MODEL MM1215 12" DOUBLE BEVEL SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW Instruction Manual NEED HELP? CONTACT US! Have product questions? Need technical support? Please feel free to contact us: 1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST) TECHSUPPORT@WENPRODUCTS.COM IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CONTENTS WELCOME 3 Introduction...................................................................................................... 3 Specifications.................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY 4 General Safety Rules......................................................................................... 4 Specific Rules for Your Miter Saw..................................................................... 6 Electrical Information......
INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Miter Saw. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool. This manual provides information regarding potential safety concerns, as well as helpful assembly and operating instructions for your tool. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WORK AREA SAFETY 6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is 1.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 7.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR MITER SAW WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and the warning labels. SAW BLADE SAFETY 3. People with pacemakers should consult their 1. Always wear protective gloves when handling saw physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to pacemakers could cause pacemaker interblades. ference or pacemaker failure. 2. Only use blades with correct size and type for both 4.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR MITER SAW SECURE YOUR WORKPIECE 7. Turn on the miter saw and let it reach full speed, then 1. Never hand-hold a workpiece that is too small to be slowly slide the saw into the workpiece. This will help clamped, as it can be launched away and cause inju- produce safer and cleaner cuts. ry. Use proper support and guides to secure the small 8. Always push the saw blade forwards and away from workpiece. you. Do not pull the saw towards you, or move the saw backwards while cutting.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION DOUBLE-INSULATED TOOLS The tool’s electrical system is double-insulated where two systems of insulation are provided. This eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. Double-insulated tools do not need to be grounded, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
UNPACKING & TRANSPORTATION WARNING! Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. UNPACKING With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, carefully remove the miter saw from the packaging. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories. Do not discard the packaging until everything is removed.
KNOW YOUR MITER SAW TOOL PURPOSE Miter saws allow you to easily make cuts at a variety of angles. Refer to the following diagrams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your miter saw. The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions. 1 2 12 3 13 14 4 5 15 6 7 8 16 9 10 17 1. Operating Handle 2. Upper Blade Guard 3. Lower Blade Guard 4. Bevel Scale 5. Right Adjustable Fence 10 11 6. Base 7. Mounting Hole 8. Table Insert 9.
KNOW YOUR MITER SAW 26 18 19 27 28 20 29 21 30 22 31 23 24 25 18. Power Switch Lock 19. LED Power Switch 20. Release Bolt 21. Fence Locking Knob 22. Support Bar Locking Knob 23. Workpiece Clamp Holder 24.Workpiece Support Bar 25. Workpiece Clamp Locking Knob 26. Power Switch 27. Top Carry Handle 28. Dust Port 29. Dust Bag 30. Bevel Locking Pin 31.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your tool. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. INSTALLING THE MITER LOCK KNOB Fig. 1 1. Screw the miter lock knob (Fig. 1 - 1) into the miter lock until hand-tight. Do not overtighten; this could damage the miter lock. INSTALLING THE BLADE 1.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS RAISING/LOWERING THE SAW ARM The saw arm needs to be raised up before operation and locked down for transporting and storing. 1 Fig. 2 To raise saw arm from the lower position: 1.Holding operating handle (Fig. 2 - 1), lightly press down on the saw arm and pull out the release bolt (Fig. 2 - 2). 2. Slowly raise the saw arm to the upper position. To lower saw arm from the upper position: 1. Holding the operating handle (Fig. 2 - 1), pull out the release knob (Fig. 2 - 2). 2 2.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE MITER ANGLE Fig. 4 The miter table can be adjusted from 0° to 50° to the left and 0° to 45° to the right to create miter cuts. 1. Loosen the miter lock knob (Fig. 4 - 1) by turning it one or two turns counterclockwise. 2. Pull up on the miter angle adjustment lever (Fig. 4 - 2) to unlock the table. While holding the miter angle adjustment lever up, adjust the table to the desired angle. The miter scale indicator (Fig. 4 - 3) will point towards the selected angle.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS BENCH MOUNTING Fig. 6 The miter saw has four holes on the base for bench mounting (Fig. 6). Mount and fix the saw to a level, horizontal bench, worktable, or miter saw stand (compatible with WEN Models MSA330 and MSA750) using four bolts and nuts (not included). If desired, you can mount the saw to a piece of 1/2 inch or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work bench or moved to other jobsites and reclamped. CAUTION! Make sure that the mounting surface is not warped.