WEN 70712 Use and Care Manual
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1. Model 70712 bit ly wenvideo NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at Pe TN U 800 232 1195 M F 8AM 5PM CST Ze 4 NS techsupport wenproducts com LJ WENPRODUCTS COM TABLE OF CONTENTS Tecoma E EE 2 General Salety Rulese awe vache cer 3 69 ee ENEE 3 Specific Safety Rules For Miter Saws aa 4 Elecmical ere Ee acea 9 ese es Ae do SOR OFACER RC CO mhi 5 Know Your Mici SIW e e EE EE EE 7 ASsembly and Adjustments 459 e dees decade mens 8 Scc EE EE EE ere Exploded View amp Parts List eege SE ERES EE be EE E E TECHNICAL DATA Model Number 70712 Motor 120 V 60 Hz 15A No Load Speed 5000 RPM Blade Size 10 Arbor Size 1 Number of Teeth 40 Miter Table Angles 0 to 45 Left amp Right Bevel Cuts 0 to 45 Left only Weight 39 Ibs Cutting Capacity 0 Miter 0 Bevel 45 Miter 0 Bevel 0 Miter 45 Bevel 45 Miter 45 Bevel Includes 3 1 2 x 11 3 4 3 1 2 x 7 7 8 1 3 4 x 11 3 47 1 3 4 x 7 7 8 Carbide Tipped Blade Installed Hold Down Clamp Two Material Support Arms Dust Collection Bag Instruction Manual GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety 1s a combination of common sense staying alert and knowing how your item works SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To avoid mistakes and serious injury do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood2. 1 READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual LEARN the tool s applications limitations and possible hazards 2 AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS Do not use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain Keep work areas well lit 3 DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 4 ALWAYS keep your work area clean uncluttered and well ht DO NOT work on floor surfaces that are slippery with sawdust or wax 5 KEEP BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE from the work area especially when the tool 1s operating NEVER allow children or pets near the tool 6 DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to do a job for which it was not designed 7 DRESS FOR SAFETY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings watches etc when operating the tool Inappropriate clothing and items can get caught in moving parts and draw you in ALWAYS wear non slip footwear and tie back long hair 8 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK to fight the dust produced by sawing operations WARNING Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health Always operate the tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use dust collection systems whenever possible 9 ALWAYS remove the power cord plug from the electrical outlet when making adjustments changing parts cleaning or working on the tool 10 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER 11 AVOID ACCIDENTAL START U
3. 2 to hold the saw arm m the transport position 3 Loosen the miter table lock FIGURE 4 4 Rotate the table until the pointer 1s positioned at 0 5 Tighten the miter lock FIGURE 4 6 Using the hex key loosen the four screws securing the fence to the base FIGURE 15 7 Place a square against the fence and alongside the blade FIGURE 16 8 Adjust the fence until it is square with the blade 9 Tighten the screws securing the fence 10 Loosen the screw holding the pointer of the miter scale FIGURE 17 and adjust 1t to so that 1t accurately indicates the zero position on the miter scale 11 Retighten the screw securing the miter scale pointer CHANGING A BLADE DANGER Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw It might come into contact with the blade guards Never use a blade that 1s too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle It ZZ S 31 6 dO 226 15 will prevent the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the spindle Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings that may be required suit the fitted spindle and blade 1 Make sure that the power cord is removed from the power source 2 Push down on the operating handle and pull the release knob FIGURE 2 to disengage the saw arm The release knob can be turned so that it 15 held m the retracted position 3 Raise the saw arm to its highest posit
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5. FIGURE 11 and set the saw arm at 0 bevel leaving the blade at 90 to the miter table Tighten the bevel lock 7 Place a set square against the table and the flat part of the blade Figure NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the teeth 8 Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade to table alignment at several points 9 The edge of the set square and the saw blade should be parallel 10 If the saw blade angles away from the set square adjust as follows 11 Use a 13mm wrench or adjustable wrench to loosen the lock nut securing the 0 bevel adjustment screw FIGURE 13 to bring the saw blade into alignment with the square FIGURE 19 12 Adjust the 0 bevel adjustment screw FIGURE 13 to bring the saw blade into alignment with the square FIGURE 13 13 Loosen the screw holding the pointer of the bevel scale and adjust the position of the pointer so that 1t accurately indicates zero on the scale FIGURE 14 Retighten the screw 14 Retighten the bevel lock FIGURE 11 and the lock nut securing the 0 bevel adjustment screw FIGURE 13 NOTE The above procedure can also be used to check the angle of the saw blade to the table at the 45 bevel angle ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE FENCE SQUARE WITH THE TABLE 1 Make sure that the power cord 1s removed from the power source 2 Push the saw arm down to it lowest position and engage the release knob Figure
