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Altocraft 240-2087 User Manual

Altocraft 240-2087
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Operator’s Manual
240-2087
8-1/4 INCH COMPOUND MITER SAW
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Altocraft 240-2087 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAltocraft
Model240-2087
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers work area, environment, children, electrical shock, cord usage, tool handling, and personal attire.

Continued Safety Instructions

Tool Operation and Maintenance Safety

Details safety for eye protection, securing work, avoiding overreach, maintenance, starting, and checking for damage.

Compound Miter Saw Specific Safety

Focuses on material type, blade condition, guards, table inserts, blade wrenches, and dust collection.

Miter Saw Operation Safety

Workpiece Support and Safe Starting

Guidelines on using table extensions, clamps, fence placement, and avoiding starting the blade on surfaces.

Operating Procedures

Blade Mounting and Removal

Step-by-step instructions for safely attaching and detaching the saw blade, including spindle lock usage.

Workpiece Clamping

Procedure for securely affixing the workpiece using the hold-down clamp for accurate and safe cuts.

Saw Startup

Guidance on preparing the saw for operation, checking attachments, connecting power, and starting the trigger.

Miter Saw Modes of Use

Chop Cut

Setting the saw for simple 90° crosscuts with the head locked upright and table rotation at 0°.

Miter Cut

Instructions for unlocking and rotating the table for miter angles, using detents or manual locking.

Bevel Cut

Procedure to unlock and adjust the head angle (bevel) for cuts, locking it at the desired position.

Compound Cut

Combining miter and bevel adjustments for angled cuts, ensuring proper locking of both movements.

Maintenance and Adjustments

General Maintenance Checks

Covers cord inspection, brush checks, vent cleaning, and housing cleanliness for optimal performance.

Aligning Miter and Bevel Angles

Detailed steps for accurately setting and adjusting the miter and bevel stops using a setup triangle.

Parts List

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