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS 6. Fully loosen the two fence adjustment knobs (Fig. 8A 1) and remove both fence guides (Fig. 8A - 2). There are four hex bolts (2 on either side) that hold the fence base to the saw base (Fig. 8B). Using the included hex wrench, loosen these four bolts and adjust the fence position until it is 90º with the blade. Tighten the four bolts, replace the fence guides, and secure the fence adjustment knobs. Fig. 8A Fig. 8B 2 7. Make a test cut.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE BEVEL SCALE INDICATOR Fig. 11 1. Before setting the bevel scale indicator, the table must be perpendicular to the saw blade. See section titled, "Squaring the Table with the Blade" on page 15. 2. Loosen the screw (Fig. 10 - 5) holding the bevel scale indicator. 1 3. Adjust the direction of the indicator so that it accurately points to 0° on the bevel scale. Tighten the screw.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING THE SAW BLADE DANGER! Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw. Do not use a blade thicker than 1.9mm. It will prevent the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the spindle. Install the suitable blade for your cutting operation. Fig. 13 1 1. Unplug the tool from its power source. 3 2. Lift the saw arm to the upper position and lock it in place. Raise the lower blade guard (Fig. 13 - 1) out of the way and hold it up. 3.
OPERATION WARNING! Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your tool. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. WARNING! Before operating the miter saw, make sure to equip yourself with a dust mask, ear protection, and safety glasses for protection from possible injuries.
OPERATION WARNING! Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your tool. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. WARNING! Before operating the miter saw, make sure to equip yourself with a dust mask, ear protection, and safety glasses for protection from possible injuries.
OPERATION 7. PERFORM THE CUT 1. Plug in the miter saw. Turn on the LED switch (Fig. 17 - 1) to see where your cut will land on the material. CAUTION: DO NOT look into the LED light or point it at any living thing. Fig. 17 2 3 1 2. Grip the operating handle firmly, press in the power switch lock (Fig. 17 - 2) squeeze the power trigger (Fig. 17 - 3) to turn the saw ON. 3. Allow the blade to reach full speed. Make sure the workpiece is held securely against the table and fence at all times.
MAINTENANCE ROUTINE INSPECTION LUBRICATION Before each use, inspect the general condition of the tool. The bearings of your miter saw are permanently If any of these following conditions exist, do not use until sealed and require no extra lubrication. The gearbox parts are replaced or the saw is properly repaired. is also sufficiently lubricated from the factory and requires no additional lubrication. Check for: • Loose hardware, CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT Replacement carbon brushes (Part No.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING! Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service at 1-(800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wenproducts.com. PROBLEM Ineffective cutting performance. CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Blade is dull. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 2. Blade is dirty. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING! Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service at 1-(800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wenproducts.com. PROBLEM Motor does not start. Saw overheats. 24 CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Power cord damaged or not properly plugged in. 1. Check the power cord, extension cord, power plug, and the power outlet.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST MITER SAW 25
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST MITER SAW No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No. Description Qty.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST MOTOR ASSEMBLY 27
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST MOTOR ASSEMBLY 28 No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No. Description Qty.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST PIVOT ASSEMBLY No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No. Description Qty.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST BASE AND TABLE ASSEMBLY 30
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST BASE AND TABLE ASSEMBLY No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No. Description Qty.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST QUICK-CLAMP ASSEMBLY No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No. Description Qty.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST MITER LOCK HANDLE ASSEMBLY No. Part No. Description Qty. 6-01 MM1215-601 Miter Lock Rod 1 6-02 MM1215-602 Miter Lock Knob 1 No. Part No. Description Qty. 6-03 MM1215-603 Cross-head Screw M4X12 1 6-04 MM1215-604 End cap 1 BEVEL LOCK HANDLE ASSEMBLY No. Part No. Description Qty. 7-01 MM1215-701 Cross-head Screw 1 7-02 MM1215-702 Bevel Lock Knob 1 7-03 MM1215-703 Hex Bolt 1 ARBOR ASSEMBLY No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No.
EXPLODED WARRANTY VIEWSTATEMENT & PARTS LIST WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality.
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