Hercules HE79 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Hercules HE79 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

14" abrasive cut-off saw

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Owner's Manual &
Safety Instructions
20f
Model
HE79
14" Abrasive Cut-Off Saw
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury,
User must read and
understand Owner's Manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL.
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and
undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call
1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible. Reference 56790.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HE79 14" Abrasive Cut-Off Saw WARNING: To prevent serious injury, User must read and understand Owner’s Manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL. When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS 3. Personal safety a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations use common sense when operating a and specifications provided with this power tool. power tool. Do not use a power tool while Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in you are tired or under the influence of electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
  • Page 3 m. This product is not a toy. h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces Keep it out of reach of children. dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces n. People with pacemakers should consult their do not allow for safe handling and control physician(s) before use.
  • Page 4: Vibration Safety

    i. Wear personal protective equipment. c. Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving Depending on application, use face shield, blade, segmented diamond wheel with safety goggles or safety glasses. As a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing toothed saw blade.
  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    f. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping Extension Cords safe control of it). Let the tool do the work. 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. g. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as Double Insulated tools can use either explained in this manual.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Warning Symbols and Definitions Specifications This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Electrical Rating 120  V AC  /   6 0  H z  /   1 5  A alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Spindle No Load Speed 4100 /min Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 7 Functions Head Vise Clamp Spindle Lock-Down Lock Quick Release Depth Stop Vise Handle Angle Scale Hex Wrench Trigger Handle Lower Blade Guard Upper Blade Guard Cut-Off Wheel Item 56790 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7...
  • Page 8: Operation

    5. Closely inspect the new cut-off wheel before mounting. OPERATION Perform a ring-test on the wheel as follows: a. Suspend wheel using a dowel or Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY finger through the arbor hole. INFORMATION section at the beginning b.
  • Page 9: Setting And Testing

    Setting and Testing Using the Vise 1. After setting the cutting angle, secure loose work pieces using the Vise to TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL prevent movement while working: OPERATION: Make sure that the Trigger is in the off a.
  • Page 10: General Operation

    General Operation MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: only by a qualified technician. DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving guards must move freely and close instantly. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM 1.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 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.
  • Page 12: Parts List And Diagram

    PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM Parts List Part Description Part Description Flange Bolt Upper Handle Flange Washer Bottom Cover Lower Wheel Flange Carry Handle Cutting Wheel 355  m m Cross Recessed Countersunk Head Screw with Spring Washer O-Ring Self-Tapping Screw Shaft Sleeve Slot Pan Head Self-Tapping Screw Lower Blade Guard Screw Switch...
  • Page 13: Assembly Diagram

    Assembly Diagram Item 56790 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13...
  • Page 14: Please Read The Following Carefully

    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.
  • Page 15: Limited One-Year Warranty

    LIMITED ONE YEAR 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 one year from the date of purchase.
  • Page 16 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Email our technical support at: productsupport@harborfreight.com For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797 © ® Copyright 2020 by Harbor Freight Tools . 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 Tools.

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