Ryobi Ts1552La Owner S Manual

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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.

Thank you for your purchase.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

12 in. Compound Miter Saw

TS1552LA - Double Insulated

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 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................2

 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................2

 General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

 Specific Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-5

Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

 Electrical ............................................................................................................................................................................8

 Glossary of Terms ..............................................................................................................................................................9

 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-12

 Tools Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................12

 Loose Parts List ...............................................................................................................................................................13

 Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 14-22

 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 23-29

 Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................................... 30-31

 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 31-32

 Parts Ordering / Service .....................................................................................................................................back page

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have

been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARRANTY

RYOBI® POWER TOOL - LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AND 30 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY

One World Technologies, Inc., warrants its RYOBI® power tools with the following conditions:

30-DAY EXCHANGE POLICY: During the first 30 days after date of purchase, you may either request service under this

warranty or you may exchange any RYOBI® power tool which does not work properly due to defective workmanship or

materials by returning the power tool to the dealer from which it was purchased. To receive a replacement power tool

or requested warranty service, you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the

original product. The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period

from the date of the original purchase.

WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI® power

tool for a period of two years from the date of purchase. With the exception of batteries, power tool accessories are

warranted for ninety (90) days. Batteries are warranted for two years.

HOW TO GET SERVICE: Just return the power tool, properly packaged and postage prepaid, to an Authorized Service

Center. You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One

World Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207, by calling 1-800-525-2579 or by logging on to

www.ryobitools.com. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation, which

includes the date of purchase (for example, a bill of sale). We will repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace

any defective part, at our option. We will do so without any charge to you. We will complete the work in a reasonable time,

but, in any case, within ninety (90) days or less.

WHAT’S NOT COVERED: This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred. This

warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction, failure or defects resulting

from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repairs by other than Authorized Service Centers. One World

Technologies, Inc. makes no warranties, representations or promises as to the quality or performance of its power tools

other than those specifically stated in this warranty.

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS: Any implied warranties granted under state law, including warranties of merchantability or

fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to two years from the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is not

responsible for direct, indirect, or incidental damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This

warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow

all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,

fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual

carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well

as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENT-

ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES.

For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclo-

sures.

 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.

 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form

habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches

are removed from tool before turning it on.

 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches

invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood

on the tool while it is in operation.

 DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do

not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose

to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe

distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact

tool or extension cord while operating.

 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,

master switches, or by removing starter keys.

 DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and

safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.

 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attach-

ment to do a job for which it was not designed.

 USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your

extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy

enough to carry the current your product will draw. An

undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-

ing in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size

(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension

cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next

heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier

the cord.

 DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,

neckties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into

moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are

recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protec-

tive hair covering to contain long hair.

 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-

resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

 SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work

when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees

both hands to operate the tool.

 DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

 DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,

cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power

source.

 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off

when plugging in any tool.

 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The

use of improper accessories may result in injury.

 NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if

the tool is tipped.

 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be

carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly

and perform its intended function. Check for alignment

of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of

parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect

its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must

be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service

center to avoid risk of personal injury.

 USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into

a blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the direction

or rotation of the blade, cutter, or sanding spindle only.

 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN

THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a

complete stop.

 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if

the cutting operation is dusty.

 PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection

during extended periods of operation.

 DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or

yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from

heat, oil, and sharp edges.

 USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool

is used outdoors, use only extension cords with

approved ground connection that are intended for use

outdoors and so marked.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling

and kickback.

BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

 NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

 INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If

damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at

an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation

having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow

stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair

or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,

do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a

live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord

immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and

keep it well away from the rotating blade.

 INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and

replace if damaged.

 POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock,

this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than

the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one

way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the

plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician

to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any

way.

 KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND

GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never

use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or

any solvents to clean tool.

 STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what

you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate

tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT the tool to a workbench or

table at approximately hip height.

 KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not

reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with hands

and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power off.

 ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting

to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may

slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.

 ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when

possible.

 BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.

Never start the saw with the blade touching the

workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed

before starting cut.

 MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM

(BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BE-

FORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter table by

securely tightening the miter lock levers. Lock the saw arm

(bevel function) by securely tightening the bevel lock

knob.

 USE THIS SAW TO CUT WOOD, WOOD PRODUCTS

AND SOME PLASTICS ONLY. DO NOT CUT METALS,

CERAMICS OR MASONRY PRODUCTS.

 NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP

END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold onto

or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any opera-

tion. If a work clamp and length stop are used together,

they must both be installed on the same side of the saw

table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and

kicking up.

 NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT

STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a

time.

 NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.

Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table

and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.

Always use the fence.

 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT

ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an

authorized service center.

 USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with

incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade

bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade

capacity of your saw is 12 in.

 BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-

MENTS ARE SECURE.

 BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for

and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

 NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during

use.

NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-

PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.

 DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE

INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY

MEDICATION.

 WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.

Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause

product damage.

 USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed

in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that

are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.

Instructions for safe use of accessories are included

with the accessory.

 DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is

tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece

before connecting to power supply.

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 NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be

clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area.

 NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the

blade and its cutting path with hands and fingers for any

reason.

 NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap,

or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the

blade.

 AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your

hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you

have good balance. NEVER operate the miter saw

on the floor or in a crouched position.

 NEVER stand or have any part of the body in line with

the path of the saw blade.

 ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade

to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece.

 DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF

RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen

and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur,

stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a

complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power

supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.

 IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or

should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any

electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off

the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the

power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts

replaced before resuming operation.

 ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained

from frequent use of the saw) to cause a careless

mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless frac-

tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

 USE THIS SAW TO CUT WOOD, WOOD PRODUCTS,

AND SOME PLASTICS ONLY. DO NOT CUT METALS,

CERAMICS OR MASONRY PRODUCTS

 IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must

be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized

service center to avoid risk.

 MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING

to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with

safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the

saw.

 ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it

to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power

supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected

to a power source.

 TURN OFF TOOL and wait for saw blade to come to

a complete stop before moving workpiece or changing

settings.

 THIS TOOL should have the following markings:

a) Wear eye protection.

b) Keep hands out of path of saw blade

c) Do not operate saw without guards in place.

d) Do not perform any operation freehand.

e) Never reach around saw blade.

f) Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before

moving workpiece or changing settings.

g) Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable)

before changing blade or servicing.

h) No load speed.

 ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.

 AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.

 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan

someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals

known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to

these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks

that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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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.

Read The Operator’s Manual

Safety Alert

No Hands Symbol

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Voltage

Current

Frequency (cycles per second)

Power

Time

Type of current

Type or a characteristic of current

Rotational speed, at no load

Double-insulated construction

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

operator’s manual before using this product.

Eye Protection

Precautions that involve your safety.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

Wet Conditions Alert

.../min Per Minute

Class II Construction

n

o

No Load Speed

Direct Current

Alternating Current

min Minutes

W Watt

Hz Hertz

A Amperes

V Volts

Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any

hot surface.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and,

as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.

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SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

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.

CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property

damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should

be performed only by a qualified service technician. For

service we suggest you return the product to the nearest

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-

ing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this

product until you read thoroughly and understand com-

pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand

the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual,

do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for

assistance.

WARNING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask

for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which

is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

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EXTENSION CORDS

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from

a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has

the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An

undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in

overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine

the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only

round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories

(UL) should be used.

When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension

cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is

designated with “WA” on the cord’s jacket.

Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

**Ampere rating (on tool data plate)

0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0

Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25' 16 16 16 16 14 14

50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 16 16 14 12 10 —

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

WARNING:

Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.

Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,

tools or other obstructions while you are working with a

power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal

injury.

WARNING:

Check extension cords before each use. If damaged

replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord

since touching the damaged area could cause electrical

shock resulting in serious injury.

ELECTRICAL

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power

tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-

wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are

isolated from the internal metal motor components with

protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need

to be grounded.

WARNING:

The double insulated system is intended to protect

the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s

internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions

to avoid electrical shock.

NOTE: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires

extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be

performed only by a qualified service technician. For service,

we suggest you return the tool to the nearest authorized

service center for repair. Always use original factory replace-

ment parts when servicing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be

connected to a power supply that is 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only

(normal household current). Do not operate this tool on

direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a

loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does

not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the

power supply.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Non-Through Cuts

Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend

completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Push Blocks (for jointer planers)

Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer

cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the

operator’s hands well away from the cutterhead.

Push Blocks and Push Sticks (for table saws)

Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade

during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push block)

should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids

help keep the operator’s hands well away from the blade.

Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for

drilling large holes accurately.

Resaw

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece

to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one

minute.

Ripping or Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws)

A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps

keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.

Saw Blade Path

The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it

applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been

cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or

set) outward from the face of the blade.

Snipe (planers)

Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter

blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.

Through Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely

through the thickness of the workpiece.

Throw-Back

The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the

workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed

inadvertently in contact with the blade.

Workpiece or Material

The item on which the operation is being done.

Worktable

Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a

cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.

Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)

A device which, when properly installed and maintained,

is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back

toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

Arbor

The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other

than 90° to the table surface.

Chamfer

A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of

the end) is angled rather than at 90°.

Compound Cut

A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.

Cross Cut

A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the

width of the workpiece.

Cutter Head (planers and jointer planers)

A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The

blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.

Dado Cut

A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch or

trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).

Featherboard

A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding

it securely against the table or fence during any ripping

operation.

FPM or SPM

Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference

to blade movement.

Freehand

Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a

fence, miter gauge, or other aids.

Gum

A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.

Heel

Alignment of the blade to the fence.

Kerf

The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the

slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.

Kickback

A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,

throwing the workpiece back toward operator.

Leading End

The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first.

Miter Cut

A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle

to the blade other than 90°.

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FEATURES

Fig. 1

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in.

Blade Inner Washer ..................................................... 1 in.

Blade Diameter .......................................................... 12 in.

No Load Speed .................................... 3,600 r/min. (RPM)

Input ................................ 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 15 Amps

Net Weight .......................................................... 45.37 lbs.

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°:

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: .................... 2 x 8, 4 x 4

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ..............................2 x 6

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ..............................2 x 8

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 45°:

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ..............................2 x 6

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FEATURES

Fig. 3

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

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.

15 AMP MOTOR

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.

12 in. BLADE

A 12 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw. It

will cut materials up to 4 in. thick or 7-7/8 in. wide, depending

upon the angle at which the cut is being made.

BLADE WRENCH STORAGE

See Figure 1.

A blade wrench is packed with the saw. One end of the wrench

is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex key. Use

the hex key end when installing or removing blade and the

phillips end when removing or loosening screws. A storage

area for the blade wrench is located in the saw’s base.

CARRYING HANDLE

See Figure 2.

For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter

saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been

provided on top of the saw arm. To transport, turn off and

unplug the saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the

down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 2.

The miter lock handle securely locks the saw at desired

miter angles.

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

See Figure 3.

The spindle lock button locks the spindle, stopping the

blade from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while

installing, changing, or removing blade.

SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 4.

To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw,

disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in

the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not

included) through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with

a long shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When

the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable.

