Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Safety ...... 2 Maintenance ...... 14 Specifications ...... 6 Parts List and Diagram ...... 17 Setup ...... 7 Warranty ...... 20

Sa Operation ...... 10 FE ty

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WarninG SyMBOLS anD DEFinitiOnS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential S personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that E

tup follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury. Op E rati

O iMpOrtant SaFEty inFOrMatiOn n General tool Safety Warnings

read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Maint 1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area. 2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to 6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, E

nanc see that keys and adjusting wrenches are master switches, or by removing starter keys. removed from tool before turning it on. 7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better 3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. and safer at the rate for which it was designed. E Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. 8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment 4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. to do a job for which it was not designed. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

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table a: rEcOMMEnDED MiniMuM WirE 13. DON’T OVERREACH. FOr EXtEnSiOn cOrDS Keep proper footing and balance at all times. (120 VOLt) 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep naMEpLatE EXtEnSiOn cOrD tools sharp and clean for best and safest aMpErES LEnGtH performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. (at full load) 25′ 50′ 100′ 150′ 0 – 6 18 16 16 14 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; ty

when changing accessories, such as FE 6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12 blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12 Sa 12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use. 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in. 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy Consult the owner’s manual for recommended enough to carry the current your product will draw. accessories. The use of improper accessories An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage may cause risk of injury to persons. resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table A shows the correct size to use depending 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. tup

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use E

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged S loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, should be carefully checked to determine that or other jewelry which may get caught in moving it will operate properly and perform its intended parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. function – check for alignment of moving parts, Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may 11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use affect its operation. A guard or other part that is face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. 20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the 12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a to direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only. n hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your O hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. 21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool

until it comes to a complete stop. rati E Op E nanc E Maint

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Grounding instructions

tO prEVEnt ELEctric SHOcK anD DEatH FrOM incOrrEct Sa GrOunDinG WirE cOnnEctiOn rEaD anD FOLLOW tHESE inStructiOnS: FE 110-120 Vac Double insulated tools: tools with two prong plugs ty

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, double insulated equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

2. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration. (See Outlets for 2-prong plug.) S Outlets for 2-prong plug E tup Miter Safety Warnings

For your Own Safety read instruction 14. Wet , green (unseasoned) lumber, Manual Before Operating and pressure treated lumber all have an increased potential for kickback and should 1. Wear eye protection. only be cut with a blade for cutting that lumber type. Wear a NIOSH-approved 2. Keep hands out of the line of saw blade. respirator and have appropriate ventilation 3. Do not operate saw without guards in place. whenever cutting pressure treated lumber.

4. Do not perform any operation freehand. 15. Do not use blades made from high-speed steel, blades, metal-cutting blades Op 5. Never reach around saw blade. or masonry-cutting blades. The guards of this saw are not designed to protect E 6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop

rati against the failure of such blades. before moving workpiece or changing settings. 16. Blades must be rated to at least the 7. Disconnect power before changing O maximum speed marked on the tool.

n blade or servicing. 17. DO nOt OpEratE WitH any GuarD 8. To reduce risk of injury, return carriage to the full DiSaBLED, DaMaGED, Or rEMOVED. Moving rear position after each crosscut operation. guards must move freely and close instantly.

9. Return all guards to original position if 18. The use of accessories or attachments not any are moved during blade replacement. recommended by the manufacturer may Check all guards for proper operation after service. result in a risk of injury to persons.

10. The lock down pin is to be used only to 19. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. lock the head in place for carrying and storage. Maint It is not to be used for any cutting operation. 20. Do not depress the spindle lock when starting or during operation. 11. Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Blades that 21. Only use safety equipment that has been approved E

nanc do not match the mounting hardware of the saw by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved will run eccentrically, causing loss of control. safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved 12. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers and breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved E or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were for the specific hazards in the work area. specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

13. Do not use to cut logs, tree limbs, or uneven lumber.

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22. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 25. Avoid unintentional starting. common sense when operating a power tool. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 26. People with pacemakers should consult their A moment of inattention while operating power physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in tools may result in serious personal injury. close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. 23. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines. 27. The warnings, precautions, and instructions ty

24. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all FE These carry important safety information. possible conditions and situations that may occur.

