Harbor Freight Tools Saw 98199 User Manual

10” Compound Slide  
miter Saw  
model 98199  
Set up and operating inStruCtionS  
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notiCe is used to  
address practices  
SaVe tHiS manual  
Keep this manual for the safety warn-  
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-  
ing, 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.  
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, fire and/or serious injury.  
Save all warnings and  
important SaFetY  
inFormation  
in this manual, on the labeling,  
and all other information provid-  
ed with this product:  
instructions for future reference.  
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in  
working order.  
this is the safety alert  
symbol. it is used to alert  
you to potential personal  
injury hazards. obey all  
safety messages that  
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND  
WRENCHES. Form habit of check-  
ing to see that keys and adjusting  
wrenches are removed from tool  
before turning it on.  
follow this symbol to avoid  
possible injury or death.  
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clut-  
tered areas and benches invite ac-  
cidents.  
danger indicates  
a hazardous  
situation which, if not  
avoided, will result in death or  
serious injury.  
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS EN-  
VIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools  
in damp or wet locations, or expose  
them to rain. Keep work area well  
lighted.  
warning  
indicates a  
hazardous situation which, if  
not avoided, could result in  
death or serious injury.  
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors  
should be kept safe distance from  
work area.  
Caution, used  
with the safety  
alert symbol, indicates a  
hazardous situation which, if  
not avoided, could result in  
minor or moderate injury.  
6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF  
with padlocks, master switches, or by  
removing starter keys.  
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7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the  
job better and safer at the rate for  
which it was designed.  
glasses only have impact resistant  
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.  
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a  
vise to hold work when practical. It’s  
safer than using your hand and it  
frees both hands to operate tool.  
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool  
or attachment to do a job for which it  
was not designed.  
reCommended minimum wire  
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper  
footing and balance at all times.  
gauge For extenSion CordS  
(120 Volt)  
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.  
Keep tools sharp and clean for best  
and safest performance. Follow  
instructions for lubricating and chang-  
ing accessories.  
extenSion Cord  
nameplate  
ampereS  
(at full load)  
lengtH  
25’  
50’ 100’ 150’  
0 – 6  
18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
12  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
6.1 – 10  
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-  
vicing; when changing accessories,  
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the  
like.  
10.1 – 12  
12.1 – 16  
table a  
do not use.  
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.  
Make sure your extension cord is  
in good condition. When using an  
extension cord, be sure to use one  
heavy enough to carry the current  
your product will draw. An undersized  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage  
resulting in loss of power and over-  
heating. 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.  
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN-  
TIONAL STARTING. Make sure  
switch is in off position before plug-  
ging in.  
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-  
RIES. Consult the owner’s manual for  
recommended accessories. The use  
of improper accessories may cause  
risk of injury to persons.  
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious  
injury could occur if the tool is tipped  
or if the cutting tool is unintentionally  
contacted.  
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not  
wear loose clothing, gloves, neck-  
ties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry  
which may get caught in moving  
parts. Nonslip footwear is recom-  
mended. Wear protective hair cover-  
ing to contain long hair.  
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before  
further use of the tool, a guard or  
other part that is damaged should  
be carefully checked to determine  
that it will operate properly and per-  
form 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  
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.  
Also use face or dust mask if cutting  
operation is dusty. Everyday eye-  
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or other part that is damaged should  
be properly repaired or replaced.  
11. The use of accessories or attach-  
ments not recommended by the  
manufacturer may result in a risk of  
injury to persons.  
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work  
into a blade or cutter against the  
direction of rotation of the blade or  
cutter only.  
12. When servicing use only identical  
replacement parts.  
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING  
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.  
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a  
complete stop.  
13. 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 breath-  
ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-  
proved for the specific hazards in the  
work area.  
miter Saw Safety warnings  
For Your own Safety read instruction  
manual before operating miter Saw  
1. Wear eye protection.  
14. Maintain labels and nameplates on  
the tool. These carry important safety  
information. If unreadable or miss-  
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a  
replacement.  
