Chicago Electric 91995 Installation manual

10” COMPOUND MITER SAW
91995
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warn-
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in the back of the manual near the
assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provid-
ed with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in1. working order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND2. WRENCHES. Form habit of check-
ing to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool
before turning it on.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clut-3. tered areas and benches invite ac-
cidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS EN-4. VIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools
in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors5. should be kept safe distance from
work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF6. with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
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DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the7. job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool8. or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(120 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25’ 50’ 100’ 150’
0 – 6 18 16 16 14
6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12
10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12
12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use.
TABLE A
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.9. Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and over-
heating. Table A shows the correct
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.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not10. wear loose clothing, gloves, neck-
ties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recom-
mended. Wear protective hair cover-
ing to contain long hair.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.11. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eye-
glasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a12. vise to hold work when practical. It’s
safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper13. footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.14. Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-15. vicing; when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the
like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN-16. TIONAL STARTING. Make sure Trig-
ger is in off position before plugging
in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-17. RIES. Consult the owner’s manual for
recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious18. injury could occur if the tool is tipped
or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before19. further use of the tool, a guard or
other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and per-
form its intended function – check for
alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard
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or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work20. into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING21. UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND DEATH FROM
INCORRECT GROUNDING
WIRE CONNECTION
READ AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS:
110-120 V~ Grounded Tools: Tools
with Three Prong Plugs
In the event of a malfunction or1. breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an
electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a ground-
ing plug. The plug must be plugged
into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided – if it2.
will not t the outlet, have the proper
outlet installed by a qualied electri-
cian.
Improper connection of the equip-3. ment-grounding conductor can re-
sult in a risk of electric shock. The
conductor with insulation having an
outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the equip-
ment-grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a
live terminal.
Check with a qualied electrician or 4. service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if in doubt as to whether the
tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that5. have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool’s plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn6. cord immediately.
125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet
(for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A)
Grounding
Pin
This tool is intended for use on a cir-7. cuit that has an outlet that looks like
the one illustrated above in 125 V~
3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool
has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated above in 125 V~
3-Prong Plug and Outlet.
The outlet must be properly installed8. and grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances.
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Do not use an adapter to connect this9. tool to a different outlet.
Miter Saw Safety Warnings
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Miter Saw
Wear eye protection.1.
Keep hands out of path of saw blade.2.
Do not operate saw without guards in3. place.
Do not perform any operation free-4. hand.
Never reach around saw blade.5.
Turn off tool and wait for saw blade6. to stop before moving workpiece or
changing settings.
Disconnect power before changing7. blade or servicing.
To reduce risk of injury, return car-8. riage to the full rear position after
each crosscut operation.
Release lower guard retraction9. mechanism after each cut and before
moving or removing the work piece.
Blade adjustment is to be made with
the power off and the blade stopped.
Return all guards to original position if10. any are moved during blade replace-
ment. Check all guards for proper
operation after service.
The lock down pin is to be used only11. to lock the head in place for carrying
and storage. It is not to be used for
any cutting operation.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY12. GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED,
OR REMOVED. Moving guards
must move freely and close in-
stantly.
Replacing the Saw Blade only with13. a new blade with a diameter of 10”,
an RPM rating of at least 5,300,
and a 5/8” arbor hole.
To avoid accidental injury, always14. wear heavy duty work gloves when
changing Saw Blade.
Before use, make sure the Saw15. Blade is properly mounted on the
Saw Spindle. Make sure the Saw
Blade is balanced, and is not cracked
or bent.
The Saw Blade will become hot16. while cutting. Allow the Saw Blade
to completely cool before touching.
Make sure the workpiece is free17. from nails and any other foreign
objects which can damage the Saw
Blade.
The Cross Pin (28) should always18. be in the “locked down” position
when the Saw is not being used
and when the Saw is being trans-
ported. The Cross Pin should be
activated in the “locked up” posi-
tion when changing Saw Blades.
NEVER use the Cross Pin in any
cutting operation. The Cross Pin
allows the operator to lock the Saw
Blade in position, preventing the Saw
Blade from being raised or lowered.
Allow the Saw Blade to spin up to19. full speed before feeding it into the
workpiece. Do not force the Saw
Blade into the workpiece when cut-
ting. Apply moderate pressure, allow-
ing the Saw Blade to cut without be-
ing forced. When turning off the Saw,
allow the Saw Blade to spin down
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and stop on its own. Do not press
against the Saw Blade to stop it.
