Kobalt SM1817LW - User Manual

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...

17 7 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. To avoid injury: ● Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting. Remove all small pieces of material from the ...

19 12 11 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 ...

20 ● Press the arbor lock button (DD), holding it in firmly while turning the blade counterclockwise. When arbor lock engages, continue to press it in while tightening the arbor bolt securely. (Fig. 12) ● Rotate the cover plate (2) back to its original position until the slot in the cover plate enga...

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

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 workpie...

27 20 BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 20) 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...

28 22 21 BASIC SAW OPERATIONSTURNING THE LED LIGHT ON (FIG. 21) Press the LED ON/OFF switch (EE) 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 b...

29 23 24 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 th...

30 25 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...

31 27 28 29 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 re...

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. If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection to keep debris from blowing into eyes....

40 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....