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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all safety warnings and all 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.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. 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 the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor
use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a. 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.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or energizing power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
i. 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.
j. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
k. Do not leave the tool unattended when
it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its
electrical outlet before leaving.
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields 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 Trigger locked on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid
electrical shock.
• Properly ground power cord.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
should also be implemented – it prevents
sustained electrical shock.
n. 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.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools and accessories.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces
do not allow for safe handling and control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
6. Guarding related warnings
a. Keep guards in place. Guards must be in
working order and be properly mounted. A
guard that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning
correctly must be repaired or replaced.
b. Always use saw blade guard, Riving Knife
and anti-kickback device for every throughcutting operation. For through-cutting operations
where the saw blade cuts completely through the
thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other
safety devices help reduce the risk of injury.
c. Immediately reattach the guarding system
after completing an operation (such as
rabbeting, dadoing or resawing cuts)
which requires removal of the guard,
Riving Knife and/or anti-kickback device.
The guard, Riving Knife, and anti-kickback
device help to reduce the risk of injury.
d. Make sure the saw blade is not contacting
the guard, Riving Knife or the workpiece
before the switch is turned on. Inadvertent
contact of these items with the saw blade
could cause a hazardous condition.
and alignment can make the Riving Knife
ineffective in reducing the likelihood of kickback.
f. For the Riving Knife and anti-kickback
device to work, they must be engaged in the
workpiece. The Riving Knife and anti-kickback
device are ineffective when cutting workpieces
that are too short to be engaged with the Riving
Knife and anti-kickback device. Under these
conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by
the Riving Knife and anti-kickback device.
g. Use the appropriate saw blade for the
Riving Knife. For the Riving Knife to function
properly, the saw blade diameter must
match the appropriate Riving Knife and the
body of the saw blade must be thinner than
the thickness of the Riving Knife and the
cutting width of the saw blade must be wider
than the thickness of the Riving Knife.
hands In the vicinity or in line with the
saw blade. A moment of inattention or a
slip could direct your hand towards the saw
blade and result in serious personal injury.
b. Feed the workpiece into the saw blade
only against the direction of rotation.
Feeding the workpiece in the same direction
that the saw blade is rotating above the
table may result in the workpiece, and your
hand, being pulled into the saw blade.
c. Never use the miter gauge to feed the
workpiece when ripping and do not use
the Rip Fence as a length stop when cross
cutting with the miter gauge. Guiding
the workpiece with the Rip Fence and the
miter gauge at the same time increases the
likelihood of saw blade binding and kickback.
d. When ripping, always apply the workpiece
feeding force between the fence and
the saw blade. Use a push stick when the
distance between the fence and the saw
blade is less than 150mm, and use a push
block when this distance is less than 50mm.
“Work helping” devices will keep your hand
at a safe distance from the saw blade.
e. Use only the push stick provided by the
manufacturer or constructed in accordance
with the instructions. This push stick provides
sufficient distance of the hand from the saw blade.
f. Never use a damaged or cut push stick.
A damaged push stick may break causing
your hand to slip into the saw blade.
g. Do not perform any operation “freehand”.
Always use either the Rip Fence or the miter
gauge to position and guide the workpiece.
“Freehand’ means using your hands to support
or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a Rip Fence
or miter gauge. Freehand sawing leads to
misalignment, binding and kickback.
h. Never reach around or over a rotating saw
blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead to
accidental contact with the moving saw blade.
i. Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the
rear and/or sides of the saw table for long
and/or wide workpieces to keep them level.
A long and/or wide workpiece has a tendency
to pivot on the table’s edge, causing loss of
control, saw blade binding and kickback.
j. Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend
or twist the workpiece. If jamming occurs, turn
the tool off Immediately, unplug the tool then
clear the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the
workpiece can cause kickback or stall the motor.
k. Do not remove pieces of cut-off material while
the saw is running. The material may become
trapped between the fence or inside the saw blade
guard and the saw blade pulling your fingers into
the saw blade. Turn the saw off and wait until
the saw blade stops before removing material.
l. Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the
table top when ripping workpieces less
than 2mm thick. A thin workpiece may wedge
under the Rip Fence and create a kickback.
8. Kickback causes and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due
to a pinched, jammed saw blade or misaligned line
of cut in the workpiece with respect to the saw blade
or when a part of the workpiece binds between the
saw blade and the Rip Fence or other fixed object.
Most frequently during kickback, the workpiece is
lifted from the table by the rear portion of the saw
blade and is propelled towards the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
by taking proper precautions as given below.
a. Never stand directly in line with the saw blade.
