Harbor Freight Tools Saw 68298 User Manual

4HANDHELD TILE SAW  
68298 4” Handheld Tile Saw  
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b. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.  
Never modify the plug in any way. Do  
not use any adapter plugs with grounded  
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching  
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.  
h. Only use safety equipment that has been  
approved by an appropriate standards agency.  
Unapproved safety equipment may not provide  
adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-  
approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH-  
approved for the specific hazards in the work area.  
c. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces  
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and  
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of  
electric shock if your body is grounded.  
4. Power tool use and care  
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the  
correct power tool for your application. The  
correct power tool will do the job better and  
safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
d. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet  
conditions. Water entering a power tool  
will increase the risk of electric shock.  
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch  
does not turn it on and off. Any power  
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch  
is dangerous and must be repaired.  
e. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord  
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power  
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp  
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled  
cords increase the risk of electric shock.  
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/  
or the battery pack from the power tool before  
making any adjustments, changing accessories,  
or storing power tools. Such preventive safety  
measures reduce the risk of starting the power  
tool accidentally.  
f. When operating a power tool outdoors,  
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor  
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor  
use reduces the risk of electric shock.  
3. Personal safety  
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of  
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar  
with the power tool or these instructions  
to operate the power tool. Power tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use  
common 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 inattention while operating power  
tools may result in serious personal injury.  
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment  
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts  
and any other condition that may affect the  
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the  
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents  
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.  
b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye  
protection. Safety equipment such as  
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,  
or hearing protection used for appropriate  
conditions will reduce personal injuries.  
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly  
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges  
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the  
switch is in the off-position before connecting  
to power source and/or battery pack, picking  
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools  
with your finger on the switch or energizing power  
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.  
g. Use the power tool, accessories and blades  
etc. in accordance with these instructions,  
taking into account the working conditions  
and the work to be performed. Use of the  
power tool for operations different from those  
intended could result in a hazardous situation.  
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench  
before turning the power tool on. A wrench  
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the  
power tool may result in personal injury.  
5. Service  
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified  
repair person using only identical replacement  
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power  
tool is maintained.  
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times. This enables better control  
of the power tool in unexpected situations.  
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or  
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves  
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry  
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.  
g. If devices are provided for the connection of  
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure  
these are connected and properly used. Use of  
these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.  
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If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned  
in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the  
blade can dig into the top surface of the  
wood causing the blade to climb out of the  
kerf and jump back toward the operator.  
Tile Saw Safety Warnings  
1.  
DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting  
area and the blade. If both hands are holding  
the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.  
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect  
operating procedures or conditions and can be  
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:  
2. Do not use to cut metal.  
3. Do not use for curve or angle cutting.  
Doing so may damage Tile Saw blade.  
a. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the  
saw and position your arms to resist kickback  
forces. Position your body to either side  
of the blade, but not in line with the blade.  
Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards,  
but kickback forces can be controlled by the  
operator, if proper precautions are taken.  
4. Do NOT use with a “wet” attachment  
or attempt to lubricate blade.  
5. Do not use with a grinding wheel attachment;  
only use a diamond cutting disc.  
6. Do not use damaged or cracked cutting disc.  
b. When blade is binding, or when interrupting  
a cut for any reason, release the trigger  
and hold the saw motionless in the material  
until the blade comes to a complete stop.  
Never attempt to remove the saw from  
the work or pull the saw backward while  
the blade is in motion or kickback may  
occur. Investigate and take corrective actions  
to eliminate the cause of blade binding.  
7. Do not start Tile Saw with cutting blade  
already set against tile surface.  
8. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard  
cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.  
9. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the  
tile being cut. Less than a full tooth of the blade  
teeth should be visible below the workpiece.  
c. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center  
the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw  
teeth are not engaged into the material. If  
saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback  
from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.  
10. Never hold tile being cut in your hands or across  
your leg. Secure the tile to a stable platform. It is  
important to support the work properly to minimize  
body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.  
d. Support large panels to minimize the risk of  
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend  
to sag under their own weight. Supports must  
be placed under the panel on both sides, near  
the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.  
11. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces  
when performing an operation where the cutting  
tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.  
Contact with a″ live″ wire will also make exposed metal  
parts of the power tool ″live″ and shock the operator.  
e. Do not use dull or damaged blades.  
Unsharpened or improperly set blades  
produce narrow kerf causing excessive  
friction, blade binding and kickback.  
12. Always use blades with correct size and shape  
(diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Blades  
that do not match the mounting hardware of the  
saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.  
f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking  
levers must be tight and secure before  
making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while  
cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.  
