Wen 70730, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...f rugged trouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service IMPORTANT NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at 800 232 1195 techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODUCTS COM M F 8AM 5PM CST For rep...

Page 2: ...nch x1 LR44 Battery x3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Data 2 3 4 6 9 10 10 12 19 22 23 26 Introduction Unpacking and Transporting Assembly and Adjustments Operation Maintenance Warranty TECHNICAL DATA Model Number Motor No Load Speed Blade Model Number Blade Size Arbor Size Number of Teeth Miter Table Angles Bevel Cut Angles Cutting Capacity 0 Miter 0 Bevel 45 Miter 0 Bevel 0 Miter 45 Bevel 45 Miter ...

Page 3: ...ine Please keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the miter saw QUESTIONS PROBLEMS In order to answer questions and solve problems in the most efficient and speedy manner please contact our Customer Service at 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST Read and observe all warnings cautions and instructions in this manual before the assembly and operation of this miter saw Failure to foll...

Page 4: ...ert and knowing how your item works SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instruc tions may result in electric shock fire and serious injury To avoid mistakes and serious injury do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood WORK AREA SAFETY 1 DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t...

Page 5: ...on t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop 8 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool 9 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons 10 NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool ...

Page 6: ...ring loss 3 Sawdust is harmful to your health Use dust masks or other respiratory protection during operation and cleaning 4 Wear work gloves when handling saw blades and during cutting operations especially when cutting metal Sparks and metal chips may be generated 5 Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry rings watches etc when operating the miter saw Inappropriate clothing and items can get caugh...

Page 7: ...ss your arms when using a miter saw 3 Do not use the miter saw unless all guards are in place 4 Never perform any operation freehand Always position the workpiece on the miter table and firmly against the fence 5 Turn on the miter saw and let it reach full speed then slowly lower the saw into the workpiece This will help produce safer and cleaner cuts 6 During slide cutting always push the saw bla...

Page 8: ...se damage to the eyes 3 Remove the laser batteries before storing the miter saw for an extended period of time 4 Never open the laser module as unexpected exposure to the beam can occur The laser cannot be replaced with a different type of laser 5 Repairs of the laser may only be carried out by the laser manufacturer or an authorised representative BATTERY SAFETY 1 Do not short circuit batteries K...

Page 9: ...e outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS 1 Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it 2 Protect your extension cords from sharp objec...

Page 10: ... 1 800 232 1195 Please go through the list and diagram to become familiarized with all the components on your miter saw The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions 1 8 4 11 2 9 6 5 12 21 22 23 3 10 7 13 20 14 15 19 18 16 17 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 10 Allen Wrench x 1 LR44 Battery x 3 Instruction Manual x 1 TRANSPORTING THE MITER SAW Before transporti...

Page 11: ... Mounting Hole KNOW YOUR MITER SAW Workpiece Support Table Fixed Stop Rail Movable Stop Rail Clamp Assembly Slide Bar Sliding Lock Knob Dust Port On Off Switch Speed Adjustment Switch Carrying Handle Laser Switch Workpiece Support Stop Release Knob Bevel Scale Bevel Lock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 24 26 27 25 28 29 30 31 11 ...

Page 12: ... TO BEVEL THE SAW ARM The saw arm can bevel from 0 to 45 to the left Hold the operation handle and unlock the bevel lock by turning it down clockwise Tilt the saw arm until the pointer indicates the desired angle on the bevel scale Tighten the bevel lock Make sure the saw arm is locked in place and does not tilt 3 TO ENGAGE LOCK THE SLIDE BAR The saw arm can be adjusted to extend out to different ...

Page 13: ...cut resulting in serious personal injury 5 TO INSTALL THE SUPPORT TABLE Attach the support tables by mounting them into the holes on both sides of the miter saw Adjust the table to the suitable distance and tighten the table lock screws Pull up the work support stop to utilize the stop face to set your cut to the desired length 6 TO INSTALL THE CLAMP The clamp assembly can be mounted on the left o...

Page 14: ...g and inaccurate sawing B C D E F G H 12 11 10 9 SETTING THE FENCE SQUARE WITH THE BLADE Note The set square is not included 1 Lower the saw arm down to the lower position and lock the release knob 2 Slide the saw arm to the back and tighten the slide lock knob 3 Set the miter table to 0 and tighten the miter lock 4 Loosen the four screws on the back of the fence Fig 2 2 with an allen wrench 5 Pla...