If unreadable or missing, contact It must be understood by the operator that Sa Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. Vibration Safety This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or 2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces long-term exposure to vibration may cause the blood supply to the hands and fingers, temporary or permanent physical injury, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury. particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: 3. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different processes. 1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an tup 4. Include vibration-free periods each day of work. E extended period should first be examined by a S doctor and then have regular medical check-ups 5. Grip workpiece as lightly as possible (while still to ensure medical problems are not being caused keeping safe control of it). Let the tool do the work. or worsened from use. Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood circulation to 6. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system explained in this manual. If any abnormal disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should vibration occurs, stop use immediately. not use this tool. If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration (such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers), seek medical advice as soon as possible. n O SaVE tHESE inStructiOnS. rati E Op E nanc E Maint

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Specifications

Electrical Rating 120 VAC / 60 Hz / 15 A Motor No Load Speed 3800 RPM Sa Max. Accessory Diameter Blade Diameter –12"

FE Arbor Size 1"

ty 90° Straight 3-1/2" x 13-3/8" Cutting 45° Miter 3-1/2" x 9-3/8" Capacities 45° Straight 2-1/8" x 13-3/8" 45° Compound (L/R) 2-1/8" x 9-3/8"

caution: Use of controls or adjustments or AVOID EXPOSURE performance of procedures other than those specified LASER LIGHT Laser light is DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM emitted from herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Max. Output: 1 mW, this opening. Wavelength: 650 nm CLASS IIa LASER PRODUCT This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 caution: The use of optical instruments Distributed by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Manufacture Date: ______, ______64686

S with this product will increase eye hazard. E tup Op E rati O n Maint E nanc

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Setup - Before use:

read the EntirE iMpOrtant SaFEty inFOrMatiOn section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. ty tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury FrOM acciDEntaL OpEratiOn: turn the power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet FE before performing any procedure in this section. Sa note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. assembly

1. Insert the ends of the Table Extensions into 2. Squeeze the clip on the Dust Collection Bag to the holes in the sides of the Base. Tighten the open the mouth of the Bag. Slip the Bag over Table Extension Knobs to hold the Extensions in the Dust Outlet behind the saw and release place. The upper edge of the Extensions will be the clip to secure the Bag to the Outlet. tup

level with the surface of the saw. This provides E

a wider base for the work material to rest on. S

Mounting

Use the four bolt holes provided in the Base to mount the Miter Saw to a stable support before use. Mounting hardware not included. n O rati E Op E nanc E

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Functions Sa trigger

FE trigger Lock Lock ty

trigger

LED Work Laser Light Dust collection Bag Lower Guard S E tup Slide Lock Knob

Blade

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turntable Miter Lock O Knob n

Maint table Miter Scale Miter Kerf Board Bevel Lock Miter Detent Extension angle Lever Lever indicator E nanc E

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Spindle ty Lock Head Lock-Down FE

pin Sa

Bevel angle

Bevel indicator tup

Scale E S n O Description of Selected Functions rati E Head Lock-Down pin: Guard operation:

When the Handle is lowered, the Lower Guard Op raises automatically. When the Handle is raised the 2 2 Lower Guard returns to its safety position. Keep hands clear of the Blade when the Handle is lowered. Do not interfere with the proper movement of the Lower Guard. 1 3 3 1 Slide Lock Knob: Tighten this to prevent the cutting head from sliding back and forth for chopping cuts. Loosen this to allow the cutting head to slide. E Align pin with Align pin with note: Additional functions are explained deep shallow groove elsewhere in the manual.

to lock cutting head. to unlock cutting head. nanc E Maint

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Operating instructions

read the EntirE iMpOrtant SaFEty inFOrMatiOn section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Sa tool Set up FE ty

tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury FrOM acciDEntaL OpEratiOn: turn the power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section. tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury: DO nOt OpEratE WitH any GuarD DiSaBLED, DaMaGED, Or rEMOVED. Moving guards must move freely and close instantly. replacing the Blade

S note: Replacement blade sold separately. 3. Loosen the Guard Plate Bolt until it E disengages the Guard Plate. tup 1. Unplug the tool from its power source. 2. Raise the Lower Blade Guard out 4. Swing the Guard Plate up and out of the way. of the way and hold it up.

