To Unlock the Cutting Head
1. Press down lightly on the cutting head.
2. Pull back the lock knob outwards from"Lock" position (b)
3. Rotate the lock knob 1⁄4 turn, then release it into "unlock" position (a).
4. Slowly raise the cutting head into the work position.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MITER
SAW (FIG 19)
NOTE:
The saw is equipped with Lock-Off Switches located
on each side of the handle for left or right handed operations and
added safety.
To Start the Miter Saw
your thumb to press the Lock-Off switch (2 or 3), then depress the
trigger switch (1).
To Stop the Miter Saw,
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electric blade brake. Keep the cutting head down until the blade comes to a complete
stop before raising the cutting head to the upward or starting position. A rotating saw
blade can be dangerous.
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loosen the arbor bolt. Occasionally check the arbor bolt and tighten if necessary.
LASER GUIDE (FIG 19)
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reflection from a mirror-like surface.
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Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
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other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The saw comes with a built-in laser that is preset for accuracy at the factory. The laser line indicates where the
left side of blade makes contact with the cut-line. The Laser ON/OFF switch (4) is located on the top of the handle.
LED Work Light (FIG 19)
The saw is equipped with an auxiliary LED work light that you can turn on to reduce shadows, increase visibility
and improve cutting accuracy. The LED Work Light ON/OFF switch (5) is located on the top of the handle.
TABLE HAZARD AREA (FIG 20)
On the stationary table, on each side of the rotating miter table,
is a "hands" warning symbol that is cast into the table. The area
between the two "hand" symbols is designated as a "Hazard
Zone" and the miter saw operator should never place their hands
inside this area while the miter saw is running.
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the "Hazard Zone" and out of the path of the
saw blade. Use the supplied work clamp or other
clamping means to secure the workpiece in place
before making a cut with the miter saw.
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, firmly grasp the saw's top handle. Use
completely release the trigger switch.
After completing a cut, release the trigger switch to activate the
The torque resulting from electric blade brake activation may
Laser light – Do NOT stare into the beam, aperture, or into a
Avoid exposure – laser light is emitted from the laser assembly.
DO NOT disassemble the laser module.
USE of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
Keep your hands outside
12" Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Operator's Manual
FIG 19
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FIG 20
GMSDB1215LF
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5
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