Page 15: ... set square adjust as follows 8 Use a spanner not included to loosen the lock nut securing the 0 bevel adjustment screw Fig 6 1 9 Holding the operating handle loosen the bevel lock Fig 6 2 10 Adjust the 0 bevel adjustment screw to bring the saw blade into alignment with the square 11 Tighten the bevel adjustment screw and the lock nut Tighten the bevel lock NOTE The above procedure can also be use...

Page 16: ...g the safety guard downwards to expose the flange screw NOTE the safety guard does not need to be taken off from the saw 6 Firmly press down the saw spindle lock Fig 10 1 to prevent the saw blade from spinning Using an allen wrench turn the arbor flange screw Fig 10 2 clockwise to loosen Remove the flange screw washer and the outer flange Fig 11 7 Press down the blade guard lever Fig 11 1 to slide...

Page 17: ...e insert in both perpendicular and 45 angles USING THE LASER A laser line can be projected from the laser Fig 13 1 onto the workpiece to provide a reference guide for the cut WARNING Do not start directly into the laser Do not project the laser onto reflective surfaces To switch on the laser move the ON OFF switch Fig 13 2 up to the I position To switch off the laser move the ON OFF switch down to...

Page 18: ...D The miter saw can be operated with two speeds The speed switch is located at the back of the saw arm Select the suitable speed for the material being cut Do not change the blade speed while the miter saw is running 1 LOW SPEED 2000 RPM recommended for cutting mild steel 2 HIGH SPEED 4500 RPM recommended for cutting wood plastic aluminum bronze alloy and copper alloy LIMITING THE CUTTING DEPTH Th...

Page 19: ...ng the angle of the miter table and the saw bevel angle To set up the miter table angle Push down the miter lock Fig 15 2 with your thumb and lift the miter stop lever Fig 15 3 with your index finger Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with angle of your choice on the miter scale The miter table features positive click stops at 0 15 22 5 30 and 45 Release the miter stop lever to lock t...

Page 20: ...k screws Lower the clamp knob Fig 17 3 to clamp the workpiece and tighten 3 SLIDING FUNCTION For materials width 4 inches 100 mm When cutting materials with a width less that 4 inches the sliding mechanism isn t necessary Loosen the slide lock knob Fig 16 1 and use the operating handle to push back the saw arm Tighten the slide lock knob For materials width 4 inches 100 mm When cutting materials w...

Page 21: ...out of the work piece Wait until the blade fully stops before removing the workpiece After cutting all the workpieces unplug your miter saw before leaving SPECIFIC RULES FOR CUTTING METAL NOTE This miter saw is designed for woodworking and can only handle occasional metal cutting Excessive metal cutting can dull the saw blade quickly and cause damage to the miter saw Recommended Aluminum bronze al...

Page 22: ... BRUSHES If you see excessive sparks during cutting it is time to inspect and replace the carbon brushes Have an experienced person perform the inspection and maintenance The carbon brushes are located inside the motor housing which can be accessed by unscrewing and opening the motor housing cover Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining or if the spr...

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Page 24: ... 1 52 70730 052 Infrared Battery Cover 1 53 70730 053 Insulating Strip 1 No Part No Part Description Qty 55 70730 055 Handle Seat 1 56 70730 056 Pressure Block 1 57 70730 057 Cable Shield 1 58 70730 058 Cable 1 59 70730 059 Connection Terminal 1 60 70730 060 Variable Speed Switch Indicator 1 62 70730 062 Lead Wire 320mm 2 63 70730 063 Switch 1 64 70730 064 Switch Knob 1 65 70730 065 Handle Cover 1...

Page 25: ...agon Socket Head Cap Screws 1 S19 70730 219 M4X14 Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw Kit 2 S20 70730 220 ST3 5X10 Cross Recessed pan Head Tapping Screws 4 No Part No Part Description Qty S21 70730 221 6201RS Deep Groove Ball Bearings 1 S22 70730 222 6000RS Deep Groove Ball Bearings 1 S23 70730 223 ST5X65 Cross Recessed Pan Head Tapping Screws 2 S24 70730 224 ST2 9x9 Cross Recessed Pan head Tapping Scre...

Page 26: ...id by the purchaser The prod uct must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of ship ment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the warranty card and or the proof of purchase enclosed There must also be a description of the problem in order to help our repairs department diagnose and fix the issue Repairs will be made and the produ...

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