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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW
WITH LASER
MS1065LZA
Double Insulated
Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2 � General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................3-4 � Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical, it is safer than using your hand and WARNING: frees both hands to operate the tool. Read and understand all instructions. Failure DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and to follow all instructions listed below, may result balance at all times. in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instr
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If dam- capacity of your saw is 12 in. aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SUR
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area. to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the saw. blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental startin
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Double
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may CAUTION: result in minor or moderate inj
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ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated the capacity to handle the current the product will draw. An from the internal metal motor components with protect- undersized cord will cause a drop in line volt
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts A device which, when properly installed and maintained, Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back completely through the thickness of the workpiece. toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Push Blocks (for jointer planers) Arbor Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°: Blade Diameter ...........................................................10 in. Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ......................2 x 6, 4 x 4 Arbor Hole .................................................................5/8 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°: No Load Speed .....................................5,500 r/min. (RPM) Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ................................2 x 4 Input ...
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FEATURES CARRYING KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW HANDLE See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. 10 in. BLADE A 10 in. saw blade is included with your compound miter LOCK saw. It is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine PIN joinery cuts o
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FEATURES SWITCH TRIGGER MITER FENCE See Figure 4. The miter fence on your compound miter saw has been The saw will not start until you depress the switch lock with provided to hold your workpiece securely against, when your thumb then squeeze the switch trigger. To prevent making all cuts. The sliding miter fence on the left side is unauthorized use of the compound miter saw, disconnect also larger providing additional support. it from the power supply and lock the switch in the OFF Th
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LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw: 10 in. Saw Blade � Socket Head Screw (2) � Miter Lock Handle � Washer (2) � Dust Bag � Blade Wrench � Dust Guide � Laser Guide � Work Clamp � Blade Bolt � Hex Key (3), 1/16 in., 6 mm, 8 mm � Operator’s Manual � Table Extension LASER DUST GUIDE GUIDE SAW BLADE BLADE BOLT SOCKET HEAD SCREWS WASHER TABLE EXTENSION DUST BAG HEX KEY (3), 1/16 in., 6 mm , 8 mm WORK CLAMP BLADE WRENCH MITER LOCK HA
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle Do not connect to power supply until assembly and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with injury. your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of your compound miter saw. This is intentional so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustra- tions. Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition. TO LOOSEN MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 7. To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on TO TIGHTEN the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the CONTROL control arm under miter
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ASSEMBLY TABLE EXTENSION TABLE EXTENSION See Figure 11. The table extension can be used on the left side of your miter saw. To assemble and install the table extension: Insert socket head screw and washer into the two holes in the side of the miter saw base. Tighten securely. TO INSTALL / REPLACE THE BLADE See Figure 12. WARNING: A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spi
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ASSEMBLY Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt. CAP HEAD SCREWS NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt counterclockwise to tighten. CAUTION: Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade point- ing down at the front of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard. Tighten blade bolt securely. Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover. Replace
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ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 13 - 18. MITER Unplug the saw. FENCE Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn. BLADE Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table ° until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 . Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle. FRAMING MITER SQUARE Lay a framing
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ASSEMBLY BEVEL SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER LOCK KNOB TABLE See Figures 19 - 21. MITER Unplug the saw. FENCE Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. BLADE Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn. Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°. Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle. MITER Loosen bev
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ASSEMBLY To Leave Your Mark: Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on DANGER: the work surface in order to leave the mark. Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light After you have become familiar with using the laser guide, source. you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position for ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE aligning the laser line with your mark. To adjust the position of See Figure 22