2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade.  
3. Do not operate saw without guards in  
place.  
4. Do not perform any operation free-  
hand.  
15. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare  
to begin work before turning on the  
tool.  
5. Never reach around saw blade.  
16. People with pacemakers should  
consult their physician(s) before use.  
Electromagnetic fields in close prox-  
imity to heart pacemaker could cause  
pacemaker interference or pacemak-  
er failure. In addition, people with  
pacemakers should:  
6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade  
to stop before moving workpiece or  
changing settings.  
7. Disconnect power before changing  
blade or servicing.  
8. Return carriage to the full rear posi-  
tion after each crosscut operation.  
• 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 Inter-  
rupter (GFCI) should also be imple-  
mented – it prevents sustained elec-  
trical shock.  
9. Return all guards to original position if  
any are moved during blade replace-  
ment. Check all guards for proper  
operation after service.  
10. The lock down pin is to be used only  
to lock the head in place for carrying  
and storage. It is not to be used for  
any cutting operation.  
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17. Some dust created by power sand-  
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and  
other construction activities, contains  
chemicals known [to the State of Cali-  
fornia] to cause cancer, birth defects  
or other reproductive harm. Some  
examples of these chemicals are:  
• Lead from lead-based paints  
grounding inStruCtionS  
to preVent  
eleCtriC SHoCk  
and deatH From  
inCorreCt grounding  
wire ConneCtion  
read and Follow tHeSe  
inStruCtionS:  
• Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-  
ment or other masonry products  
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-  
cally treated lumber  
grounded tools: tools with three  
prong plugs  
Your risk from these exposures var-  
ies, 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. (California Health & Safety  
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
1. 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 ground-  
ing plug. The plug must be plugged  
into a matching outlet that is properly  
installed and grounded in accordance  
with all local codes and ordinances.  
18. WARNING: Handling the cord on  
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. (Califor-  
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,  
et seq.)  
2. Do not modify the plug provided – if it  
will not fit the outlet, have the proper  
outlet installed by a qualified electri-  
cian.  
3. Improper connection of the equip-  
ment-grounding conductor can re-  
sult in a risk of electric shock. The  
conductor with insulation having an  
outer surface that is green with or  
without yellow stripes is the equip-  
ment-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.  
19. The warnings, precautions, and in-  
structions discussed in this instruction  
manual cannot cover all possible con-  
ditions 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. Check with a qualified electrician or  
service personnel if the grounding  
SaVe tHeSe  
inStruCtionS.  
instructions are not completely under-  
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stood, or if in doubt as to whether the 1. Anyone using vibrating tools regu-  
tool is properly grounded.  
larly 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, ner-  
vous system disorders, diabetes, or  
Raynaud’s Disease should not use  
this tool. If you feel any medical or  
physical symptoms related to vibra-  
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and  
white or blue fingers), seek medical  
advice as soon as possible.  
5. Use only 3-wire extension cords that  
have 3-prong grounding plugs and  
3-pole receptacles that accept the  
tool’s plug.  
6. Repair or replace damaged or worn  
cord immediately.  
2. Do not smoke during use. Nico-  
tine reduces the blood supply to the  
hands and fingers, increasing the risk  
of vibration-related injury.  
7. This tool is intended for use on a cir-  
cuit 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.  
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the  
vibration effects on the user.  
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration  
when there is a choice between dif-  
ferent processes.  
5. Include vibration-free periods each  
day of work.  
8. The outlet must be properly installed  
and grounded in accordance with all  
codes and ordinances.  
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while  
still keeping safe control of it). Let  
the tool do the work.  
9. Do not use an adapter to connect this  
tool to a different outlet.  
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool  
as explained in this manual. If any  
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use  
immediately.  