Lower Blade Guard

Outer Flange Op Guard E Guard plate Bolt arbor rati plate Bolt O Figure a n

5. Press in the Spindle Lock on the back note: Make sure the Inner Flange of the saw′s head and hold it in. stays in place on the Spindle. 6. Remove the Arbor Bolt and Outer Flange. 7. Remove the used blade and Arbor Insert. Place Refer to Figure B. the Arbor Insert into a new Blade and install iMpOrtant: the arbor Bolt has a left-handed the new Blade. Make sure that the Blade′s thread and removes by turning cLOcKWiSE. rotation arrow points in the same direction as the rotation arrow on the Upper Blade Guard.

Maint Blade 8. Replace the Outer Flange and Arbor Bolt. Position the cupped side of the Flange against the Blade. Outer Hold in the Spindle Lock and wrench tighten the Flange Arbor Bolt by turning it cOuntErcLOcKWiSE. E Release the Spindle Lock. nanc

arbor Spindle 9. Rotate the Guard Plate back into place, Bolt and secure it with the Guard Plate Bolt. inner E Flange 10. WarninG! tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury: Make sure the Lower Blade Guard arbor insert operates smoothly and properly protects Figure B from the Blade before using the Saw.

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1. The Table Extensions are inserted into 3. Support the workpiece to be level with the table, each side of the Table, and locked in place and so that after the cut is made the cut off pieces using the Table Extension Knobs. will not fall. Use sawhorses or other supports 2. When properly installed, the upper face of (not included) to support longer workpieces. the Table Extensions are level with the Table, 4. If the workpiece is not level, you will make ty and provide a wider support surface for the an unintentional bevel cut in the material.

workpiece. Each Extension has a stop lever If the workpiece is not supported, it will bind FE which can be raised to make repetitive cuts. the blade and may cause the material to kick back, potentially causing injury. Sa adjusting the Miter angle

A miter cut is one that is at an angle across the horizontal surface of the material. 45º miter cuts to join two pieces in a right angle corner are common. A 30º cut is often used for a or to make a chamfered end. 1. Loosen the Miter Lock Knob by turning it 6. With the Table adjusted to the desired angle, one or two turns counterclockwise. place the workpiece flush against the Fence, 2. Pull up on the Miter Detent Lever to unlock secure it with the Clamp and make the cut. the Table. While holding the Detent Lever up, move the Table to the desired angle. tup

3. The Miter Angle Indicator will indicate the Miter E

selected angle. While the Miter Detent Lever Lock S is released, the table will lock into place at Knob often used miter angles, including 15º, 22.5º, 30º, and 45º on both left and right sides. 4. To override the pre-set detents (stops) for micro adjustments at any angle, pull up on the Miter Detent Lever and adjust Table to any position on the miter scale. Miter 5. Tighten the Miter Lock Knob after angle Miter Detent adjusting the miter angle. indicator Lever n adjusting the Bevel angle O

A bevel cut is one that is at an angle vertically. Bevel rati

cuts can be used to miter relatively wide and thin E material. Bevel cuts can be used in combination with a miter cut to form a compound angle. Op Compound angle cuts are often used in crown moldings, picture frames and similar trim materials. Bevel Lock 1. Lift up on the Bevel Lock Lever at the front of the Lever saw to unlock. 2. Move the Saw Head Assembly to the desired angle. Read the angle on the Bevel Scale using the Bevel Angle Indicator.

3. Lock the Saw Head Assembly into position E by pushing down on the Bevel Lock Lever. Bevel Tighten firmly but do not over-tighten. Scale

4. Make a sample cut in a piece of scrap to nanc confirm that the bevel angle is correct. E If it is not, correct the angle before cutting. Bevel WarninG! tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury: angle indicator Adjust both sides of the Fence clear of the Blade′s Maint cutting path after making any adjustment to the cutting angle. Move the Blade through its full range of motion to ensure the Fences are clear.

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using the Depth Stop

If a kerfing or cut which does not cut through the workpiece is desired, use the Depth Stop Bolt to control the depth of the cut.

cautiOn! Only adjust the front Bolt. the rear Bolt is used to prevent the Blade from Sa cutting the table during normal cutting. Do not adjust the rear Depth Bolt. FE 1. Unlock the Head Lock-Down Pin. Depth Depth

ty Stop Bolt Stop nut 2. Raise the Saw Head Assembly.

3. push the Depth Stop to the left to use the Depth Stop Bolt setting.

