Model
98199
10” COMPOUND SLIDE
MITER SAW
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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MANUAL REV 08h, 09b
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION ............................ 3
GENERAL TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS ......................................3
MITER SAW SAFETY WARNINGS ....5
VIBRATION SAFETY .................... 6
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ..... 7
COMPONENTS OF THE MITER
SAW ............................................. 9
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND
LUBRICATION ............................... 15
REPLACING THE BLADE ...............15
ADJUSTING THE FENCE ................ 17
ADJUSTING THE MITER TABLE
INDICATOR ....................................17
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE ... 18
ADJUSTING OR REPLACING THE
KERF BOARD ...............................18
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING
THE MITER SAW ........................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 19
SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 10
UNPACKING ................................ 10
LIST OF CONTENTS ........................ 10
INITIAL SET UP INSTRUCTIONS 10
ASSEMBLY....................................... 10
ATTACHING THE EXTENSION
SUPPORTS .............................. 10
ATTACHING THE DUST
COLLECTION BAG ..................10
MOUNTING THE SAW ..................... 10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 11
WORK PIECE AND WORK AREA
SET UP .......................................... 11
GENERAL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS ............................ 11
USING THE WORK PIECE
EXTENSION SUPPORTS .............. 12
PARTS LIST ................................. 20
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ................ 22
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY .... 24
ADJUSTING THE MITER ANGLE ..12
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE ... 13
USING THE DEPTH STOP ............... 13
MAKING A CUT ................................13
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING ............................... 15
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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.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in 1.
working order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND 2.
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool
before turning it on.
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.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clut-3.
tered areas and benches invite accidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS EN-4.
VIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools
in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors 5.
should be kept safe distance from
work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF 6.
with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
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DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the 7.
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool 8.
or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
glasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a 12.
vise to hold work when practical. It’s
safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(120 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
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.
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25’ 50’ 100’ 150’
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. Do not 10.
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 eye-
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper 13.
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 TOOLS before ser-15.
vicing; when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the
like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN-16.
TIONAL STARTING. Make sure
switch is in off position before plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-17.
RIES. Consult the owner’s manual for
recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious 18.
injury could occur if the tool is tipped
or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before 19.
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
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or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work 20.
into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
The use of accessories or attach-11.
ments not recommended by the
manufacturer may result in a risk of
injury to persons.
When servicing use only identical 12.
replacement parts.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING 21.
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
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 in 3.
place.
Do not perform any operation free-4.
hand.
Never reach around saw blade.5.
Turn off tool and wait for saw blade 6.
to stop before moving workpiece or
changing settings.
Disconnect power before changing 7.
blade or servicing.
Return carriage to the full rear posi-8.
tion after each crosscut operation.
Return all guards to original position if 9.
any are moved during blade replacement. Check all guards for proper
operation after service.
The lock down pin is to be used only 10.
to lock the head in place for carrying
and storage. It is not to be used for
any cutting operation.
Only use safety equipment that has 13.
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-ap-
proved for the specic hazards in the
work area.
Maintain labels and nameplates on 14.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare 15.
to begin work before turning on the
tool.
People with pacemakers should 16.
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to
avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.
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Some dust created by power sand-17.
ing, 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 ce-
ment 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 lter out microscopic
particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
WARNING: Handling the cord on 18.
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.)
The warnings, precautions, and in-19.
structions 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.
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 or 1.
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 equipmentgrounding 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 2.
will not t the outlet, have the proper
outlet installed by a qualied electri-
cian.
Improper connection of the equip-3.
ment-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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Check with a qualied electrician or 4.
service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely under-
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stood, or if in doubt as to whether the
tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that 5.
have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool’s plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn 6.
cord 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 grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated above in 125 V~
3-Prong Plug and Outlet.
The outlet must be properly installed 8.
and grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances.
Do not use an adapter to connect this 9.
