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Lock Down Pin (Fig. A)
WARNING: The lock down pin should be used only when carrying or storing the saw.
NEVER use the lock down pin for any cutting operation.
To lock the saw head in the down position, push the saw head down, push the lock down
pin
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in and release the saw head. This will hold the saw head safely down for moving the
saw from place to place. To release, press the saw head down and pull the pin out.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments, performing any
cleaning or maintenance, or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
WARNING: To ensure the blade path is clear of obstructions, always make a dry run of the
cut without power before making any cuts on the workpiece.
Proper Body and Hand Position (Fig. G1–G4)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand
position as shown in Fig. G1 and G2.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in
anticipation of a sudden reaction.
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Add clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible.
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Never place hands near cutting area. Place hands no closer than 100 mm from
the blade.
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Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when cutting. Keep hands in
position until the trigger has been released and the blade has completely stopped.
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ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS SO THAT YOU CAN
CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. DO NOT CROSS HANDS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURES G3
AND G4.
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Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance. As you move the mitre
arm left and right, follow it and stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.
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Sight through the guard louvers when following a pencil line.
Trigger Switch (Fig. H)
To turn the saw on, push the lock‑off lever
The saw will run while the switch is depressed. Allow the blade to spin up to full operating
speed before making the cut. To turn the saw off, release the switch. Allow the blade to stop
before raising the saw head. There is no provision for locking the switch on. A hole
provided in the trigger for insertion of a padlock to lock the switch off.
Your saw is not equipped with an automatic electric blade brake, but the saw blade should
stop within 5 seconds of trigger release. This is not adjustable. If the stop time repeatedly
exceeds 5 seconds, have the tool serviced by an authorised D
Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it from the kerf.
Dust Extraction (Fig. A, I)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments, performing any
cleaning or maintenance, or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
WARNING: Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is considered carcinogenic,
especially in connection with wood‑treatment additives.
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Always use dust extraction.
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Provide for good ventilation of the work space.
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It is recommended to wear an appropriate respirator.
Your saw has a built‑in dust port
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that allows either the supplied dust bag
vacuum system to be connected.
To Attach the Dust Bag
1. Fit the dust bag
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to the dust port
To Empty the Dust Bag
1. Remove dust bag
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from the saw and gently shake or tap the dust bag to empty.
2. Reattach the dust bag back onto the dust port
You may notice that all the dust will not come free from the bag. This will not affect cutting
performance but will reduce the saw's dust collection efficiency. To restore your saw's dust
collection efficiency, depress the spring inside the dust bag when you are emptying it and tap
it on the side of the trash can or dust receptacle.
CAUTION: Never operate this saw unless the dust bag or D
in place. Wood dust may create a breathing hazard.
Cutting with your Saw (Fig. A)
If you cannot secure the workpiece on the table and against the fence by hand (irregular
shape, etc.), or your hand would be less than 100 mm from the blade, a clamp or other fixture
must be used. Refer to Clamping the Workpiece for more information.
If the slide feature is not used, ensure the saw head is pushed back as far as possible and the
rail lock knob
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is tightened. This will prevent the saw from sliding along its rails as the
workpiece is engaged.
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to the left, then depress the trigger switch
WALT service centre.
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as shown in Figure I.
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WALT dust extractor is
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nOTE: DO nOT CUT METAls OR MAsOnRY WiTh This sAW. Do not use any
abrasive blades.
nOTE: Refer to Guard Actuation and Visibility in the Adjustments section for important
information about the lower guard before cutting.
Crosscuts
straight Cut (Fig. A, g1, g2)
A crosscut is made by cutting wood across the grain at any angle. A straight crosscut is made
with the mitre arm at the zero degree position. Set and lock the mitre arm at zero, hold the
wood firmly on the table and against the fence. With the rail lock knob
the saw by squeezing the trigger switch
When the saw comes up to speed (about 1 second) lower the arm smoothly and slowly to cut
through the wood. Let the blade come to a full stop before raising arm.
