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Item 62420 

        

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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.

Grounded Tools: Tools with Three prong plugs

 

3-prong plug and Outlet

1.  Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have 

a three wire cord and three prong grounding 

plug.  The plug must be connected to a properly 

grounded outlet.  If the tool should electrically 

malfunction or break down, grounding provides 

a low resistance path to carry electricity away 

from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock.  

(See 3-prong plug and Outlet.)

2.  The grounding prong in the plug is connected 

through the green wire inside the cord to the 

grounding system in the tool.  The green wire 

in the cord must be the only wire connected to 

the tool’s grounding system and must never 

be attached to an electrically “live” terminal.  

(See 3-prong plug and Outlet.)

3.  The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, 

properly installed and grounded in accordance 

with all codes and ordinances.  The plug and outlet 

should look like those in the preceding illustration.   

(See 3-prong plug and Outlet.)

Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two prong plugs

 

Outlets for 2-prong plug

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.)

Summary of Contents for 62420

Page 1: ...e reference 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 Copyright 2014 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 Diagrams within this man...

Page 2: ...tion which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term pow...

Page 3: ...f position before connecting to power source picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the Trigger or energizing power tools that have the Trigger on invites accidents 4 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 Do not overreach Keep proper f...

Page 4: ...t edge guide This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding 7 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 8 Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw for o...

Page 5: ...potential for kickback and should only be cut with a blade for cutting that lumber type Wear a NIOSH approved respirator and have appropriate ventilation whenever cutting pressure treated lumber 17 Do not use blades made from high speed steel abrasive blades metal cutting blades or masonry cutting blades The guards of this saw are not designed to protect against the failure of such blades 18 Place...

Page 6: ...ed by the operator Vibration Safety 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 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 en...

Page 7: ... to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet 2 The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See 3 Prong Plug and Ou...

Page 8: ...rked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use 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 8 Protect the extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Table A RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTE...

Page 9: ...849 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 of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 14 Functions Trigger Safety Switch Blade Stationary Guard Spindle Lock Guard Auxiliary Han...

Page 10: ...rated to at least 4500 RPM and designed specifically for this saw 2 Hold in the Spindle Lock Button Rotate the Saw Blade until the spindle Shaft Lock catches and the blade stops 3 Remove the Blade Bolt turning it COUNTERCLOCKWISE See Figure A Blade Installation below Blade Bolt Arbor Adaptor Plate Saw Blade Figure A Blade Installation 4 Remove the Blade 5 Install the new blade over the Arbor Adapt...

Page 11: ...lity lines nearby that will present a hazard while working This is especially critical for plunge cuts General Operating Instructions 1 Make sure that the Trigger is in the off position then plug in the tool 2 Make sure that all guards are in place and in proper working order before operation 3 Insert the Saw at an angle then lower it to the floor surface 4 Grip Handles firmly 5 Press in and hold ...

Page 12: ...ill be reinstalled c If either carbon brush is worn down by more than 1 2 replace them both d To clean old carbon brushes before reusing them rub the contact areas with a pencil eraser e Reinsert the old carbon brushes in the same orientation to reduce wear f When installing make sure the carbon portions of the brushes contact the motor armature and that the springs face away from the motor Also m...

Page 13: ...eter for its length and load See Extension Cords in Grounding section on page 7 Performance decreases over time 1 Carbon brushes worn or damaged 2 Blade dull or damaged 1 Have qualified technician replace brushes 2 Keep blades sharp Replace as needed Excessive noise or rattling Internal damage or wear Carbon brushes or bearings for example Have technician service tool Overheating 1 Forcing tool to...

Page 14: ...ew M5 50 4 48 Flat Washer 5 4 49 Trigger 1 50 Hex Wrench 1 Parts List and 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 ...

Page 15: ...call 1 888 866 5797 Item 62420 Safety Operation Maintenance Setup Assembly Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 18 33 33 44 43 42 ...

Page 16: ...w 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 an...

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