Chicago Electric 98194 Installation manual

12” COMPOUND SLIDE
MITER SAW
Model 98194
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION .................................3
GENERAL TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS. 3
MITER SAW SAFETY WARNINGS......... 5
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ..........6
VIBRATION SAFETY..........................7
COMPONENTS...................................8
SPECIFICATIONS...............................9
UNPACKING .......................................9
LIST OF CONTENTS............................... 9
INITIAL SET UP INSTRUCTIONS ......9
ASSEMBLY.............................................. 9
ATTACHING THE EXTENSION
SUPPORTS ..................................... 9
ATTACHING THE DUST
COLLECTION BAG......................... 9
MOUNTING THE SAW ............................ 9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .........10
WORK PIECE AND WORK AREA
SET UP ............................................... 10
GENERAL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 10
USING THE WORK PIECE
EXTENSION SUPPORTS....................11
ADJUSTING THE MITER ANGLE ........11
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE........ 12
USING THE DEPTH STOP.................... 12
MAKING A CUT..................................... 12
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING...14
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND
LUBRICATION .................................... 14
REPLACING THE BLADE .................... 15
ADJUSTING THE FENCE..................... 16
ADJUSTING THE MITER TABLE
INDICATOR......................................... 17
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE........ 17
ADJUSTING OR REPLACING THE
KERF BOARD .................................... 17
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE
MITER SAW ........................................ 18
TROUBLESHOOTING........................... 19
PARTS LIST......................................20
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS ..................22
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY .........24

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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions, assembly, operating,
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 provided 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 PLACE1. and in
working order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND2.
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it
on.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.3. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS4.
ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools
in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.5. All visitors
should be kept safe distance from work
area.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF6.
with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
DON’T FORCE TOOL.7. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.

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USE RIGHT TOOL.8. Don’t force tool 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 overheating. Table A shows
the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL.10. Do not
wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip
footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.11. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses.
SECURE WORK.12. Use clamps or a vise
to hold work when practical. It’s safer
than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate tool.
DON’T OVERREACH.13. Keep proper
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 changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS15. before servicing;
when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF16.
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make
sure switch is in off position before
plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.17.
Consult the owner’s manual for
recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL.18. Serious
injury could occur if the tool is tipped
or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.19. Before
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 perform 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 or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
DIRECTION OF FEED.20. Feed work into
a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING21.
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.

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Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
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 freehand.4.
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 changing blade7.
or servicing.
Return carriage to the full rear position8.
after each crosscut operation.
Return all guards to original position9.
if any are moved during blade
replacement. Check all guards for
proper operation after service.
The lock down pin is to be used only to10.
lock the head in place for carrying and
storage. It is not to be used for any
cutting operation.
The use of accessories or attachments11.
not recommended by the manufacturer
may result in a risk of injury to persons.
When servicing use only identical12.
replacement parts.
Only use safety equipment that has been13.
approved by an appropriate standards
agency. Unapproved safety equipment
may not provide adequate protection.
Eye protection must be ANSI-approved
and breathing protection must be
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in the work area.
Maintain labels and nameplates on14.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to15.
begin work before turning on the tool.
People with pacemakers should16.
consult their physician(s) before use.
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to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker
failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
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on.
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electrical shock.
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grounded. Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) should also be
implemented – it prevents sustained
electrical shock.
Some dust created by power sanding,17.
sawing, grinding, drilling, 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:
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cement or other masonry products
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treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies,
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

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equipment, such as those dust masks
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microscopic particles. (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
WARNING: Handling the cord on this18.
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. (California Health &
Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and19.
instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT
GROUNDING WIRE
CONNECTION
READ AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS:
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 grounding 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 it will2.
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Improper connection of the equipment-3.
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that
is green with or without yellow stripes is
the equipment-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.
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service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, 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 worn cord6.
immediately.
7. This tool is intended for use on a circuit
that has an outlet that looks like the one
illustrated above in 125 V~ 3-Prong
Plug and Outlet. The tool has a

