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SKU 42818

Adjustments

Warning: Always disconnect power to the saw before making any adjustments. Adjust-
ments should always be done by a qualified technician.

Saw Blade Perpendicular to Fence

1.

Position the rotating table for a 90 degree cut.

2.

Loosen the Knob Screw (105) and move the carriage completely back. Retighten the
Knob Screw.

3.

Position the cutting arm to the 90 degree bevel stop (saw blade vertical).

4.

Lower the Saw Blade and lock in place.

5.

Place a tri-square against the Saw Blade and the Fence. If it is not exactly square,
continue with the adjustment steps.

6.

Loosen the Hex Bolts (92) directly behind the fence.

7.

Adjust the fence until it is square with the Saw Blade.

8.

Check the alignment from the other side of the Saw Blade. Readjust if necessary.

9.

Securely retighten Hex Blots (92).

10.

Check that the Pointer (122) on the Miter Scale points to zero degrees. If is does not,
loosen its screw and adjust it to point to zero.

Downward Travel of the Saw Blade

1.

Lower the Saw Blade as far as possible.

2.

Turn the Blade by hand and verify the Blade teeth are not touching any metal surfaces.

3.

Loosen the Hex Lock Nut (53) counterclockwise to lower the Saw Blade slightly.

4.

Retighten Hex Lock Nut.

5.

Lower the Saw Blade as far as possible and turn the Saw Blade. It should not touch
anything while turning.

General Maintenance

1.

After use, blow table and motor holes clean with an air hose.

2.

Empty Dust Collector Bag after each use.

Warning: Do not empty Dust Collection Bag around any sparks or flame. An explosion
could occur.

3.

Periodically wipe down all metal parts with a clean cloth and a light oil.

Never use solvents to clean plastic parts.

4.

All motor bearings are factory lubricated and do not require maintenance.

Summary of Contents for 42818

Page 1: ...TRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit ourWeb site at http www harborfreight com Copyright 2002 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork...

Page 2: ...gle slide bar extension Accessories Dust collector bag Set Plate Set Plate Holder Arbor Nut Wrench Hex Wrench 4 MM Arbor Adaptor 5 8 to 1 Net Weight 53 lbs Save This Manual You will need the manual fo...

Page 3: ...Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Do not reach over or across running machines 10 Maintain tools with care Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follo...

Page 4: ...sion cords require larger size wire If you are using the tool outdoors use an extension cord rated for outdoor use Signified by WA on the jacket 22 Pacemaker safety warning People with pacemakers shou...

Page 5: ...supporting the weight of the unit and all work pieces Do not carry the unit by the Handle or misalignment of the components may occur 2 Using a pencil mark through the saw Base 133 holes onto the wor...

Page 6: ...so that the saw blade does not contact them when the saw blade is lowered during a cut See the illustration below If the saw blade touches either Kerf Board from any angle adjustment is necessary 1 U...

Page 7: ...t the Saw Blade is 90 degrees to the Table Adjust the Saw Blade angle by first loosening the Lever Rod 156 and turn the saw blade left or right so that the bevel scale pointer is set to zero See photo...

Page 8: ...5 When you are finished using the saw press the cutting head down until it locks into position 6 Unplug the Power Cord from the electrical outlet 7 Pull out the Lock off Switch Button 64 and store in...

Page 9: ...ack of the workpiece could cause injury 7 When the cut is finished release the Switch 70 trigger button Wait for the Saw Blade to stop turning before reaching for the cut stock Replacing the Saw Blade...

Page 10: ...es not touch the Fence or Table Socket Wrench Hex Flange Bolt 83 Shaft Lock Button Maintenance Replacing the Motor Brushes It may become necessary at sometime to replace the motor brushes when the mot...

Page 11: ...ssary 9 Securely retighten Hex Blots 92 10 Check that the Pointer 122 on the Miter Scale points to zero degrees If is does not loosen its screw and adjust it to point to zero Downward Travel of the Sa...

Page 12: ...DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATESTHAT 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 OU...

Page 13: ...d a e H n a P 2 3 2 g n i r a e B l l a B 1 3 8 0 2 X 0 1 M t l o B d a e H e g n a l F x e H 1 5 3 1 r e d l o H 1 4 2 g n i R r e b b u R 1 4 8 d r a u G 1 6 3 1 e t a l p e d i l S 3 5 2 g n i R g...

Page 14: ...Page 14 SKU 42818 Assembly Drawing Note TheVertical Clamp is not shown REV 11 02 REV 05 04...

Page 15: ...Page 15 SKU 42818 REV 05 04 Note The Vertical Clamp is not shown...

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