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C US 12-IN COMPACT SLIDING DUAL-BEVEL MITER SAW MODEL #SM3017LW / #1413795 Español p. 45 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number MFG Date Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3URGXFW 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV 2 Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings ............................................................................... 4 Eletrical Safety Information ........................................................................................
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PACKAGE CONTENTS UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW ! WARNING To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly. The cord must remain unplugged whenever you are adjusting/assembling the saw. 1. Remove the miter saw from the carton. IMPORTANT: Do not lift miter saw by the trigger switch handle. It may cause misalignment. Lift the saw by the hand holds for transportation. 2. Place the saw on a secure, stationary work surface. 3.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING 5HDG DOO VDIHW\ ZDUQLQJV LQVWUXFWLRQV LOOXVWUDWLRQV DQG VSHFL¿FDWLRQV provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric VKRFN ¿UH DQG RU VHULRXV LQMXU\ Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Work area safety ŏ Keep work area clean and well lit.
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ŏ 8VH SHUVRQDO SURWHFWLYH HTXLSPHQW $OZD\V ZHDU H\H SURWHFWLRQ Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. ŏ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. &DUU\LQJ SRZHU WRROV ZLWK \RXU ¿QJHU RQ WKH VZLWFK RU HQHUJL]LQJ SRZHU WRROV WKDW KDYH WKH switch on invites accidents.
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ŏ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. ŏ Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
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Ɣ 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. Ɣ Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
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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.P65Warnings.ca.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INFORMATION ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY ! CAUTION : POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonreversible type. See “MOTOR” in the “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section on page 2. 7R DYRLG HOHFWULFDO KD]DUGV ¿UH KD]DUGV RU GDPDJH WR WKH WRRO XVH SURSHU FLUFXLW protection. Your saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15A circuit and use a 20A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
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ŏ FUSES may “blow” or circuit breakers may trip frequently if: ŏ MOTOR is overloaded – overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many starts/stops in a short time. ŏ LINE VOLTAGE is more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage rating. For KHDY\ ORDGV WKH YROWDJH DW PRWRU WHUPLQDOV PXVW HTXDO WKH YROWDJH VSHFL¿HG RQ WKH nameplate. ŏ IMPROPER or dull saw blades are used.
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PREPARATION 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.
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KNOW YOUR MITER SAW Carrying Handle Switch Handle Laser Vertical Adjustment Knob Motor Laser Horizontal Adjustment Knob Right Bevel Detent Pin Hold-down Clamp Right Extension Wing Sliding Fence Left Extension Wing Extension Locking Lever Miter Angle Pointer Miter Lock Handle Arbor Lock Button Hold-down Latch Laser Guide Sliding Carriage Lower Blade Guard Slide Carriage Lock Knob Bevel Scale Blade Table Insert Bevel Lock Handle Hand-hold for Transportation Table Positive Miter Stop 12 Mounting ho
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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. 1 1 UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. 1) The slide carriage lock knob (1) is located on the right side of the slide carriage. 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.
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INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP (FIG. 4) NOTE: There are two mounting holes for the hold-down clamp. These are located just behind the fence on the left and right side of the base. ŏ Loosen the lock knob (1) behind the fence. Ɣ 3ODFH WKH KROG GRZQ FODPS DVVHPEO\ % LQ WKH desired mounting holes. Ɣ 7LJKWHQ WKH ORFN NQRE NOTE: Place the clamp on the opposite side of the base when bevelling. Always make dry runs XQSRZHUHG EHIRUH ¿QLVK FXWV WR FKHFN WKH SDWK RI the blade.
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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERTS (FIG. 5) NOTE: The miter saw comes with the table inserts already installed. These instructions are for replacing or adjusting either insert side. To avoid injury: ŏ Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting. Remove all small pieces of material from the table cavity before performing any cuts. The table insert may be removed for this purpose, but always reattach the table insert prior to performing a cutting operation.
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MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. 6, 7, 8) ! WARNING To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement: ŏ Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and lock the cutting head in the lower position using the hold-down latch. ŏ Lock the slide carriage in place by tightening the slide carriage lock knob. ŏ To avoid back injury, lift the saw by using the designated carrying handles located on the top of the machine. Bend with your knees, not your back. ŏ Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or by the switch handle.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE ! WARNING ŏ Use only a saw blade diameter in accordance with the markings on the saw. ŏ Only use a 12 in. diameter blade with a 1 in. arbor hole and an operating speed of more than 4,200 RPM. Do not use blades with deep JXOOHWV 7KHVH FDQ GHÀHFW DQG FRQWDFW WKH guard, causing damage to the machine and/or serious injury. ŏ To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet.
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INSTALLING THE BLADE (FIG. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) Unplug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade. ŏ Install a 12 in. blade with a 1 in arbor, using the provided blade insert sleeve (11) to match the 5/8 in motor arbor. Make sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard. ŏ Place the outer blade collar (8) against the blade and on the arbor. Thread the arbor bolt (6) onto the arbor in a counterclockwise direction.
