Kobalt SM1817LW Manual

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7-1/4 IN COMPACT SLIDING

SINGLE-BEVEL MITER SAW

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Page 1 ITEM #5265149 7-1/4 IN COMPACT SLIDING SINGLE-BEVEL MITER SAW MODEL #SM1817LW Español p. 41 KOBALT and logo design are trademarks or 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 Product Specifications......................Package Contents........................General Power Tool Safety Warnings..................Electrical Safety Information..................... 11 Preparation..........................13 Assembly Instructions....................... 14 Adjustment Instructions......................16 Operating Instructions....................... 24 Crown Molding Chart......................Care and Maintenance......................36 Troubleshooting........................38 Replacement Parts List......................Warranty............................ 40 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 KNOW YOUR MITER SAW...
Page 5 PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Switch handle Carbon brush Motor Lower blade guard Base Table insert Miter angle pointer Miter scale Hand hold for transportation Mounting holes Bevel lock handle Slide carriage Upper blade guard Cutting depth stop knob Hold-down latch Sliding carriage lock knob Bevel angle pointer Bevel scale Fence...
Page 6 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 7 ● 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 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 power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. ●...
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. ●...
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: ●...
Page 11 ELECTRICAL 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 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 heavy loads, the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified on the 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.
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. INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. 1) ● Thread the miter handle (E) into the hole located at the front of the miter saw (A).
Page 15 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 16 ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. 5) ● After removing the saw from the carton, loosen the sliding carriage lock knob (U). When transporting or storing the miter saw, the slide carriage should always be locked in position. The sliding carriage lock knob (U) is located on the right side of the slide carriage.
Page 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 INSTALLING THE 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 21 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 22 45° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. 16): ● Loosen the bevel lock handle (P) 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 (1) on the bevel angle adjustment bolt (2) and use a 10 mm wrench to adjust...
Page 23 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 (2), lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence (X) as shown.
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: 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 26 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 27 BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 20) 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 28 BASIC SAW OPERATIONS TURNING THE LED LIGHT ON (FIG. 21) Press the LED ON/OFF switch (EE) to “ON” position to turn the light on. WARNING Do not stare into the light beam (not even from a distance). Staring into the light beam may result in serious injury or vision loss.
Page 29 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 30 COMPOUND CUT (FIG. 25) A compound cut is the combination of a miter and a bevel cut simultaneously. ● Loosen the miter handle (E). Lift up the positive stop locking lever (BB) and position the table at the desired angle. Release the positive stop locking lever (BB) and lock the miter handle (E).
Page 31 CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. 27) 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. This will cause the blade to bind and could result in personal injury.
Page 32 AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. 30) 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 guard and housing, possibly causing damage or Auxiliary injury.
Page 33 CUTTING CROWN MOLDING (FIG. 32, 33) Your compound miter saw is suited for the difficult task of cutting crown molding. To fit properly, crown molding must be compound- mitered with extreme accuracy. The two surfaces on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the ceiling and wall are at angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90°.
Page 34 Bevel/Miter Settings NOTE: The chart below references a compound cut for crown molding 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 molding against fence. 33.9°...
Page 35 CROWN MOLDING CHART Compound Miter Saw 52/38° Crown Molding 45/45° Crown Molding Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Angle Miter Bevel Miter Bevel Between Wall to Crown Molding Angle Setting Setting Setting Setting Walls 52/38° Crown Molding 45/45° Crown Molding 18.48 22.09 21.00 19.72...
Page 36 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 37 SAWDUST Periodically, sawdust will accumulate under the worktable and base. This could cause difficulty in 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. FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 888-356-2258 for a free replacement.
Page 38 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 39 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 3V94 Dust bag 3YS8 Blade wrench 3VJN Miter handle...
Page 40 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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