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Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres- ence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite flammables. REV 06/05; REV 02/06 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 2...
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 3...
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SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 4...
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Miter Saw. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace- ment. Do not force the equipment. This Miter Saw will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.
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Saw Blade to cut without being forced. When turning off the Saw, allow the Saw Blade to spin down and stop on its own. Do not press against the Saw Blade to stop it. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 6...
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Always turn off the Miter Saw and unplug the Power Cord (27) from its electrical outlet before changing accessories or performing inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 7...
The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure A.) For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 8...
Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.) Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration. (See Figure B.) FIGURE B For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 9...
5.1 – 7.0 7.1 – 12.0 12.1 – 16.0 16.1 – 20.0 * Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at FIGURE C 150% of the rated amperes. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 10...
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When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts Lists on pages 23 and 26 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
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Loosen the Screw (57) that holds the Center Cover (56) in place. Then, remove the Screw (62). (See Figure F, next page.) Rotate the Center Cover (56) up and out of the way. (See Figure G, next page.) For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 12...
LOOSEN SCREW (57) FIGURE F Depress the Spindle Lock (77) to keep the Saw Blade (4) from turning. (See Figure H.) CENTER SPINDLE LOCK COVER (77) (56) FIGURE G FIGURE H SKU 91852 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 13...
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CAUTION! Make sure to pull out on the Knob (124). Turn the Knob 90 degrees. Then, insert the Knob into the shallow slot in its unlocked posi- tion. NEVER use the Knob in any cutting operation. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 14...
Button (37) to return to the “OFF” position. (See Figure M.) Do not force the Switch Lever (41) if the Safety Button (37) is not working prop- erly. This will damage the Switch Lever mechanism. (See Figure M.) For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 16...
With the screw loosened, the laser may be pivoted left/right for proper alignment. Then retighten the screw. Note: Use a #1 Philips screwdriver. LASER SWITCH (136) BATTERY BOX (143) LASER ASSY. (148) FIGURE N REV 03/06, REV 08i, 08k For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 17...
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(159) to keep the two Bolts (133A, 133B) from moving. (See Photo Above) After adjusting the two Bolts (133A,133B), press down on the Miter Saw and REV 07/05;REV 12/05 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 18...
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Miter Scale located on the Base (100). Then, retighten the Fas- ten Knob (153) to lock the Miter Saw in place. (See Figure Q.) WORK TABLE FASTEN KNOB (87) (153) FIGURE Q BASE (100) REV 12/05 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 19...
Plug the Power Cord into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. Depress the Safety Button (37) with your thumb, and squeeze the Switch Lever (41). Then, release the Safety Button. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 20...
Saw Blade (4), and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 21...
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 22...
PARTS LIST NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available indi- vidually as replacement parts. REV 07/06 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 23...
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PARTS LIST - CONTINUED NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available indi- vidually as replacement parts. REV 07/05; 12/05 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 24...
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM- CONTINUED NOTE: Part # 143, Battery Box, is located on the bottom of the Arm Holder Complete (Part# 156). REV 03/06 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 91852 PAGE 26...
LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped), and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects in materials and workmanship.