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 regu-1.
larly or for an extended period should
rst be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical checkups 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 ngers), seek medical
advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nico-2.
tine reduces the blood supply to the
hands and ngers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the 3.
vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration 4.
when there is a choice between different processes.
Include vibration-free periods each 5.
day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while 6.
still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool 7.
as explained in this manual. If any
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
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COMPONENTS OF THE MITER SAW
Blade Guard
Blade
Lock
Blade
Hold Down
Clamp
Miter Handle
Trigger
Kerf Board
Handles
Dust Collection
Bag
Miter Lock
Handle
Miter Angle
Indicator
Table
Bevel Angle
Indicator
Fence
Work piece
Extension
Support
FIGURE 1
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SPECIFICATIONS
Motor
Arbor Diameter 5/8”
Blade Type
Blade Diameter 10”
Cutting Capacity
Positive Table Stops
Positive Bevel Stops 0° and 45° Left only
Blade Tilt Range
Scale 1° per scale mark
120 V~ / 60 Hz / 15 A
n0 5300/min
General Purpose with
Carbide Tips
At 90°: 2-3/4” Deep x 12”
Wide. At 45° 1-9/16” Deep
x 8-1/4” Wide.
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and
45° Right and Left
0° - 45° Right and Left
Miter
0° - 45° left
E105017
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT
WARNING
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.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. 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.
List of contents
Description Qty
Compound Sliding Miter Saw 1
Carbide Tipped Blade 1
Table Extensions 2
Dust Collection Bag 1
Wrench 1
INITIAL SET UP
INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly
Attaching the Extension Supports and
Miter Lock Handle
Insert the ends of the Extension 1.
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.
Thread the Miter Lock Handle into the 2.
Plate until securely in place.
Attaching the Dust Collection Bag
The Dust Collection Bag slips over 3.
the Dust Outlet behind the Blade
Housing Assembly. Sawdust created
by cutting is captured in the bag.
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section
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Mounting the Saw
The Miter Saw must be mounted on
a support before use. This may be
a commercially available support or
home made saw table. There are
bolt holes provided in each of the
four legs of the base. These should
be rmly mounted 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 to
efciently handle work materials and
make more accurate cuts.
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.
area with enough extra length to
allow free movement while working.
Use a saw table, saw stand or other 3.
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 4.
the saw 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.
TO PREVENT
WARNING
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Unplug power cord from
power source before making
any adjustments to this tool.
SERIOUS INJURY
Work Piece and Work Area Set Up
Designate a work area that is clean 1.
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent injury and distraction.
Route the power cord along a safe 2.
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
When using this saw, work pieces 5.
are often quite long. Allow room on
both left and right of saw for extended
work pieces.
General Operating Instructions
When the Handle is lowered, the 1.
Blade Guard raises automatically.
When 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 the 2.
miter angle and the Slides. Unlock
the Table to set the miter angle,
then re-lock it before making the
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cut. Unlock the Slide using the Slide
Lock Wing Screw before making a
cut if the work material is too wide to
“chop”.
To rotate the Table, press down the 3.
Miter Thumb Lever, rotate the Table
to the desired angle, then release
the Miter Lock Lever. Notches are
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 4.
slide the blade while making the cut.
To unlock the Slide, loosen the Slide
Lock Wing Screw at the back of the
saw.
To make a bevel cut, release the 5.
Bevel Lock Lever, rotate the blade
assembly to the desired bevel angle,
then lock the blade assembly in place
using the Bevel Lock Lever. Making
bevel cuts is discussed in more detail
later in this manual.
It is very important that the work 8.
material 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 1.
are inserted into each side of the
Table, and locked in place using the
Wing Screws.
When properly installed, the upper 2.
face 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 be 3.
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.
This saw is provided with a Kerf 6.
Board. 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 the 7.
accuracy of the Guide Fence, miter
angle and bevel angle. Instructions
for checking and adjusting these
angles are discussed later in this
booklet.