Store the padlock key in another location.

Fig. 2

saw arM Locked In down posItIon

Fig. 4

padLock

swItch

trIgger

spIndLe

Lock button

swItch

trIgger

carrYIng

handLe

saw

arM

Lock

pIn

MIter Lock

handLe

12

FEATURES

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and

45°. The 22-1/2° and 45° positive stops have been provided

on both the left and right side of the miter table.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter

saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment

screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm.

These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments

at 0° and 45°.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade

rotation after the switch is released.

LASER GUIDE

For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with the

miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes

accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.

SLIDING MITER FENCE

The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been

provided to hold your workpiece securely against when

making all cuts. The left side is larger providing additional

support. It has a sliding feature for clearance of the saw arm

when making bevel or compound cuts.

Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the miter

fence. Once the desired position of the miter fence is deter-

mined, tighten the fence screw to secure the sliding fence.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-

through plastic that provides protection from each side of

the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw

is lowered into the workpiece.

The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade:

TOOLS NEEDED

Fig. 5

coMbInatIon

sQuare

FraMIng sQuare

coMbInatIon wrench (2)

(10 mm, 12 mm) heX keY

(5 mm)

13

LOOSE PARTS LIST

Fig. 6

WARNING:

The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.

The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:

 Miter Lock Handle

 Dust Bag

 Dust Guide

 Stop Block

 Small Wing Screw

 Clamp Brackets (2)

 Clamp Bracket Screws (2)

 Table Extensions (2)

 Rear Bracket

 Hex Nuts (2)

 Work Clamp

 Blade Wrench

 Blade Washer

 Hex Key Bolt

 Operator’s Manual

dust

guIde

stop bLock

sMaLL

wIng screw

tabLe eXtensIons

bLade wrench

MIter

Lock handLe

work cLaMp

cLaMp

bracket screws

cLaMp

brackets

bLade

washer

heX keY

boLt

dust

bag

rear

bracket

heX

nuts

14

ASSEMBLY

trace hoLes

at these LocatIons

For hoLe pattern

WARNING:

Do not connect to power supply until assembly is

complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental

starting and possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not start the compound miter saw without checking

for interference between the blade and the miter fence.

Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter

fence during operation of the saw.

MOUNTING HOLES

See Figure 7.

WARNING:

Always make sure the compound miter saw is securely

mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand.

Failure to heed this warning can result in serious

personal injury.

The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm

supporting surface such as a workbench. Four bolt holes

have been provided in the saw base for this purpose. Each

of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using

3/8 in. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not

included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate

the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of

the workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.

The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in

figure 7. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to

make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any

tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench

to the floor before operating.

Fig. 7

MountIng surFace

saw base

trace hoLes

at these LocatIons

For hoLe pattern

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

 Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle

and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface.

NOTE: This product is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with

your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.

 This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in

the down position. To release the saw arm, push down

on the “D” handle, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out on the

lock pin.

 Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should

remain on the “D” handle to prevent sudden rise upon

release of the tie wrap.

 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage

or damage occurred during shipping.

 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-

fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After

assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has

influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures

explained in this manual.

 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-525-2579 for assistance.

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this

tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed

this warning could result in serious personal injury

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-

sories not recommended for use with this product. Any

such alteration or modification is misuse and could result

in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious

personal injury.

15

ASSEMBLY

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 8.

To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on

the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the

control arm under miter table. Turn clockwise to tighten.

DUST GUIDE

See Figure 9.

To install the dust guide, place the end over the exhaust port

in the upper blade guard. Turn the guide so that the open

end is facing down.

DUST BAG

See Figure 10.

A dust bag is provided for use on this miter saw. It fits over

the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it,

remove dust guide from exhaust port. Then, squeeze the

two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it

on the exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in

the bag should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust

port. To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse

the above procedure.

WORK CLAMP

See Figure 11.

The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the

workpiece to the fence or the saw table. It also prevents the

workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very

helpful when cutting compound miters.

Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the

workpiece, it may be necessary to use a C-clamp instead

of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making

the cut.

WARNING:

In some operations, the work clamp assembly may

interfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly.

Always make sure there is no interference with the blade

guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce

the risk of serious personal injury.

To install the work clamp:

Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the

saw table base.

 Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out

as needed.

WARNING:

When using any clamp with the stop block, install the

clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will elimi-

nate the possibility of trapping the workpiece, resulting in

the saw blade and workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed

this warning can result in serious personal injury.

Fig. 11

base work cLaMp

controL

arM

to

Loosen

MIter

Lock

handLe

MIter tabLe

to

tIghten

upper

bLade guard

eXhaust

port

dust

guIde

dust bag

eXhaust

port

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

16

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.

 Standing behind the mounted miter saw, slide the rear

bracket in the holes at the base of the saw.

 Secure in place using hex nuts.

 Tighten securely.

TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figures 13 - 14.

To use the stop block, slide the stop block on the back arm

of the desired table extension first.

To install table extensions, insert the ends of extensions

into the holes in the sides of the base. See Figures 13 - 14.

Adjust the extensions to the desired length.

Secure extensions in place by positioning a clamp bracket

under each table extension beneath the miter table. Orient

each clamp bracket as shown in figure 14.

Secure each clamp bracket in place with a clamp bracket

screw. The clamp bracket screw threads through the clamp

bracket and tightens against bracket support on bottom of

miter table, securing clamp bracket against table extension.

