Chicago Electric 69684 User Manual

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Chicago Electric 69684 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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ITEM 69684

12" DOUBLE-BEVEL

SLIDING

MITER

WITH

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Table of Contents

Safety..........................................................

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Maintenance...............................................

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Specifications..............................................

6

Parts List and Diagram...............................

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Setup...........................................................

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Warranty.....................................................

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Operation...................................................

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WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

1.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

2.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

3.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4.DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations,

or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

5.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.

6.MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7.DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8.USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

Table A: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

FOR EXTENSION CORDS

(120 VOLT)

NAMEPLATE

EXTENSION CORD

AMPERES

 

LENGTH

 

(at full load)

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.

9.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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 gauge.

The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

10.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. 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.

11.ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

12.SECURE WORK. 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.

13.DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15.DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in

off position before plugging in.

17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

18.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. 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.

20.DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

21.NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool

until it comes to a complete stop.

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Grounding Instructions

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

110-120 V~ Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two Prong Plugs

Outlets for 2-Prong Plug

Miter Saw Safety Warnings

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.)

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating Miter Saw

1.Wear eye protection.

2.Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

3.Do not operate saw without guards in place.

4.Do not perform any operation freehand.

5.Never reach around saw blade.

6.Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.

7.Disconnect power before changing blade or servicing.

8.To reduce risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation.

9.Return all guards to original position if any are moved during blade replacement. Check all guards for proper operation after service.

10.The lock down pin is to be used only to lock the head in place for carrying and storage. It is not to be used for any cutting operation.

11.DANGER! Coasting Cutting Tool Can Be Dangerous – Apply brake immediately to stop cutting tool when the switch is turned off.

12.The torque developed during braking may loosen the blade-retaining nut/bolt. The blade retaining nut/bolt should be checked periodically and tightened if necessary, especially after braking.

13.Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.

14.Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

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

16.Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber, and pressure treated lumber all have an increased potential for kickback and should only be cut with a blade for cutting that lumber type. Wear a NIOSHapproved respirator and have appropriate ventilation whenever cutting pressure treated lumber.

17.Do not use blades made from high-speed steel, abrasive blades, metal-cutting blades or masonrycutting blades. The guards of this saw are not designed to protect against the failure of such blades.

18.Blades must be rated to at least the maximum speed marked on the tool.

19.DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving guards

must move freely and close instantly.

20.The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of injury to persons.

21.When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

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Miter Saw Safety Warnings (cont.)

22.Do not depress the spindle lock when starting or during operation.

23.Only use safety equipment that has been 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 NIOSH-approved for the specific hazards in the work area.

24.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or

under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

25.Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.

26.Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information.

If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

27.Avoid unintentional starting.

Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.

28.People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.

29.WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

Lead from lead-based paints

Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products

Arsenic and chromium from

chemically 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 equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

30.WARNING: Handling the cord on 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. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

31.The warnings, precautions, and 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.

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:

1.Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should first 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 or blue fingers), seek medical advice as soon as possible.

2.Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.

3.Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different processes.

4.Include vibration-free periods each day of work.

5.Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.

6.To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Specifications

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Electrical Rating

120V~ / 60Hz / 15A

 

 

 

Motor No Load Speed

3,800 RPM

 

 

 

Max. Accessory Diameter

12"

Arbor

 

5/8″ Round with 1″ Adapter

 

90° Straight

3-1/2″ x 13-3/8″

Cutting

45° Miter

3-1/2″ x 9-1/2″

Capacities

45° Straight Bevel

2-1/8″ x 13-3/8″

 

45° Compound (L/R)

2-1/8″ x 9-1/2″

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216045

Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Caution: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

AVOID EXPOSURE

Laser light is emitted from this opening.

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

Diode Mfr.: Zhenjiang Bouncer Stone Electron Co, Ltd, 2F, Guyang Xincun

Uptown 16 Din Mao Rd., Zhenjiang, China

Manufacture Date:___________, ______

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