Incra Miter 5000 - User Manual

Manufactured by Taylor Design Group, Inc. P.O. BOX 810262 Dallas, TX 75381 ©2016 by Taylor Design Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Before using the INCRA Miter5000, read and follow all of the instructions and safety information in this owner’s manual.
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When using the INCRA Miter5000 in conjunction with any other tool, first read and follow all instructions and safety information
in that tool’s owner’s manual.
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Never let the saw blade come in contact with the aluminum or steel components of the INCRA Miter5000.
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Before making any cut, always make sure that the Miter5000’s Sled Base Right is locked securely in the right hand miter slot.
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When using the INCRA Miter5000, always keep your hands clear of the saw blade and the line of cut.
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Always turn off the power and make sure that the saw blade comes to a complete stop before changing the setting of any part of the
INCRA Miter5000.
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Always securely tighten the large black clamping knob before starting any cut.
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Wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and follow all normal shop safety practices.
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After making any adjustments to the miter angle or fence position of your INCRA Miter5000, always verify safe clearance between
the blade and fence before turning on the saw.
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After making any adjustments to the fence position on the INCRA Miter5000, always make sure that the four socket head screws on
the fence mounting bracket and the outboard fence lock are securely tightened.
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When using the INCRA Flip Shop Stop to position a piece for a cut, always hold or otherwise clamp the board between the stop and
the blade.
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Important safety instructions for using the INCRA Miter5000
Before using the INCRA
Miter5000, read and follow
all of the instructions and
safety information in this
owner’s manual.
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SAFETY

Summary

Safety Guidelines

General Safety Precautions

Read and follow all safety instructions before operating the Miter5000.

Tool and Blade Safety

Ensure blade clearance and secure tightening before operation.

Personal Protective Equipment

Always wear safety glasses and hearing protection.

Parts List and Diagram

Component Identification

Identify all received components against the parts list and diagram.

Blade Side Conversion

Right Side Blade Setup

Instructions for reconfiguring the Miter5000 for right-side blade tilt tables.

Assembly Steps

Miter Bar and Sled Base Assembly

Attach steel/aluminum miter bars and connect left/right sled bases.

Sled Base Right Cut-off

Trim the right sled base for clearance around the saw blade.

Fence Assembly and Scales

Fence and Extender Mounting

Mount the fence and fence extender to the sled base.

Understanding Fence Scales

Learn about INCRA's overlapping Lexan scales for accurate measurements.

Assembly & Calibration

Outboard Fence Lock Installation

Secure the outboard fence lock to the fence for stability.

Fence Alignment Calibration

Square the fence to the sled base edge for 90° accuracy.

1;2° Indexing Tooth Calibration

Check and adjust the 1/2° indexing tooth for precise fine adjustments.

Operation: Angle Settings

5° Indexing Adjustments

Use the front actuator for coarse angle settings.

1;2° Indexing Adjustments

Use the rear actuator for precise 1/2° angle increments.

Continuous Angle Adjustments

Fine-tune angles beyond 1/2° using continuous adjustment.

Flip Fence & Shop Stop: Setup

Zeroing Fence Scales

Calibrate fence scales for 90° work and extender scales for cutoff lengths.

Aligning Extender Bar Scale

Set extender bar scale for precise cutoff lengths.

Setting Scales for Angled Cuts

Measure and set scales for precise mitered cut lengths.

Flip Stop Features

Micro Adjusting and Flip Arm Config

Fine-tune stop position and configure flip arms/stop rods.

Sub-Fence and Expanded Clamping

Create sub-fences and use expanded clamping for thicker materials.

Incra Miter 5000 Specifications

General

Type	Miter Gauge
Compatibility	Standard 3/4" x 3/8" miter slots
Angle Range	0 to 90 degrees
Material	Aluminum
Features	telescoping fence, flip stop
Miter Bar Dimensions	3/4" x 3/8"
Increment	0.1 degrees