Tradesman M2501W, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...nspected versatile machine capable of giving you many years of dependable service Your power tool comes complete in one carton with a minimum of first assembly and setup required by you When unpacking be sure to check all packages and packing material for loose parts before discarding NOTICE On the nameplate of your machine you will find the serial number and MFG date code of your unit Please reco...

Page 2: ...aw Glossary 9 Compound Miter Saw Safety 4 Assembly 10 Electrical Requirements and Safety 4 5 Adjustments 12 Pre Assembly 6 Operation 14 Tools Required For Assembly 6 Maintenance 21 Carton Contents 7 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects ...

Page 3: ...ects into the eyes and that could cause permanent eye damage ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles not glasses that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87 1 Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistance lenses They ARE NOT safety glasses Safety Goggles are available at Service Center NOTE Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87 1 could serious injury 13 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK Sawing operati...

Page 4: ... the workpiece before the switch is turned ON 19 IMPORTANT After completing the cut release the power switch and wait for the blade to stop before returning the saw to the raised position 20 MAKE SURE the blade has come to a complete stop before removing or securing the workpiece changing the workpiece angle or changing the angle of the blade 21 NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this tool ...

Page 5: ...occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start stops in a short time b LINE VOLTAGE is more than 10 above or below the nameplate voltage rating For heavy loads the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified on the nameplate c IMPROPER or dull saw blades are used 5 Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections overload low voltage or inadequate power sup...

Page 6: ...ious injury ACCESSORIES Contact technical support regarding accessories for your power tool To avoid the risk of personal injury do not modify this power tool or use accessories not recommended to fit your tool Read warnings and conditions on your CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE Do not operate the saw without the proper saw blade guard in place Carbide is a very hard but brittle material Care should be t...

Page 7: ...ilt in carry handle located at the top of the machine 2 Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface 3 Separate all parts from the packing material Check each one with the illustration below to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material If any part is missing or damaged do not attempt to assemble the miter saw or plug in the power cord until the missing or...

Page 8: ...Handle Blade Lower Blade Guard Upper Blade Guard Cover Plate Dust Bag Stop latch Miter Scale Extension Wing Mounting Holes Arbor Lock Bevel Scale Fence Base Positive Stop Locking Lever Miter handle Dust chute Pivot bolt lock nut Mounting hole Mounting hole 8 ...

Page 9: ...aw STOP LATCH Locks the miter saw in the lowered position for compact storage and transportation SWITCH HANDLE The cutting head handle contains the trigger switch and a safety lock off slide switch The blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down on the handle The saw will return to its upright position when the handle is released WARNING LABELS Read and understand for your own safety Alway...

Page 10: ...ION To avoid injury and damage to the saw transport or store the miter saw with the cutting head locked in the down position Never use the stop latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting operations Fig 3 Locking When transporting or storing the miter saw the cutting head should always be locked in the down position 1 Push the cutting head 3 down to its lowest position 2 Push the...

Page 11: ...8 INSTALLING BLADE Fig 6 7 8 1 Install a 10 blade making sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard and the blade teeth are pointing downward 2 Place the arbor collar 6 against the blade and on the arbor in the same position from how it was removed Thread the arbor bolt 4 into the arbor in a counterclockwise direction Fig 8 IMPORTANT Make sure the ...

Page 12: ...ement nor too loose affecting the accuracy of the saw cut The correct locking nut 2 adjustment is snug allowing no side to side arm movement To adjust tighten or loosen the adjusting nut accordingly 2 Cutting head downward travel adjustment Fig 12 CAUTION 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 Be...

Page 13: ...W Fig 15 To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement Before moving the saw disconnect the power cord from the outlet and lock the cutting arm in the lower position using the stop latch NOTE The stop latch is for carrying or storing the tool It is NOT to be used holding the saw while cutting Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or by the switched handle Carrying the tool by the power cord c...

Page 14: ...working order and properly adjusted If any part of this miter saw is missing bent damaged or broken in any way or any electrical parts don t work turn the saw off and unplug it Replace damaged missing or defective parts before using the saw again Maintain tools with care Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating Don t put lubricants on the blade w...

Page 15: ...ing the cut 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 Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it is cut off Otherwise it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently Only the workpiece should be on the saw s table Secure work Use ...

