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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
12 in. Compound Miter Saw
TS1552DXL - Double Insulated
Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and op-
erator 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.
Thank you for your purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 �n General Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 �n Specific Safety Rules...................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work WARNING: when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow n DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, balance at all times. fire and/or serious personal injury. n MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow READ ALL
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. n DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. n INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at n USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blad
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be n USE THIS SAW TO CUT WOOD, WOOD PRODUCTS, clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area. AND SOME PLASTICS ONLY. DO NOT CUT METALS, CERAMICS OR MASONRY PRODUCTS n NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the blade and its cutting path with hands and fingers for any n IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must reason. be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion 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 Doub
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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 DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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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- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An isolated from the internal metal motor components with undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulti
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts A devise 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 too
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FEATURES Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Maximum nominal lumber sizes:....................2 x 8, 4 x 4 Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°: Blade Inner Washer..................................................... 1 in. Maximum nominal lumber sizes:..............................2 x 6 Blade Diameter.......................................................... 12 in. Cutti
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself LOCK with all operating features and safety rules. PIN CARRYING 15 AMP MOTOR HANDLE The saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing. SAW 12 in. BLADE ARM A 12 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 4 in. thi
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FEATURES POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE SLIDING MITER FENCE ° ° ° ° Positive stops have been provided at 0 , 15 , 22-1/2 , 30 , and The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been ° ° ° 45 . The 22-1/2 and 45 positive stops have been provided provided to hold your workpiece securely against when on both the left and right side of the miter table. making all cuts. The left side is larger providing additional support. It has a sliding feature for clearance of the saw arm BEVEL LOCK KNOB when
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LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw: n Miter Lock Handle n Hex Nuts (2) n Dust Bag n Work Clamp n Dust Guide n Blade Wrench n Stop Block n Blade Washer n Small Wing Screw n Hex Key Bolt n Clamp Brackets (2) n Operator’s Manual n Clamp Bracket Screws (2) n Warranty Registration Card (not shown) n Table Extensions (2) n Rear Bracket REAR HEX NUTS BRACKET DUST GUIDE DUST BAG BLADE WASHER MITER LOCK HANDLE HEX KEY BOLT BLADE WRENCH SMALL WING SCREW TAB
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. Do not connect to power supply until assembly is n Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. starting and possible serious personal injury. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. n This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in WA
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ASSEMBLY MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 8. CONTROL To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on ARM the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the control arm under miter table. Turn clockwise to tighten. TO DUST GUIDE TIGHTEN See Figure 9. MITER LOCK To install the dust guide, place the end over the exhaust port HANDLE in the upper blade guard. Turn the guide so that the open end is facing down. TO MITER TABLE LOOSEN Fig. 8 DUST BAG See Figure 10. UPPER BLADE
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ASSEMBLY REAR BRACKET See Figure 12. WARNING: A rear bracket is included with this miter saw to prevent tipping if the saw arm is released suddenly. Do not use this saw before installing the rear bracket and securely mounting the saw to a work surface. n Standing behind the mounted miter saw, slide the rear bracket in the holes at the base of the saw. n Secure in place using hex nuts. HEX n Tighten securely. NUT REAR TABLE EXTENSIONS BASE BRACKET See Figures 13 - 14. Fig. 12 To use the sto
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ASSEMBLY STOP BLOCK See Figures 15 -16. The stop block is included with the table extensions and is useful as a stop for making repetitive cuts to the same length. It can be installed on either side of the saw base: n Slide the stop block on the back arm of either table extension, then insert the table extensions into the saw STOP BLOCK base. n Use the small wing screw to secure the stop block to the table extensions. SMALL WING �n Loosen the small wing screw and adjust the stop block
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ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL / REPLACE THE BLADE See Figures 17 - 18. WARNING: A 12 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade SPINDLE LOCK washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger BUTTON blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from secur- ing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal
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ASSEMBLY Follow the directions below for using the laser guide. WARNING: Removing Your Mark: Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the before reconnecting saw into power source. Never work surface in order to remove the mark. engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating. To Cut Your Mark: Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE surface in order to cut the mark. See Figure 19
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only SLIDING FRAMING portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentional so that MITER SQUARE MITER TABLE we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations. FENCE Never operate the saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition. SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 21 - 24. n Unplug the saw. n Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm. n Raise
