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Item 63978 

        

Workpiece and Work Area Set Up

1.  Designate a work area that is clean and well lit.  

The work area must not allow access by children 
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.

2.  Route the power cord along a safe 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 while working.

3.  Allow room on both left and right of 

saw for extended workpieces.

4.  Use a saw table, saw stand or other means to 

support the workpiece.  Mount the Miter Saw 
so that the surface is level to the ground, and 
additional supports provide a surface on the 
same level as the saw table.  If the work surface 
and any workpiece supports are not level, and 
on the same level, unwanted bevel angles will 
appear in the cuts resulting in poor joinery.

5.  Secure workpieces to the saw table using the Clamp 

or other clamping devices (not included).  Securing 
the workpiece will provide safety by preventing kick 
back and by removing the need to hold workpieces 
near the blade by hand.  Clamping the workpiece 
will also improve cutting accuracy by preventing the 
workpiece from moving during the cutting operation.

General Operation

DANGER!

 

MITER SAWS CAN QUICKLY 
AMPUTATE FINGERS IF MISUSED.  

Keep hands well clear of cutting area.

1.  Press the Saw Head Assembly down and pull out the 

Head Lock-Down Pin, then release the Saw Head.

2.  Blow any sawdust or debris away from the Fence. 

Place the work material against the Fence. 

3.  To use the Precision Blade Guide System to align 

the cut, turn the Blade Guide System Switch to ON.  
Pull the Saw Head down until the Saw Blade is close 
to the workpiece and the Blade’s shadow appears 
on the work material, indicating where the Blade 
will cut.  Align the marked location of the cut on the 
workpiece with the edge of the Saw Blade shadow.

4.  The Saw will also operate without using the 

Precision Blade Guide System if desired.  In that 
case align the marked location of the cut on the 
work material with the saw blade.  To prevent the 
workpiece from being cut too short, align the edge 
of the blade with the measured mark, keeping the 
rest of the blade on the waste side of the cut.

Note:

 Hold the work material in place using the Clamp.  

Ensure that the work material is level and supported 
securely.  Use saw horses or supports if necessary.
5.  Grip the Saw Handle and squeeze 

the Trigger to start the Saw.

6.  With narrow material, press down lightly to 

cut the workpiece.  Press straight down, 
“chopping” the material.  Do not bear down on 

the material — use light downward pressure.  

If the material binds the blade, release the Trigger.

7.  With wide material, move the Blade across 

the workpiece while cutting as follows:
a.  Loosen Slide Lock Knob and pull 

Saw Head Assembly forward. 

b.  Press down on the Saw Handle.
c.  Push the Saw Head toward the rear to 

make the cut.  Refer to Figure F.

Do not bear down on the material — use light 

downward and lateral pressure.  If the material 
binds the blade, release the Trigger.

Workpiece

Pull Forward

1

Push Toward Rear to Cut

3

Press 

Down

2

Slide 

Lock 

Knob

Figure F

8.  When the cut is completed, raise the Saw 

Head, release the Trigger, wait for the Blade 
to stop turning, release the Clamp and 
remove the workpiece from the Saw.

9.  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.

Summary of Contents for HE74

Page 1: ... Instructions 17j WARNING To prevent serious injury User must read and understand Owner s Manual SAVE THIS MANUAL When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Reference 63978 ...

Page 2: ...maller the gauge number the heavier the cord 10 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts Nonslip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 11 ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant len...

Page 3: ...4 Do not use to cut logs tree limbs or uneven lumber 15 Wet lumber green unseasoned lumber and pressure treated lumber all have an increased potential for kickback and should only be cut with a blade for cutting that lumber type Wear a NIOSH approved respirator and have appropriate ventilation whenever cutting pressure treated lumber 16 Do not use blades made from high speed steel abrasive blades ...

Page 4: ...y abnormal vibration occurs stop use immediately Warning Symbols and Definitions This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoide...

Page 5: ...ever Bevel Lock Knob Fence Lock Knob Dust Outlet Precision Blade Guide System On Off Switch Fence Trigger Wrench Depth Stop Head Lock Down Pin Dust Collection Bag Slide Lock Knob Slide Stop Blade Lower Blade Guard Clamp Miter Detent Lever Miter Lock Knob Miter Scale Kerf Board Turntable Detent Latch Button Miter Angle Indicator ...

