Chicago Electric 69683 manual

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    Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. Copyright © 2012 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . 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 T ools. Diagrams [...]

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 T able of Contents Safety ......................................................... 3 Specifications ............................................. 6 Setup .......................................................... 7 Operation ................................................... 1[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION General T ool Safety W arnings Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury . Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. 1. KEEP GU[...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Grounding Instructions TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEA TH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: 1 10-120 V~ Double Insulated T ools: T ools with T wo Prong Plugs Outlets for 2-Prong Plug 1. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, double in[...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 22. Do not depress the spindle lock when starting or during operation. 23. Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency . Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved and breathing pr[...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Specifications Electrical Rating 120V~ / 60Hz / 15A Motor No Load Speed 4,800 RPM Max. Accessory Diameter 10" Arbor 5/8" Round Cutting Capacities 90° Straight 2-3/4″ x 5-7/8″ 45° Miter 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ 45° Straight Bevel 1-9/16″ x 5-7/8″ 45° Compound 1-9[...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Setup - Before Use: Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn the Power Switch of the too[...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Functions Dust Collection Bag Fence T rigger Lock T rigger Lock T rigger Blade Lower Guard Clamp Miter Lock Miter Knob Miter Scale T urntable T able Extension Kerf Board SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP[...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Functions Description of Selected Functions Head Lock-down: 2 3 1 Align pin with deep groove to lock cutting head. 2 1 3 Align pin with shallow groove to unlock cutting head. Guard operation: When the Handle is lowered, the Lower Guard raises automatically . When the Handle is r[...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. T OOL SET UP TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn the Power [...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Using the W orkpiece Extension Supports 1. The T able Extensions are inserted into each side of the T able, and locked in place using the Wing Screws. 2. When properly installed, the upper face of the T able Extensions are level with the T able, and provide a wider support sur[...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Using the Depth Stop If a kerfing or rabbet cut which does not cut through the workpiece is desired, use the Depth Stop Bolt to control the depth of the cut. 1. Unlock the Head Lock-down, see page 9. 2. Raise the saw head assembly . 3. Pull down on the saw head to check the cur[...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 General Operating Instructions DANGER! MITER SA WS CAN QUICKL Y AMPUT A TE FINGERS IF MISUSED. Keep hands well clear of cutting area. 1. Unlock the Head Lock-down, see page 9. 2. Make sure all adjustment knobs are tight (Miter Knob, Bevel Lock Lever , T able Extension Knobs). 3[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before [...]

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    Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Calibrating the Miter T able Indicator After checking or adjusting the fence to confirm that it is at 90º to the Blade, check the accuracy of the Miter T able Angle Indicator . 1. Loosen the screw holding the Angle Indicator in place. 2. Rotate it until the pointer is exactly [...]

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    Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions T ool will not start. 1. No power at outlet. 2. Cord not connected. 1. Check power at outlet. 2. Check that cord is plugged in. T ool operates sporadically or at low power . 1. Low power supply or improper extension cord[...]

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    Page 17 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P ARTS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y . NEITHER THE MANUF ACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENT A TION OR W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THA [...]

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    Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Part Description Qty 1 Base 1 2 M8×30 Bolt 4 3 T able Extension 2 4 Fence 1 5 M6×15 Clamp Knob 1 6 Ø8 Flat W asher 3 7 Ø8 Spring W asher 3 8 T urntable Disc 3 9 Support 1 10 M6×18 Bolt 3 11 M5×12 Bolt 2 12 Ø5 Spring W asher 4 13 Miter Lock 1 14 Miter Lock Cover 1 15 Mite[...]

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    Page 19 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 69683 Assembly Diagram 95 99 100 24 33 103 104 106 105 111 107 108 109 110 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 116 117 19 SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE SETUP[...]

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    Limited 90 Day W arranty Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due direc[...]