Kobalt SM2518LW Manual

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10-IN COMPACT SLIDING

DUAL-BEVEL MITER SAW

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Page 1 ITEM #5034336 10-IN COMPACT SLIDING DUAL-BEVEL MITER SAW MODEL #SM2518LW KOBALT and logo design are trademarks or Español p. 45 registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 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 888-3KOBALT (888-356-2258), 8 a.m.
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents ......................3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings ................Electrical Safety Information ..................... Preparation ........................13 Assembly Instructions ....................... Adjustment Instructions ..................... 16 Operating Instructions ....................... Crown Molding Chart ...................... Care and Maintenance ...................... 37 Troubleshooting ......................... 39 Replacement Parts List .....................
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 KNOW YOUR MITER SAW...
Page 5 PARTS DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Switch handle Lower blade guard Table insert Miter lock handle Bevel lock handle Miter angle pointer Miter scale Mounting hole Left extension wing Sliding fence Bevel angle pointer Carbon brush Motor Carrying handle Cutting depth stop knob Hold-down latch Sliding carriage lock knob Bevel scale...
Page 6 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Page 7 Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Page 8 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 Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Page 9 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 10 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www. P65Warnings. ca.gov/wood Some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-based paints,...
Page 11 ELECTRICAL SAFETY INFORMATION ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY : POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR CAUTION The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonreversible type. See “MOTOR” in the “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section on page 2. protection. Your saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15A circuit and use a 20A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Page 12 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 nameplate.
Page 13 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 Tools Needed to Remove or Install Blade (included): Blade Wrench Tools Required for Adjustment (not included): Adjustable Wrench, 5 mm Hex Wrench,...
Page 14 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. UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. 1) After removing the saw from the carton, loosen the sliding carriage lock knob (V).
Page 15 INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. 4) Install the dust bag (C) onto the exhaust port on the miter saw (A). Fit the connecting tube of dust bag and the exhaust port together. The dust bag assembly should be angled toward the side of the saw (as shown in Fig.
Page 16 ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE CUTTING HEAD (FIG. 6) Unlocking the cutting head: To raise the cutting head from its storage/ transport position, push down slightly on the switch handle (F). Pull out the hold-down latch (U). Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position. Locking the cutting head: When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting head should always be locked in the down...
Page 17 To install, reposition the left and right side inserts on either side of the cut line, replace the six screws and tighten. Check for blade clearance by moving the slide carriage through the full motion of the blade in the table slot. If neither side of the insert hits the saw blade, loosen the three screws for that side and adjust.
Page 18 For portable use, place the saw on a 3/4 in. thick piece of plywood. Bolt the base of the miter saw securely to the plywood using the mounting holes (M-Fig. 8) on the base. Use C-clamps to clamp this mounting board to a stable work surface at the worksite.
Page 19 INSTALLING THE BLADE (FIG. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) Unplug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade. Install a 10 in. blade with a 5/8 in. arbor, making sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard. Place the outer blade collar (5) against the blade and on the arbor.
Page 20 BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 16, 17, 18) 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. 16): Loosen bevel lock handle (J) and tilt the cutting arm completely to the right.
Page 21 Left/Right 45° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. 18): Loosen the bevel lock handle (J) by lifting up 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°...
Page 22 ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. 20) Lower the cutting arm and lock in position. Loosen the three fence locking bolts (1) using a 5 mm wrench. Using a square (2), lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence (Y) as shown.
Page 23 SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. 22) The depth of cut can be preset for even and repetitive shallow cuts. Adjust the cutting head down until the teeth of the blade is at the desired depth. While holding the upper arm in that position, turn the cutting depth stop knob (T) until it touches the stop plate (1).
Page 24 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 25 KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. WARNING gases. Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and ears. from accidental contact with moving parts, do not layout, assemble or set up work on the miter saw. Avoid accidental starting.
Page 26 Never cut freehand: 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 27 BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 23) 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.
Page 28 BASIC SAW OPERATIONS WARNING For your convenience, your saw has a blade brake. The brake is not a safety device. Never rely on it to replace the proper use of the guard on your saw. If the blade doesn’t stop within approximately 5 seconds, wait for the blade to stop, unplug the saw and follow the instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING.
Page 29 SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM (FIG. 25) CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation. For chop cutting operations on small workpieces, slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the sliding carriage lock knob (V).
Page 30 MITER CUT (FIG. 27) When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter table by lifting up the miter lock handle (I). Rotate the miter table to the right or left with the miter handle. When the table is in the desired position, as shown on the miter scale (L), pressing down the miter handle to make it in a horizontal position to tighten the miter table.
Page 31 COMPOUND CUT (FIG. 29) WARNING The side sliding fence must be removed when making any bevel angle cuts greater than 33.9° in combination with any miter angle cuts greater than 31.6°. A compound cut is the combination of a miter and a bevel cut simultaneously.
Page 32 CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. 31) A bowed workpiece must be positioned against the fence and secured with a clamp (B) before cutting as shown. Do not position workpiece incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the support of the fence.
Page 33 WORKPIECE SUPPORT (FIG. 33, 34) NOTE: Long pieces need extension wing support. Lift up the extension locking lever (AA) to unlock the extension wing. Slide the extension wing to desired position and push down the lock lever (AA) to tighten. If the lock lever (AA) is not tight enough, adjust the nuts (1 - Fig.
Page 34 CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. 36) Base moldings and many other moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw. The setup of the saw depends on molding characteristics and applications, as shown. Perform practice cuts on Workpiece scrap material to achieve best results: Workpiece the fence and table.
Page 35 NOTE: The chart below references a compound cut for crown molding ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WALLS EQUALS 90°. Bevel/Miter Settings BEVEL MITER TYPE OF CUT SETTING SETTING Inside corner - Left side 1. Position top of molding against fence. 33.9°...
Page 36 CROWN MOLDING CHART Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Wall to Crown Molding Angle 52/38° Crown Molding 45/45° Crown Molding 52/38° Crown Molding 45/45° Crown Molding Angle Between Miter Bevel Miter Bevel Angle Between Miter Bevel Miter Bevel Walls Setting Setting...
Page 37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING 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. For your safety, this saw is double insulated. Reassemble exactly to avoid electrical shock.
Page 38 FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 888-356-2258 for a free replacement. WARNING DO NOT replace the power cord. If you have any problem or questions concerning the power cord, call the Customer Service Department at 888-356-2258.
Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always ensure that the switch is in the OFF position and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. TROUBLESHOOTING - MOTOR PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Brake does not 1.
Page 40 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 888-3KOBALT (888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Sunday. You could also contact us at partsplus@lowes.com. PART DESCRIPTION PART # Hold-down clamp 3VMS Dust bag 3YSA Bevel lock handle assembly 3X3B Blade wrench...
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Page 44 WARRANTY 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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