Fig. 12

rear

bracket

heX

nut

base

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

cLaMp

bracket screw

saw vIewed FroM bottoM

cLaMp

bracket

cLaMp

bracket

asseMbLed

tabLe

eXtensIon

bracket

support

MIter

saw base

MIter

saw

base

tabLe

eXtensIon

17

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 15

stop bLock

sMaLL

wIng

screw

tabLe

eXtensIon

Fig. 16

stop

bLock

base

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:

 Slide the stop block on the back arm of either table

extension, then insert the table extensions into the saw

base.

 Use the small wing screw to secure the stop block to the

table extensions.

 Loosen the small wing screw and adjust the stop block

the desired distance from the blade for the cut to be

made. For accurate placement of the stop block, measure

the distance from the teeth set on the blade to the stop

block.

 Tighten wing screw securely.

 Plug the saw in.

 Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the length

of the workpiece.

 Make any necessary adjustments.

18

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before

reconnecting saw to power source. Never engage spindle

lock button when blade is rotating.

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

washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger

blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while

thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from securing

the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations could

result in a serious accident and can cause serious per-

sonal injury.

 Unplug the saw.

 Raise saw arm.

 Rotate lower blade guard up and remove the blade bolt

cover screw. Rotate blade bolt cover up and back to

expose the blade bolt.

 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt

until the spindle locks.

 Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade

bolt.

NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade

bolt clockwise to loosen.

 Remove outer blade washer (or laser guide). Do not

remove inner blade washer.

 Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer (or laser guide)

and outer blade washer where they contact the blade.

WARNING:

If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before

placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an

accident since blade will not tighten properly.

 Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.

The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as

shown in figure 18.

 Replace outer blade washer (or laser guide). Double “D”

flats on blade washers align with flats on spindle.

 Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.

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 pointing down at

the front of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is also

stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard.

Fig. 18

bLade

outer bLade washer

wIth doubLe “d” FLats

bLade

boLt

to

tIghten

to

Loosen

bLade boLt

cover

screw

bLade boLt

cover

spIndLe Lock

button

Fig. 17

Inner bLade

washer wIth

doubLe “d” FLats

note: beFore use,

repLace screw and

tIghten secureLY

to prevent guard

MoveMent

bLade

boLt

outer

bLade

washer

bLade

Inner

bLade

washer

19

ASSEMBLY

 Tighten blade bolt securely.

 Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

 Replace blade bolt cover screw and tighten securely.

MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE

See Figure 19.

 Unplug the saw.

 Make sure inner blade washer is in place before

positioning saw blade on the spindle of the saw.

NOTE: The laser guide replaces the outer blade washer.

 Place the laser guide onto the spindle, aligning the double

“D” flats in the laser guide with the flats on the spindle.

 Position flat surface of laser guide against the blade.

Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted

properly.

 Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide

using only the hex bolt provided.

NOTE: The hex bolt has left hand threads. Turn bolt

counterclockwise to tighten.

 Using the blade wrench provided with the saw, tighten

bolt securely.

 Remove the blade wrench and store it in a safe place for

future use.

 Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

 Retighten the blade bolt cover screw securely.

DANGER:

Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light

source.

ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE

See Figure 20.

The laser guide will generate a red line on the work surface

when the blade is spinning. The red laser line will appear as

a broken line on the workpiece when the blade assembly is

in the uppermost position and the motor switch is activated.

This broken line will let you see your mark and the laser guide

line at the same time, and will assist you in lining up the mark

for more accurate cutting of the workpiece.

Align the laser line and the mark with the blade at the

uppermost position. Once both lines are in alignment, do not

move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting.

As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece, the

broken line will become solid.

Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness

of material.

Follow the directions below for using the laser guide.

To Remove Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the

work surface in order to remove the mark.

To Cut Your Mark:

Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work

surface in order to cut the mark.

To Leave Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on

the work surface in order to leave the mark.

After you have become familiar with using the laser guide,

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 line with your mark.

Fig. 20

broken

red LIne

Fig. 19

bLade

Laser guIde

wIth doubLe

“d” FLats

bLade

wrench

Inner

bLade

washer

heX

boLt

spIndLe

20

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 21

vIew oF MIter tabLe sQuare wIth Fence

MIter

Lock pLate

MIter

Lock handLe

sLIdIng

MIter

Fence MIter tabLe

throat pLate

FraMIng

sQuare

NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only

portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentional so

that we can clearly show points being made in the illustra-

tions. 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.

 Unplug the saw.

 Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to

release the saw arm.

 Raise saw arm to its full raised position.

 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.

 Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one

leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg

of the square beside the throat plate in the miter table.

The edge of the square and the throat plate in the miter

table should be parallel as shown in figure 21.

 If the edge of the framing square and the throat plate

in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 22

and 23, adjustments are needed.

 Using the blade wrench provided, loosen the socket head

screws securing the fence. Adjust the fence left or right

until the framing square and throat plate are parallel.

 Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-to-

table alignment. FraMIng

sQuare

Fig. 22

vIew oF MIter tabLe not sQuare wIth

Fence; adJustMents are reQuIred

throat pLate

MIter tabLe

FraMIng

sQuare

Fig. 23

vIew oF MIter tabLe not sQuare wIth

Fence; adJustMents are reQuIred

MIter tabLe

throat pLate

sLIdIng MIter

Fence

sLIdIng MIter

Fence

21

ASSEMBLY

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE FENCE

See Figures 25 - 28.

 Unplug the saw.

 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.

 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.

 Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one

leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg

of the square against the flat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part

of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

 The edge of the square and the saw blade should be

parallel as shown in figure 25.

 If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away

from the square as shown in figures 26 - 27, adjustments

are needed.

 Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter

fence to the miter table.

 Rotate the miter fence left or right until the saw blade is

parallel with the square.

 Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade-to-

fence alignment.

The saw has three scale indicators, two on the bevel scale

and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have

been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator

screws and reset them to zero.