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UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE CUTTING HEAD (FIG. 14) Unlocking the cutting head: ŏ To raise the cutter head from its storage/ transport position, push down slightly on the switch handle (1). ŏ Pull out the hold-down latch (2). ŏ Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position. 14 2 Locking the cutting head: When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting head should always be locked in the down position. ŏ Push the cutting head down to its lowest position.
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ŏ ŏ Repeat above steps if further adjustment is needed. Tighten bevel lock handle (1) when alignment is achieved. 90° Bevel Pointers Adjustment (Fig. 16): ŏ When the blade is exactly 90° to the table, loosen the bevel indicator screws (1) using a Phillips screwdriver. ŏ Adjust bevel pointers (2) to the “0” mark on the bevel scale and retighten the screw.
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Left/Right 48° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. 17, 18) : ŏ Turn the left bevel detent block (1) to 48° position. ŏ Adjust the left and right side 48° bevel angle using the same instructions given above for adjusting the 45° bevel. MITER SCALE (FIG. 19) The sliding compound miter saw scale can be easily read, showing miter angles from 0° to 55° left and 0° to 60° right. The most common angle settings have positive stops at 0°,15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° left and right and 60° right only.
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ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. 20) ŏ Remove both sliding fences (1) by loosening the sliding fence lock knobs (2). ŏ Lower the cutting arm and lock in position. ŏ Loosen the four fence locking bolts (3) using a 5 mm hex wrench. ŏ Using a square (4), lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence (1) as shown. ŏ Adjust the fence to be 90° to the blade and tighten the four fence locking bolts (3).
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SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. 22) The depth of cut can be preset for even and repetitive shallow cuts. ŏ Adjust the cutting head down until the teeth of the blade are at the desired depth. ŏ While holding the upper arm in that position, turn the stop knob (1) until it touches the stop plate (2). ŏ Recheck the blade depth by moving the cutting head front to back through the full motion of a typical cut along the control arm.
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AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT ŏ A laser is radiated when the laser guide is turned on. Avoid direct eye contact. ŏ Laser Warning Label: LASER RADIATION DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT <0.39MW, 400-700NM, CW, Acc.IEC 60825-1. Ɣ Laser Aperture Label. (Fig. 24) Ɣ Laser Notice Label (Fig. 24)： Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
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A. Checking Laser Line Alignment (Fig. 25, 27) Ɣ 6HW WKH VDZ WR D PLWHU DQG EHYHO VHWWLQJ Ɣ 8VH D FRPELQDWLRQ VTXDUH WR PDUN D DQJOH running across the top and down the front of a board. This line will serve as the pattern line (Fig. 27) to adjust the laser. Place the board on the saw table. Ɣ &DUHIXOO\ ORZHU WKH VDZ KHDG GRZQ WR DOLJQ WKH saw blade with the pattern line. Position the saw blade to the right side of the “pattern line” for the laser line location.
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B. Adjusting the Position of the Laser Line (Fig. 26, 27, 28) 26 Front Line (Fig. 26, 27) If the laser line is angled from left to right, turn the laser vertical adjustment knob (1) counterclockwise to align the laser line parallel with pattern line. If the laser line is angled from right to left, turn the knob clockwise to align the laser line parallel with pattern line. 2 1 Top Line (Fig.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW ! WARNING To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the following steps are completed: ŏ Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following the instructions (SEE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SECTIONS). ŏ Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF switch, upper and lower blade guards, stop latch, bevel lock handle and cover plate screws.
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KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. ! WARNING 7R DYRLG EXUQV RU RWKHU ¿UH GDPDJH QHYHU XVH WKH PLWHU VDZ QHDU ÀDPPDEOH OLTXLGV YDSRUV RU gases. ŏ Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and ears.
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Never cut freehand: ŏ %UDFH \RXU ZRUNSLHFH ¿UPO\ DJDLQVW WKH IHQFH DQG WDEOH VWRS VR LW ZLOO QRW URFN RU WZLVW GXULQJ the cut. ŏ 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 workpiece shift after it is cut. ŏ Keep the cut piece free to move sideways after it is cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently. ŏ Only the workpiece should be on the saw table.
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BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 29) ! WARNING 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 the saw and workpiece. Do not force the saw. It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate.
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BASIC SAW OPERATIONS ! WARNING For your convenience, your saw has an electric brake. The brake is not a safety device. Never rely on it to replace the proper use of the guard on your saw. If the blade does not stop within 5 seconds, unplug the saw and follow the instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING. TO TURN SAW ON (FIG. 30) This miter saw is equipped with a two step ON/OFF trigger switch. Press down on the yellow safety lock switch (2) and squeeze the trigger switch (1) to turn the miter saw ON.
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SLIDING FENCE (FIG. 32) ! WARNING The sliding fence must be extended when making any bevel cut. Failure to extend the sliding fence will not allow enough space for the blade to pass through, which could result in serious injury. At extreme miter or bevel angles, the saw blade may also contact the fence. ŏ Loosen the fence locking knob (1) by turning it counterclockwise, then slide the fence (2) out. ŏ Tighten the fence locking knob (1).
