Chicago Electric 61970 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 6

Setup .......................................................... 7

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Operation ................................................... 10

Maintenance .............................................. 14

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 18

Warranty .................................................... 20

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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.

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could result in minor or moderate injury.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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1. Wear eye protection.

2. Keep hands out of the line 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. 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.

12. 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.

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

14. 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 NIOSH-approved
respirator and have appropriate ventilation
whenever cutting pressure treated lumber.

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

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

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The blade retaining nut/bolt should be
checked periodically and tightened if
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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.

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

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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.

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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. 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.

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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.

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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.

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Electrical Rating 120VAC / 60Hz / 15A

Spindle No Load Speed 3,800 RPM

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UBGCES!` Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

UBGCES!` The use of optical instruments

with this product will increase eye hazard.

Max. Accessory Diameter Blade Diameter - 12"

Arbor 5/8″ Round with 1″ Adapter

90° Straight 4″ x 13-3/8″

Cutting
Capacities

45° Miter 4″ x 9-1/2″

45° Straight Bevel 2-1/8″ x 13-3/8″

45° Compound (L/R) 2-1/8″ x 9-1/2″

AVOID EXPOSURE

Laser light is emitted

from this opening.

LASER LIGHT

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

Max. Output: <1 mW,
Wavelength: 650 nm

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

This product complies with

21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

Distributed by Harbor Freight Tools

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd.

Camarillo, CA 93011 61970

Manufacture Date: ___________, ______

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1. Insert the ends of the Table Extensions 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.

2. Thread the Miter Knob into the end of the table
above the Miter Lock until securely in place.

3. Slip the Dust Collection Bag over the
Dust Outlet behind the saw.

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Use the four bolt holes provided in the Base to mount the Miter Saw to a
stable support before use. Mounting hardware not included.

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raises automatically. When the Handle is raised the

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Lower Guard returns to its safety position. Keep hands
clear of the Blade when the Handle is lowered. Do not
interfere with the proper movement of the Lower Guard.

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Tighten this to prevent the cutting head from
sliding back and forth for chopping cuts.
Loosen this to allow the cutting head to slide.

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1. Unplug the tool from its power source.

2. Raise the Lower Guard (116) out
of the way and hold it up.

3. Loosen the Guard Pivot Bolt (115) until it
disengages the Guard Pivot Plate (113).

4. Swing the Guard Pivot Plate up and out of the way.

5. Press in the Spindle Lock (91) on the

back of the Saw′s head and hold it in.

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7. Install the Blade (108) and Arbor Insert (167).
Place the Arbor Insert into a new Blade and

install the new Blade. Make sure that the Blade′s

rotation arrow points in the same direction as
the rotation arrow on the Upper Guard (111).

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8. Replace the Outer Flange and Spindle Bolt.
Position the cupped side of the Flange
against the Blade.
Hold in the Spindle Lock and wrench tighten the
Spindle Bolt by turning it USG!C;>UHSU_VEA;.
Release the Spindle Lock.

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9. Rotate the Guard Pivot Plate back into place,
and secure it with the Guard Pivot Bolt.

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1. The Table Extensions are inserted into
each side of the Table, and locked in
place using the Wing Screws.

2. When properly installed, the upper face of the
Table Extensions are level with the Table, and
provide a wider support surface for the workpiece.

3. Support the workpiece to be level with the table,
and so that after the cut is made the cut off pieces
will not fall. Use sawhorses or other supports
(not included) to support longer workpieces.

4. If the workpiece is not level, you will make
an unintentional bevel cut in the material.
If the workpiece is not supported, it will bind
the blade and may cause the material to
kick back, potentially causing injury.

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A miter cut is one that is at an angle across the horizontal surface of the material. 45º miter cuts to join two pieces
in a right angle corner are common. A 30º cut is often used for a scarf joint or to make a chamfered end.

1. Loosen the Miter Knob by turning it
approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

2. Press down the Miter Lock to unlock the Table.
While holding the Miter Lock down,
move the Table to the desired angle.

3. The Miter Angle Indicator will indicate the selected
angle. While the Miter Lock is released, the table will
lock into place at often used miter angles, including

22.5º, 30º, 45º, and 90º on both left and right sides.

4. Tighten the Miter Knob after
adjusting the miter angle.

5. With the Table adjusted to the desired angle,
place the workpiece flush against the Fence,
secure it with the Clamp and make the cut.

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A bevel cut is one that is at an angle vertically. Bevel cuts can be used to miter relatively 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 moldings, picture frames and similar trim materials.

1. Loosen the Bevel Lock Knob at the rear of the saw.

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2. If setting a left bevel, pivot the Angle Block
out of the way. Pivot the Angle Block back
into position if adjusting for vertical cuts.