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grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated above in 125 V~ 3-Prong
Plug and Outlet.
The outlet must be properly installed and8.
grounded in accordance with all codes
and ordinances.
Do not use an adapter to connect this9.
tool to a different outlet.
VIBRATION SAFETY
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated
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 regularly1.
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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, nervous system disorders,
diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should
not use this tool. If you feel any medical
or physical symptoms related to vibration
(such as tingling, numbness, and white
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soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine2.
reduces the blood supply to the hands
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vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the3.
vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration when4.
there is a choice between different
processes.
Include vibration-free periods each day5.
of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still6.
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do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool7.
as explained in this manual. If any
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.

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COMPONENTS
Dust Collection
Bag
Hold Down
Vise
Blade
Blade Guard
Bevel
Angle
Indicator
Fence
Miter
Lock
Miter Handle
Table
Base
Miter Angle
Scale
Work Piece
Support
Extension
Kerf
Board
FIGURE 1
Handle
Trigger
Work Piece
Support
Extension
Blade Cover
Blade Guard Center
Cover

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SPECIFICATIONS
Motor 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 15 A
n04300/min
Blade 12” Diameter, 1” Arbor
Cutting Capacity At 90°: 4” D x 12-3/16” W
At 45°: 2-1/8” D x 8-1/4” W
Positive Table Stops 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° both
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Positive Bevel Stops 
Blade Tilt Range 0° - 45° right and left miter
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 2 ‘AAA‘ batteries
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Max. Output: <1mW,
Wavelength: 654 nm
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
This product complies with
21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
CEN-TECH
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd.,
Camarillo, CA, USA, 93011
Manufacture Date: ___________, _______
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments
or performance of procedures other
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hazardous radiation exposure.
Caution: The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye
hazard.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon as
possible.
List of contents
Description Qty
Compound Sliding Miter Saw 1
12” Carbide Tipped Blade 1
Table Extensions 2
Dust Collection Bag 1
Wrench 1
INITIAL SET UP 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.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool
to its “OFF” position and unplug
the tool from its electrical outlet
before assembling or making any
adjustments to the tool.
Note: For additional information regarding the
parts listed in the following pages, refer
to the Assembly Diagram near the end of
this manual.
Assembly
Attaching the Extension Supports
Insert the ends of the Extension
Supports into the holes in the sides of
the Base. Tighten the Wing Screws to
hold the Extensions in place. The upper
edge of the Extensions will be level with
the surface of the saw. This provides a
wider base for the work material to rest
on.
Attaching the Dust Collection Bag
The Dust Collection Bag slips over the
Dust Outlet behind the Blade Housing
Assembly. Sawdust created by cutting is
captured in the bag.
Mounting the Saw
The Miter Saw must be mounted on
a support before use. This may be a
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commercially available support or home
made saw table. There are bolt holes
provided in each of the four legs of the
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using bolts (not included) to your saw
stand or saw table (not included). This
will help prevent tipping or movement
of the saw, preventing injury. Also, the
use of a saw table will make it easier
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make more accurate cuts.
Calibration after Shipping
During shipment, the Fence and1.
Bevel Angle may come slightly out of
alignment.
Both need to be adjusted for safe2.
accurate operation. Follow the
instructions under Adjusting the
Fence & Adjusting the Bevel
Angle on pages 16 & 17.
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.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Unplug power cord from power
source before making any
adjustments to this tool.
Work Piece and Work Area Set Up
Designate a work area that is clean and1.
well-lit. The work area must not allow
access by children or pets to prevent
injury and distraction.
Route the power cord along a safe2.
route to reach the work area without
creating a tripping hazard or exposing
the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area
with enough extra length to allow free
movement while working.
Use a saw table, saw stand or other3.
means to support the work piece. The
Miter Saw must be mounted in such
a way that the surface is level to the
ground, and supports used must provide
a surface on the same level as the saw
table. If the work surface and any work
materials supports are not level, and on
the same level, unwanted bevel angles
will appear in the cuts resulting in poor
joinery.
Work pieces may be secured to the saw4.
table using the Hold Down Clamp or
other clamping devices (not included).
Securing the work piece will provide
safety by preventing kick back and by
removing the need to hold work pieces
near the blade by hand. Clamping the
work piece will also improve cutting
accuracy by preventing the work piece
from moving during the cutting operation.
When using this saw, work pieces are5.
often quite long. Allow room on both
left and right of saw for extended work
pieces.
General Operating Instructions
This saw is equipped with a laser guide.1.
When the switch on the side of the
laser battery housing is turned on, the
beam shows the location of the cut. Do
not move or bend the laser opening
because the accuracy of the guide will
be effected.
When the Handle is lowered, the Blade2.
Guard raises automatically. When
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the Handle is raised the Blade Guard
returns to its safety position. Keep hands
clear of the Blade when the Handle is
lowered. Never interfere with the proper
movement of the Blade Guard.
There are locking mechanisms for the3.
miter angle and the Slides. Unlock the
Table to set the miter angle, then re-lock
it before making the cut. Unlock the Slide