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BEVEL CUT (FIG. 34) ! WARNING The sliding fence must be extended when making any bevel cut. Failure to extend the sliding fence will not allow enough space for the blade to pass through which could result in serious injury. At extreme miter or bevel angles, the saw blade may also contact the fence. 34 2 ! WARNING The right side sliding fence must be removed when making right bevel angle cuts greater than 33.9° in combination with right miter angle at 45°.
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SLIDE CUTTING WIDE BOARDS (FIG. 36) ! CAUTION Always use a work clamp to maintain control and reduce the risk of workpiece damage and personal injury. 36 3 1 To avoid injury: ŏ Let the blade reach full speed before cutting. This will help reduce the risk of a thrown workpiece. ŏ Do not make crosscuts by lowering the blade and pulling the saw head through the wood toward you. The blade may try to climb up on top of the workpiece, causing the cutting assembly and spinning blade to kick back forcefully.
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ŏ Slide the two fences into the rear position (2). Tighten the two fence locking knobs. ! WARNING $OZD\V PDNH GU\ UXQV XQSRZHUHG EHIRUH ¿QLVK cuts to check the path of the blade and the operation of the guards. Ensure the fence does not interfere with the action of the saw or guards. CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. 39) A bowed workpiece must be positioned against the fence and secured with a clamp (1) before cutting as shown.
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WORKPIECE SUPPORT (FIG. 41) NOTE: Long pieces need extension wing support. ŏ Lift up the lock lever (1) to unlock the extension table. Slide the extension wing to desired position and push down the lock lever (1) to tighten. If the lock lever (1) is not tight enough, adjust the nuts (2) located underneath the base 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 41 1 AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG.
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CUTTING BASE MOULDING (FIG. 43) Base mouldings and many other mouldings can be cut on a compound miter saw. The setup of the saw depends on moulding characteristics and applications, as shown. Perform practice cuts on scrap material to achieve best results: ŏ $OZD\V PDNH VXUH PRXOGLQJV UHVW ¿UPO\ against the fence and table. Use hold-down or C-clamps, whenever possible, and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks. ŏ Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to making cut.
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NOTE: The chart below references a compound cut for crown moulding ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WALLS EQUALS 90°. Bevel/Miter Settings KEY BEVEL SETTING MITER SETTING TYPE OF CUT Inside corner - Left side IL 33.9° 31.6° Right IR 33.9° 31.6° Left OL 33.9° 31.6° Left OR 33.9° 31.6° Right 1. Position top of moulding against fence. 2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.6°. /()7 VLGH LV ¿QLVKHG SLHFH Inside corner - Right side 1. Position bottom of moulding against fence. 2.
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CROWN MOULDING CHART Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Wall to Crown Moulding Angle 52/38° Crown Moulding 45/45° Crown Moulding 52/38° Crown Moulding 45/45° Crown Moulding Angle Between Walls 67 Miter Setting 42.93 Bevel Setting 41.08 Miter Setting 46.89 Bevel Setting 36.13 Angle Between Walls 124 Miter Setting 18.13 Bevel Setting 21.71 Miter Setting 20.61 Bevel Setting 19.39 68 42.39 40.79 46.35 35.89 125 17.77 21.34 20.21 19.06 69 41.85 40.50 45.81 35.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE ! WARNING 7R DYRLG ¿UH RU WR[LF UHDFWLRQ QHYHU XVH gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw. ŏ To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, unplug the power cord before working on the saw. ŏ For your safety, this saw is double insulated. 7R DYRLG HOHFWULFDO VKRFN ¿UH RU LQMXU\ XVH RQO\ SDUWV LGHQWLFDO WR WKRVH LGHQWL¿HG LQ WKH SDUWV OLVW Reassemble exactly to avoid electrical shock.
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SAWDUST 3HULRGLFDOO\ VDZGXVW ZLOO DFFXPXODWH XQGHU WKH ZRUNWDEOH DQG EDVH 7KLV FRXOG FDXVH GLI¿FXOW\ LQ 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. FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-243-5114 for a free replacements. ! WARNING DO NOT replace the power cord.
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TROUBLESHOOTING ! WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always ensure that the switch is in the OFF position and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. TROUBLESHOOTING - MOTOR PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE Brake does not 1. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly stop the blade sticking. within 5 seconds. 2. Motor brake overheated from use of defective or wrong size blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling. 3. Arbor bolt loosened. 4. Other. Motor does not start. 1.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. B C PART D DESCRIPTION E F PART # B Hold-down clamp 3VMS C Dust bag 3YSA D Blade wrench 3VJN E Manual 41XE F Carbon brushes (set of 2) 0QQT DISTRIBUTED BY: L G SOURCING, INC. P.O. BOX 1535 N.
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WARRANTY 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. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover any parts that have been subjected to misuse, abuse, alteration, overload, accident or normal wear of moving parts.
