Chicago Electric 96697 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 4

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SKU 96697

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

be controlled with the switch is 

dangerous and must be repaired.

disconnect the plug from the 

c. 

power source and/or the battery 

pack from the power tool before 

making any adjustments, 

changing accessories, or storing 

power tools.  

Such preventive 

safety measures reduce the 

risk of starting the power tool 

accidentally.

Store idle power tools out of 

d. 

the reach of children and do not 

allow persons unfamiliar with the 

power tool or these instructions 

to operate the power tool.  

Power 

tools are dangerous in the hands 

of untrained users.

Maintain power tools.  Check for 

e. 

misalignment or binding of moving 

parts, breakage of parts and any 

other condition that may affect the 

power tool’s operation.  If damaged, 

have the power tool repaired before 

use.  

Many accidents are caused by 

poorly maintained power tools.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.  

f. 

Properly maintained cutting tools 

with sharp cutting edges are less 

likely to bind and are easier to 

control.

Use the power tool and accessories  

g. 

in accordance with these 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 from those intended could 

result in a hazardous situation.

Service

5. 

Have your power tool serviced by 

a. 

a qualified repair person using only 

identical replacement parts.  

This will 

ensure that the safety of the power 

tool is maintained

.

Specific Safety Rules

Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

1. 

Do not operate saw without guards in 

2. 

place.
Do not perform any operation 

3. 

freehand.
Never reach around saw blade.

4. 

Turn off tool and wait for saw blade 

5. 

to stop before moving workpiece or 

changing settings.
Unplug tool before changing blade or 

6. 

servicing.
To reduce the risk of injury, pull 

7. 

carriage to full rear position after 

each crosscut operation.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp 

8. 

locations.
Only use 10” maximum diameter 

9. 

blade rated at 5,000 RPM or greater.
Maintain labels and nameplates on 

10. 

the tool.  These carry important safety 

information.  If unreadable or missing, 

contact Harbor Freight Tools for a 

replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting.  Prepare 

11. 

to begin work before turning on the 

tool.
Do not walk away from this tool until 

12. 

it has come to a complete stop.  

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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