If the work piece is not level, you will 4.
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 angle 1.
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 scarf joint or to make a
chamfered end.
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To make a miter cut, loosen the Miter 2.
Lock Knob by turning it approximately
1/4 turn counterclockwise. Press
down the Thumb Lever to unlock the
Table. While holding the Thumb Lever
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 desired 3.
angle, place the work piece ush
against 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 1.
to the vertical plane of the material.
is correct. If it is not, correct the angle
before cutting your work material.
Using the Depth Stop
If you want to make a kerng or 1.
rabbet cut which does not cut through
the work piece, you can use the
Depth Stop Screw to control the
depth of the cut.
To limit blade assembly travel, turn 2.
the Depth Stop Screw clockwise.
The further you screw down the
Depth Stop Screw, the shallower the
cut will be.
After the desired cut has been 3.
made, return the Depth Stop Screw
to its open position by turning it
counterclockwise.
Bevel cuts can be used to miter 2.
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.
To set the bevel angle, loosen the 3.
Bevel Lock Handle at the rear of the
saw. To do this, press in the Lock
Button and rotate the Handle 1/2
turn counterclockwise. Move the
blade assembly left to the desired
angle. You can read the angle on the
Bevel Angle Indicator. Lock the blade
assembly into position by pressing
in the Lock Button and rotating the
Bevel Lock Handle clockwise. Tighten
rmly but not over-tight.
Make a sample cut in a piece of scrap 4.
and check to be sure the bevel angle
Making a Cut
Observe all safety and planning items 1.
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.
Release the Locking Pin to allow the 2.
blade assembly to come up. Check
to be sure the Table is xed in place
at the desired miter angle. Check
to be sure the slide lock is released
to allow the blade assembly to slide
freely.
Blow any sawdust or debris away 3.
from the Fence. Place the work
material against the Fence.
Make any necessary miter or bevel 4.
adjustments.
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Align the marked location of the cut 5.
on 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 using 6.
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 and squeeze 7.
the Trigger to start the Blade turning.
Pressing down lightly, move the 8.
Blade 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 the 9.
blade assembly, wait for the Blade to
stop turning, release the Hold Down
Vise and remove the work material
from the saw.
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MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualied technician.
TO PREVENT
WARNING
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, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
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.
SERIOUS INJURY
If the blade has become dirty, use a 3.
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 4.
it. Dull blades will cause increased
tear-out and ragged edges on the
cuts.
Occasionally clean the Slides, 5.
rotating Table components and other
moving parts. Use a good quality dry
lubricant (not included) which will not
attract dust.
6. WARNING! If the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must
be replaced only by a qualied
service technician.
Replacing the Blade
TO REDUCE RISK
WARNING
INJURY:
Return guard to original
position and secure in place
after replacing blade.
Unplug the tool from its power 1.
source.
Lock the blade assembly in the raised 2.
position by pushing in the Locking
Pin.
OF SERIOUS
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.
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Figure 2
3. Use the supplied Wrench to remove
the Center Cover Fixing Bolt holding
the Center Cover in place by turning
it counterclockwise. (See Figure 2.)
Figure 4
Figure 5
5. Raise the Blade Guard and Center
Cover. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 5
Figure 6
6. While holding in the Arbor Lock
Button, use the Wrench to loosen
the Arbor Bolt by turning it clockwise.
(See Figure 5.)
Figure 3
4. Remove the Safety Screw. (See
Figure 3.)
Note: The Arbor Bolt has a left hand
thread, so it loosens by turning clockwise.
Remove the Arbor Bolt, Outer Flange 7.
and Saw Blade by pulling them
straight off the Arbor.
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Check the cut with an accurate 4.
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.
If either test reveals that the cut is not 5.
a true 90º angle, you must adjust the
Fence before beginning work.
To adjust the Fence, rst unplug the 6.
tool.
