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SKU 66660 

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scale graduations are stamped on the 

face of Bevel Angle Bracket (101). An 

indexing pointer is stamped on the 

adjacent tab. For greater accuracy, 

use an angle finder (not supplied) 

to measure and confirm the desired 

angle. To adjust the bevel angle 

passed 45 degrees and up to 51.5 

degrees, pushing in the Bevel Angle 

Release Push button (90) will allow 

the Bevel Angle Bracket to be further 

tilted. Rotate the Cam Lever (88B) 

clockwise to lock-in the setting.
Prior to the initial use, make a 90º de-

4. 

gree cut on a solid piece of wood (do 

not use particle board or plywood). 

With a protractor verify whether the 

cut is square. For fine tuning the 

“Zero” degree setting of the  Bevel 

Angle Bracket (101), use the Set 

Screw (94).

Work piece and Work area Set Up

Designate a work area that is clean 

1. 

and well-lit.  The work area must not 

allow access by children or pets to 

prevent injury and distraction.
Route the power cord along a safe 

2. 

route to reach the work area without 

creating a tripping hazard or exposing 

the power cord to possible damage.  

The power cord must reach the work 

area with enough extra length to al-

low free movement while working.
Secure loose work pieces using a 

3. 

vise or clamps (not included) to pre-

vent movement while working.
There must not be hazardous ob-

4. 

jects, such as utility lines or foreign 

objects, nearby that will present a 

hazard while working.

Be sure to select and install an ap-

5. 

propriate saw blade in good condition 

before starting work.

General operating Instructions

Clean the work surface and under-

1. 

side of the Base Plate (103).
Check lubricating oil level before 

2. 

initial use and after every 25 hours 

of operation. Locate the Base Plate 

(103) at the corner of work bench 

with the rear end accessible and 

the Lower Guard resting against the 

bench. Use a “C” Clamp to secure 

the end of the Base Plate to the 

bench.
With a 6mm hex key remove the Oil 

3. 

Fill Plug (50).
Oil level should just reach bottom of 

4. 

the threads in the Worm Gear Hous-

ing (18).

If required, fill with exact brand of oil 

5. 

specified in the Specifications section 

of this manual.
Prior to reattaching the Oil Fill Plug, 

6. 

inspect the condition of the O-ring 

gasket. Replace if torn, damaged or 

elongated.
Replace the plug and tighten snug. 

7. 

Do not over tighten. 
To operate tool, place it at the end 

8. 

of the work piece, with the blade not 

touching the work piece. 
Squeeze the Trigger (79) to start the 

9. 

tool operating. 
Guide the saw along the line to be cut.

10. 

When the cut is complete, release the 

11. 

Trigger to allow the Blade to come to 

a complete stop.

Summary of Contents for 66660

Page 1: ...l Copyright 2009 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 Har...

Page 2: ...he 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...

Page 3: ...lt in serious personal injury Use personal protective equip b ment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropri...

Page 4: ...tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Use only saw blades and acces h sories that have been approved for use with this tool Accessories that m...

Page 5: ...of your blade must be within the capacity rating of your saw Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled The arbor size of the blade must 10 properly fit the spindle of t...

Page 6: ...tool When using a handheld saw 21 maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands to resist starting torque When cutting rest the larger por 22 tion of the Base Plate 103 on the supported portion of...

Page 7: ...which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Preventing Kick Back Kick back is an extremely dangerous action which can cause serious injury Kick back occurs when the Bl...

Page 8: ...be cleaned with a blade cleaner to re move glue or pitch Damaged blades should be discarded Kick back can be caused by using 11 the wrong blade type for the work material Always read the recom mendati...

Page 9: ...rst be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood circulation to...

Page 10: ...ding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The grounding prong in the plug is 2 connected through the g...

Page 11: ...ou are using one extension cord 5 for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A If you are using an extension cord 6 outdoors...

Page 12: ...bheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its OFF position and unplug the tool from its electrical...

Page 13: ...gger 79 Handle 77 81 Carbon Brush Cover 72 Cam Lever 88a Lower Blade Guard 37 Rotation Direction Marking Arbor Bolt and Wash ers 44 46 Base Plate 103 Depth Gauge Scissor Hinge 105 Lower Blade Guard Le...

Page 14: ...n 7 ally require maintenance and can be accessed through the Carbon Brush Covers 72 Operating Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual includin...

Page 15: ...g Secure loose work pieces using a 3 vise or clamps not included to pre vent movement while working There must not be hazardous ob 4 jects such as utility lines or foreign objects nearby that will pre...

Page 16: ...tting 13 Guide 108 109 Slide the Cutting Guide 108 through 14 the Base Plate 103 and secure in position using the Thumb Screw 93 Align the Cutting Guide Fence 109 15 with the edge of the work piece an...

Page 17: ...ion of the Lower Blade Guard and adjust or repair if needed After Use 4 clean external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth Carbon Brush Maintenance 5 The carbon brushes may require maintenance when...

Page 18: ...Check condition of Carbon Brushes replace 1 if necessary Check condition of cord and repair if 2 necessary Saw Blade will not turn Spindle Lock 14 may be 1 engaged Press it to release If it won t rele...

Page 19: ...Ferrule 1 35 Fixed Blade Guard Bolt m8 x 40 1 36 Lower Blade Guard Spring 1 37 Lower Blade Guard 1 38 Lower Blade Guard Lever 1 39 Rivets m4 4 Parts List Part Description Qty 40 Lower Blade Guard Bea...

Page 20: ...Axle 1 103 Base Plate 1 104 Flat Head Screws m5 x 9 4 105 Depth Guide Scissor Hinge 1 106 Depth Guide Hinge Bracket 1 107 Depth Hinge Guide Pin 1 108 Cutting Guide 1 109 Cutting Guide Fence 1 110 Carb...

Page 21: ...SKU 66660 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 21 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM...

Page 22: ...ontingent 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 ex...

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