Hercules HH78S Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Hercules HH78S Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Universal portable band saw benchtop stand

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Owner's Manual &
Safety Instructions
22l
Model
HH78S
Universal Portable Band Saw
Benchtop Stand
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 59640.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HH78S Universal Portable Band Saw Benchtop Stand 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...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 14. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Warning Symbols and Definitions Specifications Hercules, Bauer, Milwaukee, This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Compatibility and Dewalt Portable alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Deep Cut Band Saws Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 4: Setup - Before Use

    SETUP - BEFORE 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. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Release the Trigger and remove the battery pack or unplug tool before performing any procedure in this section.
  • Page 5 Attaching Bracket to Band Saw Hercules Corded and Cordless 1. Remove Nut and Bolt from Handle, 2. Attach Bracket (32) using Bolt and then remove Handle. Nut from Handle, finger tighten. Handle Bracket Bolt (32) Handle Handle Bolt Bauer Corded and Cordless 1.
  • Page 6 Dewalt Corded 1. Remove Nut, Bolt and Washer from 3. Remove Hook. Handle, then remove Handle. Handle Hook Bolt and Washer 2. Attach Brackets (35) to lower holes using Bolt and Nut (40), finger tighten. Bolt in Nut in Lower Lower Hole Hole...
  • Page 7 Attaching Band Saw To Stand WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Band saw blade is sharp. Wear heavy-duty work gloves while attaching band saw. 1. Remove Chain from Arm. 7. Route power cord through Power Cord Hole. 2. Using quick release, remove Gas Strut from Arm. 8.
  • Page 8: Vertical Setup

    Installing Trigger Switch Trigger 1. Move Trigger Switch to ON position. Switch 2. Slide Trigger Lever through band saw, next to Trigger Switch, lining up hole in Trigger Lever with holes in Stand. Trigger Note: Trigger Lever may need to be flipped to Lever make proper contact with Band Saw’s trigger.
  • Page 9 Hercules Corded and Cordless 1. Press Button, then pull Guide Bar out to expose Bolts. 4. Install Table over Plate, positioning it as far out as possible to create maximum work space. 2. Remove Bolts and Guide Bar. 5. Adjust Table so that Blade is centered in Blade Channel.
  • Page 10 Milwaukee Corded and Cordless 1. Pull Guide Bar out to expose Bolt. Bolt 2. Remove Bolt. Bolts (43) (44) 3. Install Table, positioning it as far out as possible to create maximum work space. Table 4. Adjust Table so that Blade is centered in Blade Channel.
  • Page 11: Workpiece And Work Area Set Up

    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. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and unplug the tool or remove its Battery Pack before performing any procedure in this section.
  • Page 12: Vertical Operation

    Vertical Operation WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: READ AND FOLLOW THE BAND SAW MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION. DO NOT WEAR GLOVES WHEN SAWING. 1. Set up Band Saw according to its instruction manual. 4. Mark material to be cut. 5.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Release the Trigger and unplug tool or remove the Battery Pack before performing any procedure in this section. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
  • Page 14: Please Read The Following Carefully

    5mm Hex Wrench Upper Arm Dewalt Bracket M6X95 GB70 Adjustable Plate Hex Bolt, Nut Base Hercules Bracket M8X75-GB70 M8 Lock Nut Hex Bolt, Nut M8 Nut Bracket to Stand M8X20 Stand Bolt, M6X12 Hex Bolt Spring Washer, Flat Washer, Nut...
  • Page 15: Assembly Diagram

    Assembly Diagram Item 59640 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15...
  • Page 16: Limited 90-Day Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. HERCULES and BAUER are trademarks of Harbor Freight Tools. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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