Maintenance And

Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

To prevent serious injury

from accidental operation: Always disconnect the Table Saw from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

To prevent serious injury from tool failure:

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and

Lubrication

1.BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, improper mounting of the Saw Blade (3) and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

2.Remove cut-off pieces and scraps from the Table before starting the Table Saw. Switch off the tool. While the Saw Blade (3) is completely stopped; unplug the machine, remove the Blade following the instructions on pages 11 and 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,

resulting in severe personal injury or property damage.

3.Do not use solvents to wipe off the Table Saw, as damage may result. If necessary, wipe with a damp cloth. You may use a mild detergent.

Do not introduce water into the electric motor through the motor vents.

4.Once clean, lubricate all moving parts with a light oil.

5.When storing, keep the Table Saw covered with a cloth cover.

6.WARNING! If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING

CAREFULLY

The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer 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 97896

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Harbor Freight Tools 97896 operating instructions Maintenance Servicing, Cleaning, Maintenance, Lubrication

97896 specifications

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