4. Pull down on the Saw Head to check the current setting.

5. To change the setting, first loosen the knurled Depth Stop Nut on the Depth Stop Bolt. Turn the Depth Stop Bolt clockwise to decrease depth and counterclockwise to increase depth. S Tighten the Depth Stop Nut after adjustment. E tup 6. if needed, push the Depth Stop to the right to temporarily disable it. Make sure the Depth Stop is properly aligned to allow the Bolt to pass through it. Depth Stop Workpiece and Work area Set up

1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. 4. Use a table, stand, or other means to support The work area must not allow access by children extended workpieces. Mount the Saw so that or pets to prevent distraction and injury. the surface is level to the ground, and additional Op supports to provide a surface on the same 2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach E level as the saw table. If the work surface and rati the work area without creating a tripping hazard or any workpiece supports are not level, and on exposing the power cord to possible damage. The the same level, unwanted bevel angles will power cord must reach the work area with enough appear in the cuts resulting in poor joinery. O extra length to allow free movement while working. n 5. Secure workpieces to the saw table using the Clamp 3. Allow room on both left and right sides or other clamping devices (not included). Securing of saw for extended workpieces. the workpiece will provide safety by preventing kick back and by removing the need to hold workpieces near the blade by hand. Clamping the workpiece will also improve cutting accuracy by preventing the workpiece from moving during the cutting operation. Maint E nanc E

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General Operating instructions

DanGEr! MitEr can QuicKLy aMputatE FinGErS iF MiSuSED. Keep hands well clear of cutting area.

1. Unlock the Head Lock-Down Pin. 9. Use two hands and hold workpiece securely ty

against table and fence at all times. FE 2. Make sure all adjustment knobs are tight

(Miter Lock Knob, Bevel Lock Lever, 10. With narrow material, press down lightly to Sa Fence and Table Extension Knobs). cut the workpiece. Press straight down, “chopping” the material. Do not bear down on 3. Blow any or debris away from the Fence. the material — use light downward pressure. Place the work material against the Fence. If the material binds the blade, release the Trigger.

4. Align the marked location of the cut on 11. With wide material, move the Blade across the work material with the saw blade. the workpiece while cutting as follows: note: To prevent your workpiece from being a. Loosen Slide Lock Knob and pull cut too short, align the edge of the blade Saw Head Assembly forward. with the measured mark, keeping the rest of b. Press down on the Saw Handle. the blade on the waste side of the cut. c. Push the Saw Head toward the rear to make the cut. Refer to Figure C. tup 5. Hold the work material in place using the E

Clamp. Ensure that the work material is Do not bear down on the material — use light S level and supported securely. Use saw downward and lateral pressure. If the material horses or supports if necessary. binds the blade, release the Trigger.

1 pull Forward 6. SaWS can QuicKLy 3 push toward rear to cut aMputatE FinGErS iF MiSuSED. Keep hands well clear of Slide Lock cutting area.. Knob

7. To use the Laser Guide or LED Work 2 n

Light, turn on their respective switches press O located on the top of the Saw Handle. Down Laser On/OFF LED Light rati

Switch On/OFF Switch E Workpiece Op

Figure c

12. When the cut is completed, raise the Saw Head, release the Trigger, wait for the Blade to stop turning, release the Clamp and remove the workpiece from the Saw.

13. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and unplug E the tool from its electrical outlet after use. Clean, trigger trigger trigger then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach. Lock Lock nanc

8. Grip the Saw Handle, press one of the E Trigger Locks with your thumb, and squeeze the Trigger to start the Saw. note: If the laser guide line does not line up Maint with the cut line, release Trigger and reposition workpiece before making the cut.

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Maintenance and Servicing

procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. Sa FE tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury FrOM acciDEntaL OpEratiOn: ty turn the power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.

tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury FrOM tOOL FaiLurE: Do not use damaged equipment. if abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication

1. BEFOrE EacH uSE, inspect the general 2. aFtEr uSE, wipe external surfaces condition of the tool. Check for: of the tool with clean cloth.

