Homelite WF10MSP Operator's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................2
General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................3-4
Specific Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Electrical ............................................................................................................................................................................8
Glossary of Terms ..............................................................................................................................................................9
Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Tools Needed ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Loose Parts .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 13-20
Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 20-27
Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................................. 28-29
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Parts Ordering/Service ...................................................................................................................................... Back Page
INTRODUCTION
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have
been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual
carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
G
UARD AGAI N S T EL E C TRICAL SHOC K BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working or
REMOVE
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
K
EEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces
of wood on the tool while it is in operation.
DO
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
K
EEP CH ILDRE N A N D V I SITO R S A WAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact
tool or extension cord while operating.
M
AKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
DON’T
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
U
SE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
USE
extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord 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. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.)
of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50
feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the
cord.
D
RESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
neckties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
S
HIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
der.
SECURE
when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate the tool.
D
O NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
M
AINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
D
ISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power
source.
A
VOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.
USE
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may result in injury.
NEVER
the tool is tipped.
CHECK
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 must
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
USE
a blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the direction
or rotation of the blade, cutter, or sanding spindle only.
NEVER
THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
PROTECT
the cutting operation is dusty.
PROTECT
during extended periods of operation.
DO
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
U
SE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords with
approved ground connection that are intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
K
EEP BL A D ES C L EAN, SHA R P, AND WI T H
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF
WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into
LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or
.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
INSPEC T T OOL CORD S P ERIODICALLY. If
damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at
an authorized service facility. 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. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and
keep it well away from the rotating blade.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged.
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle.
CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
DO
USE
BEFORE
BE
NEVER
N
D
WHEN
U
DOUBLE
NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with
incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade
bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade
capacity of your saw is 10 in.
MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-
MENTS ARE SECURE.
SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use.
EVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING
COM P O N E N T IS I N CON TA C T W I T H THE
WORKPIECE.
O NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
IN FLU ENC E O F D RUG S, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
SE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight
and not making contact with saw or workpiece before
connecting to power supply.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT the tool to a workbench or
table at approximately hip height.
KEEP
reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with hands
and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power off.
AL
to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may
slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.
AL
possible.
BE
Never start the saw with the blade touching the
workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed
before starting cut.
M
FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter table by securely
HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not
WAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting
WAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when
SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.
AKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM (BEVEL
tightening the miter lock levers. Lock the saw arm (bevel
function) by securely tightening the bevel lock knob.
NEVER
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold onto or
bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any operation.
If a work clamp and length stop are used together, they
must both be installed on the same side of the saw table to
prevent the saw from catching the loose end and kicking
up.
NEVER cut
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a
time.
N
Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table
and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.
Always use the fence.
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USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
EVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area.
NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the
blade
and its cutting path with hands and fingers for any
reason.
NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap,
or
anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the
blade.
A
VOI D AW KWA RD OPE RATI ONS AND H AND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your
hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you
have good balance. NEVER operate the miter saw
on the floor or in a crouched position.
NEVER stand or have any part of the body in line with
the path of the saw blade.
A
LWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade
to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece.
DO
IF
AL
NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF
RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen
and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur,
stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a
complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power
supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.
ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or
should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off
the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the
power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts
replaced before resuming operation.
WAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of the saw) to cause a careless mistake.
ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must
IF
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
service center to avoid risk.
M
AKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the
saw.
AL
WAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it
to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected
to a power source.
TURN
a complete stop before moving workpiece or changing
settings.
THIS TOOL should have the following markings:
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Keep hands out of path of saw blade
c) Do not operate saw without guards in place.
d) Do not perform any operation freehand.
e) Never reach around saw blade.
f) Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
g) Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable)
h) No load speed.
AL
A
S
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
OFF TOOL and wait for saw blade to come to
moving workpiece or changing settings.
before changing blade or servicing.
WAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.
VOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
AVE T HESE INSTRU CTI ONS. Refer t o th em
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V V
A Amperes
Hz
W W
min Minutes
n
o
.../min
olts
Hertz
att
Alternating Current
Direct Current
No Load Speed
Class II Construction
Per Minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
ype of current
T
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
No Hands Symbol
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and,
as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any
hot surface.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to the nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s
manual, do not use this product. Call customer service
for assistance.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRICAL
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the
power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry
the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of
power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart
provided below to determine the minimum wire size required
in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by
Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should be used.
**Ampere rating (on tool data plate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
100' 16 16 14 12 10 —
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: A
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the
letters “WA” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
WG = American Wire Gauge
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools or other obstructions while you are working with a
power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal
injury.
SPEED AND WIRING
The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 4,500
rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a
load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a
shop is as important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A
line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power
tool motor. Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance
will be too light for a greater distance. A line that can
support one power tool may not be able to support two
or three tools.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of a malfunction or 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 equipment-grounding 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 will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-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.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if
in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet
like the one shown in figure 1. It also has a grounding pin
like the one shown.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor. It
should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts,
60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate
this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop
will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the
saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double
check the power supply.
GROUNDING
PIN
8
120V GROUNDED OUTLET
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)
A
device which, when properly installed and maintained,
is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other
than 90° to the table surface.
Chamfer
cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of
A
the end) is angled rather than at 90°.
Compound Cut
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.
Cross Cut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the
width of the workpiece.
Cutterhead (planers and jointer planers)
rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The
A
blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.
Dado Cut
A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch or
trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).
Featherboard
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding
it securely against the table or fence during any ripping
operation.
FPM or SPM
per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference
Feet
to blade movement.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a
fence, miter gauge, or other aids.
Gum
A sticky
Heel
Alignment of the blade to the fence.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Kickback
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,
throwing the workpiece back toward operator.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first.
Miter Cut
A
to the blade other than 90°.
, sap-based residue from wood products.
cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle
Non-Through Cuts
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Push Blocks (for jointer planers)
Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer
cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the
operator's hands well away from the cutterhead.
Push Blocks and Push Sticks (for table saws)
Devices
during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push block)
should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids
help keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.
Pilot Hole (drill presses)
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for
drilling large holes accurately.
Resaw
cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece
A
to make thinner pieces.
Resin
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
minute.
Ripping or Rip Cut
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Riving Knife/Spr
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps
keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been
cut by the blade.
Set
The
set) outward from the face of the blade.
Snipe (planers)
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Throw-Back
The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the
workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed
inadvertently in contact with the blade.
W
The item on which the operation is being done.
Worktable
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.
used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade
eader/Splitter (table saws)
distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or
orkpiece or Material
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FEATURES
1
5
3
0
4
5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 in.
Blade Arbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8 in.
No Load Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,500 r/min. (RPM)
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only, 12 Amps
Net Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 lbs.
UPPER BLADE
GUARD
DUST
BAG
DUST
GUIDE
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ........................... 2 x 6
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ...........................2 x 4
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ...........................2 x 6
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ...........................2 x 4
“D” HANDLE
BEVEL
LOCK
SWITCH
GER
TRIG
KNOB
BEVEL
SCALE
BLADE GUARD
LINKAGE
MITER
LOCK
LEVER
FENCE
WORK
CLAMP
BASE
LOCK PIN
MITER
ABLE
T
“NO HANDS”
LABEL
MITER
SCALE
Fig. 1
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