Before Leaving The Saw - Craftsman CMXEMAR120 Instruction Manual

• The miter saw is equipped with an electric blade brake.
When the trigger switch is released, the blade brake
will stop the blade within approximately 10 seconds.
Fig. DD
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Before Leaving The Saw

• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power OFF.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Make workshop childproof. Lock the shop. Disconnect
master switches. Store tool away from children and
other unqualified users.

WARNING: To avoid injury from materials
being thrown, always unplug the saw to avoid
accidental starting, and remove small pieces of
material from the table cavity. The table insert
may be removed for this purpose, but always
reattach the table insert prior to performing a
cutting operation.
Miter Cut (Fig. EE)
1. When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter table by
turning the miter handle
2. While holding the miter handle, lift up on the positive
stop locking lever 8 .
3. Rotate the miter table to the right or left with the miter
handle.
4. When the table is in the desired position, as shown on
the miter scale 52 , release the positive stop locking
lever and tighten the miter handle. The table is now
locked at the desired angle. Positive stops are provided
at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° right & left, and 55° right.
iMPORTAnT: Always tighten the miter handle
before performing every cutting operation.
5. Turn the laser guide on and position the workpiece on
the table for pre-alignment of your cut.
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1
counterclockwise.
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Fig. EE
Bevel Cut (Fig. FF)

WARNING: NEVER BEVEL to the right, this saw
is designed to only be used for cutting left bevel
cuts.
1. When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel lock
knob 12
2. Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle, as shown on
the bevel scale
3. The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a 90°
straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 47° left bevel. Tighten
the bevel lock knob
position.
4. Turn the laser guide on and position the workpiece on
the table for pre-alignment of your cut.
Fig. FF
Compound Cut (Fig. GG)

WARNING: NEVER BEVEL to the right, this saw
is designed to only be used for cutting left bevel
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cuts.
A compound cut is the combination of a miter and a bevel
cut simultaneously.
1. Loosen the miter handle
locking lever
angle. Release the positive stop locking lever
the miter handle
2. Loosen the bevel lock knob
head at the desired bevel position. Lock the bevel lock
knob 12
3. Turn the laser guide on and position the workpiece on
the table for pre-alignment of your cut.
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8
by turning it clockwise.
.
53
12 to lock the cutting head in
7 . Lift up the positive stop
8 and position the table at the desired
7 .
12 and position the cutting
.
English
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12
8 and lock
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