ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
Locking Cutting Head in Down Position
When transporting or storing the mitre saw, the cutting head
should always be locked in the down position.
1. Push the switch handle (1) down to its lowest position.
2. Pull the hold-down latch (2) out of the short slot (6) of the
locking hole (3) and turn 90º to insert into the long slot (5).
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the mitre saw by
the switch handle, the cutting arm or the mitre handle. AL-
WAYS use the designated carrying handle (4).
INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. C)
1. Squeeze the metal collar wings (2) of the dust bag (1).
2. Place the dust bag neck opening around the exhaust port
(3), and release the metal collar wings.
Fig. C
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INSTALLING THE REAR EXTENSION STAY (FIG. D)
1. Loosen the extension stay locking screw (1) under the saw
base (2).
2. Place the rear extension stay (3) into the holes provided in
the mitre saw base. Make sure the angle of stay is in the
down position (as shown in Fig. D) for maximum support.
3. Insert the extension stay locking screw back to hole and
tighten to hold the extension.
INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP
ASSEMBLY (FIG. E)
1. Loosen the lock knob (3) from the rear side of
the saw base (4).
2. Place the hold-down clamp assembly (1) in one of the
mounting holes (2).
3. Tighten the lock knob (3).
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Fig. D
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INSERTING AND
REPLACING THE LASER
BATTERIES (FIG. F)
• Unplug your mitre saw.
WARNING
Failure to unplug your tool could result in
accidental starting and causing possible serious
personal injury.
1. Open the battery cover (1).
2. Insert the two supplied AAA batteries in the case as per the
diagram below. If replacing the batteries, take out the old
batteries and place with new AAA batteries. Dispose of old
batteries properly.
3. Close the battery cover (1).
NOTE: Replace the batteries with batteries that have a rating
of 1.5 volts (Number 4 series and AAA size or equivalent).
Fig. F
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE
WARNING
Only use a 10-inch diameter blade. To avoid
injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch
is in the OFF position and plug is not connected to the
power source outlet.
Removing Blade (Fig. G, H, I)
1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.
2. Allow the cutting head to rise to the upright position. Raise
the lower blade guard (1) to the up position. (Fig. G)
3. Loosen the cover plate screw (2) with a Phillips screwdriver.
4. Rotate the cover plate (3) towards the rear of the tool to
expose the arbour bolt (4).
5. Place the blade wrench over the arbour bolt.
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Fig. D
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