Industrial applications must follow20. OSHA requirements.
Proper Miter Saw location:21. Make
sure the Miter Saw is located on a
at, level, sturdy surface capable of
supporting the weight of the Miter
Saw, workpieces, and all other tools
and accessories.
Never attempt to remove material22. stuck in the moving parts of the
Miter Saw while the machine is
plugged in and running.
The use of accessories or attach-23. ments not recommended by the
manufacturer may result in a risk of
injury to persons.
When servicing use only identical24. replacement parts.
Only use safety equipment that has25. been approved by an appropriate
standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection
must be ANSI-approved and breath-
ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-
proved for the specic hazards in the
work area.
Industrial applications must follow26. OSHA guidelines.
Maintain labels and nameplates on27. the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or miss-
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare28. to begin work before turning on the
tool.
People with pacemakers should29. consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close prox-
imity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure.
WARNING: Some dust created by30. power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-
ing, and other construction activities,
contains chemicals known [to the
State of California] to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-
ment or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures var-
ies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially
designed to lter out microscopic
particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
WARNING: Handling the cord on31. this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. (Califor-
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and in-32. structions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible con-
ditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
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factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use. Re-
peated or long-term exposure to
vibration may cause temporary or
permanent physical injury, particularly
to the hands, arms and shoulders. To
reduce the risk of vibration-related
injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regu-1. larly or for an extended period should
rst be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-
vous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibra-
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and
white or blue ngers), seek medical
advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nico-2. tine reduces the blood supply to the
hands and ngers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the3. vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration4. when there is a choice between dif-
ferent processes.
Include vibration-free periods each5. day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while6. still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool7. as explained in this manual. If any
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Requirements 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 15 A (Start)
Speed 5300 RPM (No Load)
Saw Blade (Included) 10” Diameter / 60 Teeth
Arbor Size 5/8” Diameter
Crosscut Capacity 4-11/16” x 2-15/16” @ 90°
4-11/16” x 1-9/16” @ 45°
Blade Tilt Capacity 0° - 45° Left
Positive Stops 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°
Overall Table Size 18-1/8” W x 5-3/8” L x 3-1/8” H
E105017
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure
all the parts shown on the Parts List near
then end of this manual are included. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at
1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Note: For additional references to the
parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
To Install A Saw Blade
WARNING! Prior to performing any
assembly and/or adjustment pro-
cedures, make sure the Power
Cord (102) of the Miter Saw is un-
plugged from its electrical outlet.
Make sure the unit has completely
cooled, and wear heavy-duty work
gloves.
When replacing the Saw Blade (56),1. make sure the new Saw Blade has a
diameter of 10”, an RPM rating of
at least 5,300, and an arbor hole of
5/8” diameter.
FIGURE D
COVER
CASE (89)
ARROW
SAW
BLADE (56)
ARROW
SAW
TEETH
POINTING
DOWN
2. When installing a Saw Blade (56),
make sure the teeth of the Saw Blade
point downward, and that the direc-
tion of the arrow shown on the Saw
Blade matches the direction of the
arrow shown on the Cover Case (89).
(See Figure D.)
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Lock the Saw Blade (56) in its3. up-
ward position. To do so, pull out on
the Cross Pin (28). Raise and hold
the Cover Case (89) of the Miter Saw
fully upward. Turn the Cross Pin 90
degrees. Then, insert the Cross Pin
into the deep slot in its locked posi-
tion. (See Figure E.)
FIGURE E
CROSS
PIN (28)
4. CAUTION! The Cross Pin (28)
should always be activated in the
“locked down” position when the
Saw is not being used and when
the Saw is being transported. The
Cross Pin should be activated in
the “locked up” position only when
changing Saw Blades. NEVER use
the Cross Pin in any cutting opera-
tion. The Cross Pin allows the oper-
ator to lock the Saw Blade in position,
preventing the Saw Blade from being
raised or lowered. (See Figure E.)
FIGURE G
LARGE
COVER
(47)
SCREW (48)
BOLT
(50)
SAFETY
COVER
(53)
WRENCH
(110)
5. Loosen the Screw (48) that holds the
Large Cover (47) in place. Then, use
the Wrench (110) to remove the Bolt
(50). (See Figure G.)