3. Move the blade assembly to the desired angle.
Read the angle on the appropriate Bevel Indicator.

4. Lock the blade assembly into position by
rotating the Bevel Lock Knob clockwise.
Tighten firmly but do not over-tighten.

6. Make a sample cut in a piece of scrap to
confirm that the bevel angle is correct.
If it is not, correct the angle before cutting.

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

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1. Unlock the Head Lock-down, see page 9.

2. Raise the Saw Head Assembly.

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4. Pull down on the Saw Head to
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5. To change the setting, turn the Depth Stop Knob
clockwise to decrease depth and
counterclockwise to increase depth.

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1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent injury and distraction.

2. Route the power cord along a safe 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.

3. Allow room on both left and right of
saw for extended workpieces.

4. Use a saw table, saw stand or other means to
support the workpiece. Mount the Miter Saw
so that the surface is level to the ground, and
additional supports provide a surface on the
same level as the saw table. If the work surface
and any workpiece supports are not level, and
on the same level, unwanted bevel angles will
appear in the cuts resulting in poor joinery.

5. Secure workpieces to the saw table using the Clamp
or other clamping devices (not included). Securing
the workpiece will provide safety by preventing kick
back and by removing the need to hold workpieces
near the blade by hand. Clamping the workpiece
will also improve cutting accuracy by preventing the
workpiece from moving during the cutting operation.

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1. Unlock the Head Lock-down. Refer to page 9.

2. Make sure all adjustment knobs are tight
(Miter Knob, Bevel Lock Knob, Fence
and Table Extension Knobs).

3. Blow any sawdust or debris away from the Fence.
Place the work material against the Fence.

4. Align the marked location of the cut on
the work material with the saw blade.

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cut too short, align the edge of the blade with
your measured mark, keeping the rest of
the blade on the waste side of the cut.

5. Hold the work material in place using the Clamp.
Ensure that the work material is level and supported
securely, use saw horses or supports if necessary.

6. Make sure that the Switch is in the off-position,
then plug in the tool.

7. Grip the Saw Handle, press one of the Trigger
Locks with your thumb, and squeeze the
Trigger to start the Saw and the laser guide.

10. With wide material, move the Blade across
the workpiece while cutting as follows:

a. Loosen Slide Lock Knob and pull

Saw Head Assembly forward.

b. Press down on the Saw Handle.

c. Push the Saw Head toward the rear to

make the cut. Refer to Figure F.

Do not bear down on the material — use light

downward and lateral pressure. If the material
binds the blade, release the Trigger.

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!"#$% If the laser guide line does not line up

with the cut line, release Trigger and reposition
workpiece before making the cut.

8. Use two hands and hold workpiece securely
against table and fence at all times.

9. With narrow material, press down lightly to
cut the workpiece. Press straight down,
“chopping” the material. Do not bear down on

the material — use light downward pressure.

If the material binds the blade, release the Trigger.

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11. When the cut is completed, raise the blade
assembly, release the trigger, wait for the
Blade to stop turning, release the Clamp and
remove the work material from the saw.

12. 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.

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1. ';?S>;&;BUD&GA;J inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:

• loose hardware,

• misalignment or binding of moving parts,

• cracked or broken parts,

• damaged electrical wiring, and

• any other condition that may

affect its safe operation.

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The Fence holds the workpiece in a fixed position
while the Table and or the blade assembly
are adjusted in a miter or bevel angle.

To make accurate cuts, the Fence must be
perpendicular (at a 90º angle) to the Saw Blade.

1. Before beginning work, make a test cut on
scrap material with the Table set at 90º.

2. Check the cut with an accurate square.
You can also reverse the two pieces, hold
the cut ends together, and hold a good
straight edge along the side of the pieces.

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

2. B?C;>&GA;J wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.

3. Periodically, wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles and NIOSH-approved
breathing protection and blow dust out of
the motor vents using dry compressed air.

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1. First unplug the tool.

2. Lower the blade assembly and lock it
in place using the Locking Pin.

3. Lay a carpenter’s square on 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.

4. The Fence is held in place with bolts at each
end. Loosen the bolts slightly, and 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.

5. Once the Fence is accurately adjusted,
tighten the bolts firmly in place. Recheck
one last time, then proceed to work.

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

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For making accurate cuts, the Saw Blade must
be adjusted to be exactly vertical to the Table.

1. To check the angle, have the blade assembly
in its normal upright position. Make a cut on a
piece of flat sided, fairly thick scrap material.

2. Check the cut with an accurate square.
The cut should be at exactly 90º.

3. Angle can also be checked by rotating one cut-off
piece 180º and holding the cut ends together.
If the cut is not exactly vertical,
the two pieces will form a slight angle.