Always position your body on the same side of
the saw blade as the fence. Kickback may propel
the workpiece at high velocity towards anyone
standing in front and in line with the saw blade.
b. Never reach over or in back of the saw blade
to pull or to support the workpiece. Accidental
contact with the saw blade may occur or kickback
may drag your fingers into the saw blade.
c. Never hold and press the workpiece
that is being cut off against the rotating
saw blade. Pressing the workpiece being
cut off against the saw blade will create
a binding condition and kickback.
d. Align the fence to be parallel with the saw
blade. A misaligned fence will pinch the workpiece
against the saw blade and create kickback.
e. Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece
against the table and fence when making nonthrough cuts such as rabbeting, dadoing or
resawing cuts. A featherboard helps to control
the workpiece in the event of a kickback.
f. Use extra caution when making a
cut into blind areas of assembled
workpieces. The protruding saw blade may
cut objects that can cause kickback.
g. Support large panels to minimise the risk
of saw blade pinching and kickback. Large
panels tend to sag under their own weight.
Support(s) must be placed under all portions
of the panel overhanging the table top.
that is twisted, knotted, warped or does
not have a straight edge to guide it with a
miter gauge or along the fence. A warped,
knotted, or twisted workpiece is unstable
and causes misalignment of the kerf with
the saw blade, binding and kickback.
i. Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked
vertically or horizontally. The saw blade could
pick up one or more pieces and cause kickback.
j. When restarting the saw with the saw
blade in the workpiece, center the saw
blade In the kerf so that the saw teeth are
not engaged in the material. If the saw
blade binds, it may lift up the workpiece and
cause kickback when the saw is restarted.
k. Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with
sufficient set. Never use warped saw
blades or saw blades with cracked or broken
teeth. Sharp and properly set saw blades
minimize binding, stalling and kickback.
9. Table saw operating procedure warnings
a. Turn off the table saw and disconnect
the power cord when removing the table
insert, changing the saw blade or making
adjustments to the Riving Knife, antikickback device or saw blade guard, and
when the machine Is left unattended.
Precautionary measures will avoid accidents.
b. Never leave the table saw running unattended.
Turn it off and don’t leave the tool until it
comes to a complete stop. An unattended
running saw is an uncontrolled hazard.
c. Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level
area where you can maintain good footing
and balance. It should be installed in an area
that provides enough room to easily handle the
size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas,
and uneven slippery floors invite accidents.
d. Frequently clean and remove sawdust
from under the saw table and/or the dust
collection device. Accumulated sawdust
is combustible and may self-ignite.
e. The table saw must be secured. A table saw
that is not properly secured may move or tip over.
f. Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the
table before the table saw is turned on.
Distraction or a potential jam can be dangerous.
g. Always use saw blades with correct size
and shape (diamond versus round) of
arbor holes. Saw blades that do not match
the mounting hardware of the saw will run
off-center, causing loss of control.
h. Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade
mounting means such as flanges, saw blade
washers, bolts or nuts. These mounting
means were specially designed for your saw,
for safe operation and optimum performance.
i. Never stand on the table saw, do not
use it as a stepping stool. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
j. Make sure that the saw blade is installed
to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use
grinding wheels, wire brushes, or abrasive
wheels on a table saw. Improper saw
blade installation or use of accessories not
recommended may cause serious injury.
Grounding
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND
DEATH FROM INCORRECT
GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION READ
AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Grounded Tools: Tools with
Three Prong Plugs
3-Prong Plug and Outlet
1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three
wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug
must be connected to a properly grounded outlet.
If the tool should electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low resistance path to
carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk
of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)
2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through
the green wire inside the cord to the grounding
system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must
be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding
system and must never be attached to an electrically
“live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)
3. The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet,
properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should
look like those in the preceding illustration.
1. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not
require grounding. They have a special
double insulation system which satisfies
OSHA requirements and complies with
the applicable standards of Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
Association, and the National Electrical Code.
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.)
Extension Cords
1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.
Double Insulated tools can use either
a two or three wire extension cord.
2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases,
you must use a heavier gauge extension cord.
Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire
causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of
power and possible tool damage. (See Table A.)
3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the
greater the capacity of the cord. For example,
a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current
than a 16 gauge cord. (See Table A.)
4. When using more than one extension cord to make
up the total length, make sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required. (See Table A.)
5. If you are using one extension cord for more
than one tool, add the nameplate amperes
and use the sum to determine the required
minimum cord size. (See Table A.)
6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make
sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in
Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.
7. Make sure the extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition. Always replace
a damaged extension cord or have it repaired
by a qualified electrician before using it.
8. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.
