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Operator's Manual

8-1/4" Miter Saw

Item #70705

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Page 1: ...it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation and Warnings If you use your tool equipment properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service 09 10 It s not how it s WEN the project get s done Contact us for product questions or technical support WenProducts com 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST techsupport ...

Page 2: ...efer to the specifications sticker on your Miter Saw DATE OF PURCHASE _____________________________________________________________ PURCHASED FROM _____________________________________________________________ ITEM _____________________________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER _____________________________________________________________ MITER SAW IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 3: ...ns 5 General Safety Instructions 5 7 Miter Saw Safety Instructions 7 9 Motor Safety Protection 10 Electrical Instructions 10 12 Components 13 Assembly Instructions 14 Operation Instructions 14 21 Maintenance and Service 21 24 Troubleshooting 25 Exploded View 26 Parts List 27 28 Warranty 29 ...

Page 4: ...º Miter 0º Bevel 2 3 8 x 3 1 8 Bevel at 0º Miter 45º Bevel 1 9 16 x 4 3 4 Compound at 45º Miter 45º Bevel 1 9 16 x 3 1 8 Positive Table Stops 0º 5º 10º 15º 20º 25º 30º 35º 40º and 45º Left Right Positive Bevel Stops 0º 45º Left Only Scale 1º per Scale Mark Weight 18 lbs Package Contents Compound Miter Saw Carbide Tipped Blade 2 Piece Table Extensions Dust Collection Bag 1 Miter Lock Handle 1 Hold ...

Page 5: ...cement parts 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR TOOL EQUIPMENT 4 Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electrical shock fire and or serious bodily injury WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool equipment until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involvi...

Page 6: ...efrigerator enclosures to name a few 4 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for unplugging your tool equipment Keep the cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock 5 Inspect your tool equipment s cord periodically and if damaged replace or repair them Stay con stantly aware of the cords location and keep them away from the ...

Page 7: ...lified professional repair technician at an authorized service center using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of your Electrical Tool is maintained Miter Saw Use and Care 1 Check for damaged parts A guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of movin...

Page 8: ...hing and kickback Your Miter Saw may slip walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards 14 Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has stopped 15 Never start your Miter Saw when the blade is in contact with the work piece 16 Never touch the blade or other moving parts during use 17 Before changing the setup remove the covers guards or blades and unplug your Miter Saw 18 Always turn ...

Page 9: ...Keep your Miter Saw at least 20 feet away from explosive vapors such as when spraying with a spray gun 6 Do not leave your Miter Saw unattended for an extended period while plugged in Unplug your Miter Saw after use 7 This product is not a toy Keep it out of reach from children 8 The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this Operator s Manual cannot cover all the possible conditions ...

Page 10: ...k The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment ground ing conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal CHECK with a licensed electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the tool e...

Page 11: ...ound such as a properly grounded outlet box Fig 1 C Extension Cord Guidelines Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord le...

Page 12: ...3 Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This circuit must not be less than a 12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time delayed fuse 4 Before connecting the motor to the power line make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor WARNING This tool ...

Page 13: ...S Fig 2 1 Extension Support 2 Hold Down Clamp 3 Bevel Lock Knob 4 Blade 5 Dust Collection Bag 6 Blade Guard 7 Handle 8 Guide Fence 9 Kerf Board 10 Miter Lock Handle 11 Switch 12 Lock Pin 13 Depth Stop Screw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 ...

Page 14: ...s 1 Designate a work area that is clean and well lit The work area must not allow children or pets ac cess to prevent injury and operator distraction 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 ...

Page 15: ...ipment 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 on page 16 6 Before starting work check the accuracy of the Guide Fence miter angle and bevel angle See pages 16 and 17 for checking and adjusting these angles 7 It is very important that the work piece be properly support...

Page 16: ...hin 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 moldings picture frames and similar trim materials 3 To set the bevel angle loosen the Bevel Lock Handle at the rear of the saw 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 Y...

Page 17: ...are parallel along the entire length of the square s edge 7 If the front or back portion of the blade angles away from the squarer s edge adjusting the Guide Fence is necessary 8 Using the Allen wrench loosen the two hex bolts Fig 3 that secure the Guide Fence to the saw s stationary table 9 While holding one leg of the square against the Guide Fence slowly move the Guide Fence to the left or righ...

