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Maximum MS10300 Instruction Manual

Dual-bevel sliding compound mitre saw with stand 10" (25.4 cm)
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick start guide Specifications Safety guidelines Know your mitre saw Assembly Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Exploded view Parts list Warranty NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call our toll-free helpline at 1-888-670-6682. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 SPECIFICATIONS This sliding mitre saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only. The tool can be used for the mitre cut, slide cuts, crosscut, bevel cut and compound mitre cut. Motor 120 V, 60 Hz, 15A Speed...

  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 SAFETY GUIDELINES Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of • flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and or fumes.
  • Page 5 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, • or held by hand. If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade, there is an increased ensure these are connected and properly used.
  • Page 6 • Pay attention to the maximum bevel angle and mitre angle settings mentioned in the • DO NOT STAND ON THIS PRODUCT or use the support extensions as a ladder or technical data.
  • Page 7 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 • WHEN TRANSPORTING STAND, make sure it is properly secured to prevent movement To reduce the risk of electric shock, double-insulated and possible damage. tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
  • Page 8 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 AMPERAGE RATING OF THE TOOL TOTAL LENGTH OF THE EXTENSION CORD (120 V CIRCUIT ONLY) 25' (7.6 m) 50' (15.2 m) 100' (30.5 m) 150' (45.7 m) MORE THAN NOT MORE THAN MINIMUM GAUGE FOR THE EXTENSION CORD (AWG) Not recommended Be sure extension cords are properly wired and in good condition.
  • Page 9 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 15 AMP MOTOR Description Description This saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. Mounting hole Slide stop It is made with all ball bearings, and has externally-accessible brushes for ease of Rail Dust bag servicing.
  • Page 10 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 WORKPIECE CLAMP THROUGH SAWING The workpiece clamp is mounted on the left or right base to securely clamp the Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece. workpiece.
  • Page 11 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 PACKAGE CONTENTS Description Qty. Illustration For stand Hex bolt M6 x 55 mm Description Qty. Illustration Stand assembly A Flat washer 6 Stand assembly B Spring washer 6 Lower leg Plastic washer Work support Mounting bracket 5 mm Hex key Round-head square-neck screw...
  • Page 12 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 Description Qty. Illustration CAUTION: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. Right extension rail • This saw has been shipped with the mitre table 60° right and saw head 0° and with the saw head secured in the down position.
  • Page 13 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 ASSEMBLING THE STAND (FIG. 2a-2i) • Repeat with the remaining three upper legs (7). • Lay the stand assembly A (1) and the stand assembly B (2) top down on the floor with the upper legs (3) on top.
  • Page 14 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 TO SECURE/LEVEL THE STAND (FIG. 3) • Repeat with the other three upper legs (7) and three lower legs (8). With the stand open and resting on a flat and level surface, the stand should not move or rock from side to side.
  • Page 15 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 MOUNTING THE MITRE SAW (Fig. 5a-5i) For portable use: (Fig. 5c) Portable use Place the saw on a 3/4" (19 mm) thick piece of WARNING! plywood (5) (Fig. 5c). Bolt the base of the To avoid injury from unexpected saw mitre saw securely to the plywood using the movement:...
  • Page 16 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 • Place two nuts (6) in the slots of one Mounting the mitre saw to the stand mounting bracket (7) and slide to the desired (Fig. 5h-5i) position. (Fig. 5e) • Lift the saw and bracket assembly, allowing •...
  • Page 17 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE SAW MOUNTING THE WORKPIECE CLAMP HEAD (FIG. 6a-6b) (FIG. 7a-7b) There are two mounting holes for the Unlocking the saw head: Lock Lock workpiece clamp. These are located just •...
  • Page 18 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (Fig. 8) UNLOCKING THE SLIDE BAR (Fig. 10) • Slip the dust bag (1) over the dust outlet (2) Loosen the slide lock knob (1) counter- behide the saw. clockwise, then push the slide bar (2) forward or backward.
  • Page 19 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE • Replace the outer flange (6) and arbour bolt (5). Position the cupped side of the flange (Fig. 12a-12c) against the blade. Hold in the arbour lock (4) WARNING! and wrench tighten the arbour bolt by turning Only use a 10”...
  • Page 20 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 ADJUSTMENTS • If the blade is not 0° to the working table, loosen four screws (5) with flower wrench CAUTION: T25 (not supplied) (either two screws on the front and rear of the saw arm) (Fig. 14c). Your product's mitre cut and bevel cut angles have been preset at the factory Adjust the saw arm 0°...
  • Page 21 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 MITRE SCALE (Fig. 15) SLIDE STOP (Fig. 17) The mitre scale can be easily read, showing The slide lock places the saw in a position to mitre angles from 0° to 50° to the left, and 0° maximize cutting of base molding when cut to 60°...
  • Page 22 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 BRACKET ADJUSTMENT BOLT (Fig. 19) When transporting the mitre saw, turn off and unplug the saw, remove from the stand or workbench, then lower the saw head and lock it in the “DOWN” position. Always use the Mounting brackets are designed to fit snugly carrying handle when lifting the saw.
  • Page 23 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 • Place hands away from the cutting path of the blade. USE OF PRECISION BLADE GUIDE • Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent movement toward the blade. SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. 21) •...