Vibration SaFetY  
This tool vibrates during use. Re-  
peated 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:  
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ComponentS oF tHe miter Saw  
Trigger  
Blade Guard  
Handles  
Blade  
Lock  
Dust Collection  
Bag  
Blade  
Hold Down  
Clamp  
Kerf Board  
Miter Handle  
table  
Bevel Angle  
Indicator  
Fence  
Miter Angle  
Indicator  
Miter Lock  
Handle  
Work piece  
Extension  
Support  
FIGURE 1  
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at the beginning of this manual  
including all text under  
SpeCiFiCationS  
subheadings therein before set  
up or use of this product.  
120 V~ / 60 Hz / 15 A  
n 5300/min  
0
Motor  
Arbor Diameter  
Blade Type  
5/8”  
to preVent  
SeriouS injurY  
From aCCidental  
General Purpose with  
Carbide Tips  
warning  
Blade Diameter  
10”  
operation:  
At 90°: 2-3/4” Deep x 12”  
Wide. At 45° 1-9/16” Deep  
x 8-1/4” Wide.  
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.  
Cutting Capacity  
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and  
45° Right and Left  
Positive Table Stops  
Positive Bevel Stops 0° and 45° Left only  
0° - 45° Right and Left  
Blade Tilt Range  
Miter  
0° - 45° left  
note: For additional information regarding  
the parts listed in the following pages,  
refer to the Assembly Diagram near  
the end of this manual.  
Scale  
1° per scale mark  
e105017  
assembly  
unpaCking  
attaching the extension Supports and  
miter lock Handle  
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.  
1. Insert the ends of the Extension  
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.  
list of contents  
description  
Compound Sliding Miter Saw  
Carbide Tipped Blade  
Table Extensions  
Qty  
1
1
2
1
1
2. Thread the Miter Lock Handle into the  
Plate until securely in place.  
Dust Collection Bag  
Wrench  
attaching the dust Collection bag  
3. The Dust Collection Bag slips over  
the Dust Outlet behind the Blade  
Housing Assembly. Sawdust created  
by cutting is captured in the bag.  
initial Set up  
inStruCtionS  
read the entire important  
SaFetY inFormation section  
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area with enough extra length to  
allow free movement while working.  
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 firmly 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  
efficiently handle work materials and  
make more accurate cuts.  
3. Use a saw table, saw stand or other  
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.  
4. Work pieces may be secured to  
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.  
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.  
to preVent  
SeriouS injurY  
From aCCidental  
operation:  
5. When using this saw, work pieces  
are often quite long. Allow room on  
both left and right of saw for extended  
work pieces.  
warning  
unplug power cord from  
power source before making  
any adjustments to this tool.  
general operating instructions  
1. When the Handle is lowered, the  
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.  
work piece 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 injury and distraction.  
2. Route the power cord along a safe  
route to reach the work area without  
creating a tripping hazard or exposing  
the power cord to possible damage.  
The power cord must reach the work  
2. There are locking mechanisms for the  
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”.  
8. It is very important that the work  
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.  
3. To rotate the Table, press down the  
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  
using the work piece extension  
Supports  
1. The Work Piece Extension Supports  
are inserted into each side of the  
Table, and locked in place using the  
Wing Screws.  
angles are 0º (centered), 15º, 22.5º,  
30º and 45º both left and right cut.  
4. On wider pieces, you will have to  
slide the blade while making the cut.  
To unlock the Slide, loosen the Slide  
Lock Wing Screw at the back of the  
saw.  
2. When properly installed, the upper  
face of the Work Piece Extension  
Supports are level with the Table, and  
provide a wider support surface for  
the work piece.  
5. To make a bevel cut, release the  
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.  
3. Always support the work piece to be  
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.  
6. This saw is provided with a Kerf  
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.  
4. If the work piece is not level, you will  
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  
1. A miter cut is one that is at an angle  
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.  
7. Before starting work, check the  
accuracy of the Guide Fence, miter  
angle and bevel angle. Instructions  
for checking and adjusting these  
angles are discussed later in this  
booklet.  
