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ITEM 68988

7-1/4" WORM DRIVE

 

CIRCULAR SAW

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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.  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 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. 

SaVE thIS Manual.

Summary of Contents for 68988

Page 1: ...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 Copyright 2011 by Ha...

Page 2: ...tion which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury Important Safety Information General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety wa...

Page 3: ...ohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as...

Page 4: ...ons 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 Service Have your p...

Page 5: ...the material If saw blade is binding it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted d Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback Large panels tend...

Page 6: ...ring operation 25 Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet Turn off the tool and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving 26 Use clamps not included or...

Page 7: ...ury 1 Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or w...

Page 8: ...vides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock 2 The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the gro...

Page 9: ...ked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use 7 Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension co...

Page 10: ...fore 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 Note For additional info...

Page 11: ...speed steel abrasive blades or metal or masonry cutting blades The guards of this saw are not designed to protect against the failure of such blades Mounting and Removing Blade 1 Hold in the Spindle...

Page 12: ...Depth Scale Figure D Adjusting Bevel 1 Loosen the Bevel Lock Lever to allow the angle of cut to be adjusted 2 Use the Bevel Scale to set the desired angle 3 After adjustment tighten the Bevel Lock Lev...

Page 13: ...depth b Place Saw on flat level surface c Remove Oil Plug and check oil level Level should not be below bottom threads d Add 5 to 10 weight Worm Drive Lubricant until it runs out of the Oil Plug hole...

Page 14: ...ce and Lubrication 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the tool Check for loose hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and an...

Page 15: ...Performance decreases over time 1 Accessory dull or damaged 2 Carbon brushes worn or damaged 1 Keep cutting accessories sharp Replace as needed 2 Have qualified technician replace brushes Excessive no...

Page 16: ...nty 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 distribut...

Page 17: ...fety Operation Maintenance Setup Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustratio...

Page 18: ...Worm 1 36 Locking Pin 1 37 Special Nut 1 38 Check Ring 1 39 Spring 1 40 Washer 1 41 O Ring 1 42 Special Nut 1 43 O Ring 1 44 Screw 5 45 Gearbox Cap 1 46 Auxiliary Handle 1 Part Description Qty 47 Scre...

Page 19: ...Page 19 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 68988 Safety Operation Maintenance Setup Assembly Diagram...

Page 20: ...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 impl...

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