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Kobalt SM1815LW User Manual

7-1/4-in compact sliding single-bevel miter saw
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ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE
Serial Number
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our
customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.,
EST, Monday - Friday.
AB17634
7-1/4-IN COMPACT SLIDING
SINGLE-BEVEL MITER SAW
MFG Date
1
MODEL #SM1815LW / #0857240
Purchase Date
US
C
Français p. 45
Español p. 89

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  • Page 1 7-1/4-IN COMPACT SLIDING SINGLE-BEVEL MITER SAW MODEL #SM1815LW / #0857240 Français p. 45 Español p. 89 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number MFG Date Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications......................Package Contents........................General Power Tool Safety Warnings..................Safety Information........................Preparation..........................11 Assembly Instructions....................... 13 Adjustment Instructions......................15 Operating Instructions....................... 26 Crown Moulding Chart......................37 Care and Maintenance......................38 Troubleshooting........................40 Replacement Parts List......................Warranty............................ 44 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR CUTTING CAPACITY...
  • Page 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly. The cord must remain unplugged whenever you are adjusting/assembling the saw. 1.
  • Page 4 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool"...
  • Page 5 ● Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. ● Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
  • Page 6 ● Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. ●...
  • Page 7 ● Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed. Cut only one workpiece at a time.
  • Page 8 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ● Lead from lead-based paints, ●...
  • Page 9 SAFETY INFORMATION ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY CAUTION: POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR The A/C motor used in this saw is a universal, nonreversible type. See “MOTOR” in the “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section on page 2. To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection.
  • Page 10 ● FUSES may “blow” or circuit breakers may trip frequently if: MOTOR is overloaded – overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many starts/stops in a short time. LINE VOLTAGE is more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage rating. For heavy loads, the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified on the nameplate.

  • Page 11: Preparation

    PREPARATION Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and diagram on page 3. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product. Estimated Assembly Time: 10 minutes.
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR MITER SAW Switch Handle Laser Guide Motor Brush Upper Blade Guard Motor Slide Carriage Lower Blade Guard Hold-Down Clamp Base Mounting Holes Table Insert Miter Handle Hand Hold for Positive Miter Stop Transportation Cutting Depth Stop Knob Laser ON/OFF Switch Stop Latch Knob Arbor Lock...

  • Page 13: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to a power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted and you have read and understood the operator’s manual. INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. 1) ● Thread the miter handle (E) into the hole located at the front of the miter saw (A).
  • Page 14 INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP (FIG. 3) NOTE: There are two mounting holes for the hold-down clamp. These are located just behind the fence on the left and right side of the base. ● Loosen the lock knob behind the fence. ●...

  • Page 15: Adjustment Instructions

    ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. 5) ● After removing the saw from the carton, loosen the slide carriage lock knob (1). When transporting or storing the miter saw, the slide carriage should always be locked in position. The slide carriage lock knob (1) is located on the right side of the slide carriage.
  • Page 16 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. 7) NOTE: The miter saw comes with the table insert already installed. These instructions are for replacing or adjusting the insert. WARNING To avoid injury: ● Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting.
  • Page 17 Mounting instructions: Stationary Use For stationary use, place the saw in the ● desired location, directly on a workbench 1. Miter saw base where there is room for handling and proper 2. Hex head bolt support of the workpiece. The base of the 3.
  • Page 18 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE WARNING: ● Use only a saw blade diameter in accordance with the markings on the saw. ● Only use 7-1/4 in. diameter crosscut blades on this saw. Do not use blades with deep gullets. These can deflect and contact the guard, and can cause damage to the machine and/or serious injury.
  • Page 19 INSTALLING BLADE (FIG. 11, 12, 13) Unplug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade. ● Install a 7-1/4 in. blade with a 5/8 in. arbor hole, making sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard and the blade teeth are pointing downward at the front of the saw.
  • Page 20 BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 14, 15, 16) WARNING: To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet. 90° (0°) Bevel Adjustment (Fig. 14): ●...
  • Page 21 45° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. 16): ● Loosen the bevel lock handle (1) and tilt the cutting head completely to the left. ● Using a combination square, check to see if the blade angle is 45° to the table. ● If the blade is not at 45° to the miter table, tilt the cutting arm to the right, loosen the locknut (2) on the bevel angle adjustment bolt (3) and use a 10 mm wrench to the...
  • Page 22 ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. 18) ● Lower the cutting arm and lock in position. ● Loosen the four fence locking bolts (1) with a 6 mm hex wrench. ● Using a square (3), lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence (2) as shown.
  • Page 23 TO TURN LASER GUIDE ON (FIG. 20) ● To turn laser on, press on/off rocker switch (1) to “ON” position. ● To turn laser off, press on/off rocker switch (1) to “OFF” position. ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE (FIG. 20, 21, 22) The laser line must always be correctly aligned with the blade to ensure straight, even cutting.
  • Page 24 ● WARNING: Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser. If unqualified Cutting line persons attempt to repair this laser product, serious injury may result. Any repair required on this laser product should be performed by a qualified Laser line service dealer.
  • Page 25 ● Slide the cutting head forward enough so that the laser line is visible on the front of the board. ● Looking at the front of the board, if the laser line is not parallel to the “pattern line” please follow the instructions listed below under “Front Line”...