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2. To make a miter cut, loosen the Miter  
Lock Knob by turning it approximately  
1/4 turn counterclockwise. Press  
is correct. If it is not, correct the angle  
before cutting your work material.  
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.  
using the depth Stop  
1. If you want to make a kerfing or  
rabbet cut which does not cut through  
the work piece, you can use the  
Depth Stop Screw to control the  
depth of the cut.  
2. To limit blade assembly travel, turn  
the Depth Stop Screw clockwise.  
The further you screw down the  
Depth Stop Screw, the shallower the  
cut will be.  
3. With the Table adjusted to the desired  
angle, place the work piece flush  
against the Fence, secure it with the  
Hold Down Clamp and make the cut.  
3. After the desired cut has been  
made, return the Depth Stop Screw  
to its open position by turning it  
counterclockwise.  
adjusting the bevel angle  
1. A bevel cut is one that is at an angle  
to the vertical plane of the material.  
2. Bevel cuts can be used to miter  
relatively wide and thin material.  
Bevel cuts can be used in  
making a Cut  
1. Observe all safety and planning items  
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  
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.  
familiar with the operation of this tool.  
3. To set the bevel angle, loosen the  
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  
firmly but not over-tight.  
2. Release the Locking Pin to allow the  
blade assembly to come up. Check  
to be sure the Table is fixed in place  
at the desired miter angle. Check  
to be sure the slide lock is released  
to allow the blade assembly to slide  
freely.  
3. Blow any sawdust or debris away  
from the Fence. Place the work  
material against the Fence.  
4. Make any necessary miter or bevel  
adjustments.  
4. Make a sample cut in a piece of scrap  
and check to be sure the bevel angle  
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5. Align the marked location of the cut  
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.  
6. Hold the work material in place using  
the Hold Down Vise. Ensure that the  
work material is level and supported  
securely, using saw horses or  
supports if necessary.  
7. Grip the Saw Handle and squeeze  
the Trigger to start the Blade turning.  
8. Pressing down lightly, move the  
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.  
9. When the cut is completed, raise the  
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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3. If the blade has become dirty, use a  
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.  
maintenanCe and  
SerViCing  
Procedures not specifically  
explained in this manual  
must be performed only by a  
qualified technician.  
4. If the Blade has become dull, replace  
it. Dull blades will cause increased  
tear-out and ragged edges on the  
cuts.  
to preVent  
SeriouS injurY  
From aCCidental  
warning  
operation:  
5. Occasionally clean the Slides,  
rotating Table components and other  
moving parts. Use a good quality dry  
lubricant (not included) which will not  
attract dust.  
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.  
6.  
warning! if the supply cord of  
this power tool is damaged, it must  
be replaced only by a qualified  
service technician.  
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.  
replacing the blade  
to reduCe riSk  
oF SeriouS  
warning  
injurY:  
return guard to original  
position and secure in place  
after replacing blade.  
Cleaning, maintenance, and  
lubrication  
1. Unplug the tool from its power  
source.  
1. beFore eaCH uSe, 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.  
2. Lock the blade assembly in the raised  
position by pushing in the Locking  
Pin.  
2. aFter uSe, 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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Figure4
5. Raise the Blade Guard and Center  
Cover. (See Figure 4.)  
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 5  
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  
note: The Arbor Bolt has a left hand  
thread, so it loosens by turning clock-  
wise.  
4. Remove the Safety Screw. (See  
Figure 3.)  
7. Remove the Arbor Bolt, Outer Flange  
and Saw Blade by pulling them  
straight off the Arbor.  
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4. Check the cut with an accurate  
square. You can also reverse the two  
pieces, hold the cut ends together,  
and hold a good straight edge along  
the side of the pieces.  
5. If either test reveals that the cut is not  
a true 90º angle, you must adjust the  
Fence before beginning work.  