MIter

Lock handLe

Fig. 25

MIter

tabLe

vIew oF bLade sQuare wIth Fence

MIter

Lock

pLate

FraMIng

sQuare

MIter

tabLe

bLade

vIew oF bLade not sQuare wIth

Fence; adJustMents are reQuIred

FraMIng

sQuare

Fig. 26

Fig. 24

Fence

socket head

screw(s) socket head

screw(s)

Fig. 27

vIew oF bLade not sQuare wIth

Fence; adJustMents are reQuIred

FraMIng

sQuare

MIter

tabLe

bLade

sLIdIng

MIter

Fence

sLIdIng

MIter

Fence

sLIdIng

MIter

Fence

bLade

22

ASSEMBLY

scaLe

IndIcator

Fig. 28

MIter

scaLe

IndIcator

screw

beveL scaLe

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE

See Figures 28 - 31.

 Unplug the saw.

 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.

 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.

 Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0° bevel

(blade set 90° to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.

 Place a combination square against the miter table and

the flat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part

of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

 Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table

alignment at several points.

 The edge of the square and the saw blade should be

parallel as shown in figure 29.

 If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from

the square as shown in figures 30 and 31, adjustments

are needed.

 Loosen the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment

screw. Also loosen bevel lock knob.

 Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring saw blade

into alignment with the square. See Positive Stop Adjust-

ment in the Adjustment section.

 Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut

securing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck

blade-to-table alignment.

NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check blade

squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0°

and 45° angles.

The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale

and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have

been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator

screws and reset them to zero.

Fig. 29

correct vIew oF bLade

sQuare wIth MIter tabLe

vIew oF bLade not sQuare wIth MIter tabLe,

adJustMents are reQuIred Fig. 30

Fig. 31

vIew oF bLade not sQuare wIth MIter tabLe,

adJustMents are reQuIred

IndIcator

screw

MIter

Lock

pLate

MIter

tabLe

MIter

Lock handLe

coMbInatIon

sQuare

bLade

beveL

Lock

knob

MIter

Lock

pLate

MIter

tabLe MIter

Lock handLe

coMbInatIon

sQuare

bLade

beveL

Lock

knob

MIter

Lock

pLate

MIter

tabLe

MIter

Lock handLe

coMbInatIon

sQuare

bLade

beveL

Lock

knob

sLIdIng

MIter

Fence

sLIdIng

MIter

Fence

sLIdIng

MIter

Fence

23

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with product to make you care-

less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is

sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so

could result in objects being thrown into your eyes

resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not

recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The

use of attachments or accessories not recommended

can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

This product has been designed only for the purposes listed

below:

 Cross cutting wood and plastic (do not cut metals, ce-

ramics or masonry products.)

 Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames mold-

ings, door casings, and fine joinery

 Bevel cutting and compound cutting

NOTE: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting

operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use

one of the accessory blades available from the dealer.

WARNING:

Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt the

compound miter saw to a workbench. Never operate the

miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to

heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter

lock handle securely before making a cut. Failure to do

so could result in movement of the control arm or miter

table while making a cut.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, keep hands outside

the no hands zone, at least 3 in. from the blade. Never

perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding

workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the

workpiece if it slips or twists.

NOTE: Always check for interference between the blade and

the sliding miter fence BEFORE attempting to make a cut.

Some compound miter cuts require the sliding miter fence to

be moved or completely removed before making the cut.

CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND

MITER SAW

WARNING:

When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure your

workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade

only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the

blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The

workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and

kickback. This situation could cause an accident resulting

in possible serious personal injury.

TO MITER CROSS CUT/STRAIGHT CROSS

CUT

See Figures 32 - 33.

A cross cut is made by cutting across the grain of the

workpiece. A straight cross cut is made with the miter

table set at the 0° position. Miter cross cuts are made

with the miter table set at some angle other than zero.

 Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.

 Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle

approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.

 Press the miter lock plate down with thumb and hold.

 Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the

desired angle on the miter scale.

Fig. 32

work

cLaMp

24

OPERATION

 Release the miter lock plate.

NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 22-1/2° left or right, and

45° left or right by releasing the lock plate as you rotate

the control arm. The lock plate will seat itself in one of the

positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.

 Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

 Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge

securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place

the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of

a board is placed against the fence, the board could col-

lapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade.

 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support

the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with

a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 38.

 Align cutting line on workpiece with edge of saw blade.

 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure

it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a

C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.

 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting

operation just to make sure that no problems will occur

when the cut is made.

 Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch

trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

maximum speed.

 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

 Release the switch trigger and allow the blade to stop

rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait

until the electric brake stops blade from turning before

removing the workpiece from the miter table.

TO BEVEL CUT

See Figures 34 - 35.

A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece

with the blade angled to the workpiece. A straight bevel cut

is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position

and the blade set at an angle between 0° and 45°.

NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust or remove the sliding

miter fence to insure proper clearance prior to making the cut.

 Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.

 Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle

approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.

 Press the miter lock plate down with thumb and hold.

 Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero

on the miter scale.

 Release the miter lock plate.

NOTE: You can quickly locate zero by releasing the lock

plate as you rotate the control arm. The lock plate will seat

itself in one of the built-in positive stop notches, located

in the miter table frame.

 Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

 Adjustments of the miter fence must be made to cor-

respond to the desired angle of the bevel cut prior to

tilting the saw arm. The bevel scale is marked for 15°,

30°, and 45°. Loosen the fence screw on the miter fence,

slide the fence to the desired position, and retighten the

fence screw.

beveL

scaLe

Fig. 34

IndIcator

poInt

IndIcator

screw

scaLe

IndIcator

Fig. 35

work

cLaMp

Fig. 33

work

cLaMp

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OPERATION

 The 45° triangle on the miter fence provides for the

maximum clearance required for adjusting the miter saw’s

angle when making a bevel or compound cut.

 Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to

the left to the desired bevel angle.

 Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45°.

 Align the indicator point for the desired angle.

 Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,

securely tighten the bevel lock knob.

 Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge

securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place

the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge

of a board is placed against the fence, the board could

collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the

blade. See Figures 40 - 41.

 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support

the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with

a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 38.

 Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of

saw blade.

 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against

the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to

secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 36.

 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting

operation just to make sure that no problems will occur

when the cut is made.

 Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch

trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

maximum speed.

 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop

rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait

until the electric brake stops blade from turning before

removing the workpiece from miter table.

TO COMPOUND MITER CUT

See Figure 37.

A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and

a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is used to

make picture frames, cut molding, make boxes with sloping

sides, and for certain roof framing cuts.

NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust or remove the sliding

miter fence to insure proper clearance prior to making the cut.

To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table

must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must

be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should always

be taken when making compound miter setups due to the

interaction of the two angle settings.

Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent

with one another. Each time you adjust the miter setting you

change the effect of the bevel setting. Also, each time you ad-

just the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter setting.

It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The

first angle setting should be checked after setting the second

angle, since adjusting the second angle affects the first.

Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been

obtained, always make a test cut in scrap material before

making a finish cut in good material.

Fig. 36

c-cLaMp

 Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.

 Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle

approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.

 Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and

hold.

 Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the

desired angle on the miter scale.

 Release the miter lock plate.

NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, left or right,

30° and 45° left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as

you rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat

itself in one of the positive stop notches, located in miter

table frame.

 Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

 Adjustments of the miter fence must be made to cor-

respond to the desired angle of the bevel cut prior to

tilting the saw arm. The bevel scale is marked for 15°,

30°, or 45°. Loosen the fence screw on the miter fence,

slide the fence to the desired position, and retighten the

fence screw.

 The 45° triangle on the miter fence provides for the

maximum clearance required for adjusting the miter saw’s

angle when making a bevel or compound cut.

 Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to

the left to the desired bevel angle.

 Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45°.

 Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,

securely tighten the bevel lock knob.

 Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrap

material.

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OPERATION

 Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge

securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place

the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge

of a board could collapse on the blade at the end of the

cut, jamming the blade. See Figures 40 - 41.

 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support

the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with

a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 38.

 Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of

saw blade.

 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against

the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to

secure the workpiece when possible.

 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting

operation just to make sure that no problems will occur

when the cut is made.

 Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch

trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

maximum speed.

 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

See Figures 36 - 37.

 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop

rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait

until the electric brake stops blade from turning before

removing the workpiece from miter table.

TO SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure 38.

Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be

placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support

should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and

work table during the cutting operation. Use the optional

work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

Fig. 38

Fig. 37

45° X 45° coMpound MIter cut

Long workpIece

workpIece supports

0

27

OPERATION

4

PITCH

OF SIDE

NUMBER OF SIDES

0°

6

M- 45.00°

B- 0.00°

5°

10°

15°

20°

25°

30°

35°

40°

45°

50°

55°

60°

65°

70°

75°

80°

85°

90°

578 9 10

M- 36.00°

B- 0.00°

M- 30.00°

B- 0.00°

M- 25.71°

B- 0.00°

M- 22.50°

B- 0.00°

M- 20.00°

B- 0.00°

M- 18.00°

B- 0.00°

Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Given to the Closest 0.005°.

COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES

M- 44.89°

B- 3.53°

M- 35.90°

B- 2.94°

M- 29.91°

B- 2.50°

M- 25.63°

B- 2.17°

M- 22.42°

B- 1.91°

M- 19.93°

B- 1.71°

M- 17.94°

B- 1.54°

M- 7.82°

B -16.26°

M- 14.51°

B- 43.08°

CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS

To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts

are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning

made, prior to making the required cut.