Figure 6
Figure 7
8. Reinstall a new Blade on the Arbor.
(See Figure 6.) 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 Arbor 9.
Bolt. Tighten the Arbor Bolt securely
using the Wrench by turning it
counterclockwise.
Rotate the Center Cover back into 10.
place and tighten the Center Cover
Fixing Bolt using the Wrench by
turning it clockwise.
Release the Locking Pin. 11.
Adjusting the Fence
The Fence holds the work piece in a 1.
xed position while the Table and or
the blade assembly are adjusted in a
miter or bevel angle.
Lower the blade assembly and lock it 7.
in place using the Locking Pin.
Lay a reliable carpenter’s square on 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 9.
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.
Once the Fence is accurately 10.
adjusted, tighten the bolts rmly in
place. Recheck one last time, then
proceed to work.
Adjusting the Miter Table
Indicator
To make accurate cuts, the Fence 2.
must be perpendicular (at a 90º
angle) to the Saw Blade.
Before beginning work, make a test 3.
cut on scrap material with the Table
set at 90º.
After you have checked or adjusted 1.
the fence to be sure it is at 90º to the
Blade, you must check the accuracy
of the Miter Table Angle Indicator.
Loosen the screw holding the Angle 2.
Indicator in place. Rotate it until the
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pointer is exactly on 90º. Retighten
the screw.
Adjusting the Bevel Angle
For making accurate cuts, the Saw 1.
Blade must be adjusted to be exactly
vertical to the Table.
To check the angle, have the blade 2.
assembly in its normal upright
position. Make a cut on a piece of at
sided, fairly thick scrap material.
Check the cut with an accurate 3.
square. The cut should be at exactly
90º. You can also check by rotating
one cut-off piece 180º and hold the
cut ends together. If the cut is not
exactly vertical, the two pieces will
form a slight angle.
If necessary, the bevel angle can 4.
be corrected by adjusting the Bevel
Adjustment Screw on the right side
under the Bevel Locking Lever.
Once the bevel angle is adjusted, 5.
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.
To adjust the Kerf Board, lower the 4.
Saw Blade and lock it down with the
Locking Pin. Adjust the Kerf Board
so the right side of the Blade slightly
clears the edge of the Kerf Board.
Loosen the Bevel Lock and set the
Bevel Angle at 45º left. 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 using 1.
the saw. Empty the sawdust into an
appropriate container when the bag
is full.
Occasionally wipe or blow off 2.
sawdust that accumulates on the
saw. Saw dust on the Fence can
cause you to make inaccurate cuts.
Keep the Slides free of sawdust. 3.
Wipe 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 4.
of the Table as well as other moving
parts with a dry lubricant.
Adjusting or Replacing the Kerf
Board
If the Kerf Board becomes damaged 1.
it must be replaced.
Remove the four screws holding the 2.
Kerf Board in place.
Install a new Kerf Board. Replace the 3.
four screws and tighten them slightly.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Tool will not start No power at outlet.1.
Tool operates
sporadically or at
low power
Wood burns at
ends when cut
Material frays or
chips out.
Blade binds,
slowing or
stopping saw.
Cord not connected.2.
Low power supply or improper 1.
extension cords.
Worn or cracked Carbon 2.
Brushes.
Dirty Blade. 1.
Material is binding.2.
Finished side is down 1.
Blade is chipped or dull. 2.
Blade is inappropriate for 3.
material.
Material is unsupported.4.
Material is misaligned on 1.
the saw or ends are not
supported.
Material is wet, contaminated 2.
or inappropriate blade is
being used.
Check power at outlet.1.
Check that cord is plugged in.2.
Check power supply and power cords. 1.
Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged 2.
or worn.
Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral 1.
spirits.
Check position of work material on Table. 2.
Material must be at, ush against Fence
and supported on ends.
Always have nished side of material up or 1.
facing you. Bottom and back side are prone
to chip out.
Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or 2.
replace blade.