13. Never use damaged or incorrect blade  
washers or bolt. The blade washers and  
bolt were specially designed for your saw, for  
optimum performance and safety of operation.  
g. Use extra caution when making a ″plunge cut″  
into existing walls or other blind areas. The  
protruding blade may cut objects that can  
cause kickback.  
14. Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:  
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,  
bound or misaligned saw blade, causing  
an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of  
the workpiece toward the operator;  
15. 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. If saw is  
accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise  
the lower guard with the retracting handle and make  
sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade  
or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.  
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the  
kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor  
reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward  
the operator;  
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16. Check the operation of the lower guard spring.  
If the guard and the spring are not operating  
properly, they must be serviced before use.  
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged  
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.  
29. This product is not a toy. Keep it  
out of reach of children.  
30. Verify that there are no utility lines or  
hardware in or near the workpiece. This  
is especially critical for plunge cuts.  
17. Lower guard should be retracted manually only  
for special cuts such as ″plunge cuts″ and  
31. People with pacemakers should consult their  
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close  
proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker  
interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people  
with pacemakers should:  
″compound cuts.″ Raise lower guard by retracting  
handle and as soon as blade enters the material,  
the lower guard must be released. For all other  
sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.  
• Avoid operating alone.  
18. Always observe that the lower guard is covering  
the blade before placing saw down on bench  
or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause  
the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever  
is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for  
the blade to stop after switch is released.  
• Do not use tool with power switch locked on.  
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical  
shock.  
• Any power cord must be properly grounded. Ground  
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be  
implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.  
19. DO NOT USE THIS SAW WITH THE SAW  
HELD UPSIDE DOWN IN A VISE. The saw  
is not designed for such use and cannot  
be used safely in that position.  
32. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,  
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction  
activities, contains chemicals known [to the State  
of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other  
reproductive harm. Some examples of these  
chemicals are:  
20. Do not use blades made from high-speed steel,  
metal-cutting blades or toothed circular saw  
blades. The guards of this saw are not designed  
to protect against the failure of such blades.  
• Lead from lead-based paints  
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other  
masonry products  
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending  
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce  
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well  
ventilated area, and work with approved safety  
equipment, such as those dust masks that are  
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
21. Place the larger portion of the saw base  
on the larger, supported part of the  
workpiece. This will help maintain balance  
and control while the cut is completed.  
22. Blades must be rated to at least the  
maximum speed marked on the tool.  
23. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These  
carry important safety information. If unreadable or  
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for  
a replacement.  
33. WARNING: 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. Wash hands after handling.  
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
24. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to  
begin work before turning on the tool.  
34. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed  
in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible  
conditions and situations that may occur. It must  
be understood by the operator that common sense  
and caution are factors which cannot be built into  
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.  
25. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to  
a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the  
surface and pull the tool out of your control.  
26. When using a handheld power tool, maintain a firm grip  
on the tool with both hands to resist starting torque.  
Vibration Safety  
27. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged  
into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and  
unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.  
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or  
long-term exposure to vibration may cause  
temporary or permanent physical injury,  
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To  
reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:  
28. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways  
to secure and support the workpiece to a stable  
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your  
body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.  
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1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an  
extended period should first be examined by a  
doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to  
ensure medical problems are not being caused or  
worsened from use. Pregnant women or people who  
have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past  
hand injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes,  
or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool. If  
you feel any symptoms related to vibration (such  
as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),  
seek medical advice as soon as possible.  
Grounding  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND  
DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING  
WIRE CONNECTION:  
Check with a qualified electrician if you are  
in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.  
Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the  
tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug.  
Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is  
damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service  
facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet,  
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces  
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,  
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.  
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the  
vibration effects on the user.  
Double Insulated Tools:  
Tools with Two Prong Plugs  
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration  
when there is a choice.  
5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.  
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping  
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.  
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as  
explained in this manual. If any abnormal  
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.  
SAVE THESE  
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
1. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require  
grounding. They have a special double insulation  
system which satisfies OSHA requirements and  
complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters  
Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard  
Association, and the National Electrical Code.  
2. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120  
volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration.  
(See Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)  
Extension Cords  
1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension  
cord. Double Insulated tools can use either  
a two or three wire extension cord.  
2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you  
must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using  
extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a  
serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and  
possible tool damage. (See Table A on page 7.)  
3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the  
greater the capacity of the cord. For example,  
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a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current  
than a 16 gauge cord. (See Table A.)  
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)  
n xxxx/min.  