  • Page 26: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the following steps are completed: ● Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following the instructions (SEE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SECTIONS).
  • Page 27 KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. WARNING: To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the miter saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases. ● Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and ears. ●...
  • Page 28 Never cut freehand: ● Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence and table stop so it will not rock or twist during the cut. ● Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece and the table or fence. Make sure there are no gaps between the workpiece, fence and table that will let the workpiece shift after it is cut.
  • Page 29 BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 26) WARNING Never place hands near the cutting area. Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw will make cutting easier and safer. Keep children away. Keep all visitors at a safe distance from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the saw and workpiece.
  • Page 30 BASIC SAW OPERATIONS TURNING THE LASER GUIDE ON (FIG. 27) Press the on/off rocker switch (1) to “ON” position to activate the laser guide. TURNING THE SAW ON (FIG. 27) This miter saw is equipped with a two step ON/OFF trigger switch. Press down on the yellow safety lock switch (3) and squeeze the trigger switch (2) to turn the miter saw ON.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 COMPOUND CUT (FIG. 31) A compound cut is the combination of a miter and a bevel cut simultaneously. ● Loosen the miter handle (1). Lift up the positive stop locking lever (2) and position the table at the desired angle. Release the positive stop locking lever (2) and lock the miter handle (1).
  • Page 33 CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. 33) A bowed workpiece must be positioned against the fence and secured with a clamp (1) before cutting as shown. Do not position workpiece incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the support of the fence. This will cause the blade to bind and could result in personal injury.
  • Page 34 AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. 36) When making multiple or repetitive cuts that result in cut-off pieces of one inch or less, it is possible for the saw blade to catch the cut-off piece and throw it out of the saw or into the blade Auxiliary guard and housing, possibly causing damage or fence...
  • Page 35 CUTTING CROWN MOULDING (FIG. 38, 39) Your compound miter saw is suited for the difficult task of cutting crown moulding. To fit properly, crown moulding must be compound- mitered with extreme accuracy. The two surfaces on a piece of crown moulding that fit flat against the ceiling and wall are at angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90°.
  • Page 36 Bevel/Miter Settings NOTE: The chart below references a compound cut for crown moulding ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WALLS EQUALS EXACTLY 90°. BEVEL ANGLE MITER ANGLE TYPE OF CUT SETTING SETTING Inside Corner - Left Side 1. Position top of moulding against fence. 33.9°...

  • Page 37: Crown Moulding Chart

    CROWN MOULDING CHART Compound Miter Saw 52/38° Crown Moulding 45/45° Crown Moulding Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Angle Miter Bevel Miter Bevel Between Wall to Crown Moulding Angle Setting Setting Setting Setting Walls 52/38° Crown Moulding 45/45° Crown Moulding 18.48 22.09 21.00 19.72...

  • Page 38: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING ● To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw. ● To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, unplug the power cord before working on the saw.
  • Page 39 SAWDUST Periodically, sawdust will accumulate under the Central pivot of worktable and base. This could cause difficulty in plastic guard the movement of the worktable when setting up a miter cut. Frequently blow out or vacuum up the sawdust. CAUTION If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection to keep debris from blowing into eyes.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always ensure switch is in the OFF position and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. TROUBLESHOOTING – MOTOR PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade does not 1. Motor brushes not sealed or 1.
  • Page 41 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. PART DESCRIPTION PART # Hold-down clamp 3V94 Dust bag 3W0V Blade wrench 3VJN Miter handle 3TBS Manual 3W0X Carbon brushes (set of 2) 0QBG DISTRIBUTED BY:...
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  • Page 44 WARRANTY The manufacturer will offer replacement parts for this product which under normal usage have proven to be defective in their manufacture or workmanship for a period of THREE (3) years from the date of initial retail purchase. This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover any parts that have been subjected to misuse, abuse, alteration, overload, accident or normal wear of moving parts.

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