HEAVY DUTY HOT KNIFE 66182 SET Up AND OpErATINg INSTrUcTIONS ® Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
Do not use any hazardous situation which, if adapter plugs with grounded not avoided, could result in power tools. Unmodified plugs and minor or moderate injury. SKU 66182 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2...
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Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your ap- Use personal protective equip- plication. The correct power tool will ment. Always wear ANSI-ap- proved safety goggles. Safety SKU 66182 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3...
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Service This product is not a toy. Keep it out Have your power tool serviced by of reach of children. a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. SKU 66182 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4...
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If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low re- sistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of SKU 66182 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
Cord. (See Table A.) When using more than one Exten- sion Cord to make up the total length, make sure each Cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. (See Table A.) SKU 66182 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6...
3-3/4” when using the Scale Bracket. To adjust the depth, loosen the two Clamping Screws (3). Pull out or retract the Scale Bracket to the desired cut- SKU 66182 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7...
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(9) to the desired temperature. (See Figure A.) • 1-level = 0° Fahrenheit • 2-level = 248° Fahrenheit • 3-level = 527° Fahrenheit • 4-level = 725° Fahrenheit • 5-level = 840° Fahrenheit SKU 66182 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...
Press and hold Power Switch selected heat temperature during and held. throughout operation. operation. Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Hot Knife. Disconnect power supply before servicing. SKU 66182 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9...
Nut (M4) On/Off Switch Insulating Patch Housing (A) Heating Assembly Power Switch Temperature Selector Knob Rating Label Circuit Board Power Cord/Plug Pan Head Screw (M4 x 15) Power ON Light SKU 66182 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10...
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 avail- able individually as replacement parts. SKU 66182 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11...