  • Page 24: Operation

    model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 MITRE CUT (Fig. 25a-25b) WARNING! A mitre cut is one that is at an angle across the DRY RUN - It is important to know where the blade will intersect with the horizontal surface of the material. 45° mitre workpiece during cutting operations.
  • Page 25 • Make sure that the clamp does not interfere maximum extension. with the cutting operation. • Before turning the saw on, lower the cutting •...
  • Page 26 A straight crosscut is a cut made with the • Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed. mitre table set at the 0° position. • Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. Complete the cut.
  • Page 27 • To use the pre-set detents (stops), push the • Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed. bevel detent lever (2) back until the saw • Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. Complete the cut.
  • Page 28 Raise the saw head, hold the switch handle and turn the saw on: squeeze the ON/OFF switch trigger. • Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed. Fig. 31b • Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. Complete the cut.
  • Page 29 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 CUTTING GROOVES (Fig. 32a-32b) SUPPORT LONG PIECES (Fig. 33a-33b) The depth stop adjustment is a feature used ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG PIECES. when cutting grooves in the workpiece. The Never use another person as a substitute for a depth stop adjustment is used to limit the table extension, as additional support for a blade depth.
  • Page 30 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 USING THE EXTENSION RAILS FOR CUTTING BASE MOULDING (Fig. 36) CUTTING LARGER WORKPIECES (Fig. 34) Base mouldings and many other mouldings can be cut on a mitre saw. The setup of the saw Use the extension rails when working with depends on the base moulding characteristics larger workpieces.
  • Page 31 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 The settings in the chart on below can be used for cutting crown moulding with 52° and CUTTING BASE MOLDING FROM 3" UP TO 6" (76 mm to 152 mm) HIGH VERTICALLY 38° angles. The crown moulding is placed flat on the table using the compound features of your mitre saw.
  • Page 32 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 SPECIAL SET-UP FOR WIDE CROSSCUTS • To fold up other two legs, press the locking pins (2) and push the legs up toward the (Fig. 39) stand until they click into place. Your saw can cut very wide (up to 12 1/2" [320 mm]) workpieces when a special set-up is used.
  • Page 33 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 REMOVING AND REPLACING BELT WARNING! (Fig. 41a-41b) To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect it The belt is designed to last the life of the tool. from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make any However, abuse of the tool could cause the adjustments.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 TROUBLESHOOTING BRUSH REPLACEMENT (Fig. 42) The saw has externally accessible brush PROBLEM Possible Causes Solution assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear. Saw will not start. • Saw not plugged in. • Plug in saw.
  • Page 35 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 Stand Mitre saw 25 26 25 26...
  • Page 36 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 Mitre saw Mitre saw 125 119...

  • Page 37: Parts List

    model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 PARTS LIST (STAND) PARTS LIST (MITRE SAW) Description Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Foot Pressure plate (A) Screw M5 x 10 Screw M8 x 10 Stand (B) Lock knob Left extension rail Screw ST 4.2 x 19 Bolt M8 x 45 Bolt M8 x 55...
  • Page 38 model no. 055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 Description Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Big flat washer 5 LED light cover (A) Flat washer 6 Wool felt Fixed plate Screw ST 3.5 x 16 Limited screw Linear bearings Cushion LED light shield Butterfly nut M6 Bearing sleeve...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    055-9034-6 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 5-Year Limited Warranty Description Qty. Description Qty. This MAXIMUM product is guaranteed for a period of 5 Bearing Tightener DAYS years from the date of original retail purchase against JOURS Armature assembly Connection cable...
  • Page 40 In addition to the 5-Year Limited Warranty, this MAXIMUM product is covered by our: m) any products replaced by the retailer in attempt to fulfill warranty obligations is...

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