electric miter saw

System composed of a circular saw and guiding device for cutting at a precise angle.

miter scale

Graduated scale for regulating the blade precisely to the selected cut angle.

dust spout

Sawdust-ejection conduit, to which a collection bag can usually be attached.

miter latch

Device for locking the table and the blade in the desired position.

table

Pivoting circular surface, fitted with a slot for the saw, to which is attached the structure supporting the blade.

handle

fence

Perpendicular plate on the surface bracing the piece to be cut.

blade guard

Device covering the blade in order to protect the user’s hands and prevent sawdust from escaping.

blade

Thin metal disk with teeth; it rotates to cut pieces of metal or wood.

miter lock handle

When the miter-latch screw is disengaged, it allows the table to be pivoted to select the cut angle.