6. To adjust the Fence, first unplug the  
tool.  
7. Lower the blade assembly and lock it  
in place using the Locking Pin.  
Figure 6  
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.  
8. Lay a reliable carpenter’s square on  
the table with one edge along the  
blade and the other along the Fence.  
Any inaccuracy should be visible.  
NOTE: The square must contact the  
surface of the blade, not the teeth, for  
an accurate reading.  
9. Replace the Outer Flange and Arbor  
Bolt. Tighten the Arbor Bolt securely  
using the Wrench by turning it  
counterclockwise.  
9. The Fence is held in place with  
bolts at each end. Loosen the bolts  
slightly, and gently tap the Fence into  
position using a soft mallet. Retighten  
the bolts and make another test cut.  
Repeat the process until the Fence is  
adjusted accurately.  
10. Rotate the Center Cover back into  
place and tighten the Center Cover  
Fixing Bolt using the Wrench by  
turning it clockwise.  
11. Release the Locking Pin.  
10. Once the Fence is accurately  
adjusted, tighten the bolts firmly in  
place. Recheck one last time, then  
proceed to work.  
adjusting the Fence  
1. The Fence holds the work piece in a  
fixed position while the Table and or  
the blade assembly are adjusted in a  
miter or bevel angle.  
adjusting the miter table  
indicator  
2. To make accurate cuts, the Fence  
must be perpendicular (at a 90º  
angle) to the Saw Blade.  
1. After you have checked or adjusted  
the fence to be sure it is at 90º to the  
Blade, you must check the accuracy  
of the Miter Table Angle Indicator.  
3. Before beginning work, make a test  
cut on scrap material with the Table  
set at 90º.  
2. Loosen the screw holding the Angle  
Indicator in place. Rotate it until the  
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pointer is exactly on 90º. Retighten  
the screw.  
4. To adjust the Kerf Board, lower the  
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.  
adjusting the bevel angle  
1. For making accurate cuts, the Saw  
Blade must be adjusted to be exactly  
vertical to the Table.  
2. To check the angle, have the blade  
assembly in its normal upright  
position. Make a cut on a piece of flat  
sided, fairly thick scrap material.  
Cleaning and lubricating the  
miter Saw  
3. Check the cut with an accurate  
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.  
1. Observe the Dust Bag while using  
the saw. Empty the sawdust into an  
appropriate container when the bag  
is full.  
2. Occasionally wipe or blow off  
sawdust that accumulates on the  
saw. Saw dust on the Fence can  
cause you to make inaccurate cuts.  
4. If necessary, the bevel angle can  
be corrected by adjusting the Bevel  
Adjustment Screw on the right side  
under the Bevel Locking Lever.  
3. Keep the Slides free of sawdust.  
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.  
5. Once the bevel angle is adjusted,  
adjust the Bevel Angle Indicator to  
read 0º when the Saw Blade is in the  
vertical position. Loosen the screw  
holding the Indicator in place, adjust  
it to be exactly over the 0º mark, then  
retighten the screw.  
4. Occasionally lubricate the pivot point  
of the Table as well as other moving  
parts with a dry lubricant.  
adjusting or replacing the kerf  
board  
1. If the Kerf Board becomes damaged  
it must be replaced.  
2. Remove the four screws holding the  
Kerf Board in place.  
3. Install a new Kerf Board. Replace the  
four screws and tighten them slightly.  
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troubleshooting  
problem  
possible Causes  
likely Solutions  
Tool will not start  
1. No power at outlet.  
1. Check power at outlet.  
2. Cord not connected.  
2. Check that cord is plugged in.  
Tool operates  
sporadically or at  
low power  
1. Low power supply or improper 1. Check power supply and power cords.  
extension cords.  
2. Worn or cracked Carbon  
Brushes.  
2. Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged  
or worn.  
Wood burns at  
ends when cut  
1. Dirty Blade.  
1. Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral  
spirits.  