making a cut if the work material is too
wide to “chop”.
To rotate the Table to rotate it, press4.

Table to the desired angle, then release

machined into the Base of the tool which
will lock the Table into several often
used miter angles. These angles are 0º
(centered), 15º, 22.5º, 30º and 45º, both
left and right cut.
On wider pieces, you will have to slide5.
the blade while making the cut. To unlock

Screw at the back of the saw.
To make a bevel cut, release the Bevel6.

to the desired bevel angle, then lock
the blade assembly in place using the

is discussed in more detail later in this
manual.
This saw is provided with a Kerf Board.7.
The Kerf Board helps to prevent tear-
out on the bottom side of the work
material. The Kerf Board is factory
adjusted prior to shipment of this tool
so the blade does not contact the Kerf
Board during normal operation, including
bevel cuts. Adjustment of the Kerf Board
and techniques to prevent tear-out are
discussed later in this booklet.
Before starting work, check the8.
accuracy of the Guide Fence, miter
angle and bevel angle. Instructions for
checking and adjusting these angles are
discussed later in this booklet.
It is very important that the work material9.
be properly supported before making a
cut. The material must be level on the
Table. The material must be supported
on both ends. Using the Work Piece
Extension Supports is discussed in the
next section.
Using the Work Piece Extension
Supports
The Work Piece Extension Supports are1.
inserted into each side of the Table, and
locked in place using the Wing Screws.
When properly installed, the upper face2.
of the Work Piece Extension Supports
are level with the Table, and provide a
wider support surface for the work piece.
Always support the work piece to be3.
level with the table, and so that after the
cut is made the cut off pieces will not
fall. You may need to use saw horses or
other supports (not included) to support
the work piece.
If the work piece is not level, you will4.
make an unintentional bevel cut in
the material. If the work piece is not
supported, it will bind the blade and
may cause the material to kick back,
potentially causing injury.
Adjusting the Miter Angle
A miter cut is one that is at an angle1.
across the horizontal surface of the
material. You will commonly make 45º
miter cuts to join two pieces in a right
angle corner. A 30º cut is often used for a
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To make a miter cut, loosen the Miter2.

1/4 turn counterclockwise. Press down


move the Table to the desired angle.
The Miter Angle Indicator will indicate
the selected angle. The table will lock
into place at often used miter angles,
including 22.5º, 30º, 45º, and 90º on both
left and right sides.
With the Table adjusted to the desired3.

the Fence, secure it with the Hold Down
Clamp and make the cut.
Adjusting the Bevel Angle
A bevel cut is one that is at an angle to1.
the vertical plane of the material.
Bevel cuts can be used to miter relatively2.
wide and thin material. Bevel cuts can
be used in combination with a miter cut
to form a compound angle. Compound
angle cuts are often used in crown,
picture frames and similar trim materials.
To set the bevel angle, loosen the Bevel3.

