft 1
91. 1 kcolbgnikcoL
92. 1 pilcriC
93. 2bonK
94. 1 8llableetS
95. 2tekcarB
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97. 1gnirpS
98. Screw M10 101
99. Bolt M8 153
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2. 1xobyrettaB
3. Screw M4 28
4. 2seirettaB
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6. 1hctiwS
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8. Screw M4 401
9. Screw M4 16
10. 1eloP
11. 1wercs-kcoL
12. 1pmalcfotekcarB
13. 1pmalcfodraobsserP
14. 1pilcriC
15. Inner hexagon spanner 6 1
16. 1gabgnitcelloctsuD
17. 1redloheriW
PARTS LIST
Please refer to the schematic drawing on page 10.

SCHEMATIC DRAWING
10 !WARNING Repairs should be made by an authorized repair center. Do not
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open or disassemble

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TOOL SHOP®
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This TOOL SHOP brand power tool carries a 1- ear Limited Warranty to the
original purchaser. f 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 ME A DS 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. otwithstanding the foregoing, this
limited warranty does not cover any damage that has resulted from abuse or
misuse of the Merchandise. 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 ualified 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 Merchandise and may not be transferred to any
subse uent 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
conse uential 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. or insurance purposes, seller is not allowed to
demonstrate any of these power tools for you.
or uestions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts
Please call toll free at: 1-866-915-8626
SA E YOUR RECEIPTS. THIS WARRANTY IS OID WITHOUT THEM.
10" 15 AMP COMPOUND MITER SAW WARRANTY
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