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SKU 98199

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cut. Unlock the Slide using the Slide 

Lock Wing Screw before making a 

cut if the work material is too wide to 

“chop”. 
To rotate the Table, press down the 

3. 

Miter Thumb Lever, rotate the Table 

to the desired angle, then release 

the Miter Lock Lever. Notches are 

machined into the Base of the tool 

which will lock the Table into several 

often used miter angles. These 

angles are 0º (centered), 15º, 22.5º, 

30º and 45º both left and right cut.
On wider pieces, you will have to 

4. 

slide the blade while making the cut. 

To unlock the Slide, loosen the Slide 

Lock Wing Screw at the back of the 

saw.
To make a bevel cut, release the 

5. 

Bevel Lock Lever, rotate the blade 

assembly to the desired bevel angle, 

then lock the blade assembly in place 

using the Bevel Lock Lever. Making 

bevel cuts is discussed in more detail 

later in this manual.
This saw is provided with a Kerf 

6. 

Board. The Kerf Board helps to 

prevent tear-out on the bottom side 

of the work material. The Kerf Board 

is factory adjusted prior to shipment 

of this tool so the blade 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, check the 

7. 

accuracy of the Guide Fence, miter 

angle and bevel angle.  Instructions 

for checking and adjusting these 

angles are discussed later in this 

booklet.

It is 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 Supports is 

discussed in the next section.

using the work piece extension 

Supports

The Work Piece Extension Supports 

1. 

are inserted into each side of the 

Table, and locked in place using the 

Wing Screws. 
When properly installed, the upper 

2. 

face of the Work Piece Extension 

Supports are level with the Table, and 

provide a wider support surface for 

the work piece. 
Always support the work piece to be 

3. 

level with the table, and so that after 

the cut is made the cut off pieces 

will not fall. You may need to use 

saw horses or other supports (not 

included) to support the work piece.
If the work piece is not level, you will 

4. 

make an unintentional bevel cut in 

the material. If the work piece is not 

supported, it will bind the blade and 

may cause the material to kick back, 

potentially causing injury. 

adjusting the miter angle 

A miter cut is one that is at an angle 

1. 

across the horizontal surface of the 

material. You will commonly make 

45º miter cuts to join two pieces in a 

right angle corner. A 30º cut is often 

used for a scarf joint or to make a 

chamfered end.

Summary of Contents for 98199

Page 1: ...us 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 the expre...

Page 2: ...10 Mounting the Saw 10 Operating Instructions 11 Work Piece and Work Area Set Up 11 General Operating Instructions 11 Using the Work Piece Extension Supports 12 Adjusting the Miter Angle 12 Adjusting...

Page 3: ...ous 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 practices not related to pe...

Page 4: ...WAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES 11 Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eye glasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a 12 vi...

Page 5: ...carrying and storage It is not to be used for any cutting operation The use of accessories or attach 11 ments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of injury to persons When servici...

Page 6: ...that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Save these instructions Gro...

Page 7: ...tion related injury Anyone using vibrating tools regu 1 larly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check ups to ensure medical problems are not...

Page 8: ...00 444 3353 Components of the Miter Saw FIGURE 1 Dust Collection Bag Hold Down Clamp Handles Trigger Blade Blade Guard Bevel Angle Indicator Fence Miter Lock Handle Miter Handle Miter Angle Indicator...

Page 9: ...nformation section at the beginning of this 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...

Page 10: ...ord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working Use a saw table saw stand or other 3 means to support the work piece The Miter Saw must be mounted in such a...

Page 11: ...is booklet Before starting work check the 7 accuracy of the Guide Fence miter angle and bevel angle Instructions for checking and adjusting these angles are discussed later in this booklet It is very...

Page 12: ...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 o...

Page 13: ...material is level and supported securely using saw horses or supports if necessary Grip the Saw Handle and squeeze 7 the Trigger to start the Blade turning Pressing down lightly move the 8 Blade smoot...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...gure 3 4 Remove the Safety Screw See Figure 3 Figure 5 5 Raise the Blade Guard and Center Cover See Figure 4 Figure 6 6 While holding in the Arbor Lock Button use the Wrench to loosen the Arbor Bolt b...

Page 16: ...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 unplug th...

Page 17: ...retighten the screw Adjusting or Replacing the Kerf Board If the Kerf Board becomes damaged 1 it must be replaced Remove the four screws holding the 2 Kerf Board in place Install a new Kerf Board Repl...

Page 18: ...piece of scrap 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...

Page 19: ...Bolt M6X30 4 32 Screw 1 33 Clamp 1 33 Screw 1 34 Bolt 1 35 Flat Washer 1 36 Pointer 1 37 Nut 2 Parts List Part Description Qty 38 Spring 1 39 Bend Arm 1 40 Flat Washer 2 41 Lock Nut 1 42 Washer 2 43...

Page 20: ...Cover 1 102 Bolt 3 Parts List Part Description Qty 103 Inner Flange 1 104 Blade 1 105 Outer Flange 1 106 Screw M8X20 Left 1 107 Lock Nut 1 108 Small Cover 1 109 Large Cover 1 110 Washer 1 111 Bolt 1 1...

Page 21: ...Page 21 SKU 98199 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM...

Page 22: ...Page 22 SKU 98199 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM continued...

Page 23: ...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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