S • loose hardware 3. Periodically, wear ANSI-approved E

tup • misalignment or binding of moving parts safety goggles and NIOSH-approved • cracked or broken parts breathing protection and blow dust out of the motor vents using dry compressed air. • damaged electrical wiring • any other condition that may 4. WarninG! tO prEVEnt SEriOuS affect its safe operation. inJury: if the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. checking and calibrating the Fence The Fence holds the workpiece in a fixed position 4. Lay a carpenter’s on the Table with

Op while the Table and/or the Saw Head Assembly one edge along the Blade and the other along are adjusted in a miter or bevel angle. the Fence. Any inaccuracy should be visible. E To make accurate cuts, the Fence must be NOTE: The square must contact the surface of rati perpendicular (at a 90º angle) to the Saw Blade. the blade, not the teeth, for an accurate reading. 5. The Fence is held in place with four Fence Adjusting

O 1. Before beginning work, make a test cut on scrap Bolts. Loosen the bolts slightly, and gently tap the n material with the Table set to the 0º miter position. Fence into position using a soft . Tighten 2. Check the cut with an accurate square. the Bolts and make another test cut. Repeat the You can also reverse the two pieces, hold process until the Fence is adjusted accurately. the cut ends together, and hold a good straight edge along the side of the pieces.

3. If either test reveals that the cut is not a true 90º angle, adjust the Fence before beginning work.

if Fence needs adjustment: Maint

1. First unplug the tool.

2. Loosen the Slide Lock Knob and push E the Saw Head Assembly to its rearmost nanc position and retighten the Knob.

3. Lower the Saw Head Assembly and lock it

E in place using the Head Lock-Down Pin. Fence adjusting Bolts

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After checking or adjusting the Fence to confirm that it is adjustment at 90º to the Blade, check the accuracy of the Miter Screw Angle Indicator.

1. Loosen the adjustment screw holding ty

the Miter Angle Indicator in place. Miter FE angle Sa 2. Rotate it until the pointer is exactly on 0º. indicator

3. Retighten the screw. calibrating the Bevel angle For making accurate cuts, the Saw Blade must 5. Once the bevel angle is adjusted, adjust the Bevel be adjusted to be exactly vertical to the Table. Angle Indicator to read 0º when the Saw Blade is in the vertical position. Loosen the screw holding 1. To check the angle, have the Saw Head the Indicator in place, adjust it to be exactly Assembly in its normal upright position and over the 0º mark, then retighten the screw.

set to the 0º bevel position with the Bevel Stop tup Block in the vertical position. Make a cut on a Zero Stop E piece of flat sided, fairly thick scrap material. Lock nut Bevel Stop S Block 2. Check the cut with an accurate square. The cut should be at exactly 90º.

3. Angle can also be checked by rotating one cut-off piece 180º and holding the cut ends together. Zero Stop Bevel If the cut is not exactly vertical, the two Screw adjustment pieces will form a slight angle. Screw and nut WarninG! tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury:

Adjust both sides of the Fence clear of the Blade′s n Bevel angle cutting path after making any adjustment to the O cutting angle. Move the Blade through its full indicator range of motion to ensure the Fences are clear. rati

4. If necessary, the 0° bevel angle can be corrected E by loosening the Zero Stop Lock Nut, located to Op the left of the Bevel Stop Block, and adjusting the Zero Stop Screw. Tighten the Zero Stop 6. To adjust one of the 45° bevel angle stops, loosen Lock Nut after adjustment and make another the Bevel Adjustment Nut and turn the Bevel test cut. Repeat the process until the Adjustment Screw clockwise to increase the 0° bevel angle is adjusted accurately. degree of bevel and counterclockwise to decrease bevel. Tighten the Nut after adjustment. adjusting or replacing the Kerf Board

If the Kerf Board becomes damaged it must be replaced. 2. Adjust the Kerf Board so the right side of the E 1. Remove the six screws holding Blade slightly clears the edge of the Kerf Board. the Kerf Board in place. 3. Lift up on the Bevel Lock Lever to unlock

2. Install a new Kerf Board. Replace the and set the Bevel Angle at 45º left. nanc six screws and tighten them slightly. 4. Ensure that the left side of the E to adjust the Kerf Board: Blade clears the Kerf Board. 1. Lower the Saw Head Assembly and lock it 5. Tighten the six screws holding Maint in place with the Head Lock-Down Pin. the Kerf Board in place.