6. assembly to secure the workpiece wherever possible 9 It is possible to remove the clamp assembly by loosening the clamp assembly lock and moving it to the other side of the table Make sure the clamp assembly lock is tight before using the clamp 10 Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation to check that there are no problems 11 Hold the operating handle firmly and squeeze the switch trigger Allow the blade to reach maximum speed 12 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece 13 Once the cut has been made release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the workpiece Wait until the blade stops before removing the workpiece 13 14 OPERATION COMPOUND MITER CUT A compound miter cut involves using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time FIGURE 24 Always make a test cut on a piece of scrap wood before cutting into good material Use the slide action when cutting wide workpieces 1 Pull on the release knob FIGURE 2 and lift the saw arm to its full height 2 Loosen the miter lock FIGURE 4 3 Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale 4 Retighten the miter lock FIGURE 4 FIGURE 24 WARNING Be sure to tighten the miter lock before making a cut Failure to do so could result in the table mov ing during the cut causing serious personal injury 5 Loosen the bevel
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8. Bevel lock knob 70712B 016 Nut 70712B 017 Washer 70712B 018 Washer 70712B 019 Pointer 70712B 020 Washer 70712B 021 Washer 70712B 022 Bolt 70712B 023 Pole 70712B 024 Knob 70712B 025 Wing bolt 70712B 026 Clamp 70712B 027 Clamp slice 70712B 028 Block circle 70712B 029 Bolt 70712B 030 Washer 70712B 031 Wing bolt 70712B 032 Right slid Fence 70712B 033 Fence 70712B 034 left slid fence 70712B 035 Support arm 70712B 036 Base 70712B 037 Bolt 70712B 038 Knob 70712B 039 Rubber foot 70712B 040 locking bar 70712B 041 Washer 70712B 042 Spring 70712B 043 Miter release handle 70712B 044 Miter lock knob 70712B 045 Bolt 70712B 046 Table 70712B 047 Nut 70712B 048 bolt 70712B 049 Spring card 70712B 050 Pointer 70712B 051 scale label 70712B 052 bolt m Description olt M8X30 Nu Slide lock knob Spring Washer l e gt w 7 0 l jA 8 9 NW NO oo wc Kaes ON R OO nic 0 l 2 Un CX ON lt EM EA EA EH ES l EN 14 52 Stock Q 70712B 053 70712B 054 70712B 055 70712B 056 70712B 057 70712B 058 70712B 059 70712B 063 Stand 70712B 064 70712B 066 70712B 067 70712B 068 70712B 069 70712B 070 CH m 3 Af N 7 J M NW D QN NW 3 7 0 70712B 071 70712B 072 70712B 073 70712B 074 70712B 075 70712B 076 70712B 077 70712B 078 70712B 079 70712B 080 70712B 081 7
9. PS Make sure the power switch 1s in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord 12 REMOVE ADJUSTMENT TOOLS Always make sure all adjustment tools are removed from the saw before turning it on 13 NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED Turn the power switch to OFF Do not leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop GENERAL SAFETY RULES 14 NEVER STAND ON A TOOL Serious injury could result if the tool tips or 1s accidentally hit DO NOT store anything above or near the tool 15 DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times Wear oil resistant rubber soled foot wear Keep the floor clear of oil scrap and other debris 16 MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order Follow instruc tions for lubricating and changing accessories 17 CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Check for alignment of moving parts jamming breakage improper mounting or any other conditions that may affect the tool s operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced before use 18 MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF Use padlocks and master switches and ALWAYS remove safety keys 19 DO NOT operate the tool d you are under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication that may affect your ability to properly use the tool 20 USE SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES that comply with ANSI Z87 1 Normal safety glasses only have impact resistant lenses and are not designed fo
10. aw arm pull on the release knob FIGURE 2 rotate it 45 and let go slowly raise the saw arm 5 Loose the slide lock knob FIGURE 5 N WARNING Do not lift the saw while holding on to the guards Use the carrying handle ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSPORTATION Only lift the miter saw after switching off the saw locking down the saw arm and unplugging the machine from its power source Only lift the saw by the carrying handle located on top of the motor or by the outer castings Do not lift the saw using the guard or the operating handle BENCH MOUNTING The saw base has holes m each corner to facilitate bench mounting FIGURE 1 1 Mount and fix the saw to a level horizontal bench or worktable using four bolts not included 2 If desired you can mount the saw to a piece of 1 2 or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and reclamped CAUTION Make sure that the mounting surface 1s not warped Uneven surfaces can cause binding and inaccurate sawing RELEASE KNOB The release knob is provided for holding the cutting head during transporta tion or storage The saw must never be used while the release knob 1s locking the head down SLIDE LOCK KNOB Release Knob P When tightened the slide lock knob FIGURE 3 prevents the saw head from FIGURE 2 sliding Tighten the slide lock knob during transportation MITER TABLE LOCK The miter table loc
