Operation - Chicago Electric 42624 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Guard Actuation and Visibility
The Blade Guard on the Miter Saw has been designed to automatically raise when the arm
is brought down, and to lower over the saw blade when the arm is raised. The Blade Guard
can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades, or for inspection of blade.
Warning: Never raise the Blade Guard manually unless the saw is turned off, and the
saw blade has stopped turning.
Caution: The front section of the Blade Guard is louvered for visibility while cutting.
Although the louvers dramatically reduce flying debris, there are openings in the guard
and ANSI approved safety glasses should be worn at all times.
Basic Operation
1. Plug the Power Cord Plug into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz electrical outlet. Be sure the cord
does not interfere with the saw operation or workpiece.
2. Place the workpiece on the Base table and against the Fence.
If the workpiece is short in length, use a clamp to hold in place. Do not hold with your
hand.
3. Press (and hold) the Trigger Switch to turn the saw on.
4. When the saw blade is turning at full speed, slowly bring down the Operation Handle
to complete the cut.
5. When the cut is complete, release the Trigger Switch and raise the Operation Handle
to its upper most position.
Making Crosscuts
A crosscut is made by cutting wood across the grain at any angle. Miter crosscuts are
made with the miter arm at some angle other than zero. This angle is often 45
degrees for making corners, but can be set anywhere from zero to 48 degrees (left or
right).
1. Loosen the Miter Clamp Knob and move it (left or right) to the desired angle.
2. Tighten the Miter Clamp Knob.
3. Align the wood stock on the table, and flush against the Fence. Hold or clamp in
place.
4. Squeeze the Trigger Handle and slowly bring down the saw arm to complete the cut.
5. Release the Trigger Handle and wait for the saw blade to stop turning before raising
the saw arm.
SKU 42624

Operation

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