Harbor Freight Tools 42818 operating instructions Unpacking, Installation, Operation

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11.Make adjustments safely. Unplug the power cord before making any adjustments to the Miter Saw, or to the workpiece.

Note: Performance of this tool may vary depending on variations in local line voltage. Exten- sion cord usage may also affect tool performance.

Warning:The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under- stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included: Assembled Com- pound Slide Miter Saw, dust collection bag, set plate, set plate holder, arbor nut wrench, 4

mmhex wrench, and 5/8” to 1” arbor adapter. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

Installation

1.Place the Miter Saw on the solid workbench capable of supporting the weight of the unit and all work pieces. (Do not carry the unit by the Handle or misalignment of the components may occur.)

2.Using a pencil, mark through the saw Base (133) holes onto the workbench.

3.Drill two 3/8 inch holes into the workbench for the mounting hardware.

4.Secure the unit to the workbench using bolts, nuts, lock washers (not supplied).

5.Check and tighten all bolts and adjustment screws.

6.Insert the Dust Collection Bag.

Bolts (not supplied)

Operation

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain chemicals known [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 cement or other masonry products

Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially de- signed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq. )

SKU 42818

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Contents 42818 For technical questions and replacement parts, please callSafety Warnings and Precautions SpecificationsRead all instructions before using this tool Save This ManualPage Safety Precautions when using a Compound Slide Miter Saw Operation InstallationUnpacking Positioning the Kerf Boards Auxiliary Wood FencePreparation to Cut Stock Slide Cutting Cutting StockReplacing the Saw Blade Replacing the Motor Brushes MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance AdjustmentsSaw Blade Perpendicular to Fence Downward Travel of the Saw BladePlease Read the Following Carefully Bevel Stop to 90 DegreesREV 11/02 REV 05/04 Parts ListAssembly Drawing REV 05/04