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FEATURES
● Precision cuts with laser
alignment system
● Comfortable horizontal
D-Handle
● Bevel cuts up to 45°left
● Miter cuts up to
45° left and right
● 7-1/4 in. saw
blade with
carbide-tipped teeth
● Powerful 9 A motor
● With:
• Adjustable cut-depth
for dadoes
• Shaft lock for trouble-
free blade
changes
• Easy-access
motor brushes
● Includes:
• Dust bag
• Hold down
clamp
SPECIFICATIONS
● 120 V ~ 60 Hz 9 A motor
● No-load speed: 5000 rpm
● Maximum cut capacity:
8" x 2" (203.2 x 50.8 mm)
General International
Power Products, LLC
6243 Industrial Parkway
Whitehouse, OH 43571 USA
website: www.gipowerproducts.com
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SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL
7-1/4 in. Sliding
Compound Miter
Saw with Laser
Model #
MS3002
MS3002 Manual v.200909
MS3002 Manual v.200909
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- Page 1 ● No-load speed: 5000 rpm ● Maximum cut capacity: MS3002 Model # 8” x 2” (203.2 x 50.8 mm) General International Power Products, LLC 6243 Industrial Parkway Whitehouse, OH 43571 USA website: www.gipowerproducts.com MS3002 Manual v.200909 MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SETTING CUTTING DEPTH _____________________________________ 28 TURNING LASER ON ___________________________________________ 29 OPERATING SAFELY ___________________________________________ 30 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW OPERATION ____________ 30 OPERATION __________________________________________________ 34 MAKING A BASIC CUT __________________________________________ 34 BASIC SAW OPERATIONS ______________________________________ 34 MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 2... - Page 3 REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES ________________________________ 43 LOWER BLADE GUARD _________________________________________ 43 MAINTENANCE ________________________________________________ 43 LUBRICATION _________________________________________________ 44 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR ___________________________ 45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION ___________________ 46 PARTS LIST ___________________________________________________ 47 EXPLODED DIAGRAM __________________________________________ 50 MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 3...
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Page 4: Warranty
WARRANTY WARRANTY THANK YOU for choosing this General International machine. This tool has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. To ensure optimum performance and trouble-free operation, and to get the most from your investment, please take the time to read this manual before assembling, installing and operating the unit. -
Page 5: Warranty
Keep your invoice with these instructions. Write the invoice number on the inside of front cover. Keep the instructions and invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference. MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 5... -
Page 6: Prop 65
Before using your tool, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the tool. Page 6 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 7: Symbols
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION: used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 7... -
Page 8: Safety Symbols
Failure to keep your hands away from the No-Hands Symbol blade will result in serious personal injury. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, Hot Surface avoid contact with any hot surface. Page 8 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 9: Power Tool Safety
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD break. PROOF with padlocks, master WEAR A FACE MASK switches or by removing starter OR DUST MASK. Sawing keys. operation produces dust. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 9... - Page 10 NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL loss. RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Do not walk away from a running tool until the blade comes to a complete Page 10 MS3002 Manual v.200909...
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Page 11: Compound Miter Saw Safety
PROVIDE ADEQUATE tightened securely. SUPPORT to the sides of the saw USE only blade collars specified for table for long work pieces. your saw. NEVER USE THE MITER SAW NEVER use blades larger in MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 11... - Page 12 - especially during repetitive, monotonous operations. Don’t be lulled into carelessness due to a false sense of security. Blades are extremely unforgiving. Clean the lower guard frequently to help visibility and movement. Unplug before adjustment or cleaning. Page 12 MS3002 Manual v.200909...
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Page 13: Electrical Requirements And Safety
THE SAW. Check the saw blade to make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to start the saw again. If the motor still does not start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 13... -
Page 14: Guidelines For Extension Cords
The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Page 14 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 15: Accessories And Attachments
Non-ferrous Metal Cutting: guard in place. Carbide is a very Use only special blades designed for hard but brittle material. Care cutting this type of material. should be taken while mounting, using, and storing carbide tipped MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 15... -
Page 16: Carton Contents Tools Needed For Assembly
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over (see dotted figure). raw light line on Straight edge or a 3/4 in. board, this board along this edge. edge must be perfectly straight. Page 16 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 17: Carton Contents
Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface. Separate all parts from the packing material. Check each one with the Dust Bag Blade Wrench illustration to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material. MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 17... -
Page 18: Know Your Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Laser ON/OFF switch Cutting depth stop knob Lower blade guard ON/OFF Hold-down latch trigger switch Bevel scale Slide carriage Switch handle Blade wrench Saw blade Positive miter detent Hand hold for Positive stop lock lever transportation Page 18 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 19: Glossary Of Terms
Should only handle. The saw will return to its upright be used in conjunction with additional eye position when the handle is released. protection. MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 19... - Page 20 WORKPIECE – The wood being the blade. cut. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends and edges. Page 20 MS3002 Manual v.200909...
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Page 21: Cutting Head
(FIG. C) Fig. A Fig. C When transporting or storing the miter Squeeze the metal collar wings (1) of saw, the cutting head should always be the dust bag (2). locked in the down position. MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 21... -
Page 22: Installing The Hold-Down Clamp
To avoid injury from an accidental (1), located on the right side of the start, make sure the switch is in slide carriage. When transporting or the OFF position and the plug is storing the miter saw, the slide carriage Page 22 MS3002 Manual v.200909... - Page 23 Wipe the blade collars carriage lock knob (Fig. E, 1). clean of any sawdust before installing a new blade. Raise the lower blade guard (1) to the uppermost position. (Fig. F) MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 23...