TABLE A: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
0 – 2.01818181816
2.1 – 3.41818181614
3.5 – 5.01818161412
5.1 – 7.01816141212
7.1 – 12.018141210-
12.1 – 16.0141210--
16.1 – 20.01210---
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25´50´75´100´ 150´
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 workpiece 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.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any
procedure in this section.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Note: Riving Knife has three mounting holes for three
positions. The uppermost position is for all through
cuts. The middle position is for non-through cuts
(with blade guard and anti-kickback pawls removed).
The down position is only used for shipping.
In uppermost position
for through cuts
In middle position
for non-through cuts
In down position
for shipping
Note: Riving Knife follows the saw blade to keep
the kerf (gap) from closing on the saw blade.
Reposition the Riving Knife before initial use.
1. With Table Insert removed, rotate Lock Lever
up and pull the Riving Knife toward right side
of the saw to release it from lock pin. This
will allow the knife to slide up and down.
Riving Knife
NOTICE: To work properly, the saw blade teeth
must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure
to heed this instruction could cause damage to
the saw blade, the saw or the workpiece.
WARNING! Make sure that the saw blade is installed
to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use grinding
wheels, wire brushes, or abrasive wheels on a
table saw. Improper saw blade installation or use of
accessories not recommended may cause serious
injury. When installing the saw blade, wear protective
gloves. Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.
WARNING! Only use a 10″ saw blade with a 5/8″
arbor, rated to at least 4,800 RPM and intended for
woodcutting. To avoid injury from an accidental start,
make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is not connected to the power source outlet.
1. To remove the blade, unplug saw. Turn Height
Adjustment Knob clockwise to raise blade to
maximum height. Remove Table Insert.
2. Remove the Blade Wrench from storage area.
Lock Lever
2. Bring Riving Knife up so that the lock pin is
re-engaged into bottom mounting hole.
3. Pull Lock Lever forward, locking Riving
Knife in uppermost position.
Lock Lever
4. Once the blade is installed and Riving Knife
adjusted to its working setting, replace table insert.
Blade Wrench
3. Turn the Arbor Nut with the blade wrench and
at the same time, pull Spindle Lock Lever until
it engages. Keep lever pulled and loosen nut
by turning in a counterclockwise direction.
4. Remove Arbor Nut, Outer Blade
Flange and Saw Blade.
5. To install the blade, place new saw blade onto
the Inner Blade Flange of the tool arbor.
WARNING! When installing the saw blade,
make sure that the saw blade teeth point
down at the front side of blade.
6. Place Outer Flange and Arbor Nut on arbor.
7. Turn Arbor Nut with the blade wrench
and at the same time, pull the Spindle
Lock Lever until it engages.
8. Tighten arbor nut in a clockwise
direction. DO NOT overtighten.
9. Lower the saw blade completely
and replace Table Insert.
10. Once the saw blade is secured, adjust
the Riving Knife and install Antikickback Pawls and Blade Guard.
Installing Anti-Kickback Pawls
Note: Anti-kickback pawls should only
be installed for through cuts.
WARNING! Make sure that the pawls are reinstalled
immediately after finishing any non-through cut
operations which require their removal.
WARNING! Replace dull or damaged anti-kickback
pawls. Dull or damaged anti-kickback pawls may not stop
a kickback, increasing the risk of serious personal injury.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Set the blade angle to 0°. Raise the saw
blade to maximum height by turning Height
Adjustment Knob clockwise. Lock the blade
by turning Bevel Lock Handle clockwise.
3. Place Riving Knife in its highest position.
4. Remove pawls from the storage
compartment by pulling out and holding
knob, then pushing pawls down.
Note: Pull up on Pawls assembly to make
sure it is secured to Riving Knife.
WARNING! Use extra caution when cutting
wood with slippery surface as the anti-kickback
pawls may not always be effective.
Installing the Blade Guard
WARNING! KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in
good working order for all through cut operations.
Reinstall blade guard immediately after finishing
any non-through cut operations which require
removal of the blade guard. Failure to heed this
instruction could result in serious personal injury.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Hold the knobs (one on either side of the
blade guard) and push knobs forward
to the front of the Blade guard.
3. Push up until the pin comes out from the slot in the
mounting bracket (blade guard storage) at bottom
right side of the saw, then remove Blade Guard.
Blade Guard
Storage
Blade Guard
Knob
4. Hold and push knobs forward to the front of
the Blade Guard. Place the blade guard pin
into the slot indicated on Riving Knife. Pull
blade guard fully back onto knife. Push pin
and release it to lock guard into position.
Anti-kickback Pawls
5. Secure pawls by placing over Riving Knife until
they snap securely into the Mounting Hole.