Rotate the Large Cover (47) and6. Safety Cover (53) up and out of the
way. (See Figure G.)
FIGURE H
SPINDLE
LOCK (84)
7. Depress the Spindle Lock (84) to
keep the Saw Blade (56) from turn-
ing. (See Figure H.)
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SPINDLE
BOLT (58)
CLOCKWISE
TO LOOSEN
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
TO TIGHTEN
OUTER
FLANGE (57)
FIGURE I
8. Use the Wrench (110) to unscrew and
remove the Spindle Bolt (58) clock-
wise.
NOTE: The Spindle Bolt unscrews in a
clockwise direction. Then, remove
the Outer Flange (57).
(See Figure I.)
Release pressure on the Spindle9. Lock (84). (See Figure H.)
Wearing heavy duty work gloves to10. avoid accidental cuts, remove the old
Saw Blade (56).
Install the new Saw Blade (56), mak-11. ing sure the teeth of the Saw Blade
are pointing downward.
(See Figure D.)
Reassemble the Outer Flange (57),12. and Spindle Bolt (58) rmly.
(See Figure I.)
Swing the Large Cover (47) and13. Safety Cover (53) back in place, mak-
ing sure the Safety Cover covers the
Saw Blade (56). (See Figure G.)
Reinstall the Bolt (50), and retighten14. the Screw (48). (See Figure G.)
Make sure the Safety Cover (53)15. returns to its original position prior to
operating the Miter Saw.
CAUTION! Make sure to pull out on
the Cross Pin (28). Turn the Cross
Pin 90 degrees. Then, insert the
Cross Pin into the shallow slot in
its unlocked position. NEVER use
the Cross Pin in any cutting opera-
tion. (See Figure E.)
To Assemble Additional
Accessories
FIGURE K
CLAMP
ASSEMBLY (36)
THUMB SCREW (35)
HOLDER (9)
THUMB SCREW (10)
BASE
(8a)
GUIDE FENCE (37a)
1. A workpiece Clamp Assembly (36)
can be installed by inserting the As-
sembly into the hole located in the
Guide Fence (37a). Once inserted,
lock the Assembly in place with the
Thumb Screw (35). To clamp the
workpiece to the Base (8a) of the
Miter Saw, turn the Adjusting Knob on
the Clamp Assembly clockwise.
(See Figure K.)
A workpiece Holder (9) can be insert-2. ed into each side of the Base (8a),
adjusted for the desired length, and
locked in place with the Thumb Screw
(10). The Holders should be used as
supports when cutting longer length
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The Safety Cover
The transparent Safety Cover (53)1. automatically rotates to cover the
Saw Blade (56) when the Cover Case
(89) is lifted. When the Cover Case
is lowered, the Safety Cover rotates
back out of the way.
Do not disconnect or remove the2. Safety Cover (53). Do not operate
the Miter Saw if the Safety Cover is
damaged or missing.
If the transparent Safety Cover (53)3. becomes so dirty that the Saw Blade
(56) cannot be seen clearly, discon-
nect the electrical Power Cord from
its electrical outlet and clean the
Safety Cover with a soft, damp, cloth.
A mild detergent may be used, but do
not use solvents which may damage
the Safety Cover.
The Trigger
Before plugging in the Miter Saw,
check the operation of the Trigger (98).
Do not operate the Miter Saw if the Trigger
is not operating properly. To turn on the
Miter Saw, simply squeeze the Trigger. To
turn off the tool, release pressure on the
Trigger.
The Dust Bag
DUST
BAG
(93)
DUST TUBE (94)
FIGURE N
1. The Dust Bag (93) catches and holds
the wood chips and saw dust when
the Miter Saw is in operation.
(See Figure N.)
The2. outside diameter of the Dust
Tube (94) is 1-3/4” to which the Dust
Bag (93) or a vacuum hose (not in-
cluded) may be attached. It is recom-
mended that only a qualied techni-
cian perform this procedure.
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To Adjust The Cutting Depth
WARNING! Prior to performing this
procedure, make sure the Power
Cord (102) of the Miter Saw is un-
plugged from its electrical outlet.
The depth of cut may be adjusted to1. a maximum of 4-11/16” at 90°, and
4-11/16” at 45°.
