2” Compound Slide Miter Saw Model 98194 Set up And Operating Instructions Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual. Copyright© 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
Contents Important SAFETY Information ���������������������������������3 General Tool Safety Warnings � 3 Miter Saw Safety Warnings ��������� 5 Grounding Instructions ����������6 Vibration Safety ��������������������������7 Components �����������������������������������8 Maintenance And Servicing ���14 Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication ������������������������������������ 14 Replacing the Blade �������������������� 15 Adjusting the Fence ��������������������� 16 Adjusting the Miter Table Indicator ��
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (120 VOLT) NAMEPLATE AMPERES (at full load) EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25’ 50’ 100’ 150’ 0–6 18 16 16 14 6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12 10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12 12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use. TABLE A 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. Miter Saw Safety Warnings For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Miter Saw 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. 3. Do not operate saw without guards in place. 4. Do not perform any operation freehand. 5. Never reach around saw blade. 6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings. 7. Disconnect power before changing blade or servicing. 8.
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.) 18. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.) 19.
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated above in 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. 8. The outlet must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. 9. Do not use an adapter to connect this tool to a different outlet. 5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work. 6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). Let the tool do the work. 7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual.
Components Handle Trigger Blade Cover Blade Guard Center Cover Dust Collection Bag Blade Blade Guard Bevel Angle Indicator Fence Work Piece Support Extension Miter Angle Scale Work Piece Support Extension Table Hold Down Vise Miter Handle Kerf Board Base Miter Lock Figure 1 SKU 98194 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Specifications 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 15 A n0 4300/min Blade 12” Diameter, 1” Arbor At 90°: 4” D x 12-3/16” W Cutting Capacity At 45°: 2-1/8” D x 8-1/4” W 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° both Positive Table Stops Right and Left Positive Bevel Stops 0° and 45° Left only 0° - 45° right and left miter Blade Tilt Range 0° - 45° Left Laser Power Supply 2 ‘AAA‘ batteries Motor Laser Light Do not stare into beam max. output: <1mW, Wavelength: 654 nm Class II laser ProduCt this product complies with 21 CFr 1040.
commercially available support or home made saw table. There are bolt holes provided in each of the four legs of the base. These 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 materials and make more accurate cuts. 2.
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. 8. Before starting work, check the accuracy of the Guide Fence, miter angle and bevel angle. Instructions for checking and adjusting these angles are discussed later in this booklet. 3. There are locking mechanisms for the miter angle and the Slides.
2. 3. To make a miter cut, loosen the Miter Lock Knob by turning it approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Press down the Miter Lock Lever to unlock the Table. While holding the Lock Lever down, move the Table to the desired angle. The Miter Angle Indicator will indicate the selected angle. The table will lock into place at often used miter angles, including 22.5º, 30º, 45º, and 90º on both left and right sides. 1. A bevel cut is one that is at an angle to the vertical plane of the material. 2.
3. Blow any sawdust or debris away from the Fence. Place the work material against the Fence. 4. Make any necessary miter or bevel adjustments. 5. Turn the Laser guide on, using the switch on the side of the laser battery housing. 6. Align the marked location of the cut on the work material with the saw blade. Be aware that the Saw Blade will remove material from the cut equal to the width of the blade. This is the “kerf”.
Maintenance And Servicing Cleaning and Maintenance 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, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. 2. After Use, clean external surfaces of the tool with clean, moist cloth. 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.
Shoulder Screw Replacing the Blade To reduce risk of serious injury: Return guard to original position and secure in place after replacing blade. WARNING 1. Unplug the tool from its power source. 2. Lock the blade assembly in the raised position by pushing in the Locking Pin. Figure 3 3. 5. Figure 5 Raise the Blade Guard and Center Cover. (See Figure 5.) Loosen the Center Cover Fixing Bolt. (See Figure 3.) Figure 6 6. Figure 4 4. Remove the Shoulder Screw (15). (See Figure 4 and photo below.
Adjusting the Fence 8. 9. Figure 7 Reinstall a new Blade on the Inner Flange (68A). (See Figure 7.) Be sure to match the direction marked on the new blade with the direction marked on the saw Blade Housing. Replace the Outer Flange and Arbor Bolt. Tighten the Arbor Bolt securely using the Wrench by turning it counterclockwise. 10. Rotate the Center Cover back into place and tighten the Center Cover Fixing Bolt using the Wrench by turning it clockwise. 11. Release the Locking Pin. 1.
Adjusting the Miter Table Indicator 1. 2. After you have checked or adjusted the fence to be sure it is at 90º to the Blade, you must check the accuracy of the Miter Table Angle Indicator. Loosen the screw holding the Angle Indicator in place. Rotate it until the pointer is exactly on 90º. Retighten the screw. Bevel Angle Indicator 45° Bevel Stop and Lock Nut 0° Bevel Stop and Lock Nut Adjusting the Bevel Angle 1.
side of the Blade slightly clears the edge of the Kerf Board. Loosen the Bevel Lock and set the Bevel Angle at 45º left. Ensure that the left side of the Blade clears the Kerf Board. Tighten the four screws holding the Kerf Board in place. Cleaning and Lubricating the Miter Saw 1. Observe the Dust Bag while using the saw. Empty the sawdust into an appropriate container when the bag is full. 2. Occasionally wipe or blow off sawdust that accumulates on the saw.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start 1. No power at outlet. 2. Cord not connected. 1. Check power at outlet. 2. Check that cord is plugged in. Tool operates sporadically or at low power 1. Low power supply or improper extension cords. 2. Worn or cracked Carbon Brushes. 1. Check power supply and power cords. Wood burns at ends when cut 1. Dirty Blade. 1. Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits. 2. Check position of work material on Table.
Parts List Part Description Qty Part Description Qty 1 Lock Nut M10 1 41 Washer 1 2 Washer 2 42 Lock Nut M12 1 3 Foot 4 43 Bolt M5x12 3 4 Base 1 44 Spring Washer 2 5 Support Extension 2 45 Flat washer 2 6 Screw M6x25 2 46 Oil Cover 2 7 Pointer 1 47 Dampener 2 8 Bolt M4x8 8 48 Knob M6x20 1 9 Ball 1 49A Bend Arm 1 10 Spring 1 50 Bearing 2 11 Miter Lock 1 50A Bushing 1 12 Nut M10 1 51 Flex Pole 2 13 Flange 1 52 Back Rack 1 14
Parts List (Continued) Part Description Qty Part 116 80 Dust Pipe 1 81 Dust Collection Bag 1 82 Bolt M6x25 1 83 Nut M6 1 84 Washer Description Qty Handle Mount 1 117 Bolt ST6x25 2 118 Nut M5 2 119 Bolt M5x35 2 1 120 Upper Handle 1 Blade Guard 1 121 Bolt ST4.
ASSEMBLY Diagrams REV 08k SKU 98194 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ASSEMBLY Diagram (Continued) Record Product’s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. REV 09c SKU 98194 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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