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Wen 70712 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 intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe,
reliable service.
12˝ Single Bevel Sliding
Compound Miter Saw
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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT: 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.
  • Page 2 Specific Safety Rules For Miter Saws Electrical Information Know Your Miter Saw Assembly and Adjustments Operation Maintenance Exploded View & Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA 70712 Model Number: 120 V, 60 Hz, 15A Motor: 5000 RPM No Load Speed: 10˝ Blade Size: Arbor Size: 1˝...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood. 1.
  • Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 14. NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool. 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled foot- wear.

  • Page 5: Electrical Information

    SPECIFIC RULES FOR MITER SAWS 13. Before making compound miter cuts, ensure that the work head is securely fixed in the desired position. 14. Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be left around the work area. 15. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpieces and remove all nails and other foreign objects before beginning to saw. 16.
  • Page 6 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result- ing in loss of power and overheating.

  • Page 7: Know Your Miter Saw

    KNOW YOUR MITER SAW Operating Handle Miter Scale ON/OFF Switch Bevel Lock Knob Lower Blade Guard Slide Bar Fence Slide Lock Knob Miter Table Dust Extraction Port Table Insert Guard Retraction Arm Miter Table Lock UNPACKING If you find any pieces that are missing or wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 8: Assembly And Adjustments

    ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSPORTATION Only lift the miter saw after switching off the saw, locking down the saw arm, and unplugging the machine from its power source. Only lift the saw by the carrying handle located on top of the motor or by the outer castings. Do not lift the saw using the guard or the operating handle.

  • Page 9: Spindle Lock Button

    ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS BEVEL LOCK The bevel lock is used to set the blade at the desired bevel angle (FIGURE 5). The miter saw bevels from 0° to 45° left only. WARNING: Be sure to tighten the bevel lock before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in the saw arm moving during the cut and cause serious personal injury.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS TURNING ON AND OFF 1. Pull the ON/OFF trigger switch found inside the front handle to start the miter saw. 2. To turn the saw off, release the ON/OFF trigger switch. SETTING THE TABLE SQUARE WITH THE BLADE 1.

  • Page 11: Changing A Blade

    ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE FENCE SQUARE WITH THE TABLE 1. Make sure that the power cord is removed from the power source. 2. Push the saw arm down to it lowest position and engage the release knob (Figure 2) to hold the saw arm in the transport position. 3.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: To ensure the correct blade rotation, always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing downwards. The direction of the blade’s rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard. 12.

  • Page 13: Bevel Cut

    OPERATION CROSS-CUTTING WITH SLIDE ACTION When cutting wide work pieces, first unscrew the slide lock knob. 1. Pull on the release knob (FIGURE 2), raise the saw arm to its highest posi- tion and slide it towards you (FIGURE 22). 2.

  • Page 14: Compound Miter Cut

    OPERATION COMPOUND MITER CUT A compound miter cut involves using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time (FIGURE 24). Always make a test cut on a piece of scrap wood before cutting into good material. Use the slide action when cutting wide workpieces. 1.
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the outlet before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures. •Any damage to this tool should be repaired and carefully inspected by qualified repair personnel before use. •Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
  • Page 16 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST...
  • Page 17 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Item Stock # Description Item Stock # Description 70712B-001 Bolt M8X30 53 70712B-053 bolt 70712B-002 Nut 54 70712B-054 Change block 70712B-003 Slide lock knob 55 70712B-055 Washer 70712B-004 Spring 56 70712B-056 Nut 70712B-005 Washer 57 70712B-057 Table insert 70712B-006 Arm 58 70712B-058 Release knob 70712B-007 Flange...
  • Page 18 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Item Stock # Description 70712B-105 Bolt 70712B-106 Up handle 70712B-107 switch button 70712B-108 Spring 70712B-109 Switch 70712B-110 Down handle 70712B-111 Press line plank 70712B-112 Bolt 70712B-113 Cable shell 70712B-114 Power cord 70712B-115 Bolt 70712B-116 70712B-117 Small cover slice 70712B-118 Big cover slice...
  • Page 19 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY WEN Products is committed to build tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality. LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN CONSUMER POWER TOOLS PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all WEN con- sumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase.
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