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Summary of Contents for 61969

Page 1: ...or future reference 17j 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 Copyright 2013 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 express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams wit...

Page 2: ...otential 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 avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addre...

Page 3: ...mber 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 lenses they are NOT sa...

Page 4: ...e head in place for carrying and storage It is not to be used for any cutting operation 11 DANGER Coasting Cutting Tool Can Be Dangerous Apply brake immediately to stop cutting tool when the switch is turned off 12 The torque developed during braking may loosen the blade retaining nut bolt The blade retaining nut bolt should be checked periodically and tightened if necessary especially after braki...

Page 5: ...ur 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 Vibration Safety This tool vibrates during use Repeated or long term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury particularly to the hands arms and shoulders To reduce the risk of vibration related injury 1 Anyone...

Page 6: ...of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Max Output 1 mW Wavelength 650 nm CLASS IIa LASER PRODUCT This product complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Distributed by Harbor Freight Tools 34...

Page 7: ...in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Assembly 1 Insert the ends of the Table Extensions into the holes in the sides of the Base Tighten the Wing Screws to hold the Extensions in place The upper edge of the Extensions will be level with the surface of the saw This provides a wider base for the work material to rest on 2 Thread the Miter Knob into the end ...

Page 8: ...em 61969 Functions Bevel Angle Indicator Dust Collection Bag Slide Lock Knob Fence Trigger Lock Trigger Lock Trigger Blade Lower Guard Clamp Miter Lock Miter Knob Miter Scale Turntable Table Extension Kerf Board Bevel Lock Knob SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE SETUP ...

Page 9: ...d raises automatically When the Handle is raised the Lower Guard returns to its safety position Keep hands clear of the Blade when the Handle is lowered Do not interfere with the proper movement of the Lower Guard Slide Lock Knob Tighten this to prevent the cutting head from sliding back and forth for chopping cuts Loosen this to allow the cutting head to slide Note Additional functions are explai...

Page 10: ...t Plate up and out of the way 5 Press in the Spindle Lock 150 on the back of the saw s head and hold it in Spindle Lock Figure A 6 Remove the Spindle Bolt 77 and Outer Flange 78 see Figure B IMPORTANT The Spindle Bolt has a left handed thread and removes by turning CLOCKWISE Note Make sure the Inner Flange 81 stays in place on the Spindle Figure B 7 Remove the Blade 80 and Arbor Insert 79 Place th...

Page 11: ... 3 The Miter Angle Indicator will indicate the selected angle While the Miter Lock is released the table will lock into place at often used miter angles including 22 5º 30º 45º and 90º on both left and right sides 4 Tighten the Miter Knob after adjusting the miter angle 5 With the Table adjusted to the desired angle place the workpiece flush against the Fence secure it with the Clamp and make the ...

Page 12: ...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 injury and 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 whil...

Page 13: ...e laser guide Note If the laser guide line does not line up with the cut line release Trigger and reposition workpiece before making the cut 7 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 8 With wide material move the Blade acros...

Page 14: ...angle to the Saw Blade 1 Before beginning work make a test cut on scrap material with the Table set at 90º 2 Check the cut with an accurate square You can also reverse the two pieces hold the cut ends together and hold a good straight edge along the side of the pieces 3 If either test reveals that the cut is not a true 90º angle adjust the Fence before beginning work If Fence needs adjustment 1 Fi...

Page 15: ...ected by loosening the Zero Stop Lock Nut 66 and adjusting the Zero Stop Screw 65 on the right side under the Bevel Locking Lever Tighten the Zero Stop Lock Nut 66 after adjustment 5 Once the bevel angle is adjusted adjust the Bevel Angle Indicator 49 to read 0º when the Saw Blade is in the vertical position Loosen the screw holding the Indicator in place adjust it to be exactly over the 0º mark t...

Page 16: ...r Bottom and back side are prone to chip out 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 bein...

Page 17: ...ension Plate 2 8 M6x20 Wing Screw 5 9 M6 Nut 4 10 Ø6 Flat Washer 10 11 Fence 1 12 Square Washer 2 13 Lock Washer 2 14 Lock Screw 2 15 Fence Extension Lock 2 16 Ø5x15 5 Round Pin 2 17 Ø5x9 Round Pin 4 18 Right Fence Extension 1 19 Left Fence Extension 1 20 M8x20 Fence Adjusting Screw 2 21 Ø8 Spring Washer 2 22 Ø8 Flat Washer 2 23 Clamp Board 1 24 M5 Nut 1 25 Miter Lock 1 26 Miter Lock Spring 1 27 M...

Page 18: ...30 Rubber Stopper 1 131 M6x7 Flat Head Bolt 1 132 Guard Pivot Plate 1 133 Lower Guard 1 134 Turntable Plate 2 Part Description Qty 135 M6x14 Bolt 1 136 M6x35 Bolt 1 137 Depth Adjustment Nut 1 138 Cable Clamp 2 139 Ø6 Flat Washer 1 140 Belt 10PJ560 1 141 Belt Guard 1 142 M6x16 Cap Screw 3 143 Cover Board 1 144 M6x16 Cap Screw Left 1 145 Ø6 Spring Washer Left 1 146 Ø6 Thick Flat Washer 1 147 Large P...

Page 19: ...l questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 61969 Assembly Diagram 10 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 163 160 159 158 157 156 164 64 63 126 125 173 193 SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE SETUP ...

Page 20: ...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 MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the 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 o...

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