(See Figure 2.) To do this, press in the

turn counterclockwise. Move the blade
assembly left to the desired angle. You
can read the angle on the Bevel Angle




tight.
Make a sample cut in a piece of scrap4.
and check to be sure the bevel angle
is correct. If it is not, correct the angle
before cutting your work material.
Using the Depth Stop
Depth Stop
Bolt
Figure 2
1. 
cut which does not cut through the work
piece, you can use the Depth Stop Bolt
to control the depth of the cut. (See
Figure 2, above.)
To limit blade assembly travel, turn the2.
Depth Stop Bolt clockwise. The further
you screw down the Depth Stop Screw,
the shallower the cut will be.
After the desired cut has been made,3.
return the Depth Stop Screw to its open
position by turning it counterclockwise.
Making a Cut
Observe all safety and planning items1.
discussed in this booklet. Detailed
instructions on each of the following
steps are discussed in this booklet. Do
not make any cuts until you have read
this entire booklet and are familiar with
the operation of this tool.
2.
blade assembly to come up. Check to

desired miter angle. Check to be sure
the slide lock is released to allow the
blade assembly to slide freely.
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Blow any sawdust or debris away from3.
the Fence. Place the work material
against the Fence.
Make any necessary miter or bevel4.
adjustments.
5.
on the side of the laser battery housing.
Align the marked location of the cut on6.
the work material with the saw blade. Be
aware that the Saw Blade will remove
material from the cut equal to the width
of the blade. This is the “kerf”. To prevent
your work piece from being cut too short,
align the edge of the blade with your
measured mark, keeping the kerf on the
waste side of the cut.
Hold the work material in place using7.
the Hold Down Vise. Ensure that the
work material is level and supported
securely, using saw horses or supports if
necessary.
Grip the Saw Handle, press the Trigger8.

start the Blade turning.
Pressing down lightly, move the Blade9.
smoothly across the work material to cut
it. With narrow material, you can press
straight down “chopping” the material.
With wider material you must move the
Blade across the material to cut it. Do
not bear down on the material, use light
downward pressure. If the material binds
the blade, release the trigger. Keep your
hands away from the Blade.
When the cut is completed, raise the10.
blade assembly, wait for the Blade to
stop turning, release the Hold Down Vise
and remove the work material from the
saw.
The laser guide will not turn off11.
automatically. Turn the laser guide
off using the switch on the side of the
laser battery housing. This is important
to prevent accidental eye exposure to
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MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualied
technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool
to its “OFF” position and unplug
the tool from its electrical outlet
before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.
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 and Maintenance
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check for
loose screws, misalignment or binding of
moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged electrical wiring, and any
other condition that may affect its safe
operation.
AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean, moist cloth. To
prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
disconnect its power supply after use.
Clean, then store the tool indoors out of
children’s reach.
If the blade has become dirty, use a3.
blade cleaner (not included) to clean it.
Dirty blades will bind more easily, and
will more often overheat and burn the
wood as it cuts. Overheated blades dull
more easily.
If the Blade has become dull, replace it.4.
Dull blades will cause increased tear-out
and ragged edges on the cuts.
Occasionally clean the Slides, rotating5.
Table components and other moving
parts. Use a good quality dry lubricant
(not included) which will not attract dust.
To replace the laser Batteries: Slide the6.
cover off the laser housing as shown
in the diagram above. Replace the
batteries with two ‘AAA’ batteries and
close the cover. CAUTION! To prevent
injury, position batteries in proper
polarity and do not install batteries
of different types, charge levels, or
capacities together.
7. WARNING! If the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must be
replaced only by a qualied service
technician.
WARNING

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Replacing the Blade
TO REDUCE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY:
Return guard to original position
and secure in place after
replacing blade.
Unplug the tool from its power source.1.
      2.
      
