Adjustment Instructions - Kobalt SM1850LW User Manual

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. 5)
● After removing the saw from the carton, loosen
the slide carriage lock knob (1). When transporting
or storing the miter saw, the slide carriage should
always be locked in position. The slide carriage
lock knob (1) is located on the right side of the
slide carriage.
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE CUTTER HEAD
(FIG. 6)
Unlocking the cutter head:
● To raise the cutter head from its storage/transport
position: push down slightly on the switch handle (1).
● Pull out the stop latch knob (2).
● 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
position.
● Push the cutting head down to its lowest position.
● Push the stop latch knob (2) into the locking hole.
CAUTION: To avoid injury and damage to the
saw, transport and store the miter saw with the
cutting head locked in the down position. Never
use the stop latch to hold the cutting head in a
down position for cutting operations.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the
miter saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm or the
miter table handle. ALWAYS use the hand holds for
transportation.
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