1. Loosen the screw holding the
Angle Indicator in place.

2. Rotate it until the pointer is exactly on 90º.

3. Retighten the screw.

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4. If necessary, the bevel angle can be corrected
by adjusting the Bevel Adjustment Screw on
the right side under the Bevel Locking Lever.

5. Once the bevel angle is adjusted, adjust the Bevel
Angle Indicator to read 0º when the Saw Blade is
in the vertical position. Loosen the screw holding
the Indicator in place, adjust it to be exactly
over the 0º mark, then retighten the screw.

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If the Kerf Board becomes damaged it must be replaced.

1. Remove the four screws holding
the Kerf Board in place.

2. Install a new Kerf Board. Replace the four
screws and tighten them slightly.

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1. Remove Belt Guard.

2. Examine Belt for cracks,
tears in the backing, or other damage.

3. Replace Belt if damaged according to steps below:

a. Slide the old Belt off of the

smaller Pulley first, then remove it.

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1. Lower the Saw Blade and lock it
down with the Locking Pin.

2. Adjust the Kerf Board so the right side of the
Blade slightly clears the edge of the Kerf Board.

3. Loosen the Bevel Lock and set
the Bevel Angle at 45º left.

4. Ensure that the left side of the
Blade clears the Kerf Board.

5. Tighten the four screws holding
the Kerf Board in place.

b. Put the new belt around the larger Pulley

first, then around the smaller Pulley.

c. EFTS>CB!C% Center the belt on both Pulleys

so that all the ridges on the Belt are aligned
with all the grooves on both Pulleys.

4. Replace Belt Guard before use.

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Tool operates slowly. Extension cord too long or

Performance
decreases over time.

Excessive noise
or rattling.

Overheating. 1. Forcing machine to work too fast.

Wood burns at
ends when cut.

Material frays
or chips out.

Blade binds, slowing
or stopping saw.

Blade does not
cut completely
through workpiece.

2. No power at outlet.

3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker
tripped (if equipped).

4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or switch, for example.)

wire size too small.

1. Accessory dull or damaged.

2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged.

1. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or bearings, for example.)

2. Belt too loose (slipping) or
too tight (bearing damage).

2. Accessory misaligned.

3. Accessory dull or damaged.

4. Blocked motor housing vents.

5. Motor being strained by long or
small diameter extension cord.

1. Dirty Blade.

2. Material is binding.

1. Finished side is down.

2. Blade chipped or dull.

3. Blade inappropriate for material.

4. Material is unsupported.

1. Material is misaligned on the saw
or ends are not supported.

2. Material is wet, contaminated or
inappropriate blade is being used.

1. Depth Stop setting in use.

2. Depth Stop set too shallow.

1. Check that cord is plugged in.

2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,
turn off tool and check circuit breaker.
If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right
capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.

3. Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press reset button on tool.

4. Have technician service tool.

Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its
length and load. See C)4($&B on page 3.

1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.

2. Have qualified technician replace brushes.

1. Have technician service tool.

2. Properly tension belt.

1. Allow machine to work at its own rate.

2. Check and correct accessory to fence
and/or table alignment.

3. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.

4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.

5. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its
length and load. See C)4($&B on page 3.

1. Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits.

2. Check position of work material on Table. Material must
be flat, flush against Fence and supported on ends.

1. Keep finished side of material up or facing operator.
Bottom and back side are prone to chip out.

2. Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or replace blade.

3. Check blade manufacturer’s recommendations for
material being cut. For cross cutting hard wood and for
precision cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or more teeth.

4. Use a thin piece of scrap material, such as

1/4″ plywood, underneath or behind the material to

support the edges of the material as it is being cut.

1. Material must be flat on table, flush against
the fence and supported on both ends.

2. Check condition of material and check
compatibility of blade to material.

1. Move Depth Stop to right to disengage.

2. Adjust Depth Stop Bolt for desired depth of cut.

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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
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 THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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1 Left Bevel Pointer 1
2 Socket Cap Screw M8x25 4
3 Thin Nut M8 (3.2mm) 2
4 Supporting Arm 1
5 Sliding Shaft Lock Knob M6x30 1
6 Spring 1
7 Flat Washer 6 13
8 Oriented Bearing Covers 2