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troubleshooting

problem possible causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 2. No power at outlet. 2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, Sa turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right FE capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads. ty 3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker 3. Turn off tool and allow to cool. tripped (if equipped). Press reset button on tool. 4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon 4. Have technician service tool. brushes or switch, for example.) Tool operates Extension cord too long or Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord slowly. wire size too small. is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its length and load. See table a on page 3. Performance 1. Accessory dull or damaged. 1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. decreases Replace as needed. over time. 2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged. 2. Have qualified technician replace brushes. Excessive noise Internal damage or wear. (Carbon Have technician service tool. S or rattling. brushes or bearings, for example.) E

tup Overheating. 1. Forcing machine to work too fast. 1. Allow machine to work at its own rate. 2. Accessory misaligned. 2. Check and correct accessory to fence and/or table alignment. 3. Accessory dull or damaged. 3. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed. 4. Blocked motor housing vents. 4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while blowing dust out of motor using compressed air. 5. Motor being strained by long or 5. Eliminate use of extension cord. small diameter extension cord. If an extension cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its length and load. See table a on page 3. Op

E Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. rati Disconnect power supply before service. O n Maint E nanc

record product’s Serial number Here: E note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS ty

QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE FE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND Sa LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. parts List

part Description Qty part Description Qty 1 Base 1 47 M8 Lock Nut 2 2 Foot 4 48 Bevel Scale 1 3 M4 x 12 Self-Tapping Screw 4 49 M8 x 20 Hex Screw 2 4 Ø2 x 4 Rivet 5 50 Bevel Hinge 1

5 Miter Scale 1 51 Lock-Down Pin 1 tup

6 M8 x 55 Hex Screw 1 52 Lock-Down Spring 1 E 7 M5 x 6 Cross Head Screw 2 53 Head Lock-Down 1 S 8 M6 x 25Table Extension Knob 2 54 Ø3 x 16 Spring Cylindrical Pin 1 9 Table Extension Rod 4 55 Depth Stop 1 10 M5 Locknut 3 56 Ø8 Wave Washer 2 11 Table Extension Block (Left) 1 57 Pan Head Bolt 1 12 M5 x 8 Cross Head Screw 4 58 Bearing Cover 2 13 Table Extension Stop Lever 1 59 M4 x 10 Cross Head Screw 1 14 M5 x 20 Cross Head Screw 9 60 Bevel Angle Indicator 1 15 M6 x 10 Cross Head Screw 4 61 Turntable Support 1 16 Anti-Tip Support 1 62 Stop Pin 2 17 Turntable Plate 2 63 M10 nut 1

18 Fence 1 64 Ø6 Flat Washer 8 n 19 M6 x 32 Wing Screw 2 65 Bevel Stop Block 1 O 20 Ø8 Flat Washer 4 66 M6 x 16 Non-Standard Screw 1 21 M8 x 25 Hex Screw 2 67 M6 x 14 Cross Head Screw 3 22 Ø8 Spring Washer 4 68 Ø6 Spring Washer 8 rati E 23 M8 x 35 Hex Screw 2 69 M6 x 10 Cross Bolt 1

24 Left Fence Extension 1 70 Connecting Bar Support 1 Op 25 Right Fence Extension 1 71 M6 Lock Nut 2 27 M5 x 10 Cross Head Screw 1 72 Hinge Pin 1 28 Lock Nut 1 73 Spring Sleeve 2 29 Locking Rod 1 74 Torsion Spring 1 30 Bevel Lock Lever 1 75 M10 x 80 Stud 1 31 Ø5 Flat Washer 9 76 Locking Rod 1 32 M5 x 10 Hex Screw 1 77 M8 x 25 Zero Stop Screw 1 33 Miter Detent Lever 1 78 M8 Zero Stop Lock Nut 1 34 Compression Spring 1 79 M6 x 25 Slide Lock Knob 1 35 Table Extension Block (Right) 1 80 Spring 1 E 36 Table Extension Stop Lever 1 81 Ø10 x Ø28 x 3 Flat Washer 1 37 Miter Lock Knob 1 82 M10 Lock Nut 1

38 Miter Lock Knob Washer 1 83 Ø45 x Ø30 x 35 Linear Bearing 4 nanc

39 M5 x 35 Hex Screw 1 84 Slide Rail 2 E 40 Small Press Board 1 85 Ø5 x 44 Roll Pin 2 41 M4 x 8 Cross Head Screw 8 86 Slide Rail Cover 1 42 Kerf Board 1 87 Cable Clamp 2

43 Turntable 1 88 M8 x 18 Arbor Bolt 1 Maint 44 Miter Angle Indicator 1 89 Outer Flange 1 45 M5 x 10 Cross Head Screw 17 90 Arbor Insert 1 46 Ø8 Flat Washer 1 91 Blade 1

