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Model # 70712

12˝ Single Bevel Sliding

Compound Miter Saw

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Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability,

ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years

of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings,

and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe,

reliable service.

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Page 1: ...product will supply you years of rugged trouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service IMPORTANT NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at 800 232 1195 techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODU...

Page 2: ...er Motor No Load Speed Blade Size Arbor Size Number of Teeth Miter Table Angles Bevel Cuts Weight Cutting Capacity 0 Miter 0 Bevel 45 Miter 0 Bevel 0 Miter 45 Bevel 45 Miter 45 Bevel Includes 70712 120 V 60 Hz 15A 5000 RPM 10 1 40 0 to 45 Left Right 0 to 45 Left only 39 lbs 3 1 2 x 11 3 4 3 1 2 x 7 7 8 1 3 4 x 11 3 4 1 3 4 x 7 7 8 Carbide Tipped Blade Installed Hold Down Clamp Two Material Support...

Page 3: ...ch it was not designed 7 DRESS FOR SAFETY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings watches etc when operating the tool Inappropriate clothing and items can get caught in moving parts and draw you in ALWAYS wear non slip footwear and tie back long hair 8 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK to fight the dust produced by sawing operations WARNING Dust generated from certain materials can...

Page 4: ...to properly use the tool 20 USE SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES that comply with ANSI Z87 1 Normal safety glasses only have impact resistant lenses and are not designed for safety Wear a face or dust mask when working in a dusty environ ment Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1 Ensure that the lighting is adequate 2 Do not use the saw un...

Page 5: ...andling saw blades 25 Keep the floor area around the machine level well maintained and free of loose materials such as wood chips and cut offs 26 During slide cutting always push the saw blade away as opposed to pulling it back towards you 27 Always use stands to provide support for pieces that extend past the worktable ELECTRICAL INFORMATION DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in saf...

Page 6: ...as Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This circuit must not be less than a 12 wire and should be protected with a 15 A time delayed fuse 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 6 AMPERAGE REQUIRED G...

Page 7: ...Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury 1 Remove all loose parts from the carton 2 Remove the packing materials from around the saw 3 Using the carrying handle carefully lift the saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface 4 The saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in the down position To release the saw arm push down on the top of the saw arm pull on the rele...

Page 8: ...KNOB The release knob is provided for holding the cutting head during transporta tion or storage The saw must never be used while the release knob is locking the head down SLIDE LOCK KNOB When tightened the slide lock knob FIGURE 3 prevents the saw head from sliding Tighten the slide lock knob during transportation MITER TABLE LOCK The miter table lock is used to lock the table at the desired mite...

Page 9: ...e lock button while installing changing or removing the blade ROTATING LOWER BLADE GUARD The rotating lower blade guard provides protection from both sides of the blade FIGURE 8 It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered onto the workpiece DUST COLLECTION BAG The dust collection bag fits over the dust extraction port For more efficient operation empty the dust bag when it is half...

Page 10: ...rt of the saw blade not the teeth 8 Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade to table alignment at several points 9 The edge of the set square and the saw blade should be parallel 10 If the saw blade angles away from the set square adjust as follows 11 Use a 13mm wrench or adjustable wrench to loosen the lock nut securing the 0 bevel adjustment screw FIGURE 13 to bring the saw blade into align...

Page 11: ...he saw to cut metal or masonry Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings that may be required suit the fitted spindle and blade 1 Make sure that the power cord is removed from the power source 2 Push down on the operating handle and pull the release knob FIGURE 2 to disengage the saw arm The release knob can be turned so that it is held in the retracted position 3 Raise the saw arm to its highest ...

Page 12: ...the saw arm to its full height 2 Loosen the miter lock FIGURE 4 3 Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle 4 Retighten the miter lock by turning miter table lock FIGURE 4 WARNING Be sure to tighten the miter lock before making a cut Failure to do so could result in the table moving during the cut and may cause serious personal injury 5 Place the workpiece flat on the ...

Page 13: ...ult in the table moving during operation causing serious personal injury 5 Loosen the bevel lock FIGURE 11 and pull out the 0 bevel adjuster Move the saw arm to the desired bevel angle between 0 and 45 Tighten the bevel lock FIGURE 11 6 Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave side i...

Page 14: ...curely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave side is placed against the fence the board could break and jam the blade 7 When cutting long pieces of timber support the opposite end of the timber with the sidebars a roller stand or a work surface that is level with the saw table 8 Use the clamp assembly to secure the workpiece wherever possib...

Page 15: ...caused by unauthorized repair or mishandling of the tool POWER CORD MAINTENACE If the supply cord needs replacing the manufacturer the manufacturer s agent or an authorized service centre must carry out the task in order to avoid a safety hazard CLEANING 1 Keep the tool s air vents unclogged and clean at all times 2 Remove dust and dirt regularly Cleaning is best done with a soft brush or a rag 3 ...

Page 16: ...16 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST ...

Page 17: ...0 70712B 050 Pointer 1 51 70712B 051 scale label 1 52 70712B 052 bolt 1 Item Stock Description Qty 53 70712B 053 bolt 1 54 70712B 054 Change block 1 55 70712B 055 Washer 1 56 70712B 056 Nut 1 57 70712B 057 Table insert 1 58 70712B 058 Release knob 1 59 70712B 059 Spring 1 60 70712B 060 Pin 1 61 70712B 061 Pin 1 62 70712B 062 Bearing 3 63 70712B 063 Stand 1 64 70712B 064 Bolt 1 65 70712B 065 Spring...

Page 18: ... handle 1 111 70712B 111 Press line plank 1 112 70712B 112 Bolt 3 113 70712B 113 Cable shell 1 114 70712B 114 Power cord 1 115 70712B 115 Bolt 2 116 70712B 116 Nut 1 117 70712B 117 Small cover slice 1 118 70712B 118 Big cover slice 1 119 70712B 119 Bolt 1 120 70712B 120 Washer 1 121 70712B 121 Bolt 1 122 70712B 122 Coi spring 1 123 70712B 123 Blade guard 1 124 70712B 124 Plate 1 125 70712B 125 Bol...

Page 19: ...to us freight prepaid THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ACCESSORY ITEMS SUCH AS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES DRILL BITS ROUTER BITS JIGSAW BLADES SANDING BELTS GRINDING WHEELS MOTOR BRUSHES AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SOME STATES IN THE U S SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRAN...

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