Wen MM1011, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ars of rugged trouble 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...

Page 2: ...rmation 8 BEFORE OPERATING 9 Unpacking Transportation 9 Know Your Miter Saw 10 Assembly Adjustments 12 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 18 Operation 18 Maintenance 20 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Exploded View Parts List 24 Warranty Statement 28 To purchase accessories for your tool visit WENPRODUCTS COM Miter Saw Stand Model No MSA330 Model No MSA750 ...

Page 3: ...o all users during the entire life of the tool and review it frequently to maximize safety for both yourself and others SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury However please note that th...

Page 4: ...c shock 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 respi...

Page 5: ...accordance 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 ...

Page 6: ...ctromagnetic 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 miter saw before mak ing any adjustments...

Page 7: ... blade forwards and away from you Do not pull the saw towards you or move the saw backwards while cutting Do not apply any sideways or twisting force to the blade while cutting 9 Never cut more than one piece at a time Do not stack workpieces together Do not attempt to cut material thicker than specified on page 2 of this manual Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece less than ...

Page 8: ... loss of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and ampere rating When in doubt use a heavier cord The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS The tool s electrical system is double insulated where two systems of insulation are provided This eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord Double...

Page 9: ... assembly or adjustment Mounting Hardware Combination Square Phillips head Screwdriver TRANSPORTING Before transporting your miter saw make sure saw arm is locked down the miter table is locked in position and the slide lock knob is tightened Only lift the saw by the carrying handle located on top of the motor housing Do not lift the saw using the guards or the operating handle Pre Assembled Parts...

Page 10: ... controls of your miter saw The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions A Laser ON OFF B Carrying Handle C Upper Blade Guard D Dust Port E Bevel Lock Knob F Clamp Assembly G Table Extension H Fence Extension I Miter Scale J Miter Scale Indicator K Miter Lock Knob L Fence M Lower Blade Guard N Handle D G L B A H M N C E F K I J ...

Page 11: ...OUR MITER SAW 11 T U O P S X V W Q R O Power Trigger P Laser Q Miter Table R Kerf Board S Miter Stop Lever T Mounting Hole U Bevel Scale V Slide Lock Knob W Depth Stop Knob X Carbon Brush Cap Y Spindle Lock Y ...

Page 12: ... from the upper position 1 Holding the operating handle Fig 1 1 pull out the release knob Fig 1 2 2 Slowly lower the saw arm to the lower position and push the release knob into the hole ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE The saw arm can bevel from 0 to 45 to the left 1 As viewed from the rear of the saw loosen the bevel lock knob Fig 1 5 by turning it counterclockwise 2 Tilt the saw arm until the bevel an...

Page 13: ... INSTALLING THE TABLE EXTENSIONS The table extensions Fig 2 2 serve as extra support for your workpiece and need to be installed on either side of your miter saw 1 Insert the pegs on the end of the table extension into the holes on the side of the miter table See Fig 2 2 Tighten the screw Fig 2 3 on the miter table to secure the table extension into place ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS 13 3 Repeat steps 1 2...

Page 14: ...h of the dust collection bag over the dust port and release the clip to secure the bag to the outlet 3 Open the zipper on the bottom of the bag to empty For efficient operation empty the dust bag when half full to al low for better air flow through the bag 4 If desired use the included dust port adapter to connect to a dust extraction system If needed use a hose clamp to tightly clamp the dust hos...

Page 15: ...en the bevel lock knob 4 Place a combination square not included against the table and alongside the saw blade should be in contact with the surface of the blade not the teeth Wearing work gloves rotate the blade by hand and check the blade to table alignment at several points The edge of the combina tion square and the saw blade should be parallel If the saw blade does not lay flush against the c...

Page 16: ...ise To decrease depth turn the depth stop konb clockwise Tighten the nut after adjustment 5 Check that the blade will not hit the table fence kerf board or other part of the saw during the cut Check the cutting depth setting by completing a test cut on a piece of scrap wood Repeat steps 4 5 until the desired depth is achieved ADJUSTING THE FENCE 1 Loosen the fence adjustment knob Fig 10 3 2 Adjust...

