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SKU 96697

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Keep the Slides free of sawdust. 

3. 

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.

Occasionally lubricate the pivot point 

4. 

of the Table as well as other moving 

parts with a dry lubricant.

troubleshooting

problem

possible Causes

likely Solutions

Tool will not start

No power at outlet.

1. 

Cord not connected.

2. 

Check power at outlet.

1. 

Check that cord is plugged in.

2. 

Tool operates 

sporadically or at 

low power

Low power supply or improper 

1. 

extension cords.
Worn or cracked Carbon 

2. 

Brushes.

Check power supply and power cords. 

1. 

Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged 

2. 

or worn.

Wood burns at 

ends when cut

Dirty Blade. 

1. 

Material is binding.

2. 

Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral 

1. 

spirits.
Check position of work material on Table. 

2. 

Material must be flat, flush against Fence 

and supported on ends.

Material frays or 

chips out.

Finished side is down 

1. 

 

Blade is chipped or dull. 

2. 

Blade is inappropriate for 

3. 

material. 

 

 

Material is unsupported.

4. 

Always have finished side of material up or 

1. 

facing you. Bottom and back side are prone 

to chip out.
Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or 

2. 

replace blade.
Check blade manufacturer’s 

3. 

recommendations for material being cut. For 

cross cutting hard wood and for precision 

cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or more 

teeth.

Use a thin piece of sacrificial material, such 

4. 

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.

Material is misaligned on 

1. 

the saw or ends are not 

supported.
Material is wet, contaminated 

2. 

or inappropriate blade is 

being used.

Material must be flat on table, flush against 

1. 

the fence and supported on both ends.  

Check condition of material and check 

2. 

compatibility of blade to material.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.  

disconnect power supply before service.

Summary of Contents for 96697

Page 1: ...t in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without...

Page 2: ...uld result in death or serious injury CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address...

Page 3: ...nal injury Use safety equipment Always b wear ANSI approved eye protection and dust mask respirator when using this product Safety equipment such as non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protectio...

Page 4: ...instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different fr...

Page 5: ...uit Interrupter GFCI should also be implemented it prevents sustained electrical shock Some dust created by power 17 sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemica...

Page 6: ...provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The grounding prong in the plug is 2 connected through the green...

Page 7: ...u are using one extension cord 5 for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A If you are using an extension cord 6 outdoors...

Page 8: ...ts of the Miter Saw Dust Collection Bag Hold Down Clamp Blade Guard Center Cover Handle Trigger Blade Blade Guard Bevel Angle Indicator Fence Miter Lock Handle Miter Handle Miter Angle Indicator Table...

Page 9: ...se call 1 800 444 3353 Bevel Angle Controls and Features on the Rear of the Miter Saw Safety Lock Button Trigger Dust Outlet Depth Stop Screw 102 Bevel Lock Release Button Bevel Lock Lever Support Foo...

Page 10: ...manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its OFF position and u...

Page 11: ...nted 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...

Page 12: ...very important that the work 8 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 Sup...

Page 13: ...le before cutting your work material Using the Depth Stop If you want to make a kerfing or 1 rabbet cut which does not cut through the work piece you can use the Depth Stop Screw to control the depth...

Page 14: ...o start the Blade turning Pressing down lightly move the 8 Blade smoothly across the work material to cut it With narrow material you can press straight down chopping the material With wider material...

Page 15: ...2 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...

Page 16: ...gure 3 Figure 4 4 Remove the Safety Screw See Figure 4 Figure 5 5 Raise the Blade Guard and Center Cover See Figure 5 Figure 6 6 While holding in the Arbor Lock Button use the Wrench to loosen the Arb...

Page 17: ...and hold a good straight edge along the side of the pieces If either test reveals that the cut is not 5 a true 90 angle you must adjust the Fence before beginning work To adjust the Fence first unplu...

Page 18: ...screws holding the 2 Kerf Board in place Install a new Kerf Board Replace the 3 four screws and tighten them slightly To adjust the Kerf Board lower the 4 Saw Blade and lock it down with the Locking P...

Page 19: ...must be flat flush against Fence and supported on ends Material frays or chips out Finished side is down 1 Blade is chipped or dull 2 Blade is inappropriate for 3 material Material is unsupported 4 Al...

Page 20: ...31 Spring washer 2 32 Pan head screw 2 33 Key 1 34 Arbor 1 35 Compressor spring 1 36 Pan head screw 4 37 Handle cover 1 Parts List Part Description Qty 38 Bearing 1 39 Retaining ring 1 40 Blade Housin...

Page 21: ...ence 1 106 Flat washer 4 107 Spring washer 4 108 Hex head bolt 4 109 Sliding bar 2 110 Rubber washer 2 Parts List Part Description Qty 111 Pan head screw 3 112 Screw 1 113 Flat washer 3 114 Kerf board...

Page 22: ...Page 22 SKU 96697 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Enlarged Left Side REV 08f...

Page 23: ...Page 23 SKU 96697 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Enlarged Right Side...

Page 24: ...roduct 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...

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