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SKU 66182 

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SAVE THIS mANUAl

Keep this manual for the safety warn-

ings and precautions, assembly, operating, 

inspection, maintenance and cleaning pro-

cedures.  Write the product’s serial number 

in the back of the manual (or month and 

year of purchase if product has no num-

ber).  Keep this manual and the receipt in 

a safe and dry place for future reference.

ImpOrTANT SAFETY 

INFOrmATION

In this manual, on the labeling, 

and all other information provid-

ed with this product:

  This is the safety alert 

symbol.  It is used to alert 

you to potential personal 

injury hazards.  Obey all 

safety messages that 

follow this symbol to avoid 

possible injury or death.

 

DANgEr indicates 

a hazardous 

situation which, if not 

avoided, will result in death or 

serious injury.
 

WArNINg 

indicates a 

hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, could result in 

death or serious injury.
 

cAUTION, used 

with the safety 

alert symbol, indicates a 

hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, could result in 

minor or moderate injury.

 

NOTIcE is used to 

address practices 

not related to personal injury.
 

cAUTION, without 

the safety alert 

symbol, is used to address 

practices not related to 

personal injury.

general Safety Warnings

 WArNINg! read all safety 

warnings and 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 ″power tool″ in the 

warnings refers to your line-

operated (corded) power tool.

Work area safety

1. 

Keep work area clean and well lit.  

a. 

Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-

dents.

Do not operate power tools in 

b. 

explosive atmospheres, such as in 

the presence of flammable liquids, 

gases or dust.  

Power tools create 

sparks which may ignite the dust or 

fumes.

Keep children and bystanders 

c. 

away while operating a power tool.  

Distractions can cause you to lose 

control.

Electrical safety

2. 

power tool plugs must match the 

a. 

outlet.  Never modify the power 

plug in any way.  Do not use any 

adapter plugs with grounded 

power tools.

  Unmodified plugs and 

Summary of Contents for 66182

Page 1: ... Copyright 2008 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 manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for asse...

Page 2: ...ol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury General Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in ...

Page 3: ...serious personal injury Use personal protective equip b ment Always wear ANSI ap proved safety goggles Safety equipment such as NIOSH approved dust maskrespirator non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries Prevent unintentional starting c Ensure the Power Switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or p...

Page 4: ...se of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation Service 5 Have your power tool serviced by a a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Specific Safety Warnings Maintain labels and nameplates on 1 the Hot Knife These carry important safety information If un...

Page 5: ...nnot cover all possible con ditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Save these instructions Grounding To prevent electric shock and death from incorrect grounding wire connection Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to wheth...

Page 6: ...r the capacity of the Cord For example a 14 gauge Cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge Cord See Table A When using more than one Exten 4 sion Cord to make up the total length make sure each Cord contains at least the minimum wire size required See Table A If you are using one Extension Cord 5 for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required mini...

Page 7: ...ally returns to OFF position when released Unpacking When unpacking check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible PRODUCT FEATURES FIGURE A POWER SWITCH 19 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING KNOB 9 POWER ON LIGHT 22 BLADE 2 SCALE BRACKET 1 CLAMPING SCREW 3 Operating...

Page 8: ...st 120 volt grounded elec trical outlet Turn the Temperature Selector Knob 2 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 Press and hold the Power Switch 19 3 to heat up the Blade 2 The Blade will reach the pre set operating tem perature in about one minute and will remain at the temperatu...

Page 9: ...is manual must be performed only by a qualified technician To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Turn the Power Switch 19 of the Hot Knife to its OFF position and unplug the tool from its electrical Outlet before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Hot Knife will not turn on No power at electrical outle...

Page 10: ... 3 2 Blade 1 13 Housing B 1 3 Clamping Screw M4 x 8 2 14 Sheath 1 4 Blade Bracket 1 15 Electric Wire 1 5 Nut with Cover M4 2 16 Rubber Grip 1 6 Nut M4 2 17 On Off Switch 1 7 Insulating Patch 1 18 Housing A 1 8 Heating Assembly 1 19 Power Switch 1 9 Temperature Selector Knob 1 20 Rating Label 2 10 Circuit Board 1 21 Power Cord Plug 1 11 Pan Head Screw M4 x 15 2 22 Power ON Light 1 21 22 ...

Page 11: ...r and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is express ly in lieu of all...

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