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7-1/4 INCH CIRCULAR SAW Model 94245 Set Up ANd OpeRAtINg INStRUCtIONS Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVe tHIS MANUAL. Copyright 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools .
NOtICe is used to SAVe tHIS MANUAL address practices not Keep this manual for the safety warnings related to personal injury. and precautions, assembly, operating, CAUtION, without the inspection, maintenance and cleaning safety alert symbol, is procedures. Write the product’s serial number used to address practices not in the back of the manual near the assembly related to personal injury.
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ranges and refrigerators. There is an up or carrying the tool. Carrying increased risk of electric shock if your power tools with your finger on the body is grounded. switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
with the switch is dangerous and must Circular Saw Safety Warnings be repaired. dANgeR: Keep hands away from disconnect the plug from the power cutting area and the blade. Keep your source and/or the battery pack from second hand on auxiliary handle, the power tool before making any or motor housing.
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Causes and Operator prevention of the kerf and check that saw teeth Kickback: are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or • Kickback is a sudden reaction to a kickback from the workpiece as the saw pinched, bound or misaligned saw is restarted.
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to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a the workpiece. This will help maintain build-up of debris. balance and control while the cut is completed. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such Blades must be rated to at least the as ″plunge cuts″...
pacemaker interference or pacemaker conditions and situations that may occur. failure. In addition, people with It must be understood by the operator pacemakers should: that common sense and caution are • Avoid operating alone. factors which cannot be built into this • Do not use with power switch locked product, but must be supplied by the operator.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool double insulation system which satisfies as explained in this manual. If any OSHA requirements and complies with abnormal vibration occurs, stop use the applicable standards of Underwriters immediately. Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National SAVe tHeSe Electrical Code. INStRUCtIONS.
Make sure the extension cord is properly SpeCIFICAtIONS wired and in good electrical condition. Power Input 120 V~, 60 Hz, 10 A (peak) Always replace a damaged extension Motor 5000 RPM, direct drive cord or have it repaired by a qualified Line Cord 18 AWG x 2 electrician before using it. Saw Blade 7-1/4”; 24 tooth carbide tipped (included)
UNpACKINg Functions When unpacking, make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts Handle grip are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible. INStRUCtIONS FOR pUttINg INtO USe Read the eNtIRe IMpORtANt SAFetY INFORMAtION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under depth Lever (38) subheadings therein before set up...
Raise the Blade Guard (20) as far as OpeRAtINg INStRUCtIONS possible. See photo on the next page. Read the eNtIRe IMpORtANt Hold the Blade Guard up and press the SAFetY INFORMAtION Spindle Lock Button with one hand. section at the beginning of this Rotate the Saw Blade until the Spindle manual including all text under Lock catches and the blade stops.
Use the appropriate type of blade for the Work piece and Work Area Set Up material you are cutting. Work piece selection: Work piece must be free of foreign objects and loose knots. Do not use to cut logs, tree limbs, or uneven lumber.
or clamp a straight edge to the material When the Base Plate is resting flat on to guide the saw on a straight path. the stock being cut, proceed cutting in a Refer to photo above. forward direction to the end of the cut. Place the saw Base Plate on the material When the cut is complete, release the to be cut.
Regularly inspect and tighten all MAINteNANCe ANd mounting screws and knobs. SeRVICINg Keep Saw Blade clean and sharp. Sharp Procedures not specifically blades minimize stalling and kickback. explained in this manual must Keep guards in good working order. be performed only by a qualified technician.
tROUBLeSHOOtINg Symptom possible Cause Remedy Saw does not start when No power to line cord. Check electrical outlet for power. trigger is pulled. Switch Lock Button not pushed in Press in button while pulling while pulling trigger. trigger. Defective switch. Replace switch. Carbon brushes dirty or worn Clean or replace carbon brushes.
To take advantage of this warranty, LIMIted 90 dAY WARRANtY the product or part must be returned to us Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every with transportation charges prepaid. Proof effort to assure that its products meet of purchase date and an explanation of the high quality and durability standards, and complaint must accompany the merchandise.