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SKU 42818

Cutting Stock

1.

Plug the Power Cord into the electrical outlet.

2.

With the workpiece secure, turn on the saw by pressing down on the Lock-off Switch
Button (64), then squeeze the Switch (70) trigger button.

3.

When the Saw Blade comes to full speed, bring the Saw Blade down and begin
cutting slowly through the stock without stopping.

Warning: Avoid personal injury. Do not disable the Saw Blade Safety Cover  (88). Keep
fingers and hands away from the moving blade.

4.

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.

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 a secure place. This prevents
unauthorized operation.

Slide Cutting

To cut larger pieces of stock, follow these steps.

1.

Secure the workpiece to the table and fence.

2.

Loosen the Knob Screw (105) so that the carriage can slide freely.

3.

Raise the cutting arm by pushing down slightly on the Handle, then pulling out the Arm
Release Button.

Lock-off Switch Button (64)

Switch (70) Trigger Button

Handle Grip (128)

Handle (65)

Bevel Scale

Lever Rod (156)

Bevel Knob (146)

Knob Screw (105)

Kerf Boards (121 & 118)

Vertical Clamp

Arm Release Button

Miter Scale

Safety Cover (88)

Dust Collection Bag

Slide Pipe (44)

Fence

Brush Holder Cap (14)

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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