0
4. When using more than one extension cord to make  
up the total length, make sure each cord contains at  
least the minimum wire size required. (See Table A.)  
WARNING marking concerning Risk  
of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved  
safety goggles with side shields.  
5. If you are using one extension cord for more  
than one tool, add the nameplate amperes  
and use the sum to determine the required  
minimum cord size. (See Table A.)  
Read the manual before  
set-up and/or use.  
WARNING marking concerning Risk of  
6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make  
sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in  
Hearing Loss. Wear hearing protection.  
WARNING marking concerning Risk  
of Fire.  
Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.  
Do not cover ventilation ducts.  
Keep flammable objects away.  
WARNING marking concerning Risk of  
Electric Shock.  
7. Make sure the extension cord is properly wired  
and in good electrical condition. Always replace  
a damaged extension cord or have it repaired  
by a qualified electrician before using it.  
Properly connect power cord  
to appropriate outlet.  
8. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects,  
excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.  
TABLE A: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM  
WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*  
(120/240 VOLT)  
EXTENSION CORD  
LENGTH  
NAMEPLATE  
AMPERES  
(at full load)  
25´ 50´ 75´ 100´ 150´  
0 – 2.0  
2.1 – 3.4  
18  
18  
18  
18  
18  
14  
12  
18  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
-
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
-
16  
14  
12  
12  
-
3.5 – 5.0  
5.1 – 7.0  
7.1 – 12.0  
12.1 – 16.0  
16.1 – 20.0  
-
-
-
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at  
150% of the rated amperes.  
Symbology  
Double Insulated  
Canadian Standards Association  
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.  
Volts Alternating Current  
V~  
Amperes  
A
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4. Hold the Outer Flange and tighten the Screw  
counterclockwise (left-hand thread) until Blade is  
fastened securely. See Figure 2, below.  
Instructions for Putting into Use  
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INFORMATION section at the beginning  
of this manual including all text  
under subheadings therein before  
set up or use of this product.  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM  
ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:  
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug  
the tool from its electrical outlet before assembling  
or making any adjustments to the tool.  
Note: For additional information regarding  
the parts listed in the following pages, refer to  
Parts List and Assembly Diagram on page 13.  
Figure 2  
Blade Installation  
1. WARNING! Do not use wet blades  
with this Tile Saw; it is not suitable  
for use with lubricant or water.  
5. To adjust the cutting depth of the blade, loosen the  
Wing Bolt (48) attaching the Protection Cover (28)  
grooved bracket welded to the Base Plate (47). Move  
motor housing up and down until the desired depth  
(below base plate) is achieved. See Figure 3, below.  
2. Make sure that Arbor Bushing (34) is attached  
onto Spindle and seats into recess on the  
face of Inner Flange (33). See Fig. 1.  
3. Slide Outer Flange (37), Washer (55) and Screw (38).  
NOTE: This screw has left-hand threads. Turn  
counterclockwise to fasten.  
Spindle  
(41)  
Outer  
Flange (37)  
Inner  
Flange (33)  
Washer (55)  
Screw  
(38)  
Figure 3  
Arbor  
Bushing (34)  
Blade  
(not included)  
6. For safety purposes, the blade should be adjusted to  
just slightly deeper than the material’s thickness.  
Figure 1  
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5. Slowly slide Tile Saw forward, beginning to cut. See  
Figure 4, below.  
Operating Instructions  
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INFORMATION section at the beginning  
of this manual including all text  
under subheadings therein before  
set up or use of this product.  
Tool Set Up  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM  
ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:  
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and  
unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before  
adjusting tool or installing accessories.  
1. (Explain how to adjust all the tool’s settings, install  
and change accessories along with proper accessory  
use, and test the tool on scrap work pieces)  
Figure 4  
WARNING! If cutting into tile that is 3/4” or  
thicker, you will need to make two separate cuts.  
This will help prevent wear on the motor.  
Work Piece and Work Area Set Up  
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-  
lit. The work area must not allow access by  
children or pets to prevent distraction and injury.  
6. For continuous operation, press the Power  
Switch and then press the trigger lock switch  
on the side of the handle. Press trigger lock  
switch again to release the trigger lock.  
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach  
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or  
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The  
power cord must reach the work area with enough  
extra length to allow free movement while working.  
7. Release Power Switch to turn off Tile Saw.  
8. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and disconnect  
its power supply after use. Clean, then store the tool  
indoors out of children’s reach.  
3. Secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps  
(not included) to prevent movement while working.  
4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,  
nearby that will present a hazard while working.  
General Operating Instructions  
1. Make sure that depth adjustment  
knob is tight before operation.  
2. Set front end of the Base Plate (47) down against  
the tile surface without the blade touching the saw.  
