Harbor Freight Tools 61970 Support Question
Harbor Freight Tools 61970 Support Question
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Question posted by yvettesierra on September 12th, 2015
How Do You Adjust /correct Laser Guide
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on September 14th, 2015 8:28 AM
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If the laser guide line does not line up with the cut line, release trigger and reposition work piece before making the cut.
Please refer on the owners manual for further advises.
Related Harbor Freight Tools 61970 Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 2
...result in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Item 61970
MAINTENANcE
IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION
General Tool Safety Warnings
Read all warnings and instructions for which , if not avoided,...Don't use power tools in death or serious injury. Page 2
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Obey all safety messages that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from...
User Manual - Page 3
...best and safest performance. DIRECTION OF FEED. SETUp
OpERATION
MAINTENANcE
Item 61970
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. When using... 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 one heavy enough to carry the current... DAMAGED PARTS. Page 3 Table A shows the correct size to operate tool.
13. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier...
User Manual - Page 4
... outlets shown in place for 2-prong plug.)
Miter Saw Safety Warnings
For your saw blade.
6. Blades that lumber type. DANGER! coasting cutting Tool can Be Dangerous - The torque developed during...INSTRUcTIONS:
110-120 V~ Double Insulated Tools: Tools with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Keep hands out of the line of saw are moved during blade replacement...
User Manual - Page 5
...NIOSH-approved for a replacement.
27. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as possible (while still keeping safe control of California] to filter out...that has been approved by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other masonry products •... and birth defects or other reproductive harm. OpERATION
MAINTENANcE
Item 61970
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5...
User Manual - Page 6
... this opening.
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Max. Item 61970
SAFETy
Specifications
Electrical Rating
120VAC / 60Hz / 15A
Spindle No Load Speed
3,800 RPM
Max. Accessory Diameter
12"
Arbor
1″
90° Straight
4″ x 13-3/8″
Cutting
45° Miter
Capacities 45° Straight Bevel
4″ x 9-1/2″ 2-1/8″ x 13-3/8″
45° Compound...
User Manual - Page 7
...wider base for the work material to hold the Extensions in the Base to mount the Miter Saw to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual including all text under subheadings therein...Thread the Miter Knob into the holes in the sides of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in place.
3. SETUp
OpERATION
MAINTENANcE
Item 61970
For ...
User Manual - Page 8
Item 61970 SAFETy
SETUp
Functions
Trigger Lock
Dust collection
Bag
Slide Lock Knob
Bevel Angle Indicator
Fence
Turntable
Trigger Lock
Trigger
Lower Guard
Blade
clamp
Table Extension
Miter Scale Kerf Board
Miter Lock
Miter Knob
OpERATION
MAINTENANcE
Page 8
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
User Manual - Page 9
... the Handle is lowered. Do not interfere with shallow groove to unlock cutting head. Item 61970
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Spindle Lock
Depth Knob
Head Lock-down...cutting head.
Page 9
MAINTENANcE Loosen this to slide. Guard operation: When the Handle is raised the Lower Guard returns to its safety position. Slide Lock Knob: Tighten this to allow the cutting...
User Manual - Page 10
...Saw. Outer Flange (109)
Spindle Bolt (110)
Inner Flange (107)
Figure A: Spindle Lock Location
Blade (108) Figure B: Blade Assembly
7.
Tool Set Up
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION: Turn the power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool...Pivot Plate back into place, and secure it up.
3. Item 61970 Hold in this product.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy: DO NOT OpERATE...
User Manual - Page 11
... may cause the material to form a compound angle. While the Miter Lock is correct. Adjusting the Bevel Angle
A bevel cut is one that the bevel angle is released, the table will lock into each side of the way. Tighten firmly but do not over-tighten.
5. Bevel Lock Knob
Bevel Indicators
Figure D: Bevel Angle Adjustment
Item 61970
For technical questions, please call 1-888...
User Manual - Page 12
...-down on the saw head to the ground, and additional supports provide a surface on the same level, unwanted bevel angles will provide safety...Mount the Miter Saw so that is level to check the current setting.
5. Securing the workpiece will appear in the cuts resulting in poor joinery.
5. Item 61970 Depth Stop ...cONTAcT: Only adjust the front Knob.
The rear Set Screw is desired, use ...
User Manual - Page 13
...: If the laser guide line does not line up with the saw .
11. Press down , see page 9.
2. With wide material, move the Blade across the material while cutting. Unlock the Head Lock-down lightly to cut on the work material against table and fence at all adjustment knobs are tight (Miter Knob, Bevel Lock Knob, Fence...
User Manual - Page 14
... while the Table and or the blade assembly are adjusted in a miter or bevel angle. To make accurate cuts, the Fence must contact the surface of the blade, not the teeth, for :
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of the tool off and unplug the tool from its safe operation.
2. You can also reverse...
User Manual - Page 15
... one cut-off of the smaller Pulley first, then remove it must be adjusted to be corrected by adjusting the Bevel Adjustment Screw on 90º.
3. Replace the four screws and tighten them slightly.
2.
SAFETy
SETUp
calibrating the Miter Table Indicator
After checking or adjusting the fence to confirm that it is at 45º left side...
User Manual - Page 16
.... 1.
Replace as needed . 4. Check and correct accessory to cool. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Material...against Fence and supported on the saw . Adjust Depth Stop Bolt for example.)
...tool and check circuit breaker. Have technician service tool. Eliminate use .
2. If an extension cord is misaligned on ends. 1.
Item 61970 SAFETy
SETUp
Troubleshooting
problem
Tool...
User Manual - Page 17
SAFETy
SETUp
OpERATION
MAINTENANcE
Item 61970
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR ... cAREFULLy
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN ...
User Manual - Page 18
... 1-888-866-5797.
Item 61970 SAFETy
SETUp
parts List and Diagram
parts List
part
Description
Qty
1 Left Bevel Pointer
1
2 Socket Cap Screw M8x25
4
3 Thin Nut M8 (3.2mm)
2
4 Supporting Arm
1
5 Sliding Shaft Lock Knob M6x30 1
6 Spring
1
7 Flat Washer 6
13
8 Oriented Bearing Covers
2
9 Sliding Shafts
2
10 Screw St4.2x14
4
11 Flat Washer 5
12
12 Wire Clip Cable
2
13...
User Manual - Page 19
Assembly Diagram
Record product's Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.
Item 61970 MAINTENANcE
OpERATION
SETUp
SAFETy
Page 19
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
User Manual - Page 20
... price if we determine there is free from the date of our warranty, then you with transportation charges prepaid. Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of our product. makes every effort...
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