11. ent stamped on the motor nameplate Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor REQUIRED GAUGE FOR EX TENSION CORD AMPERAGE QU GAUGE FO SION CORDS 100 ft 150 ft Not Recommended Aus ING For your own safety read the instruction manual before operating the miter saw 1 Wear eye protection 2 Do not wear gloves a necktie jewelry or loose clothing 9 Make sure the saw is on a firm level surface and properly secured 4 Use only the recommended accessories 5 Use extra caution with very large very small or awkward workpieces 6 Keep hands away from blade at all times to prevent accidental injury KNOW YOUR MITER SAW 8 N OC W L K C D E F G H A Operating Handle H Miter Scale B ON OFF Switch I Bevel Lock Knob C Lower Blade Guard J Slide Bar D Fence K Slide Lock Knob E Miter Table L Dust Extraction Port F Table Insert M Guard Retraction Arm G Miter Table Lock UNPACKING If you find any pieces that are missing or wrong do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced Failure to do so could result 1n serious personal injury 1 Remove all loose parts from the carton 2 Remove the packing materials from around the saw 3 Using the carrying handle carefully lift the saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface 4 T he saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in the down position To release the saw arm push down on the top of the s
12. hold the rotating lower blade guard and arbor bolt cover in position and tighten the fixing screw 16 Replace the guard retraction arm and secure onto the rotating blade guard 17 Check that the blade guard operates correctly and covers the blade as the saw arm is lowered 18 Connect the saw to the power source and run the blade to make certain that 1t is operating correctly OPERATION CROSS CUTTING WITHOUT SLIDE ACTION When cutting a narrow piece of wood it 1s not necessary to use the slide mechanism In these cases ensure that the slide lock knob is screwed down to prevent the saw arm from sliding A cross cut is made by cutting across the grain of the work piece A 90 crosscut is made with the miter table set at 0 Miter cross cuts are made with the table set at some angle other than zero 1 Pull on the release knob FIGURE 2 and lift the saw arm to its full height 2 Loosen the miter lock FIGURE 4 3 Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle 4 Retighten the miter lock by turning miter table lock FIGURE 4 WARNING Be sure to tighten the miter lock before making a cut Failure to do so could result in the table moving during the cut and may cause serious personal injury 5 Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge securely against the fence If the board 1s warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave side 1s placed against the fence the board could break and
13. ion 4 Using a screwdriver loosen and remove the screw that secures the guard retraction arm to the rotating blade guard FIGURE 18 5 Using a hex key to loosen and remove the screw that secures the arbor bolt cover FIGURE 19 6 Pull the rotating blade guard down then swing it up together with the arbor bolt cover When the rotating blade guard 1s positioned m the upwards position itis possible to access the arbor bolt FIGURE 20 7 Hold the rotating guard up and press the spindle lock button FIGURE 7 Rotate the blade until the spindle locks 8 Use the hex key provided to loosen and remove the arbor bolt loosen in a clockwise direction as the blade screw has a left handed thread FIGURE 20 9 Remove the outer flange washer and the blade 10 Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner flange and the outer flange where they contact the blade 11 Fit the new blade onto the spindle taking care that the inner flange sits behind the blade 12 CAUTION To ensure the correct blade rotation always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing downwards The direction of the blade s rotation 1s also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard 12 Replace the outer flange 13 Depress the spindle lock button Figure 7 and replace the arbor bolt 14 Use the hex key to tighten the arbor bolt securely tighten m a counterclockwise direction 15 After lowering the blade guard
14. jam the blade 6 When cutting long pieces of timber support the opposite end of the timber with either the side support arms a roller stand a work surface level with the saw s table or a combination of the three 7 Use the clamp assembly to secure the workpiece wherever possible 8 It is possible to remove the clamp assembly by loosening the clamp assembly lock and moving it to the other side of the table Make sure the clamp assembly lock is tight before using the clamp FIGURE 21 a 9 Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation to check FIGURE 21 that there are no problems 10 Hold the operating handle firmly and squeeze the switch trigger Allow the blade to reach maximum speed and slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece 11 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the work piece Wait until the blade stops before removing the workpiece OPERATION CROSS CUTTING WITH SLIDE ACTION When cutting wide work pieces first unscrew the slide lock knob 1 Pull on the release knob FIGURE 2 raise the saw arm to its highest posi tion and slide it towards you FIGURE 22 2 Hold the handle firmly and squeeze the switch trigger Allow the blade to reach maximum speed 3 Slowly lower the blade into the workpiece while pushing it away from you until the workpiece 1s cut 4 Release the switch trigger and allow the