- Page 24 (Fig. F). small pieces of material from the table cavity before performing any Be sure the arbor lock (5) is released cuts. The table insert may be so the blade turns freely by spinning Page 24 MS3002 Manual v.200909...
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Page 25: Mounting The Miter Saw
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Page 26: Adjustments
(1), tilt the cutting head to in or out to increase or decrease the the left, loosen the locknut (4) on the bevel angle. bevel angle adjustment bolt (5) and use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the Page 26 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 27: Miter Angle Adjustment
(Fig. M) quickest and most accurate adjustments. If the blade is not at 45° to the miter Unlock the miter table by turning the table, tilt the cutting arm to the right, miter handle (1) anti-clockwise. MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 27... -
Page 28: Adjusting Fence Squareness
(FIG. Q) stop plate (2). Lower the cutting arm and lock in While holding the upper arm in that position. position, turn the stop knob (1) until it Page 28 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 29: Turning Laser On
(2). Laser radiated when Laser is Recheck the blade depth by moving turned on. Avoid direct eye the cutting head front to back through contact. the full motion of a cut along the MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 29... -
Page 30: Operating Safely
Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF trigger switch, on/off switch for laser, upper and lower blade guards, head hold-down latch, bevel lock handle, and cover plate screw. Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this Operator’s Manual. (SAFETY & OPERATION) Page 30 MS3002 Manual v.200909... - Page 31 Keep all guards in place, in working in any parts. order and proper adjustment. If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, damaged or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don’t work, turn MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 31...
- Page 32 NEVER stand or create other dangers. Remove all in the line of the blade. nails that may be in the workpiece to prevent sparking that could cause a fire. Remove dust bag when cutting nonferrous metals. Page 32 MS3002 Manual v.200909...
- Page 33 “no hands zone” area marked on the saw table. When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not bind in the blade and cause possible injury. Molding, for example, MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 33...
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Page 34: Operation
If the blade doesn’t stop within approximately 10 seconds, wait for the blade to stop, unplug the saw and contact General International or another qualified service dealer. 6-3/4 in. 6-3/4 in. -
Page 35: Sliding Carriage System
(2). Rotate the miter table to the right or left with the miter handle (1). When the table is in the desired position, as shown on the miter scale MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 35... -
Page 36: Bevel Cut
(1) to lock the cutting head in position. Positive stops are provided at 0° and 45°. Turn the Laser Trac on and position ® the workpiece on the table for prealignment of your cut. Page 36 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 37: Slide-Cutting Wide Boards
Use a hold down clamp to secure the cavity. workpiece. The table insert may be removed for this Turn the Laser Trac® on and position purpose, but always reattach table insert MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 37... -
Page 38: Cutting Grooves
Use a hold- down clamp to secure the workpiece. 2-5/8 in. Page 38 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 39: Auxiliary Wood Fence
16 in. long. Attach the wood fence securely and make a full depth cut to make a blade slot. Check for interference between the wood fence and the lower MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 39... -
Page 40: Cutting Crown Molding
Compound cut crown moldings interdependent; changing one changes the other, as well. Settings for standard crown molding lying flat on compound miter saw table: Page 40 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 41: Bevel/Miter Settings
31.6° Left 1. Position bottom of molding against fence. 2. Miter table set at LEFT 31.6°. Outside corner-Right side 33.9° 31.6° Right 1. Position top of molding against fence. 2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.6°. MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 41... -
Page 42: Crown Molding Chart
23.57 22.61 21.03 1.23 1.58 1.41 1.41 19.57 23.20 22.21 20.70 0.92 1.18 1.06 1.06 19.20 22.83 21.80 20.38 0.62 0.79 0.71 0.71 18.84 22.46 21.40 20.05 0.31 0.39 0.35 0.35 18.48 22.09 21.00 19.72 Page 42 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 43: Replacing Carbon Brushes
Tighten the cap SAWDUST snugly, but do not overtighten. Periodically, sawdust will accumulate under the work table and base. This could cause difficulty in the movement of the worktable when setting up a miter cut. MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 43... -
Page 44: Lubrication
Avoid excessive oil, to which sawdust will cling. LINK : (actuates lower guard movement) If down chop motion is hard to start, oil link at two screws (1). Page 44 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide - Motor
MAINTENANCE section. breaker tripped on home 3. Verify there is electrical power panel. at the outlet. Brush spark 1. Brush worn. 1. Replace brushes. See when switch 2. Other. MAINTENANCE section. released. 2. Contact Service Center. MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 45... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide - Saw Operation
4. Use clamp to secure workpiece to fence unit and table. Saw vibrates or 1. Saw blade not round / 1. Replace blade. shakes. damaged / loose. 2. Tighten arbor bolt. 2. Arbor bolt loose. Page 46 MS3002 Manual v.200909... -
Page 47: Parts List
Φ 40 x 25 x 58 Φ linear Insert (left) bearing Insert (right) Chamfer pointer M4 x 8 Phillips pan head Φ6 flat washer screw Small spring Big flat washer M6 x 20 small knob M8 Lock nut Turntable bracket Chamfer ruler MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 47... - Page 48 108 Dust shield screws 109 M4 x 8 Phillips M5 x 16 Phillips pan head countersunk head screws screws 110 Laser shield label (left) ST4.8 x 20 Phillips pan 111 Laser shield head tapping screws Page 48 MS3002 Manual v.200909...
- Page 49 128 Battery case cover 129 Laser switch 130 Wrench 131 ST3.9 x 16 Phillips pan head tapping screw 132 Handle cover 133 Shift knob 134 Switch 135 Switch self-locking button 136 Hand grip 137 Cable sheath MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 49...
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Page 50: Exploded Diagram
EXPLODED DIAGRAM Page 50 MS3002 Manual v.200909... - Page 51 MS3002 Manual v.200909 Page 51...
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