Check blade manufacturer’s 3.
recommendations for material being cut. For
cross cutting hard wood and for precision
cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or more
teeth.
Use a thin piece of scrap material, such 4.
as 1/4” plywood, underneath or behind the
material to support the edges of the material
as it is being cut.
Material must be at on table, ush against 1.
the fence and supported on both ends.
Check condition of material and check 2.
compatibility of blade to material.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
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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PARTS LIST
PARTS LIST
Part# Description Qty
1 Bolt M6X25 2
2 Base 1
3 Extension Arm 2
4 Screw 2
5 Feet 4
6 Bolt M8X50 1
7 Bolt M5X10 4
8 Spring Washer 8
9 Flat Washer 4
10 Plate 1
11 Rub Slice 1
12 Pin 1
13 Spring 1
14 Pin 3X20 1
15 Handle 1
16 Plate 1
17 Pin 1
18 Pointer 1
19 Bolt M4X12 2
20 Bolt M4X8 9
21 Kerf 1
22 Plate 1
23 Plate 1
24 Bolt M8X30 1
25 Table 1
26 Flat Washer 1
27 Lock Nut 1
28 Rail 1
29 Flat Washer 8
30 Spring Washer 8
31 Bolt M6X30 4
32 Screw 1
33 Clamp 1
33 Screw 1
34 Bolt 1
35 Flat Washer 1
36 Pointer 1
37 Nut 2
Part# Description Qty
38 Spring 1
39 Bend Arm 1
40 Flat Washer 2
41 Lock Nut 1
42 Washer 2
43 Bolt 1
44 Lock Handle 1
45 Lock Pin Spring 1
46 Bolt 1
47 Bolt M5X14 2
48 Spacer 4
49 Oil Cover 2
50 Bearing 2
51 Rod 2
52 Mount 1
53 Line Button 2
54 Washer 2
55 Bolt M6X10 4
56 Limit Plate 1
57 Slide Lock Wing Screw 1
58 Handle Ball 1
59 Lock Spring 1
60 Lock Pin 1
61 Spring Pin 1
62 Cover Stand 1
63 Screw 1
64 Bolt 1
65 Washer 2
66 Lock Button 1
67 Link Pole Bolt 2
68 Link Pole 1
69 Brush Cover 2
70 Carbon Brush 4
71 Brush House 2
72 Motor House 1
73 Bolt 4
74 Brush House Spring 2
75 Stator 1
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PARTS LIST
PARTS LIST
Part# Description Qty
76 Screw 2
77 Block Circle 1
78 Bearing 1
79 Rotor 1
80 Bearing 1
81 Lock Button 1
82 Lock Button Spring 1
83 Spring Washer 2
84 Block Plate 1
85 Spring 1
86 Pin 1
87 Cover 1
88 Bolt M6X10 1
89 Bolt M6X20 2
90 Dust Pipe 1
91 Dust Collector 1
92 Screw 1
93 Lock Washer 2
94 Bearing 1
95 Spring Washer 1
96 Gear 1
97 Front Cover 1
98 Bearing 1
99 Output Axis 1
100 Key 4X13 1
101 Bearing Cover 1
102 Bolt 3
Part# Description Qty
103 Inner Flange 1
104 Blade 1
105 Outer Flange 1
106 Screw M8X20 Left 1
107 Lock Nut 1
108 Small Cover 1
109 Large Cover 1
110 Washer 1
111 Bolt 1
112 Bolt M8X12 1
113 Spring 1
114 Blade Cover 1
115 Link Pole Plank 1
116 Switch 1
117 Bolt 2
118 Handle 1
119 Bolt 2
120 Bolt 2
121 Handle 1
122 Bolt 2
123 Press Plank 1
124 Power Wire 1
125 Rubber sheath 1
126 Handle 1
127 Spanner 1
128 Bearing 1
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement parts.
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM CONTINUED
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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this 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 veries 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 specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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