Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 42933 Chicago Electric
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RADIAL ARM SA W 8-1/4” 42933 SET UP AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight T ools ® . 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 9301 1 Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ........................... 3 GENERAL T OOL SAFETY W ARNINGS ..................................... 3 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .... 5 1 10-120 V~ GROUNDED T OOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS .
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn- ings and precautions, assembly , operat- ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool 8. or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (120 VOL T) NAMEPLA TE AMPERES (at full load) EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25’ 50’ 100’ 150’ 0 – 6 18 16 16 14 6.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 NEVER LEA VE TOOL RUNNING 21. UNA TTENDED. TURN POWER OFF . Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 The torque developed during brak- 2. ing may loosen the blade-retaining nut/bolt. The blade retaining nut/ bolt should be checked periodically and tightened if necessary , especially after braking.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 Essential Straight Push-stick Features and Functions Note: Straight style (traditional) stick shown. A dif- ferent stick design may be used if it properly protects against all hazards.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8 Always use the anti-kickback nger 14. attachment when making rip cuts. Feed stock from the opposite end from the anti-kickback nger attach - ment. Only use 8 1/4” saw blades with 5/8” 15.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer , and birth defects or other reproductive harm. W ash hands after handling. (Califor- nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 REV 01c SPECIFICA TIONS Power Requirements 120 V~, 60 Hz, 1-ph 20.9 A (start); 6.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 1 1 secure them by partially tightening the two screw clamps built into the Base assembly . Set the Arm (1 18) assembly column 6. into the Column Base. Move the Arm slightly to the left or right until the column index knob locks into the arm support column.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 OPERA TING CONTROLS Elevating Handle (88) Y oke Pivot Clamp Handle (88) Safety Guard (10) Arm Index Knob (1 15) Screw Clamp (137).
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13 and secure the arm angle for various miter positions. Positive index stops are 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60° (left and right). Non-index stops can also be set within the range of the arm assembly .
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14 ADJUSTMENTS The following checks, and possible adjust- ments, should be done in the order listed before beginning operation. W ARNING: For safety , unplug the line cord to the Radial Arm Saw .
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 CUTTING KERF MARKS In order to move the Saw Blade into different cutting positions, kerf marks (or grooves) must be cut into the worktable. It is recommended to cut grooves into a piece of 1/4” plywood mounted to the sur- face of T able A.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 OPERA TION W ARNING: The Radial Arm Saw can be very dangerous and cause serious injuries if not operated properly . Review all safety precautions be- fore operating. Keep hands out of the path of the moving Saw Blade.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 Bevel Cross Cutting 1. Loosen the Bevel Lock Knob (71) and pull out the Bevel Index Knob (74). T urn the motor assembly clockwise 2. or counterclockwise, selecting the desired angle (variable or indexed, i.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18 Slide the stock to be ripped into the 9. cutting area and verify that it slides easily beneath the Safety Guard, Anti-kickback Arm, and (optional) Spreader Plate, and there is no wobble space.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Before performing any main- tenance, remove the Line Cord from the electrical outlet. Y oke T ightness – Periodically check 1. and tighten the yoke Clamp Handle (66).
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20 T roubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw will not make a square crosscut or a good 60° mitre cut. Arm is not perpendicular to the rip fence 1. T oo much play between the arm and column 2.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 21 Part Description Q’ty 1 Nameplate 1 2 Screw M5×8 2 3 W asher 5 1 4 Dust Guide 1 5 Y oke Index Knob 3 6 Nut M6 69 7 Guard Clamp.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 22 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 avail- able individually as replacement parts.
SKU 42933 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 23 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM (98-167).
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P ARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y . NEITHER THE MANUF ACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY.
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