WEN 70712 12 Sliding Compound Miter Saw - Manual (Page 14)

ITEM 70712 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 14
Note: the saw is shipped with the motor locked in the down position. To release the saw for
use, push the handle downward with your left hand as if you were cutting a piece of wood.
While holding the handle down, reach back to the handle latch (release knob) with your
right hand and pull it out.
Saw Mounting
The Miter Saw must be mounted on a support before use. This may be a commercially available
support or homemade saw table. There are bolt holes provided in each of the four legs of the
base. These legs should be firmly mounted using bolts (not included) to your saw stand or saw
table (not included). This will help prevent tipping or movement of the saw, preventing injury.
Also, the use of a saw table will make it easier to efficiently handle work pieces and make more
accurate cuts.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit. The work area must not allow children or
pets access to prevent injury and operator distraction.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping
hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage. The power cord must reach the work
area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working.
3. Use a saw table, saw stand or other means to support the work piece. The Miter Saw must be
mounted in such a way that the surface is level to the ground, and supports used must provide
a surface on the same level as the saw table. If the work surface and any work pieces
supports are not level, and on the same level, unwanted bevel angles will appear in the cuts
resulting in poor joinery.
4. Work pieces may be secured to the saw table using the Hold Down Clamp or other clamping
devices (not included). Securing the work piece will provide safety by preventing kickback
and by eliminating the need to hold work pieces near the blade by hand. Clamping the work
piece will also improve cutting accuracy by preventing the work piece from moving during
the cutting operation. Note: use only ONE hold down clamp.
5. When using this saw, work pieces are often quite long. Allow room on both the left and right
sides of saw for extended work pieces.
6. When the Handle is lowered, the Blade Guard raises automatically. When the Handle is
raised the Blade Guard returns to its safety position. Keep hands clear of the Blade when the
Handle is lowered. Never interfere with the proper movement of the Blade Guard.
7. There are locking mechanisms for the miter angle. Unlock the Table to set the miter angle,
then re-lock it before making the cut.
8. To rotate the Table, loosen the Miter Lock Handle, rotate the Table to the desired angle, then
tighten the Miter Lock Handle. Notches are machined into the Base of the tool which will