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Item 68523

5. 

NOTE: 

The overload protection can trip and cut 

off power during use.  If this happens, press the 

red Reset Button located above the power cord 

base to continue working.  See 

Figure B

, below.

Reset  

Button

Trigger 

Lock (33)

Figure B

Operating Instructions

  Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT 

SAFETY INFORMATION section at the 

beginning of this manual including 

all text under subheadings therein 

before use of this product.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM 

ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Release Trigger and 

unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before 

adjusting tool or installing accessories.

Work Piece / Work Area Set Up

1.  Designate a work area that is clean and well-

lit.  The work area must not allow access by 

children or pets to prevent distraction and injury.

2.  Route Power Cord (22) along a safe route to reach 

work area without creating a tripping hazard or 

exposing cord to possible damage.  The power 

cord must reach work area with enough extra 

length 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 firmly in both hands.

1.  Mark work piece area you wish to cut and insert 

Power Cord into nearest electrical outlet.

2.  Grip Cut-Off Tool so thumb rests on 

Trigger (35). Make sure Cutting Wheel is 

not touching surface of work piece.

3.  Press forward on Trigger Lock (33), to release 

Trigger.  Pull up to operate the Cutting Wheel.

4.  Allow tool to come up to full speed 

before touching the work material.

5.  Carefully place the edge of Cutting 

Wheel onto work piece surface.

6.  To cut, keep tool moving over work surface. 

Maintain steady amount of pressure on Cut-Off 

Tool.  Forcing down tool may cause it to stall.

7.  When finished, release Trigger to stop 

Cut-Off Tool. Allow tool to come to a 

complete stop before setting it down.

8.  Disconnect Power Cord from outlet. Clean, then 

store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.

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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