3. Press the Power Switch (4) to turn on Tile Saw.  
4. Allow Tile Saw to reach full speed before beginning  
to cut.  
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Maintenance and Servicing  
Procedures not specifically explained  
in this manual must be performed  
only by a qualified technician.  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM  
ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:  
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the  
tool from its electrical outlet before performing any  
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:  
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal  
noise or vibration occurs, have the problem  
corrected before further use.  
Cleaning, Maintenance,  
and Lubrication  
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect general condition  
of tool. Check for loose screws, misalignment or  
binding of moving parts, cracked, bent or broken  
parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other  
condition that may affect its safe operation.  
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces  
of the tool with clean cloth.  
3. After regular intensive use, the Carbon Brushes (22)  
may need to be replaced. NOTE: The Tile Saw’s motor  
will not function once the Carbon Brushes  
wears down.  
4. To replace the Carbon Brush (22):  
a. Use a screwdriver to open Carbon  
Brush Covers (21).  
b. Then remove the Carbon Brushes Holder  
(8) and slide out Carbon Brush.  
c. Replace with new Carbon Brush, slide  
Carbon Brush Holder back into housing,  
and replace Carbon Brush Cover.  
5.  
WARNING! If supply cord of power  
tool is damaged, it must be replaced only  
by a qualified service technician.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Tool will not start.  
Possible Causes  
1. Cord not connected.  
Likely Solutions  
1. Check that cord is plugged in.  
2. No power at outlet.  
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,  
turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker  
is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity  
for tool and circuit has no other loads.  
3. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon  
brushes or switch, for example.)  
Power being reduced by long or  
small diameter extension cord.  
3. Have technician service tool.  
Tool operates slowly.  
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an  
extension cord is needed, use one with the  
proper diameter for its length and load. See  
Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.  
1. Keep blade sharp. Replace as needed.  
Performance  
1. Blade dull or damaged.  
decreases over time.  
2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged. 2. Have qualified technician replace brushes.  
Excessive noise  
or rattling.  
Overheating.  
Internal damage or wear. (Carbon  
brushes or bearings, for example.)  
1. Forcing tool to work too fast.  
Have technician service tool.  
1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.  
2. Blade misaligned.  
2. Check and correct blade to fence alignment.  
3. Keep blade sharp. Replace as needed.  
3. Blade dull or damaged.  
4. Blocked motor housing vents.  
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-  
approved dust mask/respirator while blowing  
dust out of motor using compressed air.  
5. Motor being strained by long or  
small diameter extension cord.  
5. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an  
extension cord is needed, use one with the  
proper diameter for its length and load. See  
Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.  
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconect power supply  
before service.  
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Parts List and Assembly Diagram  
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM  
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR  
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS  
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE  
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY  
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND  
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY  
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS  
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
Parts List  
Part  
Description  
Qty.  
1
4
1
1
3
1
2
1
Part  
Description  
Qty.  
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
Cable  
26 Bearing Sleeve  
Screw (ST4.2X19)  
Power Switch  
Switch Cover  
Spring Plate Washer (M5X40)  
Rating Label  
Carbon Brush Holder  
Handle Cover  
28 Protection Cover  
30 Spring Plate Cross Washer (M4X30)  
31 Bearing Anchor Plate  
32 O-Ring (18X2)  
33 Inner Flange  
34 Arbor Bushing  
35 Plate Washer  
10 Cable Anchor  
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
36 O-Ring (26X2)  
37 Outer Flange  
38 Locking Bolt (M6X17)  
39 Locking Spring (M8)  
40 Half Round Key (4X13)  
41 Spindle  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11 Screw (ST4.2X16)  
12 Cable Protection Sleeve  
13 Small Gear  
14 Blocking Ring  
15 Ball Bearing (629)  
16 Half Round Key (3X10)  
17 Rotator  
18 Screw (ST4.8X63)  
19 Insulation Cushion  
20 Ball Bearing (608)  
21 Carbon Brush Cover  
22 Carbon Brush  
23 Gear Box  
42 Socket  
43 Ball Bearing (6201)  
44 Locking Spring (M12)  
45 Big Gear  
46 Needle Bearing  
47 Base Plate  
48 Wing Bolt (M6X25)  
54 Spring Key  
24 Housing  
1
55 Washer  
1
25 Stator  
1
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Assembly Diagram  
34  
55  
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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY  
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability  
standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship  
for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or  
indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity,  
improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,  
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use  
of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the  
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER  
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.  
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation  
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.  
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may  
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will  
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted  
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • (800) 444-3353  
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