Chicago Electric 96697 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Chicago Electric 96697 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

10” compound slide miter saw

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10" Compound Slide
Set up and operating inStruCtionS
distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight tools
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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  • Page 1 10” Compound Slide miter Saw models 96697 Set up and operating inStruCtionS ® distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2...
  • Page 3 Do not use the power tool if the wear anSi-approved eye switch does not turn it on and protection and dust mask/ off. Any power tool that cannot SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3...
  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    Do not walk away from this tool until it has come to a complete stop. SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4...
  • Page 5 [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints • Crystalline silica from bricks and SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
  • Page 6: Grounding Warning

    National Electrical Code. (See break down, grounding provides a outlets for 2-prong plug.) low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6...
  • Page 7: Extension Cords

    0 xxxx/min. the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to (RPM) indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7...
  • Page 8: Components Of Miter Saw

    Blade Guard Work Fence piece Exten- sion Bevel Angle Indicator Support Table Hold Down Clamp Miter Lock Handle Miter Angle Scale Miter Angle Miter Handle Base Indicator Kerf Board Figure 1 SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...
  • Page 9 Bevel angle Controls and Features on the rear of the miter Saw Safety Lock Button Trigger Dust Outlet Depth Stop Screw 102) Bevel Lock Lever Bevel Lock Release Button Slides (54 & 55) Bevel Angle Indicator Support Foot Figure 2 SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    SaFetY inFormation section home made saw table. There are at the beginning of this manual bolt holes provided in each of the reV 08f SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10...
  • Page 11: Work Piece And Work Area Set Up

    The Miter Saw must be mounted in To rotate the Table, press down the such a way that the surface is level to Miter Thumb Lever, rotate the Table SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11...
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Miter Angle

    Table. The material must counterclockwise. Move the Table to be supported on both ends. Using the the desired angle. The Miter Angle Indicator will indicate the selected REV 09e SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12...
  • Page 13: Using The Depth Stop

    If you want to make a kerfing or from being cut too short, align the rabbet cut which does not cut through edge of the blade with your measured the work piece, you can use the SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13...
  • Page 14 Blade. When the cut is completed, raise the blade assembly, wait for the Blade to stop turning, release the Hold Down Vise and remove the work material from the saw. SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14...
  • Page 15: Replacing The Blade

    To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach. SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15...
  • Page 16 The Arbor Bolt has a left hand thread, so it loosens by turning clock- wise. Remove the Arbor Bolt, Outer Flange and Saw Blade by pulling them straight off the Arbor. SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Fence

    Miter Table Angle Indicator. Before beginning work, make a test cut on scrap material with the Table Loosen the screw holding the Angle set at 90º. Indicator in place. Rotate it until the SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17...
  • Page 18: Adjusting Or Replacing Kerf Board

    Install a new Kerf Board. Replace the sawdust that accumulates on the four screws and tighten them slightly. saw. Saw dust on the Fence can cause you to make inaccurate cuts. SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Check condition of material and check or inappropriate blade is compatibility of blade to material. being used. Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. disconnect power supply before service. SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19...
  • Page 20: Parts List

    Link plate Spring washer Hex head bolt Pan head screw Spring washer Flat washer Arbor Bracket Compressor spring Depth Stop bolt Stopper plate Pan head screw Handle cover reV 08f SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20...
  • Page 21 Fasten knob Extension Support Wing Screw Guide fence Extension Supports Flat washer Hex Socket Wrench Spring washer Baffle Plate Hex head bolt Wing Screw Sliding bar Dust Bag Rubber washer SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 21...
  • Page 22 Side reV 08f SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 22...
  • Page 23 Side SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 23...
  • Page 24: Limited 90-Day Warranty

    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. SKU 96697 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 24...

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