10” COMPOUND MITER SAW
Model 91995
Set up And Operating Instructions
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Requirements |
120 V / 60 Hz / 1800 Input Watts. |
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15.0 AMPs Start Up / 5300 RPM No Load. |
E105017 |
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Three Prong, Grounded, Power Cord Plug. |
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Power Switch Type: Squeeze Type. |
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Saw Blade (Included) Diameter/Type |
10” Diameter / 60 Teeth. |
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7,000 Maximum RPM. |
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Arbor Size |
5/8” Diameter. |
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Crosscut Capacity |
4-11/16” x 2-15/16” @ 90°. |
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4-11/16” x 1-9/16” @ 45°. |
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Blade Tilt Capacity |
0° - 45° Left and Right. |
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Positive Stops |
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45° Left and Right. |
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Overall Table Size |
18-1/8” W x 5-3/8” L x 3-1/8” H. |
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Accessories Included |
Dust Bag / Extension Holders (Qty. 2). |
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UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 23 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your line-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
1.Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2.Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite flammables.
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3.Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1.Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
2.Double insulated tools are equipped with 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 a polarized outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way. Double insulation 
eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
3.Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
4.Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
5.Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use Power Cord to carry the tools or pull Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately.
Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.
. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1.Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2.Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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3.Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.
4.Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
5.Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
. Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses underneath a full face shield, a dust mask or respirator, and hearing protection.
TOOL USE AND CARE
1.Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand is unstable and may lead to loss of control. Only work on a workpiece that is properly secured.
2.Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
3.Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.
4.Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
5.Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
. Maintain tools with care. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.
. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, cracking or breakage of the Saw Blade, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
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SERVICE
1.Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
2.When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Miter Saw in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
2.Maintain labels and nameplates on the Miter Saw. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
3.Do not force the equipment. This Miter Saw will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.
4.Keep all guards in place and in working order. Never remove or disable guards.
5.Remove all adjusting wrenches from the Miter Saw before turning it on.
. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Do not use the Power Cord to pull its Plug from an electrical outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts. Route the Power Cord safely. Protect the Power Cord from being damaged by other equipment in the work area. Do not route the Power Cord where it can be walked on or tripped over. Replace a damaged Power Cord immediately.
. Do not use this Miter Saw for cutting metals or brittle materials. Do not cut dangerous materials, such as asbestos which can cause harmful dust or vapors.
. When replacing the Saw Blade, make sure the new Saw Blade has a diameter of 10”, an RPM rating of at least 7000, and has an arbor hole of 5/8” diameter.
9.To avoid accidental injury, always wear heavy duty work gloves when changing a Saw Blade.
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10.Before using the Miter Saw, make sure the Saw Blade is properly mounted on the Saw Spindle. Make sure the Saw Blade is balanced, and is not cracked or bent.
11.The Saw Blade will become hot while cutting. Allow the Saw Blade to completely cool before touching.
12.Make sure the workpiece is free from nails and any other foreign objects which can damage the Saw Blade.
13.Keep your body positioned to either side of the Saw Blade, but not in line with the Saw Blade. “Kickback” can cause the Saw to jump backwards.
14.Causes and operator prevention of “kickback”: Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned Saw Blade, causing an uncontrolled Saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the Saw Blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the Saw Blade stalls and the Motor reaction drives the tool rapidly toward the operator. If the Saw Blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the Saw Blade can dig into the top surface of the workpiece, causing the Saw Blade to climb out of the kerf and jump toward the operator. Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be minimized by taking proper precautions as given below:
a.Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the Saw, and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
b.When the Saw Blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the Power Switch and hold the Saw motionless in the workpiece until the Saw Blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the Saw Blade from the workpiece or pull the Saw backward while the Saw Blade is in motion or kickback can occur.
c.When restarting the Saw in the workpiece, center the Saw Blade in the kerf and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into the workpiece. If the Saw Blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the Saw is restarted.
d.Support large panels to minimize the risk of Saw Blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
e.Do not use a dull or damaged Saw Blade. Unsharpened or improperly set
Saw Blades produce a narrow kerf causing excessive friction, Saw Blade binding and kickback.
f.Make sure all Saw adjustments are tight and secure before making a cut. If Saw adjustments shift while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
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15.The Cross Pin (28) should always be 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 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.
1 . Allow the Saw Blade to spin up to full speed before feeding it into the workpiece. Do not force the Saw Blade into the workpiece when cutting. Apply moderate pressure, allowing the Saw Blade to cut without being forced. When turning off the Saw, allow the Saw Blade to spin down and stop on its own. Do not press against the Saw Blade to stop it.
1 . Turn off the Saw and allow the Saw Blade to stop on its own if the Saw
Blade is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.
1 . Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
19.Proper Miter Saw location: Make sure the Miter Saw is located on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable of supporting the weight of the Miter Saw, workpieces, and all other tools and accessories.
20.Do not abuse the Power Cord. Do not use the Power Cord to pull the Power
Plug from an electrical outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts. Route the Power Cord safely. Do not route the Power Cord where it can be walked on or tripped over. Replace a damaged Power Cord immediately.
21.Keep all safety guards in place, in proper adjustment, and in proper alignment.
22.Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Miter Saw while the machine is plugged in and running.
23.Whenever possible, use clamps or other safe, practical ways to hold and support the workpiece. Do not attempt to cut material that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
24.Always keep hands and fingers away from the spinning Saw Blade.
25.Use eye, hearing, and breathing protection. Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles, hearing protectors, and dust masks or respirator when working with the Miter Saw.
2 . Do not use this product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product.
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