Page 2 - SPECIFICATIONS; Blade diameter; • Specifications may differ from country to country.
2 SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter : ............................................................................................. 305 mm (12”) Hole diameter : ................................................................................................ 25.4 mm (1”) Max. Miter angle : .................
Page 4 - USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.; Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
4 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part thatis damaged should be carefully checkedto determine that it will operate properlyand perform its intended function - checkfor alignment of moving parts, binding ofmoving parts, breakage of parts, mount-ing, and any o...
Page 5 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES USB036-2 DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained fromrepeated use) replace strict adherence to slide compound sawsafety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you cansuffer serious personal injury. 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Keep hands out of pa...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 19. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on. 20. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position. 21. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly duringstart-up and stopping. 22. Make sure the blade is not contact...
Page 7 - INSTALLATION; Bench mounting
7 INSTALLATION Bench mounting When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the loweredposition by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin by lower-ing the handle slightly and pulling the stopper pin. This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and stablesurface using the bolt holes p...
Page 8 - Positioning kerf board
8 If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through theguard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to loosenthe hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt byturning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard andcenter cover. With the blade guard so positioned, cleaningca...
Page 12 - ASSEMBLY; Socket wrench storage
12 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Socket wrench storage The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure. Whenusing the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder.After using the socket wrench, return it ...
Page 15 - Vertical vise
15 CAUTION: • When performing left bevel cuts, flip the fence over to theleft position as shown in the figure. Otherwise, it willcontact the blade or a part of the tool, causing possibleserious injury to the operator. Sub-fence R (optional accessory) The sub-fence R can be installed on the right sid...
Page 16 - or
16 Horizontal vise (optional accessory) The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on eitherthe left or right side of the base. When performing 15 ° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the sideopposite the direction in which the turn base is to be turned.By flipping the ...
Page 17 - OPERATION
17 OPERATION CAUTION: • Before use, be sure to release the handle from thelowered position by pulling the stopper pin. • Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece, etc.before the switch is turned on. • Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle whencutting. Too much force may result in ...
Page 19 - Cutting crown and cove moldings
19 CAUTION: • Always be sure that the blade will move down to beveldirection during a bevel cut. Keep hands out of path ofsaw blade. • During a bevel cut, it may create a condition whereby thepiece cut off will come to rest against the side of theblade. If the blade is raised while the blade is stil...
Page 20 - Measuring; is the same as wall length. Adjust cut length for; In the case of left bevel cut
20 There are two common types of crown moldings and onetype of cove moldings; 52/38 ° wall angle crown molding, 45 ° wall angle crown molding and 45 ° wall angle cove molding. See illustrations. There are crown and cove molding joints which aremade to fit “Inside” 90 ° corners ((1) and (2) in Fig. A...
Page 21 - In the case of right bevel cut
21 Example: In the case of cutting 52/38 ° type crown molding for position (1) in Fig. A: • Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9 ° LEFT. • Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6 ° RIGHT. • Lay crown molding with its broad back (hidden)surface down on the turn base with its CEILINGCONTA...
Page 23 - Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees
23 EN0002-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000031 52˚ 38˚ Ceiling W all Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg....
Page 24 - Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees
24 EN0003-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000032 45˚ 45˚ Ceiling W all Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) 6...
Page 25 - Cutting aluminum extrusion
25 Crown molding stoppers (optional accessories) alloweasier cuts of crown molding without tilting the sawblade. Install them on the base as shown in the figures. Position crown molding with its WALL CONTACT EDGEagainst the guide fence and its CEILING CONTACTEDGE against the crown molding stoppers a...
Page 26 - Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood facing.
26 8. Wood facing Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free cuts inworkpieces. Attach a wood facing to the guide fenceusing the holes in the guide fence.See the figure concerning the dimensions for a sug-gested wood facing. CAUTION: • Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood facing. • ...
Page 27 - Cutting repetitive lengths; Carrying tool; Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at 0
27 9. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length,ranging from 300 mm (11 - 3/4”) to 470 mm (18 - 1/2”),use of the set plate (optional accessory) will facilitatemore efficient operation. Install the set plate on theholder (optional accessory) as shown in the fi...
Page 28 - MAINTENANCE; Adjusting the cutting angle; on the miter
28 Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base asshown in the figure. If you remove the holders, dust bag, etc.,you can carry the tool more easily. CAUTION: • Always secure all moving portions before carrying thetool. • Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes onlyand not for any c...
Page 30 - Replacing carbon brushes
30 Make sure that the two pointers on the arm point toeach 0 ° on the bevel scale on the arm holder. If they do not point to 0 ° , loosen the screws which secure the pointers and adjust them so that they will pointto 0 ° . (2) 45 ° bevel angle Adjust the 45 ° bevel angle only after performing 0 ° be...
Page 31 - After use; ACCESSORIES
31 After use • After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the toolwith a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard cleanaccording to the directions in the previously coveredsection titled “Blade guard”. Lubricate the slidingportions with machine oil to prevent rust. • When storing the tool, pull t...
Page 32 - Memo
Page 34 - MAIL THIS PORTION; Your answers to the following questions are appreciated.; Please return this portion by facsimile or mail.
34 1. This product was purchased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store Tool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition From Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the ...
Page 35 - FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS; RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
35 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 Fulton Avenue Sacrame...
Page 36 - WARNING; MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY; Warranty Policy; Makita Corporation of America
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examplesof these chemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline sili...