15. k 1s used to lock the table at the desired miter angle FIG URE 4 The miter saw cuts from 0 to 45 both left and right To adjust the angle loosen the miter table lock hold the miter release handle and rotate to the de sired miter angle Relock the table m place The miter table features positive click stops at 0 15 22 5 31 6 and 45 in both directions for quick setting of common miter angles WARNING Be sure to tighten the miter table lock before making a cut Failure to do so can cause the table to move during the cut resulting in serious personal injury Miter Release Handle Miter Table Lock ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS BEVEL LOCK N The bevel lock 1s used to set the blade at the desired bevel angle FIGURE 5 The miter saw bevels from 0 to 45 left only WARNING Be sure to tighten the bevel lock before making a cut Failure to do so could result in the saw arm moving during the cut and cause serious personal injury HOLD DOWN CLAMP ASSEMBLY The hold down clamp assembly can be mounted to the fence on either side of the saw blade depending on what suits the task at hand Use the clamp assembly lock at the back of the fence to secure teh clamp assembly m position FIGURE 6 Note use only one clamp at a time SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON The spindle lock button prevents the blade in the saw from rotating FIGURE 7 Depress and hold the spindle lock button while installing changing or removing the b
16. lade ROTATING LOWER BLADE GUARD The rotating lower blade guard provides protection from both sides of the blade FIGURE 8 It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered onto the workpiece DUST COLLECTION BAG The dust collection bag fits over the dust extraction port For more efficient operation empty the dust bag when it 1s half full This allows better air flow through the bag ATTACHING THE MATERIAL SUPPORT ARMS The material support arms help to support the material when working with long workpieces There are two location holes for support bars on either side of the table Loosen the lock screws with the hex key Ensure the side bars are fully inserted before using them to support the workpiece FIGURE 9 The side support bar locking knob must be tightened to secure the support bars in position FIGURE 9 FIGURE 9 Locking Knob 10 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS TURNING ON AND OFF 1 Pull the ON OFF trigger switch found inside the front handle to start the miter saw 2 To turn the saw off release the ON OFF trigger switch SETTING THE TABLE SQUARE WITH THE BLADE 1 Make sure that the power cord is removed from the power source 2 Push the saw arm down to its lowest position and engage the release knob FIGURE 2 3 Loosen the miter table lock FIGURE 4 4 Rotate the table until the pointer 1s positioned at 0 5 Tighten the miter table lock FIGURE 4 6 Loosen the bevel lock
17. lock FIGURE 11 and pull out the 0 bevel adjuster and move the saw arm to the left or right to the desired bevel angle between 0 and 45 Tighten the bevel lock FIGURE 11 6 Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge securely against the fence If the board 1s warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave side is placed against the fence the board could break and jam the blade 7 When cutting long pieces of timber support the opposite end of the timber with the sidebars a roller stand or a work surface that is level with the saw table 8 Use the clamp assembly to secure the workpiece wherever possible 9 It is possible to remove the clamp assembly by loosening the clamp assembly lock and moving it to the other side of the table Make sure the clamp assembly lock is tight before using the clamp 10 Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation to check that there are no problems 11 Hold the operating handle firmly and squeeze the switch trigger Allow the blade to reach maximum speed and slowly lower the blade onto and through the workpiece 12 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the work piece Wait until the blade stops before removing the workpiece Note Wear eye protection when brushing dust away MAINTENANCE WARNING Always ensure that the tool 1s switched off and the plug 1s removed from the outlet before
18. makung any adjustments or maintenance procedures Any damage to this tool should be repaired and carefully inspected by qualified repair personnel before use e Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will maintain the safety of the power tool e Great Lakes Technologies LLC will not be responsible for any damage or injury caused by unauthorized repair or mishandling of the tool POWER CORD MAINTENACE If the supply cord needs replacing the manufacturer the manufacturer s agent or an authorized service centre must carry out the task m order to avoid a safety hazard CLEANING 1 Keep the tool s air vents unclogged and clean at all times 2 Remove dust and dirt regularly Cleaning is best done with a soft brush or a rag 3 Re lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals 4 Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts CAUTION Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic parts of the saw A mild detergent on a damp cloth is recommended Regularly check that all screws are tight They may vibrate loose over time 15 16 EXPLODED VIEW amp PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW amp PARTS LIST Stock 70712B 001 70712B 002 70712B 003 70712B 004 70712B 005 70712B 006 70712B 007 Flange 70712B 008 Pole 70712B 009 back stand 70712B 010 Bolt 70712B 011 Line button 70712B 012 Bolt 70712B 013 Bolt 70712B 014 Washer 70712B 015
