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10” TABLE SAW 2.4 HP / 120 V~ / 15 A Model 97896 SET uP And OPErATing inSTrucTiOnS Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THiS MAnuAL.
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job could result in minor or moderate better and safer at the rate for which it injury. was designed. SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2...
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise Don’t leave tool until it comes to a to hold work when practical. It’s safer complete stop. than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3...
To reduce the risk of electric shock, double insulated equipment has a Use only 3-wire extension cords that polarized plug (one blade is wider than have 3-prong grounding plugs and SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4...
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Through-sawing – A cut made from one Kickback is usually a result of tool side of a board to the opposite side, misuse and can be limited or avoided by without stopping. following the precautions below: SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
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Keep the guard in place while through- sawing. Verify that the spreader lines up with the blade to prevent binding. SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6...
Must be right (90°) angle, cut at 30°-40° from the angle of the 30°-40° stick to keep hands out of the line of the blade. • The lower lip of the notch must be no longer than the workpiece is thick. SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7...
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Electromagnetic fields in close proximity or long-term exposure to vibration may to heart pacemaker could cause cause temporary or permanent physical pacemaker interference or pacemaker injury, particularly to the hands, arms failure. SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...
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Let the tool do the work. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately. SAVE THESE inSTrucTiOnS. SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9...
Unscrew the two Block Pins (147) located on the Guard Arm (149). Remove the Blade Guard (146) to expose the Saw Blade opening. Remove the two screws (81) and remove the Table Insert (82). SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11...
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Hex Wrench (165) to tighten the Hex Bolt (162). See Figure c above. Use the Hex Wrench (165) to tighten all the Hex Bolts in place along the Support Base (164) of the Guard Assembly. SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12...
Table Saw to its “OFF” position lock the Saw Blade in position. and unplug the Saw from its electrical outlet before making any adjustments to the height of the Blade (3). SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13...
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Saw Blade (3). Always keep both Fence in place by lowering the Fence hands a safe distance from the spinning Handle (132). Blade (3). See Figure H, above. REV 10h SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14...
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Stacked dado blade thickness should not exceed 0.33”. Always make sure that all mating faces are clean and fee of sawdust and debris. REV 10h SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15...
12, and remove all debris. With a brush, soft cloth, or vacuum, remove all sawdust from the Table Saw. Allowing sawdust, scraps, or other debris to accumulate can cause a fire, SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16...
Block Bushing - R Spring Pin Block Bushing - L Hex Bolt Press Plate Hex Bolt Flat Washer Support Base Hex Wrench Wrench Open ended wrench Push stick Power cord SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19...
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SKU 97896 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20...