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ITEM 68849

18 VOLT CORDLESS 

5-1/2" 

CIRCULAR SAW

WITH LASER GUIDE

REV 12c

Read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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 2011 by Harbor Freight Tools

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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.

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact 

and undamaged.  If any parts are missing or broken, 

please call 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.

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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.

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

Summary of Contents for 68849

Page 1: ...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 When unpacki...

Page 2: ...nal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire a...

Page 3: ...by an appropriate standards agency Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection Eye protection must be ANSI approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH approved for the specific...

Page 4: ...wn cord Contact with a live wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and shock the operator 6 When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide This improves the accurac...

Page 5: ...is released 14 DO NOT USE THIS SAW WITH THE SAW HELD UPSIDE DOWN IN A VISE The saw is not designed for such use and cannot be used safely in that position 15 Do not use to cut logs tree limbs or unev...

Page 6: ...afety Code 25249 5 et seq 32 WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm...

Page 7: ...ndard Association and the National Electrical Code 2 Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration See Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Extension Cor...

Page 8: ...g Setup Before Use Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product TO PREVENT SER...

Page 9: ...Handle Trigger 36 Battery Pack not included Battery Button Bevel Adjusting Knob 42 Plate 50 Saw Blade 6 Fence Adjusting Knob 45 Depth Adjusting Knob 53 Laser Switch 38 Laser Guide 14 Trigger Lock But...

Page 10: ...lange 2 3 Use the lever on the Lower Guard 10 to raise the Guard and remove the Blade 6 Leave the inner flange in place 4 Install the new blade with the directional arrow on the blade pointing the sam...

Page 11: ...g the first few charging cycles A fully discharged Battery Pack will take about 1 hour to fully charge Recharging the Battery Pack for more than 1 hour can damage the battery cells 7 While charging th...

Page 12: ...8 After completing the cut release the trigger Make sure that the Movable Guard closes immediately 9 To prevent accidents turn off the tool and disconnect the Battery Pack after use 10 Clean then sto...

Page 13: ...e are no obstructions reinsert the Battery Pack according to its shape it should only fit one way and press firmly until the Battery Pack locks in place 2 Make sure Charger is connected and operating...

Page 14: ...S TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Parts List Part Description Qty 1 Blade Bolt 1 2 Outer Flange 1 3 Screw M4...

Page 15: ...800 444 3353 Item 68849 Assembly Diagram 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 10 9 8 8 13 12 11 8 4 14 12 15 25 26 27 28 30 29 24 19 18 23 22 21 20 37 38 39 40 41 52 53 42 44 45 47 48 46 34 33 32 31 36 35 41 17 16 16 16 51...

Page 16: ...the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLI...

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