9 Sliding Shafts 2
10 Screw St4.2x14 4
11 Flat Washer 5 12
12 Wire Clip Cable 2
13 Slide Assembly Rail Cover 1
14 Socket Cap Screw M5x18 2
15 Screw St4.2x18 6
16 Cable Wrap 1
17 Screw M5x12 12
18 Rubber Washer 2
19 Bevel Lock Knob 1
20 Lock Nut M10 2
21 Flat Washer 10 2
22 Right Bevel Pointer 1
23 Spring Washer 5 9
24 Thin Nut M8 1
25 Bolt M8x40 1
26 Clamping Bar 1
27 Clamping Knob 1
28 Wing Bolt M6x14 7
29 Clamping Asm. Crossbeam 1
30 Clamping Board 1
31 Retaining Ring 1
32 Socket Cap Screw M8x25 2
33 Screw M4x10 5
34 Sliding Fence Lock Knob 2
35 Sliding Fence Lock Bolt 2
36 Right Sliding Fence 1
37 Fence 1
38 Left Sliding Fence 1
39 Screw M5x16 2
40 Baffle Plate 2
41 Base 1
42 Bolt M10x25 1
43 Small Knob M5x33 2
44 Miter Lock Pin 1
45 O-Ring 5X1.8 3
46 Miter Lock Spring 2
47 Miter Lock Trigger 1
48 Miter Knob 1
49 Screw M6x30 5
50 Axle 1
51 Lock Nut M6 1
52 Screw M5x8 3
53 Spring Board 1
54 Mitre Pointer 1
55 Bevel Scale 1
56 Rivet Ø2.2×4 2

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57 Compressed Spring 1
58 Steel Ball 1
59 Nut 5 1
60 Fixed Screw 1
61 Angle Block 1
62 Thin Nut M6 2
63 Wrench Housing 1
64 Spring Washer 6 12
65 Cable Wrap 1
66 Screw M5x20 2
67 Knob 1
68 Spring 1
69 Round Pin 1
70 Lock-Down Pin 1
71 Table Insert 1
72 Set Screw M6x10 2
73 Screw M4x12 2
74 Nut M4 1
75 Laser Base 1
76 Bolt St4.2x18 1
77 Laser 1
78 Wave Spring Washer 6 2
79 Depth Stop 1
80 Cross Pan Head Bolt 1
81 Socket Cap Screw M5x12 1
82 Dust Outlet 1
83 Small Belt Pulley 1
84 Socket Cap Screw M6x12 LEFT 2
85 Socket Cap Screw M6x16 4
86 Set Screw M6x20 2
87 Depth Stop Knob M5 1
88 Knob Spring 1
89 Big Belt Pulley 1
90 Cover 1
91 Spindle Lock 1
92 Board 1
93 Spring 1
94 Belt 1
95 Belt Guard 1
96 Screw M5x16 4
97 Screw M5x15 4
98 Bearing 61900-2Z 2

99 Gear Shaft 1
100 Bearing 6001-2Z 1
101 Big Gear 1
102 Circlip 17 1
103 Output Shaft 1
104 Flat Key 4X13 1
105 Bearing 61904-2Z 1
106 Gearbox Cover 1
107 Inner Flange 1
108 Blade (sold separately) 0
109 Outer Flange 1
110 Spindle Bolt M8x20 LEFT 1
111 Upper Guard 1
112 Guard Label 1

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113 Guard Pivot Plate 1
114 Screw 1
115 Guard Pivot Bolt M8x12 1
116 Lower Guard 1
117 Lower Guard Roller 2
118 Retaining Ring 6 2

119 Lock Nut M5 1
120 Guard Pivot Center Plate 1
121 Screw M4x6 3
122 Lower Guard Coil Spring 1
123 Aluminum Lower Guard 1
124 Lower Guard Washer 1
125 Bearing Box 1
126 Baffle 1
127 Bearing 6202-2Z 1
128 Circlip 16 1
129 Rotor 1
130 Motor Housing 1
131 Flat Washer 4 4
132 Bolt M3.2×12 2
133 Brush Holder 2
134 Carbon Brush 2
135 Brush Holder Cap 2
136 Motor Housing Label 1
137 Set Screw M6x25 1
138 Bolt St4.8x55 2
139 Bearing 6000-2Z 1
140 Stator 1
141 Switch 1
142 Trigger 1
143 Trigger Lock Connector 1
144 Left Trigger Lock 1
145 Pin 2
146 Spring 1
147 Upper Operating Handle 1
148 Carrying Handle 1
149 Bolt St6.3x18 2
150 Power Cord Jacket 1
151 Power Cord 1
152 Screw M5x30 3
153 Transformer 1
154 Cable Clamp 1
155 Lower Handle 1
156 Screw M5x20 1
157 Terminal 1
158 Terminal 1
159 Right Trigger Lock 1
160 Bevel Hinge 1
161 Torsional Spring 1
162 Pin 1
163 Bushing 1
164 Connecting Bar 1
165 Connecting Bar Screw 2
166 Oriented Bearing Lm30uu 3
167 Arbor Insert (not shown) 1

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!"#$% If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

!"#$% Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes

only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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