MasterForce SM3051M, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...TM iNSTRUCTiONMANUAL SKU 240 0027 12 in SLiDiNG COMPOUND MITER SAW Model SM3051M C US...

Page 2: ...Contents 9 MOTOR Power Source Speed Double Insulated Motor Arbor Shaft Size BLADE SIZE Diameter Arbor size Rotating Table Diameter Miter Detent Stops 120V AC 60Hz 15 Amp 4200 RPM No load Yes 5 8 in 1...

Page 3: ...ser and all bystanders must read and understand instruction manual before using this product KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal i...

Page 4: ...orrect size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord 11 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loos...

Page 5: ...CH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 22 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 23 W...

Page 6: ...the cut release the trigger and wait for the blade to stop before returning the saw to the raised position 19 MAKE SURE the blade has come to a complete stop before removing or securing the workpiece...

Page 7: ...trip frequently if a MOTOR is overboaded overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start stops in a short time b LINE VOLTAGE is more than I0 above or below the nameplate voltage...

Page 8: ...cessories for your power tool CAUTION To avoid the risk of personal injury do not modify this power tool or use accessories not recommended by customer service CAUTION Read warnings and conditions on...

Page 9: ...all parts from the packing material Check each one with the illustration to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material CAUTION If any part is missing or damaged do...

Page 10: ...e Hold down clamp Sliding Left extension win Right extension wing Lower blade guard Miter lock handle Arm Turntable Mounting holes Laser on off switch Left support Hold down Latch Stop Knob Slide carr...

Page 11: ...o 45 left and right MOUNTING HOLES To mount the miter saw to a stable surface ON OFF TRIGGER SWITCH To start the tool squeeze the trigger Release the trigger to turn off the miter saw POSITIVE STOP LO...

Page 12: ...n the down position 1 Push the switch head down to its lowest position 2 Push the hold down latch 2 into the locking hole IMPORTANT To avoid damage never carry the miter saw by the switch handle the c...

Page 13: ...using this miter saw REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT FIG 8 CAUTION To avoid injury Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting Remove all small pieces of material from the table cavit...

Page 14: ...4 3 Rubber washer 1 _ _ 4 Flat washer 5 Workbench 5 _ 6 Flat washer 7 Lockwasher 6 8 Hex nut 7 8 9 Jam nut 9 NOTE Mounting hardware is not included with this tool Bolts nuts washers screws must be pur...

Page 15: ...over plate screw 2 While 15 holding the lower blade guard tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver Fig 11 NOTE The lower blade guard must be raised to the upright position to access the cover pla...

Page 16: ...gle to zero degrees Fully extend the sliding fence completely to the right then pull the bevel detent pin 1 toward the front of the machine NOTE When retracting the bevel detent pin it may be required...

Page 17: ...nce locking bolts CAUTION If the saw has not been used recently recheck blade squareness to the fence and readjust if needed 5 After fence has been aligned using a scrap piece of wood make a cut at 90...

Page 18: ...eck to see that the blade does not extend more than 1 4 in below the table insert and does not touch the control arm throat or any part of the base or table if the maximum depth needs readjusting 1 Lo...

Page 19: ...roduct will increase eye hazard Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser if unqualified persons attempt to repair this laser product serious injury may result Any repair required on this lase...

Page 20: ...is missing bent damaged or broken in any way or any electrical parts don t work turn the saw off and unplug it Replace bent damaged missing or defective parts before using the saw again Maintain tools...

Page 21: ...Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece and the table or fence Make sure there are no gaps between the 21 workpiece fence and table that will let the workpiece shift after it is cut Keep th...

Page 22: ...p Unplug the miter saw Fig 25 No Hand Zone 1 i 8 3 4 in BASIC SAW OPERATIONS CAUTION For your convenience your saw has a blade brake The brake is not a safety device Never rely on it to replace the pr...

Page 23: ...ence onto the miter saw fence aligning the nut 1 with the slot 4 2 To lock the sliding fence push the cam locking lever in toward the front of the machine _xj b 4 SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM FIG 29 CAUTIO...

Page 24: ...able lock 2 Fig 30 3 2 1 BEVEL CUT FIG 31 CAUTION 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 thr...

Page 25: ...y and spinning blade toward you during the cut The blade may try to climb up on the top of the workpiece causing the cutting assembly and spinning blade to kick back forcefully The switch head assembl...

Page 26: ...llel grooves as shown below Fig 37 Cut these grooves with saw Use a chisel to cut out the middle WORKPIECE SUPPORT REPETITIVE CUTTING USING THE STOP PLATE FIG 38 Long pieces need extension table suppo...

Page 27: ...CAUTION Your compound miter saw is suited for the difficult task of cutting crown molding To fit properly crown molding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy The two surfaces on a piece of cr...

Page 28: ...bottom of molding against fence 2 Miter table set at LEFT 31 6 3 RIGHT side is finished piece Outside corner Right side OR 33 9 31 6 Right 1 Position top of molding against fence 2 Miter table set at...

Page 29: ...01 117 20 67 24 31 23 43 21 68 118 20 30 23 94 23 02 21 36 119 19 93 23 57 22 61 21 03 120 19 57 23 20 22 21 20 70 121 19 20 22 83 21 80 20 38 122 18 84 22 46 21 40 20 08 123 18 48 22 09 21 00 19 72...

Page 30: ...e lower guard of any dust or buildup with a damp cloth CAUTION When cleaning the lower guard unplug the saw from the power source receptacle to avoid unexpected startup Do not use solvents on the guar...

Page 31: ...at the outlet 1 Replace Brushes See MAINTENANCE section 2 Contact Service Center TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SAW OPERATION PROBLEM Blade hits table Angle of cut not accurate Can not adjust miter Cutting arm...

Page 32: ...PAN HD SCREW WASHER M6_1 0 12 1 2MNJ CONTROLLER ASS Y 1 3K7X CR RE TRUSSHD ROUND NECK SCREW M6_1 0 10 3 2MT9 SEGMENT HANDLE 1 3K9X DRIVE SCREW cp2 3 5 2 2MTH SEGMENT HANDLE 1 3KB4 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING...

Page 33: ...SCHEMATIC A 33...

Page 34: ...NCE AW 1 1 25YG NEEDLE POINTER 1 1 25YK SET PLATE 1 1 262Q TiLT POINTER EV 1 1 262R TiLT POINTER EV 1 1 262S POWER CORD CLAMP 2 2 262V ANCHOR PLATE 1 2 26HX GUIDE HOLDER AW 1 2 26LU WARNING LABEL 1 2...

Page 35: ...SCHEMATIC B 35...

Page 36: ...0 8 50 2 0KLA PLASTIC SCREW M5 0 8 6 2 0Q9K FLOW GUIDE 1 0QM2 BRUSH HOLDER ASSW 1 27 26 5 2 0QQT BRUSH ASSW 2 0QRO BRUSH COVER 2 0QR1 RUBBER PIN 1 26DF FRONT HOUSING AW 1 26PD MOTOR PULLEY 1 2MYR FIEL...

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Page 38: ...ited to blades bits light bulbs and or batteries 2 shall be void if this tool is used for commercial and or rental purposes and 3 does not cover any losses injuries to persons property or costs This w...