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Covers work area, electrical, and personal safety guidelines for bench top tools.
Guidelines for safe and proper use, maintenance, and handling of the tool and its accessories.
Information on how tool service should be performed by qualified personnel using identical replacement parts.
Specific safety precautions and guidelines for operating miter saws to prevent injury.
Explanation of double insulation design and safety requirements for these tools.
Guidelines for selecting and using extension cords, including wire gauge recommendations.
Lists the necessary tools for assembling and aligning the miter saw.
Instructions for attaching the dust collection system components to the saw.
Steps to attach the miter lock knob for securing the miter angle.
Procedure to check and ensure the blade is square to the table at 0° bevel.
Detailed steps to calibrate the 0° bevel setting for accurate cuts.
Procedure to check the saw's setting for a 45° bevel cut.
Steps to calibrate the saw for accurate left 45° bevel cuts.
How to adjust the bevel scale pointer to match the blade's angle.
Procedure to calibrate the miter detent system for accurate preset angles.
Steps to adjust the miter scale pointer for accurate angle readings.
How to adjust kerf inserts to minimize workpiece tear-out.
Steps for securely bolting the miter saw to a workbench.
How to safely turn the saw on and off using the switch lever and lock-off toggle.
Guidance on maintaining proper body posture and hand placement for safe cutting.
Methods and accessories for supporting workpieces securely during cuts.
How to adjust and lock the sliding fence for precise cuts.
Procedure to adjust the sliding fence lock lever for proper operation.
Methods for supporting long workpieces to prevent tipping and ensure safety.
How to use and reposition the saw's base extensions for added support.
Instructions for creating and attaching a wooden auxiliary fence for specific cuts.
How to engage and use the miter detent system for common angles.
How to disable the automatic detent action for precise angle adjustments.
Procedure for making a basic cross-cut at 0° bevel and any miter angle.
Steps for making miter cuts at various angles using detents or the scale.
Instructions for making cross-cuts with the table set at 0° miter and any bevel angle.
Guidance on performing cuts that involve both miter and bevel angles simultaneously.
Instructions for cutting base molding vertically against the fence or horizontally on the table.
Methods for cutting crown molding, including special detents for 90° corners.
Procedure for cutting crown molding with the molding lying flat on the table.
Instructions for positioning and cutting crown molding flat on the saw table.
Charts detailing miter and bevel settings for 38° and 45° spring angle crown molding.
Guidance on safely cutting bowed or warped workpieces to prevent binding.
Techniques for safely cutting round or irregularly shaped materials using clamps or fixtures.
Tips on how to maintain saw blades, including cleaning and when to replace them.
Information on lubricating moving parts and bearings for optimal tool performance.
Lists common electrical problems, their causes, and corrective actions.
Lists common general problems, their causes, and corrective actions.
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