Page 2 - CONTENTS; WELCOME 3; To purchase accessories for your tool, visit
2 CONTENTS WELCOME 3 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 3Specifications ................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY 4 General Safety Rules ...................
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; safety for both yourself and others.; SPECIFICATIONS
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 ma...
Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; WORK AREA SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 4 5 WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq- uids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fu...
Page 5 - POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 4 5 7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power too...
Page 6 - SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR MITER SAW
SAW BLADE SAFETY 1. Always wear protective gloves when handling saw blades. 2. Only use blades with correct size and type for both your miter saw and your workpiece. • The rated diameter of the saw blade is 10 inches with a 5/8 inch arbor. • The no-load speed of the Miter Saw is 4500 RPM. The maximu...
Page 8 - ELECTRICAL INFORMATION; GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENSION CORDS
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 8 AMPERAGE REQUIRED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. 15A 14 gauge 12 gauge Not Recommended IMPORTANT: Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel using ide...
Page 9 - UNPACKING; PACKING LIST; UNPACKING & TRANSPORTATION
Tools 9 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. Check the packing list below to make sure you have all of the parts and acc...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR MITER SAW; TOOL PURPOSE
KNOW YOUR MITER SAW 10 TOOL PURPOSE Miter saws allow you to easily make cuts at a variety of angles. Refer to the following diagrams to become familiar- ized with all the parts and controls of your miter saw. The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructi...
Page 12 - GUARD OPERATION; When the handle is lowered,; RAISING/LOWERING THE SAW ARM; To raise saw arm from the lower position:; ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS; To lower saw arm from the upper position:; ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE
GUARD OPERATION NOTE: Keep hands clear of the blade when the operating handle is lowered. Do not interfere with the proper move- ment of the blade guard. When the handle is lowered, the blade guard raises au- tomatically. When the handle is raised, the blade guard returns to its safety position, cov...
Page 13 - INSTALLING THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTING THE MITER ANGLE The miter table can be adjusted from 0° to 45° to both left and right to create miter cuts. 1. Loosen the miter lock knob (Fig. 2 - 6) by turning it one or two turns counterclockwise. 2. Pull up on the miter stop lever (Fig. 2 - 5) to unlock the table. While holding the mit...
Page 14 - BENCH MOUNTING; Instructions continue on the next page.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS 14 BENCH MOUNTING The miter saw base has four holes on the base for bench mounting (Fig. 4 - arrows). Mount and fix the saw to a level, horizontal bench, worktable, or miter saw stand (compat- ible with WEN Models MSA330 and MSA750) using four bolts and nuts (not included)...
Page 15 - SETTING THE MITER SCALE INDICATOR
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS 15 4. Slightly loosen the two fence adjusting bolts on the back of the fence (Fig. 7 - arrows) with the included hex wrench. Adjust the fence position until it is 90° with the blade. Tighten the four bolts to secure the fence. 5. Make a test cut. Repeat step 4 until your t...
Page 16 - SETTING THE BEVEL SCALE INDICATOR; To increase depth; ADJUSTING THE FENCE
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS 16 SETTING THE BEVEL SCALE INDICATOR 1. Before setting the bevel scale indicator, the table must be perpendicular to the saw blade. See section titled, "Squar- ing the Table with the Blade" on page 15. 2. Loosen the screw (p. 15, Fig. 8 - 2) holding the bevel scale...
Page 17 - CHANGING THE SAW BLADE
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 cut- ting operation. 1. Unplug the tool from...
Page 18 - OPERATION
1. RAISE THE SAW ARM Before operation, raise the saw arm from the lower posi- tion. See section titled, "Raising/Lowering the Saw Arm" on page 12. 2. SET UP THE CUT ANGLE & DEPTH The miter saw can be set up to create cuts at different an- gles by adjusting the angle of the miter table an...
Page 19 - CHECK BEFORE OPERATION; Instructions continue on the next page
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. 19 OPERATION...
Page 20 - CAUTION; MAINTENANCE; Forwards
OPERATION 20 7. PERFORM THE CUT 1. Plug in the miter saw. Turn on the laser (Fig. 16) to see where your cut will land on the material. CAUTION : DO NOT look into the laser beam or point at any living thing. 2. Grip the operating handle firmly and squeeze the power trigger (Fig. 16) to turn the saw O...
Page 21 - Please recycle the packaging and electronic; ROUTINE INSPECTION; not
21 MAINTENANCE Please recycle the packaging and electronic components where facilities exist. ROUTINE INSPECTION Before each use, inspect the general condition of the tool. If any of these following conditions exist, do not use until parts are replaced or the saw is properly repaired. Check for: • L...
Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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 (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at [email protected]...
Page 23 - PROBLEM
23 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 (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at [email protect...
Page 25 - EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST; Description
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 25 No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 MM1011-001 Self-Tapping Screw, ST4x16 10 2 MM1011-002 Motor End Cap 1 3 MM1011-003 Screw, M4x12 2 4 MM1011-004 Screw, M5x25 4 5 MM1011-005 Motor Housing 1 6 MM1011-006 Brush Holder 2 7 MM1011-007 Carbon Brush 2 8 MM1011-008 Brush Cap ...
Page 28 - WARRANTY
v.2019.05.17 WARRANTY 28 WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality. LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original purcha...