Kobalt SM1850LW User Manual page 28

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.
MITER CUT (FIG. 26)
● When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter table
by turning the miter handle (1) counterclockwise.
● While holding the miter handle, lift up on the
positive stop locking lever (2).
● 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 (3), release the positive
stop locking lever and tighten the miter handle.
The table is now locked at the desired angle.
Positive stops are provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°
and 45°.
IMPORTANT: Always tighten the miter table lock
handle before performing every cutting operation.
BEVEL CUT (FIG. 27)
● When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel
lock handle (1) by turning it clockwise.
● Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle, as
shown on the bevel scale (2).
● The blade can be positioned at any angle, from
a 90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 45° left
bevel. Tighten the bevel lock handle (1) to lock
the cutting head in position. Positive stops are
provided at 0° and 45°.
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