Knob
Pin
Slot
Anti-kickback
Pawls
Mounting Hole
Riving Knife
Blade Guard
Knob
Pin
5. If blade guard is not parallel to working table when
Riving Knife is in uppermost position (through
cuts), adjust the set screw as necessary.
WARNING! After the installation, check the
blade guard to ensure that it is properly placed
and working before operation of the saw.
Note: The Miter Gauge can be installed in either
miter gauge groove on either side of blade.
Slide the Miter Gauge into one of the guide grooves.
Miter Gauge
Groove
Miter Gauge
Installing the Rip Fence
Note: The Rip Fence can be installed
on either side of blade.
1. Raise the Rip Fence Lock Lever.
2. Place Rip Fence on the extension table and
secure fence by pushing lever down.
Rip Fence
Rear rail
Table
Fence Lock
Lever
OPERATION
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this manual including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Read the
miter saw manufacturer’s instruction manual
before use. Ensure that the miter saw is firmly
secured to the stand. Use as a miter saw stand
only – do not use with any other type of power
tool. Do not exceed listed weight capacity. Do
not use on uneven or slippery surfaces.
Changing Blade Depth
Note: Blade depth should be set so that outer
points of blade are higher than workpiece by
approximately 1/8″ to 1/4″ and bottom of gullets
are below top surface of workpiece.
1. Turn Bevel Lock Handle clockwise
to tighten it securely.
2. Raise blade by turning Height Adjustment Knob on
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.
Lower blade by turning height knob counterclockwise.
Make sure blade is at proper height.
Front rail
WARNING! Make sure Rip Fence is
perfectly parallel to the blade and completely
locked in place to prevent kickback.
WARNING! Do not use Rip Fence when
cutting across wood grain (crosscutting).
Dust Collection System
The dust extraction port is located on the back of
the table saw. This port can be connected directly to
a dust collection system by connecting the pick up
end of the dust collection hose to the dust port.
Bevel Lock
Handle
Height Adjustment Knob
WARNING! Make sure the blade guard is in place
after adjusting the blade depth. Failure to heed this
instruction could result in serious personal injury.
Changing Blade Angle
Note: A 90° cut has a 0° bevel and
a 45° cut has a 45° bevel.
1. Loosen the bevel lock handle counter-clockwise.
2. Adjust bevel angle by first pushing Height/
bevel Handwheel all the way to the left.
3. Hold handwheel and slide bevel indicator to
the right to increase angle of blade (bringing
blade closer to 45° from the tabletop).
4. Hold handwheel and slide bevel indicator
to the left to decreases the angle (bringing
blade closer to 90° from the tabletop).
5. Make sure blade is at desired angle.
Tighten Bevel Lock Handle clockwise.
Rip Fence Operation
Note: The width of a cut is achieved by
moving the Rip Fence to right or left.
1. To adjust the position of the fence, raise the
fence Lock Lever and slide the fence along
the table. Once the position is adjusted,
lower the lever to lock the fence in place.
Rip Fence
Lever
Lock
Miter Gauge
3. Tighten Lock Knob by turning it clockwise.
Lock Knob
Using the Extension Table
1. Set the Rip Fence on the Extension Table.
2. Unlock the Extension Table Lock Lever by
pushing it toward the front of the saw.
Extension Table Lock Lever
3. Slide the extension table to the desired width.
Scale
2. To adjust the fence position using the
workpiece and the scale, place the workpiece
against the fence on the table saw.
3. Raise the lock lever to unlock the fence and
slide the workpiece and fence together to the
right or left until the left side of the guide aligns
with the desired measurement on the scale.
4. Lock the fence in place by lowering
the Rip Fence lock lever.
Change Miter Angle
Note: The miter gauge provides accuracy in angle cuts.
For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.
When making a 90° cross cut, use either miter
gauge groove. When making a beveled cross cut
(blade tilted in relation to working table) miter gauge
should be located in groove on right so that blade
is tilted away from the miter gauge and hands.
1. Loosen Lock Knob by turning counterclockwise.
2. With Miter Gauge in the miter gauge groove, rotate
gauge until desired angle on scale is reached.
4. Relock the extension table lock lever by
pushing it toward the back of the saw.
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
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. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
1. Review safety warnings at the beginning of the
manual before performing any cutting procedure.
Keep all guards in place and in working order.
2. Do not pass hands directly over the saw blade when
cutting the workpiece. Push the workpiece into the
saw blade using a push stick, push block or by
holding the workpiece against the miter gauge.
WARNING! SAFE CUTTING PROCEDURES
VARY DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF CUT. TO
PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM KICKBACK:
Use Rip Fence for every Rip Cut
(cut along with the grain).