3.
(See Figure 3.)
Remove the Shoulder Screw (15).4.
(See Figure 4 and photo below.)
Shoulder Screw
Raise the Blade Guard and Center5.
Cover. (See Figure 5.)
6.
use the Wrench to loosen the Arbor Bolt
by turning it clockwise. (See Figure 6.)
Note: The Arbor Bolt has a left hand thread,
so it loosens by turning clockwise.
Remove the Arbor Bolt, Outer Flange7.
and Saw Blade by pulling them straight
off the Arbor.
WARNING
REV 09j
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

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Reinstall a new Blade on the Inner8.
Flange (68A). (See Figure 7.) Be sure to
match the direction marked on the new
blade with the direction marked on the
saw Blade Housing.
Replace the Outer Flange and Arbor9.
Bolt. Tighten the Arbor Bolt securely
using the Wrench by turning it
counterclockwise.
Rotate the Center Cover back into place10.
and tighten the Center Cover Fixing Bolt
using the Wrench by turning it clockwise.
11.
Adjusting the Fence
The Fence holds the work piece in a1.

blade assembly are adjusted in a miter
or bevel angle.
To make accurate cuts, the Fence must2.
be perpendicular (at a 90º angle) to the
Saw Blade.
Before beginning work, make a test cut3.
on scrap material with the Table set at
90º.
Check the cut with an accurate square.4.
You can also reverse the two pieces,
hold the cut ends together, and hold a
good straight edge along the side of the
pieces.
If either test reveals that the cut is not5.
a true 90º angle, you must adjust the
Fence before beginning work.
6.
7.

8.
the table with one edge along the blade
and the other along the Fence. Any
inaccuracy should be visible. NOTE:
The square must contact the surface of
the blade, not the teeth, for an accurate
reading.
The Fence is held in place with bolts at9.

gently tap the Fence into position using a
soft mallet. Retighten the bolts and make
another test cut. Repeat the process until
the Fence is adjusted accurately.
Once the Fence is accurately adjusted,10.

one last time, then proceed to work.
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Figure 7

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Adjusting the Miter Table Indicator
After you have checked or adjusted the1.
fence to be sure it is at 90º to the Blade,
you must check the accuracy of the Miter
Table Angle Indicator.
2.
Indicator in place. Rotate it until the
pointer is exactly on 90º. Retighten the
screw.
Adjusting the Bevel Angle
For making accurate cuts, the Saw Blade1.
must be adjusted to be exactly vertical to
the Table.
To check the angle, have the blade2.
assembly in its normal upright position.

thick scrap material.
Check the cut with an accurate square.3.
The cut should be at exactly 90º.
TOP
TOPBOTTOM
BOTTOM
CUT-OFF PIECE 1 CUT-OFF PIECE 2
Blade set at exactly vertical
TOP
TOPBOTTOM
BOTTOM
CUT-OFF PIECE 1 CUT-OFF PIECE 2
Blade angle off slightly
4. 
off piece over and holding the cut ends
together. If the cut is not exactly vertical,
the two pieces will form a slight angle.
45° Bevel
Stop and
Lock Nut
0° Bevel
Stop and
Lock Nut
Bevel
Angle
Indicator
5. If necessary, the 0° bevel angle can be
corrected by adjusting the 0° Bevel Stop
on the right side, as shown. Tighten the

Once the bevel angle is adjusted, adjust6.
the Bevel Angle Indicator to read 0º
when the Saw Blade is in the vertical

Indicator in place, adjust it to be exactly
over the 0º mark, then retighten the
screw.
Adjust the bevel angle to 45°. If7.
necessary, the 45° bevel angle can be
corrected by adjusting the 45° Bevel
Stop on the left side, as shown. Tighten

Adjusting or Replacing the Kerf
Board
If the Kerf Board becomes damaged it1.
must be replaced.
Remove the four screws holding the Kerf2.
Board in place.
Install a new Kerf Board. Replace the3.
four screws and tighten them slightly.
To adjust the Kerf Board, lower the Saw4.