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part Description Qty part Description Qty 92 Inner Flange 1 156 Large Pulley 1 93 M5 x 40 Cross Pan Head Screw 2 157 Ø28 Retaining Ring 1 94 Ø5 Spring Washer 9 158 Spindle Lock Bracket 1 95 Gearbox Cover 1 159 Spindle Lock 1 96 Gasket 1 160 Spindle Lock Taper Spring 1 Sa 97 6003 Bearing 1 161 ST6 x 18 Screw 2 98 Bearing Retainer 1 162 Handle 1 FE 99 Ø4 Spring Washer 2 163 M5 x 50 Cross Pan Head Bolt 2 ty 100 M4 x 12 Cross Head Screw 2 164 Upper Handle 1 101 Spindle 1 165 Pin 2 102 Flat Key 4 x 4 x 8 1 166 Trigger Lock Connector 1 103 Large Gear 1 167 Right Trigger Lock 1 104 Ø15 Retaining Ring 1 168 Left Trigger Lock 1 105 Roller Bearing HK1010 1 169 Switch Torsion Spring 1 106 Guard Label 1 170 Trigger 1 107 M6 x 10 Set Screw 2 171 Switch 1 108 Upper Blade Guard 1 172 ST3.9 x 14 Self-Tapping Screw 7 109 Upper Blade Guard Bushing 1 173 ST3.9 x 10 Self-Tapping Screw 2 110 6001 Bearing 1 174 Lower Handle 1 111 Flat Key4 x 4 x 20 1 175 Ø5 Teeth Washer 1

S 112 Gear Shaft 1 176 Terminal 1

E 113 Brush Holder Cap 2 177 Cable Clamp 1 tup 114 Carbon Brush 2 178 Grommet 1 115 Brush Holder 2 179 Power Cord 1 116 M5 x 35 Cross Head Screw 4 180 Ø10 Flat Washer 1 117 Motor Housing 1 181 M8 nut 2 118 Motor Housing Label 1 182 M5 Cross Head Screw 5 119 Stator 1 183 607 Bearing 1 120 ST4.8 x 65 Self-Tapping Screw 2 184 Cover 1 121 Seal 1 185 LED Light 1 122 6000 Bearing 1 186 Reflecting Board 1 123 Rotor 1 187 Transparent Panel 1 124 6002 Bearing 1 188 LED Light Cover 1 125 Middle Cover 1 189 LED Wire Cover 1 126 M8 x 25 Set Screw 1 190 Laser Wire Cover 1 Op 127 Small Pulley 1 191 Double Switch 1

E 130 Lower Blade Guard Washer 1 192 Transformer 1 rati 131 Connecting Bar Screw 1 193 M10 Nut 1 132 Connecting Bar 1 194 Ø10 Wave Ring 1 133 Lower Blade Guard Panel 1 195 Wire Hook 2 O 134 Lower Blade Guard Coil Spring 1 196 ST5.5 x 19 Cross Screw 1 n 135 Lower Blade Guard Washer 1 197 M5 x 18 Cross Screw 1 136 Rubber Stopper 1 198 M5 x 12 Cross Screw 1 137 M6 x 7 Flat Head Bolt 1 199 Ø5 Spring Washer 1 138 Guard Plate 1 200 Ø6 Flat Washer 1 139 Lower Blade Guard 1 201 Clamp Pressure Plate 1 140 M6 x 14 Hex Screw 1 202 Clamp 1 141 Dust Collection Bag 1 203 Small Connecting Bar 1 142 Dust Outlet 1 204 M6 x 20 Wing Screw 1 143 M6 x 25 Hex Screw 2 205 Clamp Locating Bar 1 144 M6 nut 2 206 Ø4 Wave Ring 2 Maint 145 M6 x 35 Hex Screw 1 207 Laser Seat 1 146 Depth Adjustment Nut 1 208 Ø3 Flat Washer 2 147 Ø6 Flat Washer 1 209 M3 x 8 Cross Screw 2

E 148 Belt (10PJ560) 1 210 M4 x 6 Screw 1 nanc 149 Belt Cover 1 211 Laser Head 1 150 M6 x 20 Hex Screw 3 212 Laser Cover 1 151 M6 x 16 Hex Screw 3 213 M4 x 14 Screw 1 152 Cover 1 214 M4 Nut 1 E 153 M6 x 16 Cap Screw (Left) 1 215 M4 x 8 Cross Screw 8 154 Ø6 Spring Washer (Left) 1 216 Dust Board 1 155 Ø6 Thick Flat Washer 1

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Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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