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14-INCH

CHOP SAW

Instruction Manual

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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 its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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Page 1: ...le free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us TECHSUPPORT WENPRODUCTS COM 1 800 232 1195 M F 8AM 5PM CST For replacement parts and the most up to dat...

Page 2: ...ING 9 Unpacking Packing List 9 Know Your Chop Saw 10 Assembly Adjustments 11 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 15 Operation 15 Maintenance 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Exploded View Parts List 20 Warranty Statement 23 2 To purchase accessories for your tool visit WENPRODUCTS COM Professional Metal Saw Blade Model BL1466 Replacement Carbon Brush Part CM1452 035 ...

Page 3: ...instructions for your tool NOTE The following safety information is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice At WEN we are continuously improving our products If you find that your tool does not exactly match this manual please visit wenproducts com for the most up to d...

Page 4: ...hock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inatten tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as a respira ...

Page 5: ...cordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situa tion 8 Use clamps to secure your workpiece to a stable surface Holding a workpiece by hand or using your body to support it may lead to loss of control 9 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working or...

Page 6: ...romagnetic fields in close proximity to pacemakers could cause pacemaker inter ference or pacemaker failure 4 Wear work gloves when handling saw blades DO NOT wear gloves while operating the saw 5 Sawdust is harmful to your health Use NIOSH ap proved dust masks or other respiratory protection dur ing operation and cleaning 6 Always turn off and unplug the saw before making any adjustments or repai...

Page 7: ...rning on the saw do a dry run and make sure that the saw blade does not touch anything other than the workpiece during its entire line of travel 2 Always stand to one side when operating the saw Never have any part of the body in line with the path of the saw 3 Feed work into a blade against the direction of rotation of the blade only 4 Do not use the saw unless all guards are in place Do not oper...

Page 8: ...onnection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal 1 Examine extension cord before use Make sure your extension cord is properly wir...

Page 9: ... accessories Do not discard the packaging until everything is removed Check the packing list below to make sure you have all of the parts and accessories If any part is missing or broken please contact customer service at 1 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST or email techsupport wenproducts com UNPACKING PACKING LIST PACKING LIST Accessories Chop Saw Crank Handle Knob 1 8mm Hex Wrench 1 Carbon Brush Replace...

Page 10: ...me familiarized with all the parts and controls of your chop saw The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions KNOW YOUR CHOP SAW CHOP SAW Operating Handle Saw Blade Back Fence Base 10 Blade Trigger Lock Button Blade Trigger Blade Housing Blade Guard Motor Vise Crank Handle Carrying Handle Vise Jaw ...

Page 11: ...d pull out the release knob Fig 3 1 Slowly raise the saw arm to the upper position 2 Set the release knob pin into the the shallow groove Fig 4 1 to unlock the cutting head for a free range of movement To lock the saw arm in the lower position 1 Holding the operating handle Fig 2 1 push the blade guard lever and pull out the release knob Fig 3 1 2 Slowly lower the saw arm to the lower position and...

Page 12: ...natively the spring loaded locking handle can be removed by turning the handle and then re positioning it as needed by pulling the handle upwards and adjusting it appropriately 2 Reposition the rear vise fence in one of the available positions that best suits the size of the workpiece 3 Replace the spring loaded locking handle and the M10 bolt into their new positions Replace the washers in the sa...

Page 13: ...ece Fig 7 1 WARNING Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions Read through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your chop saw Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury WARNING When adjusting the cutting depth make sure that the blade does not interfere with the base o...

Page 14: ... from new blade and blade housing is free of debris and cutting remnants 2 Install blade on inner flange and arbor Ensure that blade di rection matches the direction on the blade housing Fig 11 3 3 Lock the arbor by pushing down on the arbor lock 4 Reassemble outer flange washer and arbor bolt Tighten bolt with the 8 mm hex wrench Turn the bolt clockwise to tighten 5 Release the arbor lock and tur...

Page 15: ...TH The chop saw can be set up to create straight or angled cuts To adjust the miter angle of the cut refer to Adjusting the Cutting Angle on page 12 To adjust the cutting depth refer to the section titled Adjusting the Cutting Depth on page 13 3 SET UP WORKPIECE Place the work piece flat on the base with one edge securely against the back fence If the work piece is especially long be sure to use a...

Page 16: ...6 PERFORM THE CUT 1 Plug in the chop saw Grip the operating handle firmly press the blade trigger lock button Fig 13 1 with your thumb and squeeze the power trigger Fig 14 1 to turn the saw ON NOTE The trigger lock is a safety feature that prevents the pow er trigger from being pressed down to reduce the risk of acci dentally starting the machine 2 Allow the blade to reach full speed Make sure the...

Page 17: ...aces clean with a clean cloth Make sure water does not get into the tool 3 Store the tool in a clean and dry place away from the reach of children Store in temperatures between 41 to 86 F 4 Cover the miter saw in order to protect it from dust and moisture It is preferable to store it in its original packag ing with the instruction manual CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT Replacement carbon brushes Part No ...

Page 18: ...e the blade back and forth to un lock the spindle lock button Motor does not start Power cord damaged or not properly plugged in Check the power cord extension cord power plug and the power outlet Do not use the tool if any cord is dam aged Defective power switch Stop using the tool and contact cus tomer service at 1 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST for assistance Insufficient power from power outlet Make...

Page 19: ...sion cord for your tool Blocked motor housing vents Blow dust out of the motor housing vents while wearing safety goggles and dust mask TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur Repairs and replace ments should only be performed by an authorized technician For any questions please contact our customer service at 1 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST ...

Page 20: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST NOTE Not all parts may be available for purchase 20 ...

Page 21: ...p 2 37 CM1452 037 Stator 1 38 CM1452 038 Spring Washer 5 2 No Part No Description Qty 39 CM1452 039 Screw M5x80 2 40 CM1452 040 Air Baffle 1 41 CM1452 041 Bearing 6200 1 42 CM1452 042 Rotor 1 43 CM1452 043 Bearing 6202 1 44 CM1452 044 Inner Gearbox 1 45 CM1452 045 Locating Pin 2 46 CM1452 046 Stop Pin Spring 1 47 CM1452 047 Split Washer 8 1 48 CM1452 048 Arbor Lock 1 49 CM1452 049 Bearing 6000 1 5...

Page 22: ...ce 1 111 CM1452 111 Screw Washer 1 112 CM1452 112 Flat Washer 10 2 113 CM1452 113 Spring Washer 10 2 114 CM1452 114 Bolt M10x20 1 No Part No Description Qty 115 CM1452 115 Screw 1 116 CM1452 116 Fence Miter Handle 1 117 CM1452 117 Handle Spring 1 118 CM1452 118 Coupling Screw 1 119 CM1452 119 Miter Scale 1 120 CM1452 120 Rivet 3x18 2 121 CM1452 121 Kerf Panel 1 122 CM1452 122 Bolt M8x40 2 123 CM14...

Page 23: ...parts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out turning a product for warranty service the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser The product must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of shipment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the proof of purchase enclosed There must als...

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