Pin. Adjust the Kerf Board so the right
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side of the Blade slightly clears the edge


Ensure that the left side of the Blade
clears the Kerf Board. Tighten the four
screws holding the Kerf Board in place.
Cleaning and Lubricating the Miter
Saw
Observe the Dust Bag while using1.
the saw. Empty the sawdust into an
appropriate container when the bag is
full.
Occasionally wipe or blow off sawdust2.
that accumulates on the saw. Saw dust
on the Fence can cause you to make
inaccurate cuts.
Keep the Slides free of sawdust. Wipe3.
or blow them off as required. Use a dry
lubricant or wax on the slides. Do not
use an oil or grease lubricant, as this will
attract dust.
Occasionally lubricate the pivot point of4.
the Table as well as other moving parts
with a dry lubricant, such as graphite.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Tool will not
start
No power at outlet.1.
Cord not connected.2.
Check power at outlet.1.
Check that cord is plugged in.2.
Tool operates
sporadically or
at low power
1.
extension cords.
Worn or cracked Carbon Brushes.2.
Check power supply and power cords.1.
Check Carbon Brushes and replace as needed.2.
Wood burns at
ends when cut
Dirty Blade.1.
Material is binding.2.
Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits.1.
Check position of work material on Table. Material2.

ends.
Material frays
or chips out.
Finished side is down1.
Blade is chipped or dull.2.
Blade is inappropriate for material.3.
Material is unsupported.4.
1.
you. Bottom and back side are prone to chip out.
Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or replace2.
blade.
Check blade manufacturer’s recommendations for3.
material being cut. For cross cutting hard wood and
for precision cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or
more teeth.
4.
1/4” plywood, underneath or behind the material to
support the edges of the material as it is being cut.
Blade binds
slowing or
stopping saw.
Material is misaligned on the saw1.
or ends are not supported.
Material is wet, contaminated or2.
inappropriate blade is being used.
1.
fence and supported on both ends.
Check condition of material and check compatibility2.
of blade to material.

not visible or
faint
1.
2.
Outdoor area is too bright to see3.
beam clearly.
4.
Turn laser on.1.
Clean laser’s lens.2.
Use saw indoors.3.
Replace laser’s batteries.4.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY



            
           
          




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Part Description Qty
1 1
2 Washer 2
3 Foot 4
4 Base 1
5 Support Extension 2
6 Screw M6x25 2
7 Pointer 1
8 Bolt M4x8 8
9 Ball 1
10 Spring 1
11  1
12 Nut M10 1
13 Flange 1
14 Stop 1
15 Shoulder Screw 5x12 4
16 Washer 2
17 Bolt M5x10 1
18 Washer 2
19 Foot 1
20 Table 1
21 Right Kerf Guide 1
22  1
23 Fence 1
24 Hold Down Clamp 1
25 Screw M6x15 1
26 Bolt M8x30 4
27 Washer 4
28 Screw M10x65 1
29 Nut M8 3
30 Bolt M8x25 2
31 Rivet 2x4 2
32 Angle Ruler 1
33 Bolt 1
34 Washer 1
35 Pointer 1
36 Washer 2
37 Screw 1
38 Wrench 1
39  2
40 Bolt 1
Part Description Qty
41 Washer 1
42  1
43 Bolt M5x12 3
44 Spring Washer 2
45 Flat washer 2
46 Oil Cover 2
47 Dampener 2
48 Knob M6x20 1
49A Bend Arm 1
50 Bearing 2
50A Bushing 1
51 Flex Pole 2
52 Back Rack 1
53 Washer 2
54 Button 2
55 Bolt M6x10 6
56 Handle Ball 1
57  1
58 Spring Pin 2.5x16 1
59 Bolt 1
60 Washer 2
61 Stand 1
62  1
63  2
64 Flat Washer 6
65 Spring Washer 6
66 Bolt M6x12 2
67  1
68A Inner Flange 1
69 Blade 1
70A Outer Flange 1
71 Bolt M8x12 1
72 Bracket 1
73 Blade Cover 1
74 Spring 1
75 Screw 1
76 Bolt M8x12 1
77 Cover 1
78 Cover 1
79 Bolt 2
REV 08k, 09c, 09j
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