FIGURE O
TABLE
(18a)
KERF
BOARD
(11a)
SCREW
(92)
BASE (8a)
GAUGE
HANDLE
(1a)
2. Slightly loosen the Screw (92) and
pull the Miter Saw’s Cover Case
(89) downward as far as it will go.
Observe whether the edge of the
Saw Blade (56) passes completely
through the Kerf Board (11a).
(See Figure O.)
If the Saw Blade (56) does not pass3. completely through the Kerf Board
(11a), lower the Saw Blade further by
loosening the Screw (92).
(See Figure O.)
After adjusting the Screw (92), press4. down on the Miter Saw and make
sure the Saw Blade (56) does not
contact the bottom of the Table (18a)
or any other part of the Saw Base
(8a). (See Figure O.)
If the Saw Blade (56) touches the5. Table (18a) or any other part of the
Saw Base (8a), tighten the Screw
(92) to raise the Saw Blade slightly
until it clears. (See Figure O.)
To Adjust The Miter Angle
WARNING! Prior to performing this
procedure, make sure the Power
Cord (102) of the Miter Saw is un-
plugged from its electrical outlet.
The miter angle of a cut may be ad-1. justed 0 - 45° to the right or left. To
do so, loosen the Handle (1a) located
at the front of the Table (18a).
(See Figure O.)
Move the Handle (1a) to the right or2. left until the desired miter angle of
cut is indicated by the Gauge located
on the Base (8a). Then, tighten the
Handle (1a) to lock the Miter Angle in
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To Adjust The Bevel Of Cut
WARNING! Prior to performing this
procedure, make sure the Power
Cord (102) of the Miter Saw is un-
plugged from its electrical outlet.
FIGURE P
HANDLE
(30) GAUGE
(24) BACK RACK
(25)
1. The bevel angle (or Saw Blade tilt
capacity) may be adjusted from 0 -
45° to the left. To do so, loosen the
Handle (30) located at the rear of the
Miter Saw. (See Figure P.)
Tilt the Back Rack (25) until the de-2. sired bevel angle of cut is achieved
as indicated on the Gauge (24).
Then, re-tighten the Handle (30) to
lock the Back Rack in place.
(See Figure P.)

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BASIC OPERATION
WARNING! Make sure the Power
Cord (102) of the Miter Saw is un-
plugged from its electrical outlet.
Then, if necessary, make adjustments
to the workpiece Holder (9), cutting
depth, miter angle, and bevel angle.
Raise the Saw Blade (56) up to allow1. positioning of the workpiece.
Check to make sure the Trigger (98)2. is operating properly.
Place the workpiece on the Table3. (18a) and against the Guide Fence
(37a).
Use the Clamp Assembly (36) to hold4. the workpiece in place.
Plug the Power Cord (102) into the5. nearest 120 volt, grounded, electri-
cal outlet.
Squeeze the Trigger (98) to turn on6. the Miter Saw.
When the Saw Blade (56) is turning7. at full speed, slowly bring down the
Motor Housing (75) to complete the
cut.
Note: Feed the Saw Blade into the work-
piece gradually. Do not force the
machine to remove material faster
than it was designed to cut.
When cutting a large workpiece,8. make sure its entire length is properly
supported. If necessary, use a roller
stand (not included) with a larger
workpiece.
Never attempt to remove material9. stuck in the moving parts of the Miter
Saw while it is plugged in and run-
ning.
Turn off the Miter Saw if the work-10. piece is to be backed out of an un-
completed cut.
When the cut is complete, release the11. Trigger (98) to turn off the Miter Saw.
Wait until the Saw Blade (56) comes12. to a complete stop. Raise the Mo-
tor Housing (75). Then, unplug the
Power Cord (102) from its electri-
cal outlet.
Loosen the Clamp Assembly (36),13. and remove the workpiece and scrap
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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE,
AND CLEANING
WARNING! Always make sure the
Trigger (98) is in its “OFF” posi-
tion, and unplug the Power Cord
(102) from its 120 volt electrical
outlet before performing any in-
spection, adjustments, mainte-
nance, or cleaning.
Make sure the power tool is cool to
the touch before inspection, mainte-
nance, and cleaning begin. Always
protect your hands by wearing work
gloves.
Before each use,1. inspect the general
condition of the Miter Saw. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical
wiring, loose, cracked, or bent Saw
Blade (56), and any other condition
that may affect its safe operation. If
abnormal noise or vibration occurs,
have the problem corrected before
further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
Never work with a dull saw blade.
