Kobalt M1851LW - User Manual

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. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be a...

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....

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...

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 te...

13 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 ...

14 2 1 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...

19 ● 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 off the saw. ● Make sure the collars are clean and properly arranged. Lower the blade into the lower...

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 lo...

23 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. ● Read and understand the operator’s manual and labels af...

24 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 workpie...

25 18 BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 18) 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 th...

26 19 BASIC SAW OPERATIONSTURNING THE LED LIGHT ON (FIG. 19) Press the LED ON/OFF switch (S) to “ON” position to turn the light on. 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.The LED casts a shadow of the blade...

33 FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 888-356-2258 for a free replacement. 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. SAWDUST Periodical...

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 [email protected]. PART DESCRIPTION PART # B Hold-down clamp 3V94 C Dust bag 3YS8 D Blade wrench 0J3R E Miter handle...

36 Printed in China 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....