Page 6: ...hold it up 3 Loosen the Guard Plate Bolt until it disengages the Guard Plate 229 4 Swing the Guard Plate up and out of the way Refer to Figure A 5 Press in the Spindle Lock 112 on the back of the saw s head and hold it in 6 Remove the Arbor Bolt 221 and Outer Flange 220 Refer to Figure B IMPORTANT The Arbor Bolt has a left handed thread and removes by turning CLOCKWISE Note Make sure the Inner Fla...

Page 7: ...aw Head Assembly to the desired angle Read the angle on the Bevel Angle Indicator Bevel Angle Indicator Bevel Detent Lever Bevel Lock Knob Figure D 3 To use the pre set detents stops push the Bevel Detent Lever back until the Saw Head Assembly can be moved and then release the Lever The Saw Head Assembly will lock into place at often used bevel angles including 22 5º 33 9º and 45º on both left and...

Page 8: ... the cut turn the Blade Guide System Switch to ON Pull the Saw Head down until the Saw Blade is close to the workpiece and the Blade s shadow appears on the work material indicating where the Blade will cut Align the marked location of the cut on the workpiece with the edge of the Saw Blade shadow 4 The Saw will also operate without using the Precision Blade Guide System if desired In that case al...

Page 9: ...Detent Lever to lock the Table in position Do not tighten the Miter Lock Knob 5 Lay a carpenter s square on the Table with one edge along the Blade and the other along the Fence Any inaccuracy should be visible NOTE The square must contact the surface of the Blade not the teeth for an accurate reading 6 If the Fence is not perpendicular at a 90º angle to the Saw Blade loosen the four screws holdin...

Page 10: ... 2 Check for damaged teeth Sharpen or replace blade 3 Check blade manufacturer s recommendations for material being cut For cross cutting hard wood and for precision cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or more teeth 4 Use a thin piece of scrap material such 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 1 ...

Page 11: ...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 Parts may not be interchangeable Specify item number when ordering ...

Page 12: ...earing 1 49 Bevel Detent Plate 1 50 M5x10 Screw 2 51 Bevel Shaft 1 52 Bevel Clamp 1 53 Bevel Lock Handle 2 54 M4x12 Screw 2 55 Spring 1 56 Detent Shaft 1 57 Detent Shaft Driving Assembly 1 58 C Ring 2 59 E Ring 1 60 Bearing Cover 2 61 Washer 1 62 Felt Washer 1 63 M5x10 Set Screw 2 64 Rear Pivot 1 65 Pad 2 66 M8x8 Screw 2 67 M6x20 Screw 6 68 Rear Pivot Knob 1 69 Spring 1 70 Washer 1 PLEASE READ THE...

Page 13: ... Lock 1 113 O Ring 1 114 Dowel Lock Plate 1 115 M5x12 Screw 1 116 Wave Washer 1 117 Shaft Set 1 118 6202 Bearing 1 119 Shaft 1 120 Cover 1 Part Description Qty 121 Pulley 1 122 629 Bearing 1 123 M5x16 Screw 3 124 Blade Guide Holder Assembly 1 125 Blade Guide Holder 1 126 Blade Guide Light 1 127 Blade Guide Lens 1 128 Lock Cover 1 129 M5x16 Screw 2 130 Wire Cover 1 131 M4x15 Screw 2 132 Short Drive...

Page 14: ...4x8 Screw 4 206 M4x10 Screw 2 207 M4x10 Screw 1 208 Slide Stop 1 209 M5x13 Screw 1 210 Washer 1 211 Washer 1 212 Lower Guard Bracket 1 213 M5x8 Screw 4 Part Description Qty 214 Cable Clamp 1 215 M5x16 Screw 1 216 M5x10 Screw 1 217 Cable Clamp 1 218 Inner Flange 1 219 Blade 1 220 Outer Flange 1 221 Arbor Bolt 1 222 Lower Guard Set 1 223 Lower Guard Bracket 1 224 Lower Blade Guard 1 225 M5x6 Screw 4...

Page 15: ... 222 224 223 225 226 232 227 228 229 230 231 233 234 235 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 218 219 220 221 176 178 179 180 183 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 22 14 15 16 17 13 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 43 182 44 45 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 81 82 83 84 85 86 89 90 91 171 172...

Page 16: ...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 pro...

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