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adjusting the Fence

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. 
To make accurate cuts, the Fence must be 
perpendicular (at a 90º angle) to the Saw Blade.

1. 

Before beginning work, make a test cut on 
scrap material with the Table set at 90º. 

2. 

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. 

3. 

If either test reveals that the cut is not 
a true 90º angle, you must adjust the 
Fence before beginning work.

if Fence needs adjustment:

1. 

First unplug the tool.

2. 

Lower the blade assembly and lock it 
in place using the Locking Pin.

3. 

Lay a 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.

4. 

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.

5. 

Once the Fence is accurately adjusted, 
tighten the bolts firmly in place. Recheck 
one last time, then proceed to work. 

adjusting the Miter table indicator

1. 

After you have checked or adjusted the fence 
to be sure it is at 90º to the Blade, check the 
accuracy of the Miter Table Angle Indicator.

2. 

Loosen the screw holding the 
Angle Indicator in place.

3. 

Rotate it until the pointer is exactly on 90º.

4. 

Retighten the screw. 

adjusting the Bevel angle

For making accurate cuts, the Saw Blade must 
be adjusted to be exactly vertical to the Table.

1. 

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.

2. 

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.

3. 

If necessary, the bevel angle can be corrected 
by adjusting the Bevel Adjustment Screw on 
the right side under the Bevel Locking Lever. 

4. 

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. 

adjusting or replacing the Kerf Board

If the Kerf Board becomes damaged it must be replaced. 

1. 

Remove the four screws holding 
the Kerf Board in place. 

2. 

Install a new Kerf Board. Replace the 
four screws and tighten them slightly.

3. 

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.

Summary of Contents for 56708

Page 1: ...r future reference 19i When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2019 by Harbor Frei...

Page 2: ...sted below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded powe...

Page 3: ...equent 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 a...

Page 4: ...piece Do not pull the saw through the workpiece to make a cut raise the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without cutting start the motor press the saw head down and push the saw through the...

Page 5: ...d near the coasting blade is dangerous s Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head is completely in the down position The braking action of...

Page 6: ...ols 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 d...

Page 7: ...d 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...

Page 8: ...Purpose with Carbide Tips Blade Diameter 10 Cutting Capacity At 90 2 3 4 Deep x 12 Wide At 45 1 9 16 Deep x 8 1 4 Wide Positive Table Stops 0 15 22 5 30 and 45 Right and Left Positive Bevel Stops 0 a...

Page 9: ...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 wo...

Page 10: ...Ety OpEratiON MaiNtENaNcE SEtup Figure a components trigger trigger Lock Blade Lower Guard Bevel angle indicator Fence Sliding Fence Miter Lock Handle Miter Handle Miter angle indicator table Workpiec...

Page 11: ...by preventing the work piece from moving during the cutting 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 tOOL SEt...

Page 12: ...de Guard 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 cut Unlock the Slide using the Slide Lock Wing Scre...

Page 13: ...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 Use saw horses or supports if necessary...

Page 14: ...sconnect its power supply after use Clean then store the tool indoors out of children s reach 3 If the blade has become dirty use a blade cleaner not included to clean it Dirty blades will bind more e...

Page 15: ...enter Cover See Figure E Figure E raise Blade Guard 6 While holding in the Arbor Lock Button use the Wrench to loosen the Arbor Bolt by turning it clockwise See Figure F Figure F arbor Bolt Note The A...

Page 16: ...d the fence to be sure it is at 90 to the Blade check the accuracy of the Miter Table Angle Indicator 2 Loosen the screw holding the Angle Indicator in place 3 Rotate it until the pointer is exactly o...

Page 17: ...he material as it is being cut Blade binds slowing or stopping saw 1 Material is misaligned on the saw or ends are not supported 2 Material is wet contaminated or inappropriate blade is being used 1 M...

Page 18: ...Cover 1 61 Screw St4 2 12 1 62 Line Buckle 2 63 Screw M6 10 3 64 Knob 1 65 Self Locking Pin Spring 1 66 Self Locking Pin 1 67 Elastic Cylindrical Pin 1 68 Screw M6 8 2 part Description Qty 69 Pivot 1...

Page 19: ...Page 19 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 ITEM 56708 SaFEty OpEratiON MaiNtENaNcE SEtup assembly Diagram...

Page 20: ...usion 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 INCLU...

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