Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 42818 Harbor Freight Tools
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COMPOUND SLIDE MITER COMPOUND SLIDE MITER COMPOUND SLIDE MITER COMPOUND SLIDE MITER COMPOUND SLIDE MITER SA SA SA SA SA W - 12 INCH W - 12 INCH W - 12 INCH W - 12 INCH W - 12 INCH ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo , CA 93011 Visit our W eb site at http://www .
Page 2 SKU 42818 Specifications I TEM DESCRIPT ION P owe r Consu mption 110 V A C, 60 Hz, 150 0 W at ts , 2 HP No load: 3A; Load : 6A; Star tu p : 8A P o wer Cord 7 fee t , UL appro ved, 16 A W G, po .
Page 3 SKU 42818 3. K eep children awa y . Children must ne ver be allo wed in the work area. Do not let them handle machines, tools, or extension cords. 4. Store idle equipment . When not in use, tools must be stored in a dr y location to inhibit rust.
Page 4 SKU 42818 should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Chec k for alignment and binding of moving par ts; any brok en par ts or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that ma y affect proper oper ation.
Page 5 SKU 42818 11. Make adjustments safely . Unplug the pow er cord bef ore making any adjustments to the Miter Saw , or to the workpiece. Note : P erf or mance of this tool ma y vary depending on variations in local line v oltage. Exten- sion cord usage may also affect tool performance.
Page 6 SKU 42818 A uxiliar y W ood Fence T o help av oid small, shor t cut pieces of stock from being caught b y the blade or shot off , it is recommended to mount an auxiliar y wood f ence to the saw’ s metal fence . 1 . Cut a 1/2 inch thick piece of wood to match the height and length of the existing fence.
Page 7 SKU 42818 Fence Stock Correct Fence Stock Incorrect Preparation to Cut Stock 1 . Before cutting stock, verify that it fits the base and fence properly and secure in place. The photos below sho w the proper wa y to lay the stoc k on the base for cutting.
Page 8 SKU 42818 Cutting Stock 1 . Plug the P ower Cord into the electrical outlet. 2 . With the workpiece secure, turn on the saw by pressing down on the Lock-off Switch Button (64), then squeeze the Switch (70) trigger button.
Page 9 SKU 42818 4 . Pull the carriage all the way forward with the Handle (65). 5 . T ur n on the sa w by pressing do wn on the Lock-off Switch Button (64), then squeez e the Switch (70) trigger button.
Page 10 SKU 42818 7 . Remove the existing Saw Blade and replace with another 12 inch blade. The new Saw Blade has an arrow on it that must be pointing in the same direction as the large arrow on the outside of the Blade Case (31). Caution: Never use saw blades larger or smaller in diameter than 12 inches, and rated less than 5000 RPM operation.
Page 11 SKU 42818 Adjustments W arning: Always disconnect po wer to the saw bef ore making any adjustments. Adjust- ments should always be done by a qualified technician. Saw Blade Perpendicular to Fence 1 . P osition the rotating table f or a 90 degree cut.
Page 12 SKU 42818 NO TE : Some par ts are listed and shown f or illustration pur poses only and are not a vailable indi- vidually as replacement par ts. PLEASE READ THE FOLLO WING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF A CTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUT OR HAS PRO VIDED THE P ARTS DIA GRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y .
Page 13 SKU 42818 REV 11/02 REV 05/04 t r a Pn o i t p i r c s e D. y t Qt r a Pn o i t p i r c s e D. y t Qt r a Pn o i t p i r c s e D. y t Q 1 5 7 X 8 M t l o B .
Page 14 SKU 42818 Assembly Drawing Note: The V er tical Clamp is not shown. REV 11/02 REV 05/04.
Page 15 SKU 42818 REV 05/04 Note: The V er tical Clamp is not shown..
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