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SKU 98194 

        

To make a miter cut, loosen the Miter 

2. 

Lock Knob by turning it approximately 

1/4 turn counterclockwise. Press down 

the Miter Lock Lever to unlock the Table. 

While holding the Lock Lever down, 

move the Table to the desired angle.  

The Miter Angle Indicator will indicate 

the selected angle. The table will lock 

into place at often used miter angles, 

including 22.5º, 30º, 45º, and 90º on both 

left and right sides.
With the Table adjusted to the desired 

3. 

angle, place the work piece flush against 

the Fence, secure it with the Hold Down 

Clamp and make the cut.

adjusting the bevel angle

A bevel cut is one that is at an angle to 

1. 

the vertical plane of the material. 
Bevel cuts can be used to miter relatively 

2. 

wide and thin material. Bevel cuts can 

be used in combination with a miter cut 

to form a compound angle. Compound 

angle cuts are often used in crown, 

picture frames and similar trim materials.
To set the bevel angle, loosen the Bevel 

3. 

Lock Handle at the rear of the saw.  

(See Figure 2.)

 To do this, press in the 

Lock Button and rotate the Handle 1/2 

turn counterclockwise.  Move the blade 

assembly left to the desired angle. You 

can read the angle on the Bevel Angle 

Indicator. Lock the blade assembly into 

position by pressing in the Lock Button 

and rotating the Bevel Lock Handle 

clockwise. Tighten firmly but not over-

tight.
Make a sample cut in a piece of scrap 

4. 

and check to be sure the bevel angle 

is correct. If it is not, correct the angle 

before cutting your work material.

using the depth Stop

depth Stop  

bolt

Figure 2

1. 

If you want to make a kerfing or rabbet 

cut which does not cut through the work 

piece, you can use the Depth Stop Bolt 

to control the depth of the cut. 

(See 

Figure 2, above.)

To limit blade assembly travel, turn the 

2. 

Depth Stop Bolt clockwise.  The further 

you screw down the Depth Stop Screw, 

the shallower the cut will be.
 After the desired cut has been made, 

3. 

return the Depth Stop Screw to its open 

position by turning it counterclockwise. 

making a Cut

Observe all safety and planning items 

1. 

discussed in this booklet. Detailed 

instructions on each of the following 

steps are discussed in this booklet. Do 

not make any cuts until you have read 

this entire booklet and are familiar with 

the operation of this tool.

Release the Locking Pin to allow the 

2. 

blade assembly to come up. Check to 

be sure the Table is fixed in place at the 

desired miter angle. Check to be sure 

the slide lock is released to allow the 

blade assembly to slide freely.

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Summary of Contents for 98194

Page 1: ...or Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagra...

Page 2: ...the Saw 9 Operating Instructions 10 Work Piece and Work Area Set Up 10 General Operating Instructions 10 Using the Work Piece Extension Supports 11 Adjusting the Miter Angle 11 Adjusting the Bevel Ang...

Page 3: ...symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert...

Page 4: ...SECURE WORK 12 Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH 13 Keep proper footing and balance at all times...

Page 5: ...must be ANSI approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH approved for the specific hazards in the work area Maintain labels and nameplates on 14 the tool These carry important safety information...

Page 6: ...to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is p...

Page 7: ...not being caused or worsened from use Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand past hand injuries nervous system disorders diabetes or Raynaud s Disease should not use...

Page 8: ...ponents Dust Collection Bag Hold Down Vise Blade Blade Guard Bevel Angle Indicator Fence Miter Lock Miter Handle Table Base Miter Angle Scale Work Piece Support Extension Kerf Board Figure 1 Handle Tr...

Page 9: ...escription Qty Compound Sliding Miter Saw 1 12 Carbide Tipped Blade 1 Table Extensions 2 Dust Collection Bag 1 Wrench 1 Initial Set Up Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section...

Page 10: ...route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage The power cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement w...

Page 11: ...de does not contact the Kerf Board during normal operation including bevel cuts Adjustment of the Kerf Board and techniques to prevent tear out are discussed later in this booklet Before starting work...

Page 12: ...the desired angle You can read the angle on the Bevel Angle Indicator Lock the blade assembly into position by pressing in the Lock Button and rotating the Bevel Lock Handle clockwise Tighten firmly b...

Page 13: ...l is level and supported securely using saw horses or supports if necessary Grip the Saw Handle press the Trigger 8 Lock Button and squeeze the Trigger to start the Blade turning Pressing down lightly...

Page 14: ...l 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 If the blade has become dirty use a...

Page 15: ...Loosen the Center Cover Fixing Bolt 3 See Figure 3 Remove the Shoulder Screw 15 4 See Figure 4 and photo below Shoulder Screw Raise the Blade Guard and Center 5 Cover See Figure 5 While holding in the...

Page 16: ...the Table set at 90 Check the cut with an accurate square 4 You can also reverse the two pieces hold the cut ends together and hold a good straight edge along the side of the pieces If either test rev...

Page 17: ...over and holding the cut ends together If the cut is not exactly vertical the two pieces will form a slight angle 45 Bevel Stop and Lock Nut 0 Bevel Stop and Lock Nut Bevel Angle Indicator 5 If necess...

Page 18: ...ter Saw Observe the Dust Bag while using 1 the saw Empty the sawdust into an appropriate container when the bag is full Occasionally wipe or blow off sawdust 2 that accumulates on the saw Saw dust on...

Page 19: ...erial as it is being cut Blade binds slowing or stopping saw Material is misaligned on the saw 1 or ends are not supported Material is wet contaminated or 2 inappropriate blade is being used Material...

Page 20: ...ler 1 33 Bolt 1 34 Washer 1 35 Pointer 1 36 Washer 2 37 Screw 1 38 Wrench 1 39 Lock Pin Spring 2 40 Bolt 1 Part Description Qty 41 Washer 1 42 Lock Nut M12 1 43 Bolt M5x12 3 44 Spring Washer 2 45 Flat...

Page 21: ...or 1 108 Bolt M6x55 4 109 Brush Holder 2 110 Carbon Brush 2 111 Brush Cover 2 112 Pad 1 113 Trigger 1 114 Trigger Mount 1 115 Bolt 4 Part Description Qty 116 Handle Mount 1 117 Bolt ST6x25 2 118 Nut M...

Page 22: ...Page 22 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 98194 ASSEMBLY Diagrams REV 08k...

Page 23: ...SEMBLY Diagram Continued REV 09c 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 illustratio...

Page 24: ...cidental 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 me...

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