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HIGH SPEED 

3" ELECTRIC 

CUT-OFF TOOL

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, 

operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures.  Write the product’s serial number in the 

back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). 

Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future 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.

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 2011 by Harbor Freight Tools

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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 assembly and service may not be included.

Read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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REV 15b

Summary of Contents for 68523

Page 1: ... for future 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 2011 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 withi...

Page 2: ...actions can cause you to lose control 2 Electrical safety a Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock b Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if...

Page 3: ...d and are easier to control g Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation 5 Service a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement pa...

Page 4: ... work before turning on tool 19 Do not lay the tool down until it has come to a complete stop Moving parts can grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control 20 Do not leave tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet Turn off the tool and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving 21 This product is not a toy Keep it out of reach of children 22 People with pacema...

Page 5: ...which the power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe 2 The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator The guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel 3 Wheels must be used only for recommended applications For example d...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ... marking concerning Risk of Electric Shock Properly connect power cord to appropriate outlet Instructions for Putting into Use Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up of this product TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Release Trigger and unplug the tool from its electrical outle...

Page 8: ... to allow free movement while working 3 Secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps not included to prevent movement while working The work piece must be secured so that it will not move during cutting 4 There must not be hazardous objects such as utility lines or foreign objects nearby that will present a hazard while working General Operating Instructions TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Grip tool ...

Page 9: ...wer at outlet If outlet is unpowered turn off tool and check circuit breaker If breaker is tripped make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads 3 Turn off tool and allow to cool Press reset button on tool 4 Have technician service tool Tool operates slowly 1 Excess pressure applied to work piece 2 Extension cord too long or wire size too small 1 Decrease pressure all...

Page 10: ... 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 PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTO...

Page 11: ...Page 11 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 68523 Assembly Diagram ...

Page 12: ...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 and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If o...

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