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SKU 96697

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

limited 90 daY warrantY

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high 

quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product 

is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date 

of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, 

abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, 

improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event 

be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special 

or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow 

the exclusion 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, INCLUDINg THE WARRANTIES OF 

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with 

transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint 

must  accompany  the  merchandise.  If  our  inspection  verifies  the  defect,  we  will  either 

repair or replace the product 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 there is no defect, or that the defect resulted 

from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning 

the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which 

vary from state to state.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd.  •  PO Box 6009  •  Camarillo, CA 93011  •  (800) 444-3353

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 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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