BUT
Do not use Fence for any crosscut
(cut against the grain).
Rip Cuts
1. Rip cuts are straight cuts made parallel
to (along with) the grain of the wood by
sliding the workpiece along the fence.
2. For workpieces wider than 6″ hold the workpiece,
staying clear of the saw blade. For workpieces
2″ and 6″, use the included push stick or
make a push stick as described in the safety
section of this manual. Use a push block (not
included) when ripping widths under 2″.
3. When ripping, always use the Rip Fence.
This improves the accuracy of the cut, and
reduces the chance for saw blade binding.
Crosscuts/Miter Cuts
Blade Guard
Saw Blade
Cut Line
Scrap Wood
1. Adjust the miter gauge to the needed
angle and place it in the left or right miter
gauge groove on the working table.
2. Hold the workpiece against the miter gauge,
and slide them together to make the cut. Clamp
smaller workpieces to a piece of scrap wood
that can reach beyond the miter gauge and hold
the scrap against the gauge while making the
cut. Keep the clamp clear of the saw blade.
Making a Cut
1. After adjusting the width and/or angle of the cut,
make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and
plug the Table Saw into a grounded 120V outlet.
2. Insert the Switch Key and turn the Switch on.
WARNING! Avoid bevel ripping on
bevelling side of the saw blade.
WARNING! The tool will restart automatically if stalled.
3. At the start of the cut, the left hand holds the
workpiece firmly on the Work Table (and against the
Fence, if used), and the right hand, with the
aid of a Push-stick, pushes the workpiece
toward the turning Saw Blade. Keep both hands
out of the path of the Saw Blade.
WARNING! Throughout the cut, keep all body
parts a safe distance from the spinning Blade.
4. After the cut is under way, use the Push Stick
to continue guiding the workpiece forward.
Just before the cut is completed, move the left hand
safely farther away from the workpiece and the Saw
Blade. Continue pushing the workpiece into the Saw
Blade with the Push Stick until the cut is complete.
5. Once the cut is complete, continue to maintain
control of the workpiece. Turn the Switch off.
Then, wait until the Saw Blade completely stops
rotating before removing the workpiece.
6. To prevent accidents, turn off the Table
Saw, remove the key and disconnect its
power supply after use. Clean, then store
the Saw indoors out of children’s reach.
in this manual must be performed
only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM
ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the
tool from its electrical outlet before performing any
procedure in this section.
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
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• cracked or broken parts
• damaged electrical wiring
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
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.
1Frame1
2Nut3
3Fixed foot3
4Hex socket head cap screw3
5Adjustable foot1
6Compressed spring1
7Foot adjustment post1
Cross-recessed pan
8
head tapping screw
9Pressure line card1
10Switch box1
11Eccentric limit block2
Cross recessed pan
12
head tapping screw
13Reinforcement panel1
14Socket head cap screw2
15Front panel1
16Angle sign1
17Spindle1
18Hex socket head cap screw17
19Lock handle1
20Nut1
21Lock nut1
22Handwheel1
23Rotation handle1
24Handle screw1
25Switch fixing plate1
26Angle pointer1
27Flat pad8
28Cross recessed pan head screw5
29Spring pad1
30Switch1
31Emergency stop switch surface1
32Rotation pin1
33Switch lock1
34Spring pad16
35Flat pad16
36Left side panel1
37Anti-bending jacket1
38Power cable1
39Ring2
40Bevel gear2
41Lift1
42Lifting lever 1
43Flat key2
44Blade protection plate1
45Pressure line card2
7
4
PartDescriptionQty
46Hex socket head cap screw8
47Spring pad12
48Flat pad12
49Body1
50Lifting lever1
51Cross recessed pan head screw5
52Cross recessed pan head screw5
53Lifting guide column2
54Anti-cover plate1
Cross recessed countersunk
55
head screw
56Gear cover1
57Bearing1
58Ring1
59Output shaft1
60Semicircle key1
61Gear wheel1
62Oil bearing1
63Steel ball 81
64Fixed seat spring1
65Cylindrical pin2
66Front cover1
67Handle compression spring1
68Hex socket set screw1
69Compression set1
70Nut3
71Protection plate1
72Windshield1
73Bearing1
74Armature1
75Bearing1
76Damping ring1
77Cable1
78Nut2
79Brush component2
80Brush component2
81Cross recessed pan head screw5
82Cover plate1
83Hex socket set screw2
84Cross recessed pan head screw4
85Case1
86Stator1
Cross recessed pan
87
head tapping screw
88Carrying handle3
89Cross recessed pan head screw5
90Bearing screw2
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.