Hercules HE74B Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Hercules HE74B Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

20v brushless 10″ double-bevel sliding compound miter saw

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Owner's Manual &
Safety Instructions
23l
Model
HE74B
Requires 2 Batteries and Charger, Sold Separately
20V Brushless 10" Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, User must read and
understand Owner's Manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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. Reference 57670.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HE74B Requires 2 Batteries and Charger, Sold Separately 20V Brushless 10″ Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw WARNING: To prevent serious injury, User must read and understand Owner’s Manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL. When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Personal safety 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations common sense when operating a power tool. and specifications provided with this power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired Failure to follow all instructions listed below may or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or...
  • Page 3 12. People with pacemakers should consult their Service physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause 1. Have your power tool serviced by a pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. qualified repair person using only identical 13.
  • Page 4 7. Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the 17. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to the outside bowed face toward the fence. stop and disconnect the plug from the power Always make certain that there is no gap source and/or remove the battery pack.
  • Page 5: Extension Cords

    9. Follow all charging instructions and do Vibration Safety not charge the battery pack or power tool outside of the temperature range specified This tool vibrates during use. in the instructions. Charging improperly or at Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may temperatures outside of the specified range may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Warning Symbols and Definitions SPECIFICATIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Hercules 20V Li-Ion Battery Type alert you to potential personal injury hazards. 57373 (sold separately)* Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to Hercules 20V Li-Ion Charger Type avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 7: Functional Description

    Functional Description Dust Handle Collection Lower Blade Slide Lock Guard Knob Blade Depth Stop Head Lock-Down Kerf Board Clamp Miter Detent Turntable Turntable Button Miter Lock Lever Miter Angle Miter Indicator Scale Trigger Trigger Lock Blade Guide Switch Dust Outlet Slide Stop Bevel...
  • Page 8: Saw Blade Selection

    4. Press in Spindle Lock and hold it in. Mounting 1. Use bolt holes in Base to mount Miter Saw to a stable support before use. Spindle Note: Mounting holes are provided in two sizes Lock to accommodate different sizes of hardware. Mounting hardware sold separately.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Bevel Angle

    2. The Miter Angle Indicator will indicate the selected 4. Lock Saw Head Assembly into position angle. With Miter Detent Button released, by rotating Bevel Lock Knob clockwise. Turntable will lock into place at often used miter Tighten firmly but do not over-tighten. angles, including 15º, 22.5º, 31.6º, and 45º...
  • Page 10 3. There must not be objects, such as utility lines, DANGER! TO PREVENT SERIOUS nearby that will present a hazard while working. INJURY AND DEATH: Saws can quickly 4. Cut only the following materials: amputate fingers if misused. dimensional lumber, plywood, particle board, plastic. Keep hands well clear of cutting area.
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Servicing Instructions

    Cleaning, Maintenance, MAINTENANCE AND and Lubrication SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for: Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed • leaking, swollen, or cracked battery packs, only by a qualified technician. •...
  • Page 12: Year Limited Warranty

    5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Hercules tool is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years beginning on the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover battery packs and battery chargers, which are covered under separate warranties.

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