MasterForce 240-0024 Owner's Manual

OPERATING MANUAL12-in.Compound Miter Saw with Dual-Laser line240-0024IMPORTANT :Carefully read this Owner’s Manual before using this tool. Pay close a

10ALWAYS check the tool for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to det

11DESCRIPTIONKNOW YOUR MITER SAW (Fig. 1a)NOTE: Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all of the operating features and safety

12 WARNING: Your saw should NEVER be connected to the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, c

13bevel scale. The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a 90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 48° left and right bevel (Fig. 1a). Tighten th

14ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE MITER SAW TO WORK SURFACE (Fig. 2)To prevent your miter saw from sliding, falling or tipping during operation, the saw must be

15SAWDUST EJECTION PORTThis miter saw comes with a dust bag to help you keep the work area clean. The dust bag is ideal for smaller jobs. Use a 2 1/2-

164. If the blade is not 90° to the fence, unscrew the fence locking knobs completely out and remove the fence extensions.5. Loosen all hex-head bol

17SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE (Fig. 6, Fig.6b) WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injur

BEVEL ANGLE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 7) If Necessary1. Check to see if the bevel angle indicator is pointing to 0° on the bevel scale.2. If the in

19These setting bolt are to your left and right as you face the back of the saw. (Fig.9)6. Lift up to unlock the bevel angle lock knob (Fig.10),then

2TABLE OF CONTENTSSpecifications ... Page 2Rules for Safe

20OPERATION CAUTION: ALWAYS make sure the arbor lock button is released so the blade can rotate freely. MAKE SURE that the locking pin is loose and

21SUPPORTING LONG WORKPIECES (Fig.11a)Long workpieces require extra supports. The supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. Th

221. Release the tightening knob counterclockwise, and separate the two parts. (Fig.12a, Fig12b).2. Insert the hold down clamp in the hole as shown,

23USING THE MITER SAW CAUTION: Always hold the cutting handle firmly when making a cut, be-cause the starting and stopping action of the motor may caus

24To Crosscut With Your Miter Saw WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.1. Unplug the saw.2.

2511. When cutting long workpieces, pull out extension wing for extra support for the long workpieces. (Fig. 14b) CAUTION: NEVER use another person a

26BEVEL CUTTING (Fig. 15)A bevel cut is a cut made across the grain of the workpiece with the blade at an angle to the workpiece. A straight bevel cut

27 CAUTION: NEVER use another person as an additional support for a work-piece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help feed, sup-

283. Splintering typically happens due to incorrect blade style, dull blade, thinness of workpiece, or improperly dried wood.NOTE: Always perform a d

29To Make a Compound Miter Cut with your Miter Saw1. Unplug the saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing s

3RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TOOLBefore operating this tool, carefully read this operating manual and all of the labels affixed to the router. Ke

30 WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, ALWAYS keep your hands outside the “no hands zone”, as marked on the saw table, which is at least 3 inch

31Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is listed to the closest 0.005°COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES *Pitch of Si

32CUTTING CROWN MOLDING (Fig. 18)Your miter saw is ideal for cutting crown molding. In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound-mitered wi

33COMPOUND BEVEL /MITER SETTINGSKey Bevel SettingMiter SettingType of cutIL 33.9° Left 31.6°Right Inside corner - Left side 1. Position top of moldin

34CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL (Fig.19 and 20) WARNING: To avoid kickback and to avoid serious personal in-jury NEVER position the concave side o

35 WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operations, or when blowing dust. If operation

36 WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments or changing b

37REPLACEMENT OF CARBON BRUSHES (Fig. 22, 23)The factory installed carbon brushes in the motor assembly inspect it regularly by unplugging tool. Keep

38LOWER BLADE GUARD WARNING: DO NOT use the saw without the lower blade guard. The low-er blade guard is attached to the saw for your protection. Shou

39TROUBLE SHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTIONBrake does not stop blade within 5 seconds.Motor brushes not sealed or lightly stic

4Recommended sizes of extension cordsTool’s Ampere ratingVolts Total length of cord in feet Cord size in A.W.G.(minimum)25’ 50’ 100’ 150’0-6 120V~ 18

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42Part ListNo. Part Name Quantity page1 Base 1 A2 Pad 2 A3 Screw M4X10 41 A.B4 Foot 4 A5 Rubber Ring 1 A6 Bevel Bracket 1 A7 45 Bevel Override Lever 2

4333 Bevel Lock Baffle 1 A34 Bevel Lock Bracket 1 A35 Cam 1 A36 Cam Shaft 1 A37 Bevel Lock Pole 1 A38 Nut M6 2 A.B39 Bevel Change Pole 1 A40 Bevel Chan

4467 E Ring 9 3 A68 Screw M12X12 1 A69 Screw M5X16 9 A.B70 Bolt M8X30 2 A71 Nut M8 2 A72 Gear Case Cover 1 B73 Arbor Lock Pin Plate 1 B74 Pinion 1 B75

45101 Inner Wire Trough 1 B102 Dust Board 1 B103 Washer Ø13xØ22x0.5 3 B104 Rivet M4X6 2 B105 Rolling Bearing 1 B106 Washer 5 2 B107 Key 4X16 1 B108 Sp

46135 Torsion Spring 1 B136 Bolt M6X16 1 B137 Washer 6 1 B138 Control PCB 1 B139 Switch PCB 1 B140 Switch Panel 1 B141 Switch Knob 1 B142 Transparent

47169 Miter Pointer 1 A170 Bevel Pointer 1 A171 Inner Flange 1 B172 Outter Flange 1 B173 Flange Screw 1 B174 Pivot Shaft 1 A175 Turn table Axis 1 A176

48203 Dust Spout 1 B204 Left Sliding Base 1 A205 Extend Pole 4 A206 Right Sliding Base 1 A207 Wrench 1 A208 Dust Bag Set 1 A209 Work Piece Clamp 1 A21

520. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING

6 AVOID body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if you

7 WARNING: The use of optical instruments such as, but not limited to, tele-scopes or transits to view the laser beam will increase eye hazard.1. The

811. ALWAYS be sure that the blade clears the workpiece. NEVER start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece. ALWAYS allow the motor to come up

924. DO NOT turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This could cause the blade to loosen, which could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stan