® Operator's Manual 8-1/4" Miter Saw Item #70705 09/10 IMPORTANT: Your new WEN® tool/equipment has been engineered and manufactured to high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. ay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation and Warnings. If you use your tool /equipment P properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
MITER SAW IDENTIFICATION For information and questions contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195. Please fill out the information below and have it accessible prior to calling. For the Serial Number refer to the specifications sticker on your Miter Saw.
® TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7 Miter Saw Safety Instructions . . . . . .
® SPECIFICATIONS 8-1/4" Compound Miter Saw Item: 70705 Motor: 8.
® IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. WARNING: This is a safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential bodily injury hazards.
® Work Area Safety 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate your tool/equipment in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. The motors produce sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3. Keep children and bystanders a safe distance from the work area. 4. Make the work area childproof with padlocks, master switches and or by removing the starter keys. Electrical Safety 1.
® 4. Protect your lungs;wear a face or dust mask. ARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other W construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: a) Lead from lead-based paints, b) crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, c) Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
® 6. Allow the motor to come up to full speed before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling. 7. Never leave your Miter Saw unattended. Release the ON/OFF trigger and don't leave until the blade has come to a complete stop. 8. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing your Miter Saw. This preventive safety measure reduces the risk of starting your Miter Saw accidentally. 9. Use the recommended accessories listed in this Operator's Manual.
® 21. Use your Miter Saw in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of your Miter Saw for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. WARNING: Do not operate your saw until it is assembled, and you have read and understood the following instructions as well as the warning labels on the saw. Miter Saw Preparation 1. Check for proper assembly and alignment of moving parts.
® ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS Grounding Instructions 1. IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool/equipment is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. 2. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.
® Fig. 1 1. Tools/equipment with three wire grounding plugs (Fig. 1, A) are intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated (Fig. 1, B). 2. A temporary adapter (Fig. 1, D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (Fig. 1, C) if a properly grounded outlet is not available. 3. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. 4. The green colored rigid ear, lug, etc.
® 1. Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. 2. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas. 3. Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This circuit must not be less than a #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time delayed fuse. 4.
® COMPONENTS 6 7 5 11 4 3 8 9 2 12 13 10 3 1 Fig.
® ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Extension Supports and Miter Lock Handle Attachment 1. Insert the ends of the Extension Supports into the holes in the sides of the base. Tighten the Screws to hold the Extensions in place. The upper edge of the Extensions will be level with the surface of the saw. This provides a wider base for the work piece to rest on. 2. Thread the Miter Lock Handle into the opening of the Miter Handle until securely in place.
® 1. 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. 2. There are locking mechanisms for the miter angle. Unlock the Table to set the miter angle, then re-lock it before making the cut. 3.
® Miter Angle Adjustment 1. A miter cut is one that is at an angle 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. 2. To make a miter cut, loosen the Miter Lock Handle by turning it approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Move the Table to the desired angle. The Miter Angle Indicator will indicate the selected angle.
® Squaring the Saw Blade to the Guide Fence WARNING: Be sure that the Miter Saw is switched OFF and unplugged from the power source before performing any work on the tool. Failure to unplug the saw may result in accidental start-up, causing possible serious bodily injury. 1. Unplug the Miter Saw. 2. Loosen the Miter Lock Knob. Rotate the Miter Table and move pointer to the 0º position. 3. Tighten the Miter Lock Knob securely. 4.
® 3. Loosen the Bevel Lock Knob (Fig. 4) at the rear of the saw by turning it counter-clockwise and set the Saw Arm at 0º bevel (blade 90º to the Miter Table). Bevel Lock Knob 4. Place a combination square on the Miter Table and the flat part of the Saw Blade (making sure the square is not touching any blade teeth). 5. Slowly rotate the blade by hand, checking the square's alignment with the blade at several points.
® 8. P ressing down lightly, move the Blade smoothly across the work piece to cut it. With narrow material, you can press straight down “chopping” the material. With wider material you must move the blade across the material to cut it. Do not bear down on the material, use light downward pressure. If the material binds the blade, release the trigger. Keep your hands and fingers away from the blade. 9.
® Cutting Odd Shapes, Oversize or Small Pieces 1. Plan your work so an odd shaped work piece cannot slip or pinch the blade. When cutting material like molding, it must lie flat or be held by a fixture. Do not allow the material to rock, twist or slip. 2. Secure sagging work pieces with sawhorses, tables or other additional supports. 3. Do not cut small work pieces that you must hold closer than 4 inches from the blade. 4. Properly support round material when cutting.
® 16. Do not make a careless error. Just because you operate the saw frequently, a neglectful moment can cause a severe injury. 17. Do not lubricate the blade while your Miter Saw is running. 18. Test the operation of your saw prior to cutting a work piece. If you feel excessive vibration or hear an unusual noise, immediately stop operating the saw. Correct the problem before continued use. 19. Allow movement of the waste portion of the work piece.
® WARNING: If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. Blade Replacement 1. Unplug the tool from its power source. 2. Lock the Blade Assembly in the raised position by pushing in the Locking Pin. Center Cover Fixing Bolt 3. Use a screw driver remove the Center Cover Fixing Bolt holding the Center Cover in place by turning it counterclockwise (Fig. 6). 4. Raise the Blade Guard and Center Cover (Fig. 7). Fig. 6 5.
® 3. Before beginning work, make a test cut on scrap material with the Table set at 90º. 4. Check the cut with an accurate square. You can also reverse the two pieces, hold the cut ends together, and hold a good straight edge along the side of the pieces. 5. If either test reveals that the cut is not a true 90º angle, you must adjust the Guide Fence before beginning work. 6. To adjust the Guide Fence, first unplug the tool. 7. Lower the Blade Assembly and lock it in place using the Locking Pin. 8.
® 3. Install a new Kerf Board. Replace the four screws and tighten them slightly. 4. To adjust the Kerf Board, lower the Saw Blade and lock it down with the Locking Pin. Adjust the Kerf Board so the right 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. Miter Saw Cleaning and Lubricating 1.
® TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Miter Saw will not start 1. No power at outlet. 1. Check power at outlet. 2. Cord not connected. 2. Check that cord is plugged into outlet. Miter Saw operates sporadically or at low power 1. Low power supply or improper extension cords. 1. Check power supply and power cords. Wood burns at ends when cut 2. Worn or cracked carbon brushes. 1. Dirty blade. 2. Material is binding. Material frays or 1. Finished side is down. chips out 2.
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® PARTS LIST Part # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Stock # 70705-001 70705-002 70705-003 70705-004 70705-005 70705-006 70705-007 70705-008 70705-009 70705-010 70705-011 70705-012 70705-013 70705-014 70705-015 70705-016 70705-017 70705-018 70705-019 70705-020 70705-021 70705-022 70705-023 70705-024 70705-025 Description Handle Washer Spring Washer Screw ST4x18 Switch Wire Holding Board Screw ST4.
® PARTS LIST Part # 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 Stock # 70705-053 70705-054 70705-055 70705-056 70705-057 70705-058 70705-059 70705-060 70705-061 70705-062 70705-063 70705-064 70705-065 70705-066 70705-067 70705-068 70705-069 70705-070 70705-071 70705-072 70705-073 70705-074 70705-075 70705-076 Description Screw M6x16 Rubber Seal Washer 5 Spring Washer 5 Screw M5x18 Needle Bearing Screw Screw Connecting Bar Roller Screw Set Screw Spring Pin Screw Back Rack Spri
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