Harbor Freight Tools 98194 - Manual (Page 11)

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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.
There are locking mechanisms for the
3.
miter angle and the Slides. Unlock the
Table to set the miter angle, then re-lock
it before making the cut. Unlock the Slide
using the Slide Lock Wing Screw before
making a cut if the work material is too
wide to “chop”.
To rotate the Table to rotate it, press
4.
down the Miter Lock Lever , rotate the
Table to the desired angle, then release
the Miter Lock Lever. Notches are
machined into the Base of the tool which
will lock the Table into several often
used miter angles. These angles are 0º
(centered), 15º, 22.5º, 30º and 45º, both
left and right cut.
On wider pieces, you will have to slide
5.
the blade while making the cut. To unlock
the Slide, loosen the Slide Lock Wing
Screw at the back of the saw.
To make a bevel cut, release the Bevel
6.
Lock Lever, rotate the blade assembly
to the desired bevel angle, then lock
the blade assembly in place using the
Bevel Lock Lever. Making bevel cuts
is discussed in more detail later in this
manual.
This saw is provided with a Kerf Board.
7.
The Kerf Board helps to prevent tear-
out on the bottom side of the work
material. The Kerf Board is factory
adjusted prior to shipment of this tool
so the blade does not contact the Kerf
Board during normal operation, including
bevel cuts. Adjustment of the Kerf Board
and techniques to prevent tear-out are
discussed later in this booklet.
Before starting work, check the 8.
accuracy of the Guide Fence, miter
angle and bevel angle. Instructions for
checking and adjusting these angles are
discussed later in this booklet.
It is very important that the work material
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be properly supported before making a
cut. The material must be level on the
Table. The material must be supported
on both ends. Using the Work Piece
Extension Supports is discussed in the
next section.
using the work piece extension
Supports
The Work Piece Extension Supports are 1.
inserted into each side of the Table, and
locked in place using the Wing Screws.
When properly installed, the upper face
2.
of the Work Piece Extension Supports
are level with the Table, and provide a
wider support surface for the work piece.
Always support the work piece to be
3.
level with the table, and so that after the
cut is made the cut off pieces will not
fall. You may need to use saw horses or
other supports (not included) to support
the work piece.
If the work piece is not level, you will
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make an unintentional bevel cut in
the material. If the work piece is not
supported, it will bind the blade and
may cause the material to kick back,
potentially causing injury.
adjusting the miter angle
A miter cut is one that is at an angle 1.
across the horizontal surface of the
material. You will commonly make 45º
miter cuts to join two pieces in a right
angle corner. A 30º cut is often used for a
scarf joint or to make a chamfered end.