2. Material is binding.  
2. Check position of work material on Table.  
Material must be flat, flush against Fence  
and supported on ends.  
Material frays or  
chips out.  
1. Finished side is down  
2. Blade is chipped or dull.  
1. Always have finished side of material up or  
facing you. Bottom and back side are prone  
to chip out.  
2. Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or  
replace blade.  
3. Blade is inappropriate for  
material.  
3. Check blade manufacturer’s  
recommendations for material being cut. For  
cross cutting hard wood and for precision  
cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or more  
teeth.  
4. Material is unsupported.  
4. Use a thin piece of scrap material, such  
as 1/4” plywood, underneath or behind the  
material to support the edges of the material  
as it is being cut.  
Blade binds,  
slowing or  
stopping saw.  
1. Material is misaligned on  
the saw or ends are not  
supported.  
1. Material must be flat on table, flush against  
the fence and supported on both ends.  
2. Material is wet, contaminated 2. Check condition of material and check  
or inappropriate blade is  
being used.  
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 CERTIFIEDAND 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  
part#  
description  
Qty  
1
Bolt M6X25  
2
38  
Spring  
1
2
Base  
1
2
2
4
1
4
8
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
9
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
8
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
Bend Arm  
Flat Washer  
Lock Nut  
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
4
2
1
4
2
1
3
Extension Arm  
Screw  
4
5
Feet  
Washer  
6
Bolt M8X50  
Bolt M5X10  
Spring Washer  
Flat Washer  
Plate  
Bolt  
7
Lock Handle  
Lock Pin Spring  
Bolt  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
Bolt M5X14  
Spacer  
Rub Slice  
Pin  
Oil Cover  
Bearing  
Spring  
Pin 3X20  
Handle  
Rod  
Mount  
Plate  
Line Button  
Washer  
Pin  
Pointer  
Bolt M6X10  
Limit Plate  
Slide Lock Wing Screw  
Handle Ball  
Lock Spring  
Lock Pin  
Bolt M4X12  
Bolt M4X8  
Kerf  
Plate  
Plate  
Bolt M8X30  
Table  
Spring Pin  
Cover Stand  
Screw  
Flat Washer  
Lock Nut  
Rail  
Bolt  
Washer  
Flat Washer  
Spring Washer  
Bolt M6X30  
Screw  
Lock Button  
Link Pole Bolt  
Link Pole  
Brush Cover  
Carbon Brush  
Brush House  
Motor House  
Bolt  
Clamp  
Screw  
Bolt  
Flat Washer  
Pointer  
Brush House Spring  
Stator  
Nut  
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partS liSt  
partS liSt  
part#  
description  
Qty  
part#  
description  
Qty  
76  
Screw  
2
103 Inner Flange  
1
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
Block Circle  
Bearing  
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
104 Blade  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
105 Outer Flange  
106 Screw M8X20 Left  
107 Lock Nut  
Rotor  
Bearing  
Lock Button  
Lock Button Spring  
Spring Washer  
Block Plate  
Spring  
108 Small Cover  
109 Large Cover  
110  
111  
112  
113  
114  
115  
116  
117  
118  
119  
Washer  
Bolt  
Bolt M8X12  
Spring  
Pin  
Cover  
Blade Cover  
Link Pole Plank  
Switch  
Bolt M6X10  
Bolt M6X20  
Dust Pipe  
Dust Collector  
Screw  
Bolt  
Handle  
Bolt  
Lock Washer  
Bearing  
120 Bolt  
121 Handle  
122 Bolt  
Spring Washer  
Gear  
123 Press Plank  
124 Power Wire  
125 Rubber sheath  
126 Handle  
127 Spanner  
128 Bearing  
Front Cover  
Bearing  
Output Axis  
100 Key 4X13  
101 Bearing Cover  
102 Bolt  
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 verifies the defect, we will either  
repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price  
if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired  
products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted  
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning  
the product.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state.  
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