Daily:2. With a soft brush, cloth, or
vacuum, remove all dust and debris
from the Miter Saw. Then, use a
premium quality, lightweight machine
oil to lubricate all moving parts except
the Saw Blade (56).
FIGURE Q
BRUSH
COVER (72)
BRUSH COVER (72)
(NOT SHOWN)
3. To replace the Motor Carbon
Brushes: It may become neces-
sary at sometime to replace the two
Carbon Brushes (73) when the Mo-
tor performance decreases, or stops
working completely. The Carbon
Brushes are located on each side
of the Motor Housing (75), see Fig-
ure Q. To replace the brushes:
Remove the two Brush Coversa. (72). Then, remove the two Carbon
Brushes from the Brush Holders
(74).
If the Carbon Brushes are wornb. down more than 1/2, replace both
Carbon Brushes. If, however, the
Carbon Brushes are just dirty they
may be cleaned by rubbing them
with a pencil eraser.
When installing the Carbon Brushes,c. make sure the carbon portion of the
Carbon Brushes contact the Motor
Armature, and that the springs face
away from the Motor. Also, make
sure the springs operate freely.
Replace the Brush Holders.d.
NOTE: New Carbon Brushes tend to
arc or spark when rst used until
they wear and conform to the Mo-
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WARNING! All other maintenance
and servicing should be performed
only by a qualied service techni-
cian.
PLEASE READ THE
FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LISTANDASSEMBLY
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 QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY
REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR
SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF
THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER
AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES
THATALLREPAIRSAND PARTS REPLACEMENTS
SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE
BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND
LIABILITYARISING 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.

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PARTS LIST
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
Part Description
1a Handle
7 Screw
8a Base
9 Holder
10 Thumb Screw
11a Kerf Board
12 Screw
14 Nut
15 Pointer
16 Spring
17 Screw
18a Table
19 Nut
20 Screw
21 Gasket
22 Spring Gasket
23 Screw
24 Gauge
25 Back Rack
26 Nut
28 Cross Pin
29 Screw
30 Handle
31 Screw
32 Spring
33 Spring Base
34 Small Base
35 Thumb Screw
36 Clamp Assembly
37a Guide Fence
38 Connecting Bar
39 Screw
40 Gasket
41 Gasket
42 Gasket
43 Gasket
44 Screw
45 Nut
46 Small Cover
47 Large Cover
Part Description
48 Screw
49 Spring
50 Bolt
51 Gasket
52 Screw
53 Safety Cover
54 Spring Gasket
55 Screw
56 Saw Blade
57 Outer Flange
58 Spindle Bolt
59 Inner Flange
60 Pin
61 Arbor
62 Bearing
63 Bearing Box
64 Gear
65 Blind Ring
66 Needle Bearing
67 Spring
68 Spring Cover
69 Screw
70 Screw
71 Spring Gasket
72 Carbon Brush Cover
73 Carbon Brush
74 Carbon Brush Holder
75 Motor Housing
76 Screw
77 Spring Gasket
78 Gasket
79 Stator
80 Windshield Ring
81 Bearing
82 Armature
83 Bearing
84 Spindle Lock
85 Middle Cover
86 Screw
87 Fixed Rod
Part Description
88 Screw
89 Cover Case
90 Screw
91 Rubber Gasket
92 Screw
93 Dust Bag
94 Dust Tube
95 Hanging Ring
96 Screw
97 Switch Gasket
98 Trigger
99 Rubber Buff
100 Handle (Lower)
101 Sheathing
102 Power Cord
103 Wire Holding Board
104 Screw
105 Handle (Upper)
106 Screw
107 Nut
108 Screw
109 Plate
110 Wrench (Not Shown)
111 Screw
112 Bracket
113 Angle Spring
114 Spring Washer
115 Screw
116 Rubber Stopper
117 Screw
118 Pointer
119 Screw
120 Spring
121 Steel Ball
122 Washer
123 Spring
124 Roll Pin
125 Lock Nut
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
110: WRENCH NOT SHOWN.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts. REV 08h, 09d
113
72
74 75
80
81

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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 prod-
uct 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 EXPRESS-
LY 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 com-
plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we will ei-
ther 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 re-
paired 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 specic legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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