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SKU 68848

Specifications

Charger

120V~, 60Hz Input

7.2-24VDC Output

1 Hour Charge Time

(SKU 68859, sold separately)

Battery Type 

18V, 1500mAh, NiCd

(SKU 68860, sold separately)

Cutting Speed

0 - 2400 Strokes Per Minute

Footplate Tilt

0, 15°, 30°, 45°

Blade Type

T-Shank

Save This Manual

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.

Important Safety Information

In this manual, on the labeling, and all other 

information provided 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 Power Tool 

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 battery-

operated (cordless) power tool.

1. 

Work area safety

a. 

Keep work area clean and well lit.  

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b. 

Do not operate power tools in 

explosive atmospheres, such as in the 

presence of flammable liquids, gases 

or dust.

  

Power tools create sparks 

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c. 

Keep children and bystanders away 

while operating a power tool.

  

Distractions 

can cause you to lose control.

2. 

Electrical safety

a. 

Do not expose power tools to rain or 

wet conditions.  Water entering a power 

tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

3. 

Personal safety

a. 

Stay alert, watch what you are doing 

and use common sense when operating 

a power tool.  Do not use a power tool 

Summary of Contents for 68848

Page 1: ...at http www harborfreight com Email our technical support at tech harborfreight com 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 within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual pr...

Page 2: ...ld 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 Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety w...

Page 3: ...l for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed b Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired c Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments chan...

Page 4: ... children 9 People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure In addition people with pacemakers should Avoid operating alone Do not use with power switch locked on Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock 10 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding...

Page 5: ...ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand past hand injuries nervous system disorders diabetes or Raynaud s Disease should not use this tool If you feel any symptoms related to vibration such as tingling numbness and white or blue fingers seek medical advice as soon as possible 2 Do not smoke du...

Page 6: ...ated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration See Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Extension Cords Note Extension cords must not be used with this item s charger Symbology Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories Inc V Volts Alternating Current A Amperes n0 xxxx min No Load Revolutions per Minute RPM WARNING marking concerning...

Page 7: ...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 Assembly Diagram on pages 12 and 13 Trigger Lock Button 40 Trigger 41 Dust Chute 38 Base 31 Adjusting Knob 34 Chuck 7 Roller Wheel 13 Guard Wire 10 Blade Arm 12 ...

Page 8: ...k 7 while inserting or removing blade See Figure 1 NOTE Insert blade with back edge against Roller Wheel 13 Figure A Blade Installation Blade Arm 12 Roller Wheel 13 Chuck 7 3 Once blade is installed release Chuck 4 Pull on blade to verify that it is properly engaged Selecting Cutting Mode 1 The Jigsaw comes with four cutting modes three cutting settings and 1 straight cutting mode To change cuttin...

Page 9: ...e correct model for this Charger as shown on the Specification chart Do not charge any other Battery Pack or any Battery Pack that does not securely fit the Charger 3 Frequently monitor the Charger and battery pack while connected 4 For a fully discharged battery or a new battery allow the Battery Pack to Charge for 1 hour The Red and Green LED s will stay on not flash when the battery is finished...

Page 10: ...w Blade stops completely Turn the Laser Switch to its OFF position Then remove the Jigsaw from the workpiece 4 To prevent accidents disconnect the power cord after use Clean then store the tool indoors out of children s reach Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPER...

Page 11: ... saw Blade 1 Replace saw Blade 2 Make sure Blade is securely installed in tool 3 If turning pivot saw around front of blade and do not force tool Lack of cutting performance 1 Dull saw Blade 2 Improper saw Blade used 3 Tool speed too slow 4 Attempting to cut curves with tool 1 Replace saw Blade 2 Use correct Blade for material to be cut 3 Squeeze Trigger harder to increase speed 4 Use tool only to...

Page 12: ...cluded 1 Parts List and Assembly 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 PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO...

Page 13: ...签 名 处 数 更改文件号 日 期 批 准 材 质 重 量 公差 mm 0 1 0 05 0 2 内加工 存 档 试 样 外加工 浮点位数 x x 热处理要求 硬度要求 x xx x 图 纸 类 型 无特殊要求尺寸的公差 标 记 设 计 校 对 审 核 工 艺 37 旋钮定位球 38 出尘管 39 锁钮弹簧 40 安全按钮 41 开关 42 锂电包 1 2 5 4 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 25 30 29 28 38 42 41 27 31 32 33 34 36 40 39 37 35 23 24 6 7 8 9 3 ...

Page 14: ... 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 ...

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