When cutting anything larger than a 51 mm x 102 mm, use an out‑down‑back motion with
the rail lock knob
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toward the workpiece, and slowly push the saw back to complete the cut. Do not allow the
saw blade to contact the top of the workpiece while pulling out. The saw may run toward you,
possibly causing personal injury or damage to the workpiece.
WARNING: Always use a work clamp to maintain control and reduce the risk of
workpiece damage and personal injury, if your hands are required to be within 100 mm of
the blade during the cut.
nOTE: The rail lock knob
its rails.
Mitre Cuts (Fig. J, K)
Mitre crosscuts are made with the mitre arm at some angle other than zero. This angle is often
45º for making corners, but can be set anywhere from zero to 48º left or 48 ° right. To mitre the
saw, loosen the mitre lock knob
to move the mitre arm
knob clockwise to tighten. Make the cut as described above.
When performing a mitre cut on workpieces wider than 51 mm x 102 mm that are shorter in
length, always place the longer side against the fence (Fig. K).
To cut through an existing pencil line on a piece of wood, match the angle as close as possible.
Cut the wood a little too long and measure from the pencil line to the cut edge to determine
which direction to adjust the mitre angle and recut. This will take some practice, but it is a
commonly used technique.
Bevel Cuts (Fig. l1, l2)
A bevel cut is a crosscut made with the saw blade leaning at an angle to the wood. In order to
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set the bevel, loosen the bevel lock knob
the desired bevel angle has been set, tighten the bevel lock firmly. Bevel angles can be set
from 0º right to 48º left.
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To set the bevel angle past 45º to 48º,
1. Loosen the bevel lock knob
2. Tilt the saw head slightly to slide the bevel override
3. Move the saw head to 48º.
4. Tighten the bevel lock knob.
Quality of Cut
The smoothness of any cut depends on a number of variables. Things like material being cut,
blade type, blade sharpness and rate of cut all contribute to the quality of the cut.
When smoothest cuts are desired for molding and other precision work, a sharp (60 tooth
carbide tip) blade and a slower, even cutting rate will produce the desired results.
Ensure that the material does not move or creep while cutting; clamp it securely in place.
Always let the blade come to a full stop before raising arm.
If small fibers of wood still split out at the rear of the workpiece, stick a piece of masking tape
on the wood where the cut will be made. Saw through the tape and carefully remove tape
when finished.
For varied cutting applications, refer to the list of recommended saw blades for your saw and
or a shop
select the one that best fits your needs. Refer to Saw Blades under Optional Accessories.
Clamping the Workpiece
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments, performing any
cleaning or maintenance, or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
WARNING: A workpiece that is clamped, balanced and secure before a cut may become
unbalanced after a cut is completed. An unbalanced load may tip the saw or anything the
saw is attached to, such as a table or workbench. When making a cut that may become
unbalanced, properly support the workpiece and ensure the saw is firmly bolted to a
stable surface. Personal injury may occur.
WARNING: The clamp foot must remain clamped above the base of the saw whenever
the clamp is used. Always clamp the workpiece to the base of the saw – not to any other
part of the work area. Ensure the clamp foot is not clamped on the edge of the base of
the saw.
WARNING: Always use a work clamp to maintain control and reduce the risk of
workpiece damage and personal injury, if your hands are required to be within 100 mm of
the blade during the cut.
If you cannot secure the workpiece on the table and against the fence by hand (irregular
shape, etc.), or your hand would be less than 100 mm from the blade, a clamp or other fixture
must be used.
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loosened. Pull the saw out, toward you, lower the saw head down
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shown in Figure A must be loose to allow the saw to slide along
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by turning it anticlockwise. Pull up on the mitre lock knob
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to the mitre angle desired on the mitre scale
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, and move the saw to the left as desired. Once
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tightened, turn on
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. Turn the mitre lock
to one side.
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