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ITEM 56708 
        

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troubleshooting 

problem

possible causes

Likely Solutions

Tool will not start

1.  No power at outlet.
2.  Cord not connected.

1.  Check power at outlet.
2.  Check that cord is plugged in.

Tool operates 
sporadically or 
at low power

1.  Low power supply or 

improper extension cords.

2.  Worn or cracked 

Carbon Brushes.

1.  Check power supply and power cords. 

2.  Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged or worn.

Wood burns at 
ends when cut

1.  Dirty Blade.
2.  Material is binding.

1.  Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits.
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 chipped or dull.
3.  Blade inappropriate 

for material. 
 

4.  Material is unsupported.

1.  Keep finished side of material up or facing operator. 

Bottom and back side are prone to chip out.

2.  Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or replace blade.
3.  Check blade manufacturer’s recommendations 

for material being cut. For cross cutting 
hardwood and for precision cuts use a thin 
kerf blade with 60 or more teeth.

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.

2.  Material is wet, contaminated 

or inappropriate blade 
is being used.

1.  Material must be flat on table, flush against the fence 

and supported on both ends.  

2.  Check condition of material and check 

compatibility of blade to material.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.   
Disconnect power supply before service.

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.

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 CERTIFIED AND 
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.

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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