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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
12" Compound Laser Miter Saw
(Model 36-255L)
™
PART NO. A05727 - 04-21-05
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ADDITIONAL S
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situ
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION 14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning your extension cord is in good condition. When using an the machine’s application, limit
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. DONOTOPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is 19. NEVER CUT FERROUS METALS or masonry. assembled and installed according to the instructions. 20. NEVER RECUT SMALL PIECES. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or 21. NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH in the “ON” position. another qualified person if you are not familiar with the 22. NEVER APPLY LUBRICANT to a running blade. operation of this machin
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POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before connecting the machine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same ch
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EXTENSION CORDS MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD Use proper extension cords. Make sure RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire Ampere Total Length Gauge of extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug Rating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord and matching receptacle which will accept the 0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG machine’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure 0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG to use one heavy enough to
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CARTON CONTENTS 1. Extension table 2. Fence slide 3. Fence slide support 4. Dust bag 1 5. /2" arbor and fence wrench 6. ¼" hex wrench 7 7. /16" open end wrench 8. Lock handle for slide fence 5 9. /16" flat washer 5 10. /16" lock washer Fig. 2 5 1 11. /16"- 18 x 1 /4" long hex head screw (2) 5 3 12. /16" - 18 x /4" long hex head screws (2) 1 13. /8" hex wrench 4 2 UNPACKING 1 3 1. Carefully remove the machine from the carton. Retain all packing materials until you have inspected and satisfactor
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B MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION 1. Pull out cuttinghead lockpin (A) Fig. 4, and move the cuttinghead (B) to the up position. 2. Fig. 5, illustrates the lockpin (A) pulled out and the cuttinghead (B) in the up position. A MOVING TABLE TO THE 0° CUT-OFF Fig. 5 POSITION 1. Rotate locking knob (A) Fig. 6 counter-clockwise as far as it will go. Depress lever (B) and rotate table (C) to the 0° straight cut-off position, release lever (B), and tighten locking knob (A). 2. Fig. 7 illustrates the
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4. Attach the fence slide support (E) Fig. 7D, to the E extension table (B) by using the two 5/16-18 x1 1/4” H long hex head screws, 5/16” lockwashers and 5/16” flat washers (F). Place lockwasher, then flat washer on screw and bring screws up through the two holes (G) in table extension and thread them into the two G threaded holes (H) on bottom of fence slide support. F NOTE: Do not completely tighten screws at this time. 5. Use a straight edge (C) Fig. 7E, to align the fence slide support (E)
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FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE Before operating your compound miter saw, firmly mount it to a workbench or other supporting surface. Four A holes, (A) Fig. 9, are provided for fastening the saw to a A supporting surface. When frequently moving the saw from place to place, mount the saw to a 3/4” piece of plywood. The saw can then be easily moved from place to place and the plywood can be clamped to the supporting surface using “C” clamps. A A Fig. 9 OPERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND A
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ROTATING THE TABLE A FOR MITER SAW CUTTING B 1. The compound miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 0° cut to 47° right and left. Turn locking knob (A) Fig. 12 counterclockwise, depress lock lever (B), and rotate table to desired position. 2. The compound miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0° cut-off position and at the 15°, 22.5°, 31.62°, and 45° left and right positions. 3. The center line, (C) Fig. 13, on the cursor indicates Fig. 12 the actual angle of cut. Each scale li
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ADJUSTING FENCE 90° TO BLADE IMPORTANT: BEFORE MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT, SET THE BLADE AT 0° TO THE TABLE. SEE SECTION “ADJUSTING 0° AND 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS.” C 1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. A 2. Rotate the movable table so that the blade is 90° to the fence and the positive stop is set for 0°. 3. Place one end of a framing square (A) Fig. 15 against the front of the fence (B) and the other end against D the blade (C), with the blade locked in the down position. The fence s
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TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING B IMPORTANT: MOVE THE SLIDING FENCE TO THE LEFT TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE BLADE AND GUARD. THE DEGREES OF TILT DETERMINES HOW FAR TO MOVE THE SLIDING FENCE. REFER TO THE SECTION “ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE.” 1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE A FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Fig. 18 2. The cuttinghead of your compound miter saw can be tilted to cut any bevel angle from a 90° straight cut- off to a 45° left bevel angle. Loosen bevel lock handle (A) Fig. 18, tilt cuttinghead (
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ADJUSTING CHIP DEFLECTOR 1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM A THE POWER SOURCE. 2. A chip deflector (A) Fig. 22, is supplied to help B prevent scrap or cut-off pieces from entering the upper blade guard. The chip deflector (A) should be adjusted so that it is almost touching the side of the blade. Loosen screw (B), adjust chip deflector (A) and tighten screw (B). Fig. 22 ADJUSTING 0° AND 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS 1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM A THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Adjust saw so that both bevel and
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ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN TRUNNION AND BEVEL BRACKET After a long period of time, it may become necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the trunnion and the bevel C bracket by tightening the adjusting nut (C), Fig. 27, located underneath the bevel lock (A), Fig. 27, and collar (B) Fig. 27. B Correct adjustment provides for a good snug sliding fit between these two parts. This adjustment should not be so tight that it restricts the tilting movement of the A trunnion when bevel cutting, or
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PHILLIPS LASER LASER USE AND ADJUSTMENTS SCREW UNIT The TwinLaser™ laser units are mounted in a housing that is fitted into the upper blade guard of the miter saw (Fig. A). The lasers project a beam of light downward, along both sides and parallel to the saw blade. This beam of light produces a line- of-cut indicator (a red outline of where the saw blade will cut) UPPER BLADE on the workpiece. GUARD Fig. A ADJUSTING THE TwinLaser™ LINES Each of the laser lines have been aligned parallel to the b
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TO CHECK FOR VERTICAL ALIGNMENT 1. The vertical alignment is set correctly when the lines do not move horizontally (sideways) as the saw head is raised and lowered. If vertical alignment is correct jump to “TO SET LEFT AND RIGHT KERF ADJUSTMENT”. 2. If the vertical alignment needs to be adjusted, begin by backing the left and right kerf adjustment screws one half turn clockwise. Remove the laser unit cover Fig. F by removing the phillips screw on either side of the cover. (Fig. A). 3. Use the
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MACHINE USE TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS 1. Before cutting, make certain the cutting arm and table area are at their correct settings and firmly locked in place. 2. Before cutting, determine that the workpiece is the right size for the saw. 3. Place the workpiece on the table and hold or clamp it firmly against the fence. 4. If the size of the workpiece causes your hand to be inside the table hazard zone (see section “TABLE HAZARD ZONE” SEE FIG. 17), use a clamp to secure the workpiece.
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CORRECT INCORRECT Fig. 35 Fig. 34 C C A B Fig. 36 WORK SUPPORT EXTENSIONS For support when cutting long pieces, construct a work support extension. Fig. 36 illustrates the miter saw mounted on two standard 2 x 4’s (A). Fasten the four mounting legs (two of which are shown at (B) Fig. 36 to the 2 x 4’s, using four screws (not supplied) through the four holes in the mounting legs. The length of the 2 x 4’s (A) can vary, depending on the workpiece. NOTE: Ensure that the top of the support 2 x 4’s (