M- 44.56°

B- 7.05°

M- 35.58°

B- 5.86°

M- 29.62°

B- 4.98°

M- 25.37°

B- 4.32°

M- 22.19°

B- 3.81°

M- 19.72°

B- 3.40°

M- 17.74°

B- 3.08°

M- 44.01°

B- 10.55°

M- 43.22°

B- 14.00°

M- 42.19°

B- 17.39°

M- 4.98°

B- 44.78°

M- 0.00°

B- 45.00°

M- 9.85°

B- 44.14°

M- 18.88°

B- 41.64°

M- 22.91°

B- 39.86°

M- 26.57°

B- 37.76°

M- 29.84°

B- 35.40°

M- 32.73°

B- 32.80°

M- 35.26°

B- 30.00°

M- 37.45°

B- 27.03°

M- 39.32°

B- 23.93°

M- 40.89°

B- 20.70°

M- 35.06°

B- 8.75°

M- 29.15°

B- 7.44°

M- 24.95°

B- 6.45°

M- 21.81°

B- 5.68°

M- 19.37°

B- 5.08°

M- 17.42°

B- 4.59°

M- 34.32°

B- 11.60°

M- 28.48°

B- 9.85°

M- 24.35°

B- 8.53°

M- 21.27°

B- 7.52°

M- 18.88°

B- 6.72°

M- 16.98°

B- 6.07°

M- 33.36°

B- 14.38°

M- 27.62°

B- 12.20°

M- 23.56°

B- 10.57°

M- 20.58°

B- 9.31°

M- 18.26°

B- 8.31°

M- 16.41°

B- 7.50°

M- 32.18°

B- 17.09°

M- 26.57°

B- 14.48°

M- 22.64°

B- 12.53°

M- 19.73°

B- 11.03°

M- 17.50°

B- 9.85°

M- 15.72°

B- 8.89°

M- 30.76°

B- 19.70°

M- 25.31°

B- 16.67°

M- 21.53°

B- 14.41°

M- 18.74°

B- 12.68°

M- 16.60°

B- 11.31°

M- 14.90°

B- 10.21°

M- 29.10°

B- 22.20°

M- 23.86°

B- 18.75°

M- 20.25°

B- 16.19°

M- 17.60°

B- 14.24°

M- 15.58°

B- 12.70°

M- 13.98°

B- 11.46°

M- 0.00°

B- 36.00°

M- 0.00°

B- 30.00°

M- 0.00°

B- 25.71°

M- 0.00°

B- 22.50°

M- 0.00°

B- 20.00°

M- 0.00°

B- 18.00°

M- 3.62°

B- 35.84°

M- 2.88°

B- 29.87°

M- 2.40°

B- 25.61°

M- 2.07°

B- 22.41°

M- 1.82°

B- 19.92°

M- 1.62°

B- 17.93°

M- 7.19°

B- 35.37°

M- 5.73°

B- 29.50°

M- 4.78°

B- 25.30°

M- 4.11°

B- 22.14°

M- 3.62°

B- 19.68°

M- 3.23°

B- 17.72°

M- 10.65°

B- 34.59°

M- 8.50°

B- 28.88°

M- 7.10°

B- 24.78°

M- 6.12°

B- 21.69°

M- 5.38°

B- 19.29°

M- 4.81°

B- 17.37°

M- 13.95°

B- 33.53°

M- 11.17°

B- 28.02°

M- 9.35°

B- 24.06°

M- 8.06°

B- 21.08°

M- 7.10°

B- 18.75°

M- 6.34°

B- 16.88°

M- 17.07°

B- 32.19°

M- 13.71°

B- 26.95°

M- 11.50°

B- 23.16°

M- 9.93°

B- 20.29°

M- 8.74°

B- 18.06°

M- 19.96°

B- 30.60°

M- 16.10°

B- 25.66°

M- 13.54°

B- 22.07°

M- 11.70°

B- 19.35°

M- 10.31°

B- 17.23°

M- 9.23°

B- 15.52°

M- 22.62°

B- 28.78°

M- 18.32°

B- 24.18°

M- 15.44°

B- 20.82°

M- 13.36°

B- 18.27°

M- 11.79°

B- 16.27°

M- 10.56°

B- 14.66°

M- 25.03°

B- 26.76°

M- 20.36°

B- 22.52°

M- 17.20°

B- 19.41°

M- 14.91°

B- 17.05°

M- 13.17°

B- 15.19°

M- 11.80°

B- 13.69°

M- 27.19°

B- 24.56°

M- 22.21°

B- 20.70°

M- 18.80°

B- 17.87°

M- 16.32°

B- 15.70°

M- 14.43°

B- 14.00°

M- 12.94°

B- 12.62°

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OPERATION

When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters,

remember that the settings are interdependent; changing

one angle changes the other angle as well.

Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very

precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these

angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap

molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90°,

therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.

When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle

should be set at 33.85°. The miter angle should be set at

31.62° either right or left, depending on the desired cut for

the application. See the chart on page 28 for correct angle

settings and correct positioning of crown molding on miter

table.

The settings in the chart can be used for cutting All Standard

(U.S.) crown molding with 52° and 38° angles. The crown

molding is placed flat on the miter table using the compound

features of the miter saw.

ceILIng

w

a

L

LInsIde

corner

crown MoLdIng FLat on MIter tabLe

38°

52°

Fence

MIter tabLe

bottoM edge agaInst Fence =

rIght sIde, InsIde corner

LeFt sIde, outsIde corner

Fence

MIter tabLe

Fig. 39

outsIde

corner

top edge agaInst Fence =

LeFt sIde, InsIde corner

rIght sIde, outsIde corner

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

This compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting

crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better

job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made.

In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound

mitered with extreme accuracy.

The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that

fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at angles

that, when added together, equal exactly 90°. Most crown

molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits flat against

the ceiling) of 52° and a bottom rear angle (the section that

fits flat against the wall) of 38°.

LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER

TABLE

See Figure 39.

To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for

a 90° inside or outside corner, lay the molding with its broad

back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence.

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OPERATION

wrong

WARNING:

To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury,

never position the concave edge of bowed or warped

material against the fence.

CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES

See Figure 42.

When cutting wide workpieces, such as 2 in. x 6 in., boards

should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 42.

Bevel

Angle Type of Cut

Setting

Left side, inside corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 31.62°

3. Save left end of cut

Right side, inside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set left 31.62°

3. Save left end of cut

Left side, outside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set left 31.62°

3. Save right end of cut

Right side, outside corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 31.62°

3. Save right end of cut

33.85°

33.85°

33.85°

33.85°

Fig. 42

CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL

See Figures 40 - 41.

When cutting warped material, always make sure it is posi-

tioned on the miter table with the convex side against the

fence as shown in figure 40.

If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown

in figure 41, it will pinch the blade near the completion of

the cut.

Fig. 40

rIght

wIde

board

Fig. 41

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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:

Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is

unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this

warning could result in serious personal injury.

The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the

factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of

the components might have been jarred out of alignment

during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment

will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking

the saw, check the following adjustments before you begin

using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and

periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that the

saw is cutting accurately.

CAUTION:

Do not start the compound miter saw without checking

for interference between the blade and the throat plate.

Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the throat

plate during operation of the saw.

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and

normally do not require readjustment.

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

 The saw arm should rise completely to the up position

by itself.

 If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play

in the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest

authorized service center.

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

 The compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening

the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left.

 If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have

saw repaired at your nearest authorized service center.

DEPTH STOP

The depth stop limits the blade’s downward travel. It

allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to

maintain full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions

the blade 1/4 in. from the miter table support.

NOTE: The miter table support is located inside the miter

table.

The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cut-

ting capacity for the 12 in. blade provided with the saw.

Therefore, the saw with blade provided should never need

adjustments.

However, when the diameter of the blade has been

reduced due to sharpening, it may be necessary to

adjust the depth stop to provide maximum cutting

capacity. Also, when a new blade is installed, it is

necessary to check the clearance of the blade to the

miter table support before starting the saw. Make adjust-

ments if needed.

DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS

See Figure 43.

 Unplug the saw.

 To adjust the depth stop use a 10 mm wrench and

loosen the hex nut located on the side of the miter saw

housing.

 Use a 5 mm hex key wrench to adjust the depth stop

adjustment screw. The saw blade is lowered by turning

the screw counterclockwise and raised by turning the

screw clockwise.

 Lower the blade into the miter table. Check blade clear-

ance and maximum cutting distance (distance from fence

where blade enters) to front of miter table slot.

 Readjust if necessary.

 Tighten the hex nut with a 10 mm wrench or adjustable

wrench.

 To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from turning

while tightening the hex nut, carefully hold it with the hex

key wrench while tightening the hex nut.

depth stop

adJustMent

screw

heX

nut

Fig. 44

posItIve stop

adJustMent

screw For

45° angLes

Lock nut(s)

posItIve stop

adJustMent

screw For

0° angLes

beveL Lock

knob

Fig. 43

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause

product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

shields during power tool operation or when blowing

dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most

plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of

commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use

clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

ADJUSTMENTS

POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENTS

See Figure 44.

NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and

normally do not require readjustment.

To adjust:

 Unplug the saw.

 Using two wrenches (one on the lock nut and one for

the positive stop adjustment screw), loosen the lock nut

securing the positive stop adjustment screw.

 Loosen the bevel lock knob by turning the knob

counterclockwise.

 Square the blade to the miter table as described in the

Assembly section of this manual.

 Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut

securing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck

blade-to-table alignment.

NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check blade

squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0°

and 45° angles.

The saw has three scale indicators, two on the bevel scale

and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have

been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator

screws and reset them to zero.

TO ADJUST THE LASER GUIDE

See Figure 45.

NOTE: Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser

guide.

 Set both the bevel angle and the miter table at 0°.

 Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure a piece of

scrap wood.

 Plug the saw into the power source and make a slight

cut to score the wood.

 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to

stop rotating before raising the blade.

 Raise the saw arm and unplug the saw.

 Loosen the blade bolt cover screw on the blade bolt cover

until the cover can be raised.

 Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket so that lower

blade guard and blade bolt cover can be rotated up and

back to expose the laser.

 Rotate the blade by hand until you can push and hold

the laser button and the laser is near the center of the

workpiece as shown in figure 45.

 To adjust the laser, turn the adjustment screw counter-

clockwise or clockwise using the hex key (1/16 in.)

provided.

NOTE: When properly aligned, the laser should be on the

left edge of the kerf.

 Once aligned, remove and store the hex key (1/16 in.).

 Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

 Retighten the blade bolt cover screw securely to prevent

guard movement (see page18, figure 18).

NOTE: Always make practice cuts on scrap wood before

cutting through your workpiece.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-

based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact

with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or

destroy plastic which may result in serious personal

injury.

Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling

compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and

possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and

grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commu-

tators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommend using this

tool for extended work on these types of materials. However,

if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely

important to clean the tool using compressed air.

Fig. 45

heX

keY

adJustMent

screw

Laser

Mark

aperture

Laser

button

32

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a

sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the

unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further

lubrication is required.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

See Figure 46.

The saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that

should be periodically checked for wear.

Proceed as follows when replacement is required:

 Unplug the saw.

 Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly is

spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush

cap.

 Remove brush assembly.

 Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has

less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not

replace one side without replacing the other.

 Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure

curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that

brush moves freely in brush tube.

 Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and

replace.

 Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.

CHANGING THE BATTERIES

See Figure 47.

 Unplug the saw.

 Rotate and hold lower blade guard up.

 Using the hex key (1/16 in.) provided, loosen the screw

then separate the cover from the laser guide.

 Lower the blade guard.

 Remove the three button cell batteries.

NOTE: Replace the batteries with button cell batteries

that have a rating of 1.5 volt and 100 mAh (milliampere

hour) minimum (number 76 series or equivalent).

When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be

thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush, or similar

device, to remove all sawdust and debris.

 After cleaning the laser guide and replacing batteries,

secure battery cover to laser guide using the screw.

Tighten screw securely.

CAUTION:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified herein may result

in hazardous radiation exposure.

MAINTENANCE

Fig. 47

Fig. 46

brush

cap

brush

cap

brush

asseMbLY

brush

asseMbLY

m

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NOTES

• SERVICE

Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service,

simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent

facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Authorized

Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete

list of Authorized Service Centers.

• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.

The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.

Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.

• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:

• MODEL NUMBER

• SERIAL NUMBER

TS1552LA

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

12 in. Compound Miter Saw

TS1552LA - Double Insulated

ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625

Phone 1-800-525-2579

www.ryobitools.com

987000-163

4-7-08 (REV:02)

RYOBI® is a registered trademark of RYOBI Limited used under license.