0” Compound Slide Miter Saw Model 98199 Set up And Operating Instructions Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 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.
Contents Important SAFETY Information ���������������������������� 3 General Tool Safety Warnings �������������������������������������� 3 Miter Saw Safety Warnings ���� 5 Vibration Safety �������������������� 6 Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication ������������������������������� 15 Replacing the Blade ��������������� 15 Adjusting the Fence ���������������� 17 Adjusting the Miter Table Indicator ������������������������������������ 17 Adjusting the Bevel Angle ��� 18 Grounding Instructions ����� 7 Adju
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.
7. 8. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 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.
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only. 21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. 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.
17. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
stood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. 5. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. 6. Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately. 7. 8. 9. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated above in 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated above in 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.
Components of the Miter Saw Trigger Handles Blade Guard Blade Lock Dust Collection Bag Blade Hold Down Clamp Miter Handle Kerf Board Table Bevel Angle Indicator Fence Miter Lock Handle Miter Angle Indicator FIGURE 1 SKU 98199 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Specifications Motor 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 15 A n0 5300/min Arbor Diameter 5/8” Blade Type General Purpose with Carbide Tips Blade Diameter 10” To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool.
area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working. Mounting the Saw The Miter Saw must be mounted on a support before use. This may be a 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.
cut. Unlock the Slide using the Slide Lock Wing Screw before making a cut if the work material is too wide to “chop”. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. To rotate the Table, press down the Miter Thumb 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.
2. 3. To make a miter cut, loosen the Miter Lock Knob by turning it approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Press down the Thumb Lever to unlock the Table. While holding the Thumb 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.
5. 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”. To prevent your work piece from being cut too short, align the edge of the blade with your measured mark, keeping the kerf on the waste side of the cut. 6. Hold the work material in place using the Hold Down Vise.
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: Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 3. If the blade has become dirty, use a blade cleaner (not included) to clean it.
Figure Figure 45 5. Figure 2 3. Raise the Blade Guard and Center Cover. (See Figure 4.) Use the supplied Wrench to remove the Center Cover Fixing Bolt holding the Center Cover in place by turning it counterclockwise. (See Figure 2.) Figure 56 6. Figure 3 4. Remove the Safety Screw. (See Figure 3.) Note: The Arbor Bolt has a left hand thread, so it loosens by turning clockwise. 7. SKU 98199 While holding in the Arbor Lock Button, use the Wrench to loosen the Arbor Bolt by turning it clockwise.
Figure 67 8. 9. Reinstall a new Blade on the Arbor. (See Figure 6.) 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. 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.
pointer is exactly on 90º. Retighten the screw. 4. Adjusting the Bevel Angle 1. For making accurate cuts, the Saw Blade must be adjusted to be exactly vertical to the Table. 2. To check the angle, have the blade assembly in its normal upright position. Make a cut on a piece of flat sided, fairly thick scrap material. 3. 4. 5. Check the cut with an accurate square. The cut should be at exactly 90º. You can also check by rotating one cut-off piece 180º and hold the cut ends together.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start 1. No power at outlet. 2. Cord not connected. Tool operates sporadically or at low power 1. Low power supply or improper 1. Check power supply and power cords. extension cords. 2. Worn or cracked Carbon 2. Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged Brushes. or worn. Wood burns at ends when cut 1. Dirty Blade. 2. Material is binding. Material frays or chips out. 1. Finished side is down 2. Blade is chipped or dull. 3.
Parts List Part# Description Parts List Qty Part# 38 Spring Base 1 39 Bend Arm 1 3 Extension Arm 2 40 Flat Washer 2 4 Screw 2 41 Lock Nut 1 5 Feet 4 42 Washer 2 6 Bolt M8X50 1 43 Bolt 1 7 Bolt M5X10 4 44 Lock Handle 1 8 Spring Washer 8 45 Lock Pin Spring 1 1 Bolt M6X25 2 2 Description Qty 1 9 Flat Washer 4 46 Bolt 1 10 Plate 1 47 Bolt M5X14 2 11 Rub Slice 1 48 Spacer 4 12 Pin 1 49 Oil Cover 2 13 Spring 1 50 Bearing 2 14 Pin 3
Parts List Part# Qty Part# 103 Inner Flange Block Circle 1 104 Blade 1 78 Bearing 1 105 Outer Flange 1 79 Rotor 1 106 Screw M8X20 Left 1 80 Bearing 1 107 Lock Nut 1 81 Lock Button 1 108 Small Cover 1 82 Lock Button Spring 1 109 Large Cover 1 83 Spring Washer 2 110 Washer 1 84 Block Plate 1 111 Bolt 1 85 Spring 1 112 Bolt M8X12 1 86 Pin 1 113 Spring 1 87 Cover 1 114 Blade Cover 1 88 Bolt M6X10 1 115 Link Pole Plank 1 89 Bolt M6X20 2
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM SKU 98199 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM continued SKU 98199 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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