Kobalt SM1815LW User Manual

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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. 5)
● After removing the saw from the carton,
loosen the slide carriage lock knob (1).
When transporting or storing the miter saw,
the slide carriage should always be locked in
position. The slide carriage lock knob (1) is
located on the right side of the slide carriage.
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE CUTTER
HEAD (FIG. 6)
Unlocking the cutter head:
● To raise the cutter head from its storage/
transport position: push down slightly on the
switch handle (1).
● Pull out the stop latch knob (2).
● Allow the cutting head to rise to the
up position.
Locking the cutting head:
When transporting or storing the miter saw, the
cutting head should always be locked in the
down position.
● Push the cutting head down to its lowest
position.
● Push the stop latch knob (2) into the
locking hole.
CAUTION: To avoid injury and damage to
the saw, transport and store the miter saw
with the cutting head locked in the down
position. Never use the stop latch to hold
the cutting head in a down position for
cutting operations.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the
miter saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm
or the miter table handle. ALWAYS use the hand
holds for transportation.
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Kobalt SM1815LW Specifications

General

Brand	Kobalt
Model	SM1815LW
Category	Saw
Language	English