19. or stop a blade with a piece of wood Let the blade come to rest naturally 20 If you re interrupted during operation complete the task at hand and turn the saw off before looking up 21 Periodically check that all nuts bolts and other fastenersare properly tightened 22 Always hold the saw by the insulated parts If you accidentally cut into hidden wiring or the saw s own cable the metal parts of the saw will become electrified Turn off and unplug immediately 23 Connect the saw to a dust collection device that 1s operating properly 24 Wear gloves when handling saw blades 25 Keep the floor area around the machine level well maintained and free of loose materials such as wood chips and cut offs 26 During slide cutting always push the saw blade away as opposed to pulling t back towards you 27 Always use stands to provide support for pieces that extend past the worktable ELECTRICAL INFORMATION DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect ing insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal insulation Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock NOTE Ser
20. r safety Wear a face or dust mask when working in a dusty environ ment Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation SPECIFIC RULES FOR MITER SAWS 1 Ensure that the lighting 1s adequate 2 Do not use the saw unless the guards are in place 9 Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry 4 Keep the area free of tripping hazards 5 Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw 6 Always stand to one side when operating saw 7 Never use damaged or deformed saw blades Only use sharp blades 8 When cutting round wood use clamps that prevent the workpiece from turning on both sides of the blade 9 Never use your to remove sawdust chips or waste from near the saw blade 10 Only use blades as recommended by the manufacturer 11 Do not use blades manufactured from high speed steel 12 If the table insert 1s damaged or worn have it replaced by an authorized service center SPECIFIC RULES FOR MITER SAWS 13 Before making compound miter cuts ensure that the work head 1s securely fixed in the desired position 14 Rags cloths cord string and the like should never be left around the work area 15 Avoid cutting nails Inspect workpieces and remove all nails and other foreign objects before beginning to saw 16 Support the work properly 17 Never reach over the blade to remove waste or cut offs 18 Do not attempt to free a jammed blade while the machine 1s still running 19 Do not slow
21. saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the workpiece Wait until the blade stops before re moving the workpiece BEVEL CUT A bevel cut 1s made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the fence and miter table The miter table is set to the zero degree P position with the blade angle between 0 and 45 Fig 23 Use the slide action FIGURE 2 when cutting wide workpieces 1 Pull on the release knob FIGURE 2 and lift the saw arm to its full height 2 Loosen the miter lock FIGURE 4 9 Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with zero on the miter scale 4 Retighten the miter lock FIGURE 4 99 WARNING Be sure to tighten the miter lock before making a cut Failure to do so could result in the N table moving during operation causing serious personal injury 5 Loosen the bevel lock FIGURE 11 and pull out the 0 bevel adjuster Move the saw arm to the desired bevel angle between 0 and 45 Tighten the bevel lock FIGURE 11 6 Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge securely against the fence If the board 1s warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave side 1s placed against the fence the board could break and Jam the blade 7 When cutting long pieces of timber support the opposite end of the timber with the sidebars a roller stand or a work surface that is level with the saw table 8 Use the clamp
22. vicing of a product with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest authorized service center for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing WARNING This tool is for indoor use only Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in loss of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating When in doubt use a heavier cord The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Make sure your extension cord 1s properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp wet areas Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This circuit must not be less than a 12 wire and should be protected with a 15 A time delayed fuse Before connecting the motor to the power line make sure the switch 1s in the OFF position and the electric current 1s rated the same as the curr
23. without charge which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused care lessly handled or misrepaired by persons other than Seller or Authorized Service Center To make a claim under this Limited Warranty please contact us at 1 800 232 1195 To acquire service you will have to provide proof of purchase and may be asked to ship the tool back to us freight prepaid THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ACCESSORY ITEMS SUCH AS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES DRILL BITS ROUTER BITS JIGSAW BLADES SANDING BELTS GRINDING WHEELS MOTOR BRUSHES AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SOME STATES IN THE U S SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFITS ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES IN THE U S AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U S PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PORTABLE
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