Kobalt M1851LW Manual

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Page 1 ITEM #4950595 7-1/4 IN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL #M1851LW Español p. 37 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 Package Contents........................General Power Tool Safety Warnings..................Electrical Safety Information..................... 11 Preparation..........................13 Assembly Instructions....................... 14 Adjustment Instructions......................16 Operating Instructions....................... 22 Crown Molding Chart......................Care and Maintenance......................32 Troubleshooting........................34 Replacement Parts List......................Warranty............................ 36 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR CUTTING CAPACITY Power Source...
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 Fence Table insert Base Miter angle indicator Miter table Hand hold for transportation Mounting hole Bevel lock handle Upper blade guard LED ON/OFF switch Hold-down latch Bevel scale Positive miter stop Positive stop locking lever Blade Arbor lock button...
Page 6 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING 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. switch on invites accidents. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
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 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. protection. Your saw is wired at the factory for 120 V operation. Connect to a 120 V, 10 A circuit and use a 15 A 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 heavy IMPROPER or dull saw blades are used.
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. Place the hold-down clamp (B) in the desired Lock mounting hole.
Page 16 ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE CUTTING HEAD (FIG. 5) 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 (T). Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position.
Page 17 To remove, loosen and remove the four screws (1) on the table insert (K) with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the table inserts. To install, reposition the table insert, install the four screws and tighten. WARNING: NEVER USE THE SAW WITHOUT THE TABLE INSERT IN PLACE.
Page 18 REMOVING THE BLADE (FIG. 10, 11, 12) Unplug the saw from the outlet. Allow the miter saw cutting head to rise to the upright position. Raise the lower blade guard (I) to the up position. (Fig. 10) Place the blade wrench (D) over the arbor bolt (1).
Page 19 WARNING To avoid injury, never use the saw without the cover plate securely in place. It keeps the arbor bolt from falling out if it accidentally loosens and helps prevent the spinning blade from coming Make sure the collars are clean and properly arranged. Lower the blade into the lower table and check for any contact with the metal base or the miter table.
Page 20 45° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. 15): Loosen the bevel lock handle (Q) 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 21 ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. 17) 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 (J) as shown.
Page 22 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 23 KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. WARNING: liquids, vapors or gases. Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and ears. accidental contact with moving parts, do not layout, assemble or set up work on the miter saw. Avoid accidental starting.
Page 24 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 25 BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 18) 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 26 BASIC SAW OPERATIONS TURNING THE LED LIGHT ON (FIG. 19) Press the LED ON/OFF switch (S) 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 27 MITER CUT (FIG. 20) When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (E) counterclockwise. While holding the miter handle, lift up on the positive stop locking lever (W). Rotate the miter table to the right or left with the miter handle.
Page 28 COMPOUND CUT (FIG. 22) 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 (W) and position the table at the desired angle. Release the positive stop locking lever (W) and lock the miter handle (E).
Page 29 AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. 25) When making multiple or repetitive cuts that piece and throw it out of the saw or into the blade guard and housing, possibly causing damage or injury. To minimize this, an auxiliary wood fence Auxiliary can be mounted to your saw.
Page 30 CUTTING CROWN MOLDING (FIG. 27, 28) Your compound miter saw is suited for the properly, crown molding must be compound- mitered with extreme accuracy. The two surfaces Workpiece Workpiece the ceiling and wall are at angles that, when Miter saw table Miter saw table Most crown molding has a top rear angle (the against the wall) of 38°.
Page 31 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 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING 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. For your safety, this saw is double insulated. the parts list.
Page 33 SAWDUST 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. WARNING DO NOT replace the power cord.
Page 34 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 35 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 0J3R Blade wrench Miter handle 47D2...
Page 36 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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