Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 68316 Chicago Electric
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Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. Copyright © 2010 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight T ools.
Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 T able of Contents Safety ......................................................... 2 Specications ............................................. 8 Setup .........................
Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Circular Saw Safety W arnings 1.
Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 10. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly . Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.
Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 30. W ARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer , and birth defects or other reproductive harm. W ash hands after handling.
Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 Grounding TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEA TH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualied electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 Specications Electrical Rating 120V~ / 60Hz / 7.5A Motor No Load Speed 4200 RPM Blade Diameter 5″(125mm)Maximum UseO.
Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 3. Use the Hex Wrench to tighten Side Handle Support securely into place. 4. Attach Side Handle to top of Side Handle Support using nut.
Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 5. Place new Blade A onto the Flange with the “A” clearly visible. A 6. Place Blade B onto Spindle with “B” clearly visible. B 7. Thread Lock Nut onto Spindle shaft and tighten Lock Nut until secure.
Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 Using Lubrication Unit 1. The blades for the Double Cut Saw are “dry cut” teeth. This mean the blades only need to be lubricated in extreme cutting situations, such as when cutting aluminum, copper , stainless steel and cast iron.
Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 General Operating Instructions 1. Make sure that all guards are in place and in proper working order and that all adjustment knobs are tight before operation. Do NOT operate Saw without blade guard or if blade guard is broken or not operating properly .
Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 Cutting T echniques Rectangular Pipe Feed blade from corner to corner . Pipes Feed blade through object until it reaches lower edge, keeping blade at 90º angle. 3/8 in. Thin Plate Feedbladedownabout3/8″andstartcut.
Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 Spiral T ube And Longitudinal Cutting Feed blade through material so only about3/8″showsthrough.Donotdrive it as far as entire cutting edge. Corner Piece Feed blade diagonally through the work surface.
Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualied technician.
Page 17 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions T ool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 2. No power at outlet. 3. T ool’s thermal reset breaker tripped (if equipped).
Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 Parts List and Diagram PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P ARTS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y .
Page 19 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316 Assembly Diagram 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 available individually as replacement parts.
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