Wen CM1446, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...le free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us TECHSUPPORT WENPRODUCTS COM 1 800 232 1195 M F 8AM 5PM CST For replacement parts and the most up to dat...

Page 2: ...ING 9 Unpacking Packing List 9 Know Your Chop Saw 10 Assembly Adjustments 11 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 14 Operation 14 Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Exploded View Parts List 19 Warranty Statement 22 2 To purchase accessories for your tool visit WENPRODUCTS COM Professional Metal Saw Blade Model BL1466 Replacement Carbon Brush Part CM1452 035 ...

Page 3: ...ns for your tool NOTE The following safety information is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice At WEN we are continuously improving our products If you find that your tool does not exactly match this manual please visit wenproducts com for the most up to date manual...

Page 4: ...hock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inatten tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as a respira ...

Page 5: ...cordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situa tion 8 Use clamps to secure your workpiece to a stable surface Holding a workpiece by hand or using your body to support it may lead to loss of control 9 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working or...

Page 6: ...romagnetic fields in close proximity to pacemakers could cause pacemaker inter ference or pacemaker failure 4 Wear work gloves when handling saw blades DO NOT wear gloves while operating the saw 5 Sawdust is harmful to your health Use NIOSH ap proved dust masks or other respiratory protection dur ing operation and cleaning 6 Always turn off and unplug the saw before making any adjustments or repai...

Page 7: ...ing on the saw do a dry run and make sure that the saw blade does not touch anything other than the workpiece during its entire line of travel 2 Always stand to one side when operating the saw Never have any part of the body in line with the path of the saw 3 Feed work into a blade against the direction of rotation of the blade only 4 Do not use the saw unless all guards are in place Do not operat...

Page 8: ...onnection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal 1 Examine extension cord before use Make sure your extension cord is properly wir...

Page 9: ... 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 accessories If any part is missing or broken please contact customer service at 1 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST or email techsupport wenproducts com UNPACKING PACKING LIST PACKING LIST Accessories Chop Saw Crank Handle Knob 1 8mm Hex Wrench 1 Carbon Brush Replace...

Page 10: ...iliarized with all the parts and controls of your chop saw The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions KNOW YOUR CHOP SAW CHOP SAW Blade Trigger Operating Handle Blade Housing Upper Blade Guard Vise Crank Handle Motor Carrying Handle Saw Blade Hold Down Chain Vice Jaw Base 10 Blade Trigger Lock Button ...

Page 11: ...the fence Fig 4 2 to the desired angle 3 Tighten the two M10 bolts to lock the fence into place To reposition the fence 1 Loosen and remove the two M10 bolts Fig 4 1 securing the fence Fig 4 2 to the base along with the washers on those bolts 2 Move the fence Fig 4 2 to the new desired location There are two different locations that the fence can be fastened in choose the position that is best for...

Page 12: ... with the base of the unit before operating the tool or performing any cuts 1 Unplug the tool from its power source and raise the saw head assembly 2 Locate the depth stop screw Fig 6 1 on the left side of your saw 3 Pull down on the saw head to check the current setting To change the setting continue to step 4 4 Loosen the depth stop nut Fig 6 2 to allow the depth stop bolt to be adjusted To decr...

Page 13: ...nge washer and arbor bolt Tighten the bolt with the 8 mm hex wrench Turn the bolt clockwise to tighten 5 Release the arbor lock and turn the blade gently to ensure that the arbor lock has been disengaged 6 Rotate the arbor cover into place and tighten the cross head screw to secure the arbor cover 7 Plunge the saw a few times without the saw being plugged in to ensure that the blade guards operate...

Page 14: ...UT ANGLE DEPTH The chop saw can be set up to create straight or angled cuts To adjust the miter angle of the cut refer to Adjusting the Miter Angle on page 11 To adjust the cutting depth refer to the section titled Adjusting the Cutting Depth 3 SET UP WORKPIECE Place work piece flat on the base with one edge securely against back fence If work piece is especially long be sure to use a roller stand...

Page 15: ...Without turning on the saw perform a dry run of cutting op eration to check that nothing is obstructing the path of the saw 6 PERFORM THE CUT 1 Plug in the chop saw 2 Grip the operating handle firmly press the blade trigger lock button Fig 12 1 with your thumb and squeeze the power trigger Fig 13 1 to turn the saw ON NOTE The trigger lock is a safety feature that prevents the pow er trigger from b...

Page 16: ...urfaces clean with a clean cloth Make sure water does not get into the tool 3 Store the tool in a clean and dry place away from the reach of children Store in temperatures between 41 to 86 F 4 Cover the miter saw in order to protect it from dust and moisture It is preferable to store it in its original packag ing with the instruction manual CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT Replacement carbon brushes Part ...

Page 17: ...Move the blade back and forth to un lock the spindle lock button Motor does not start Power cord damaged or not properly plugged in Check the power cord extension cord power plug and the power outlet Do not use the tool if any cord is dam aged Defective power switch Stop using the tool and contact cus tomer service at 1 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST for assistance Insufficient power from power outlet M...

Page 18: ...tension cord for your tool Blocked motor housing vents Blow dust out of the motor housing vents while wearing safety goggles and dust mask TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur Repairs and replace ments 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 C...

Page 19: ...19 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST NOTE Not all parts may be available for purchase ...

Page 20: ...1452 034 Brush Holder 2 37 CM1452 035 Carbon Brush 2 38 CM1452 036 Brush Cap 2 No Part No Description Qty 39 CM1452 037 Stator 1 40 CM1452 038 Spring Washer 5 2 41 CM1452 039 Screw M5x80 2 42 CM1452 040 Air Baffle 1 43 CM1452 041 Bearing 6200 1 44 CM1452 042 Rotor 1 45 CM1452 043 Bearing 6202 1 46 CM1452 044 Inner Gearbox 1 47 CM1452 045 Locating Pin 2 48 CM1452 046 Stop Pin Spring 1 49 CM1452 047...

Page 21: ...g Washer 10 2 98 CM1452 114 Bolt M10x20 2 99 CM1446 099 Foot Support 3 100 CM1446 100 Rubber Foot 3 No Part No Description Qty 101 CM1446 101 Flat Washer 6 3 102 CM1446 102 Screw M6x25 3 103 CM1446 103 Saw Base 1 104 CM1446 104 Bolt M6x20 1 105 CM1446 105 Flat Washer 6 1 106 CM1446 106 Plunge Chain 1 107 CM1446 107 Depth Stop Holder 1 108 CM1446 108 Nut M8 1 109 CM1446 109 Screw M8x40 1 110 CM1446...

Page 22: ...ve parts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out turning a product for warranty service the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser The product must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of shipment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the proof of purchase enclosed There must ...

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