Page 17: ...nge stays in place on the arbor See Fig 12 4 Slowly remove the blade by pulling it out and down Clean the arbor bolt washer outer flange and arbor insert 5 Place the arbor insert onto the spindle Place the new blade over the arbor insert IMPORTANT Make sure the blade s rotation arrow points in the same direction as the rotation arrow on the upper blade guard 6 Reinstall the outer flange washer and...

Page 18: ...nction isn t necessary See section titled Set ting Up Arm Slide on page 12 to disable the sliding func tion For materials with a width over 2 1 2 inches 63 mm the saw arm will need to slide to cut through the workpiece See section titled Setting Up Arm Slide on page 12 to en able the sliding function OPERATION WARNING Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the ...

Page 19: ... if the convex side is placed against the table Long Boards When cutting long workpieces support the opposite end of the material with the table extensions a roller stand or a work surface that is level with the saw table 5 SECURE WORKPIECE Secure the workpiece with the hold down clamp on the fixed table whenever possible to prevent the material from moving during the cutting operations See sectio...

Page 20: ...Unplug the miter saw before leaving your work station Clean your work station and store tools out of reach of chil dren MAINTENANCE WARNING To avoid accidents turn OFF and unplug the tool from the electrical outlet before cleaning adjusting or performing any maintenance work WARNING Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this tool may be hazardous Servicing of the tool must be perfor...

Page 21: ...to protect it from dust and moisture It is preferable to store it in its original packaging with the instruction manual and all accessories PRODUCT DISPOSAL Used power tools should not be disposed of together with household waste This product contains electronic compo nents that should be recycled Please take this product to your local recycling facility for responsible disposal and to minimize it...

Page 22: ...ainst the blade and arbor bolt is tightened completely 4 Incorrect blade used for workpiece 5 Ensure the blade is compatible with the material type and thickness being cut 6 Blade is installed improperly 6 Ensure blade is installed in correct orientation Excessive noise or vibration 1 Not mounted properly 1 Make sure the saw is mounted securely to a flat and level work surface 2 Blade is damaged 2...

Page 23: ... for customer service 3 Insufficient power from power outlet 3 Make sure the outlet is functional and is the right capacity for the tool 4 Worn carbon brushes 4 Inspect and replace carbon brushes as needed see page 24 Replacement carbon brushes Part No MM1011 007 can be ordered from wenproducts com 5 Defective motor or other internal problem 5 Stop using the tool and call 1 800 232 1195 for custom...

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Page 25: ...ew M5x30 2 30 MM1011 030 Self Tapping Screw ST5x16 4 31 MM1011 031 Carrying Handle 1 No Part No Description Qty 32 MM1011 032 Upper Lower Handle 1 33 MM1011 033 Power Cord 1 34 MM1011 034 Power Cord Strain Relief 1 35 MM1011 035 Power Cord Clamp 1 36 MM1011 036 E Clip 1 37 MM1011 037 Terminal Block 1 38 MM1011 038 Self tapping Screw ST4x25 1 40 MM1011 040 Power Switch 1 41 MM1011 041 Laser Transfo...

Page 26: ...M1011 082 Miter Lock Housing 1 83 MM1011 083 Miter Lock Knob 1 84 MM1011 084 E Clip 1 85 MM1011 085 Miter Lever Spring 1 No Part No Description Qty 86 MM1011 086 Miter Stop Lever 1 87 MM1011 087 Screw 1 88 MM1011 088 Miter Lock Rod 1 89 MM1011 089 Miter Indicator 1 90 MM1011 090 Screw M10x45 1 91 MM1011 091 Screw M6x22 1 92 MM1011 092 Ball Bearing 609Z 2 93 MM1011 093 Intermediate Gear Shaft 1 94 ...

Page 27: ...crew M8x16 Left Hand Threaded 1 127 MM1011 127 Fence Extension 1 128 MM1011 128 Fence Extension Lock Knob 1 No Part No Description Qty 129 MM1011 129 Screw M6x18 1 130 MM1011 130 Screw M8x25 2 131 MM1011 131 Fence 1 132 MM1011 132 Washer 8mm 1 133 MM1011 133 Extension Blocks Left Right 1 134 MM1011 134 Base 1 135 MM1011 135 Rubber Foot 4 136 MM1011 136 Hold down Clamp 1 137 MM1011 137 Clamp Arm 1 ...

Page 28: ...ive parts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out Upon the confirmation of a WEN representative your product may qualify for repairs and service work When re 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 ha...