Page 16: ...onds unplug the saw and follow the instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE section for adjusting the blade brake before using the saw again BASIC SAW OPERATIONS CAUTION For your convenient use your saw has a blade 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 6 seconds unplug the saw and follow the instruc...

Page 17: ...The blade can be positioned at any angle from a 90 straight cut 0 on the scale to a 45 left bevel Tighten the lock handle 1 to lock the desired cutting head in position Positive stops are provided at 0 and 45 COMPOUND CUT FIG 20 A compound cut is the combination of a miter and a bevel cut simultaneously 1 Loosen the bevel lock handle 1 and position the cutting head at the desired bevel position Lo...

Page 18: ...e guard and housing possibly causing damage or injury To minimize this an auxiliary wood fence can be mounted to your saw Holes are provided in the saw fence to attach an auxiliary wood fence This fence is constructed of straight auxiliary wood approximately 3 4 inch thick by 2 1 2 inches high by 18 inches long Attach the wood fence securely and make a full depth cut to make a blade slot Check for...

Page 19: ...ions as shown Perform practice cuts on scrap material to achieve best results 1 Always make sure moldings rest firmly against fence and table Use hold down or C clamps whenever possible and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks 2 Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to making cut Mark cut line directly on the tape 3 Splintering typically happens due to wrong blade applicat...

Page 20: ... changing one changes the other as well Also keep in mind that the angles from crown molding are very easy for these angles to shift slightly all settings should be tested on scrap molding Fig 27 Fig 28 Bevel Miter Settings KEY BEVEL SETTING MITER SETTING TYPE OF CUT Inside corner Left side IL 33 9 31 6 Right 1 Position top of molding against fence 2 Miter table set at RIGHT 31 6 3 LEFT side is fi...

Page 21: ...ection Should the lower guard become damaged do not use the saw until the damaged guard has been replaced Develop a regular check to make sure the lower guard is working properly Clean the lower guard of any dust or buildup with a damp cloth CAUTION Do not use solvents on the guard They could make the plastic cloudy and brittle CAUTION When cleaning the lower guard unplug the saw from the power so...

Page 22: ...rn 3 Other 1 Replace Brushes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SAW OPERATION PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade hits table 1 Misalignment 1 See ADJUSTMENT section 2 Your Service Center Angle of cut not accurate Can t adjust miter 1 Miter table locked 2 Sawdust under table 1 Push positive stop locking lever down and rotate table See OPERATION Section 2 Vacuum or blow out dust WEAR EYE PROT...

Page 23: ... 0D7W CLEVIS PIN 1 0QQ1 GUARD CORD 1 0D7X SHAFT 1 0S1N ARM MITER AW 1 0D7Z KNOB HANDLE 23 1 0S1P TABLE 1 0D87 TORSION SPRING 1 0S1S COLLAR 1 0D99 SHIM 1 0S1T HOUSING ASS Y 1 0D9B ANCHOR BLOCK 1 0V8M FENCE 06 1 0D9R CAUTION LABEL 1 0V95 NEEDLE POINTER 1 0D9T RUBBER PAD 1 0V96 BASE 06 1 0DHT SPRING GUARD 1 0V9E POWER CABLE 1 0DVJ WRENCH HEX 1 0XHX TILTING SCALE 1 0J4J FLAT WASHER φ10X20 2 1 0XJ3 STI...

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Page 25: ... SCREW M5 0 8 12 3 0KLA PLASTIC SCREW M5 0 8 6 2 0Q9K FLOW GUIDE 1 0QGR COMPRESSION SPRING 1 0QM4 ARBOR SHAFT 1 0QM7 BEARING COVER 1 0QM8 HELIX GEAR 1 0QME BRACKET STOP 1 0QMJ CAP RUBBER 1 0QMR ARMATURE ASS Y 1 0QMY PROTECTOR WIRE 1 0QQS BRUSH HOLDER ASS Y 2 0QQT BRUSH ASS Y 2 0QR0 BRUSH COVER 2 0QR2 BEARING BUSHING 1 110A CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW WASHER 2 0QMZ MOTOR HOUSING 23 1 116D LEAD WIRE ...

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