WEN 70711 10 inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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WORK PIECE AND WORK AREA SET UP
1 . designate a work area that is clean and well-lit . The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent injury and distraction .
2 . Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard
or exposing the power cord to possible damage . The power cord must reach the work area with
enough extra length to allow free movement while working .
3 . use a saw table, saw stand or other means to support the work piece . The Miter Saw must be
mounted in such a way that the surface is level to the ground, and supports used must provide a
surface on the same level as the saw table . if the work surface and any work materials supports
are not level, and on the same level, unwanted bevel angles will appear in the cuts resulting in
poor joinery .
4 . work pieces may be secured to the saw table using the Hold down Clamp or other clamping
devices (not included) . Securing the work piece will provide safety by preventing kick back and by
removing the need to hold work pieces near the blade by hand . Clamping the work piece will also
improve cutting accuracy by preventing the work piece from moving during the cutting operation .
5 . when using this saw, work pieces are often quite long . allow room on both left and right of saw
for extended work pieces .
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1 . when the Handle is lowered, the Blade Guard raises automatically . when the Handle is raised
the Blade Guard returns to its safety position . keep hands clear of the Blade when the Handle is
lowered . never interfere with the proper movement of the Blade Guard .
2 . There are locking mechanisms for the miter angle and the Slides . unlock the Table to set the
miter angle, then re-lock it before making the cut . unlock the Slide using the Slide lock wing
Screw before making a cut if the work material is too wide to “chop” .
3 . To rotate the Table, press down the Miter Thumb lever, rotate the Table to the desired angle,
then release the Miter lock lever . notches are machined into the Base of the tool which will lock
the Table into several often used miter angles . These angles are 0º (centered), 15º, 22 .5º, 30º
and 45º both left and right cut .
4 . on wider pieces, you will have to slide the blade while making the cut . To unlock the Slide, loosen
the Slide lock wing Screw at the back of the saw .
5 . To make a bevel cut, release the Bevel lock lever, rotate the blade assembly to the desired
bevel angle, then lock the blade assembly in place using the Bevel lock lever . Making bevel cuts
is discussed in more detail later in this manual .
6 . This saw is provided with a kerf Board . The kerf Board helps to prevent tear-out on the bottom
side of the work material . The kerf Board is factory adjusted prior to shipment of this tool so the
Operating Instructions