Page 18: ...eps 4 and 5 Making a Cut 1 Observe all safety and planning items discussed in this manual Detailed instructions on each of the following steps are discussed in this manual Do not make any cuts until you have read this entire manual and are familiar with the operation of this tool 2 Release the Locking Pin to allow the Blade Assembly to come up Check to be sure the Table is fixed in place at the de...

Page 19: ...e saw and carefully spin the blade using your hand The blade should not contact any components of the saw If so correct the problem before operating the saw 3 Be sure the blade and blade flanges are clean 4 Make sure the blade flanges are properly installed 5 Be sure the arbor bolt and washer are properly installed and tightened 6 Ensure all clamps and locks are tight Verify there is no excessive ...

Page 20: ... 9 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet to avoid injury from accidental starting of your Miter Saw Make sure the power cord is unplugged during blade installation performing maintenance or making adjustments 10 Avoid electrical shock Do not touch the metal blades on the power cord plug when removing or installing the plug into an electrical outlet 11 Prevent fire hazards Do not operate...

Page 21: ...tructed material release the trigger switch start button wait for the blade to stop moving and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet 24 After completing a cut keep the Handle in the down position Release the trigger switch start button and wait for the blade to stop moving Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication 1 Before each use inspect the general condition of the tool Check for loose sc...

Page 22: ...wise 6 Remove the Arbor Bolt Outer Flange and Saw Blade by pulling them straight off the Arbor 7 Reinstall a new blade on the Arbor Be sure to match the direction marked on the new blade with the direction marked on the Saw Blade Housing 8 Replace the Outer Flange and Arbor Bolt Tighten the Arbor Bolt securely using the Wrench by turning it counterclockwise 9 Rotate the Center Cover back into plac...

Page 23: ... Guide Fence is adjusted accurately 10 Once the Guide Fence is accurately adjusted tighten the bolts firmly in place Recheck one last time then proceed to work Bevel Angle Adjustment 1 For making accurate cuts the saw blade must be adjusted to be exactly vertical to the Table 2 To check the angle have the Blade Assembly in its normal upright position Make a cut on a piece of flat sided fairly thic...

Page 24: ...ten the four screws holding the Kerf Board in place Miter Saw Cleaning and Lubricating 1 Observe the Dust Bag while using the saw Empty the sawdust into an appropriate container when the bag is full 2 Occasionally wipe or blow off sawdust that accumulates on the saw Saw dust on the Guide Fence can cause you to make inaccurate cuts 3 Keep the Slides free of sawdust Wipe or blow them off as required...

Page 25: ...hed side is down 2 Blade is chopped or dull 3 Blade is inappropriate for material 4 Material is unsupported 1 Always have finished side of material up or facing you 2 Bottom and back side are prone to chip out 3 Check for damaged teeth Sharpen or replace blade 4 Check blade manufacturer s recommendations for material being cut For cross cutting hard wood and for precision cuts use a thin Kerf blad...

Page 26: ... 70705 OPERATOR S MANUAL 26 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 27: ...10 36 70705 036 Windshield Ring 11 70705 011 Washer 37 70705 037 Stator 12 70705 012 Blade Guard 38 70705 038 Handle Grip 13 70705 013 Spring 39 70705 039 Motor Housing 14 70705 014 Screw 40 70705 040 Screw 15 70705 015 Large Cover 41 70705 041 Motor Cover 16 70705 016 Nut M5 42 70705 042 Carbon Brush Cover 17 70705 017 Arbor Bolt 43 70705 043 Carbon Brush 18 70705 018 Outer Flange 44 70705 044 Sc...

Page 28: ...crew M4x10 62 70705 062 Roller 86 70705 086 Kerf Board 63 70705 063 Screw 87 70705 087 Table 64 70705 064 Set Screw 88 70705 088 Base 65 70705 065 Spring 89 70705 089 Ball 66 70705 066 Pin 90 70705 090 Spring 67 70705 067 Screw 91 70705 091 Screw M10 68 70705 068 Back Rack 92 70705 092 Spring Washer 69 70705 069 Spring 93 70705 093 Washer 70 70705 070 Lock Pin 94 70705 094 Screw M8x20 71 70705 071...

Page 29: ...me of the company purchased from THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY ACCESSORY ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE TOOL SUCH AS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES DRILL BITS ROUTER BITS JIGSAW BLADES SAND ING BELTS GRINDING WHEELS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS OR TO ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTED UNDER MAINTENANCE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SOME STATES IN THE U S ...

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