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SKU 98058 

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objects, nearby that will present a 

hazard while working.
Do not cut a workpiece that might 

5. 

have hidden utility lines or hardware 

(screws, bolts etc.).

general Operating instructions

nut (57)

depth adjustment (55)

laser Button (8)

1.  Loosen the Nut (57) with hex 

wrench end of the Arbor Tool and 

adjust the depth of the cut with the 

Depth Adjustment (55).  The Depth 

Adjustment is located between the 

handle and the upper guard of the 

Saw.  The cut should be deep enough 

to cut all the way through the material 

but not deep enough to bite into a 

surface beneath.  Adding about 1/8” 

cut greater than the thickness of the 

material is advised.  Tighten the Nut 

when cut depth is set.  
Loosen the Rip Fence Screw and 

2. 

adjust the Rip Fence so that it is in 

line with the cut.

angle guide 

(75)

3.  The Angle Guide (75) can be 

adjusted to cut up to 45° angles, left 

cut.  Secure it with the Angle Knob 

(76).  
Plug the Circular Saw into a standard, 

4. 

grounded 120V electrical outlet.
Push the Laser Button (8) to turn the 

5. 

Laser on.  The laser is aligned with 

the Blade and will serve as a guide in 

cutting.  
Position the Blade near the 

6. 

workpiece, depress the safety (just 

above the Trigger) and hold Trigger 

(9) down.  Allow the Saw to come up 

to full speed before addressing it to 

the workpiece.  
Hold the Circular Saw with both 

7. 

hands and allow it to cut through the 

workpiece at it’s own pace.  
When the cut is complete, release the 

8. 

Trigger.  Allow the Saw to coast to a 

stop before setting it down.  Turn off 

the Laser.  
To prevent accidents, turn off the 

9. 

tool and disconnect its power supply 

after use.  Clean, then store the tool 

indoors out of children’s reach.

Summary of Contents for 98058

Page 1: ...s 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...

Page 2: ...ymbol 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...

Page 3: ...tools may result in serious personal injury Use safety equipment Always b wear eye protection Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropria...

Page 4: ...aking 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 5 Have your powe...

Page 5: ...tion your body to either side of the blade but not in line with the blade Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are...

Page 6: ...whatever is in its path Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released Maintain labels and nameplates on 14 the tool These carry important safety information If unreadab...

Page 7: ...he operator Vibration Safety This tool vibrates during use Repeated or long term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury particularly to the hands arms and shoulders To...

Page 8: ...ding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The grounding prong in the plug is 2 connected through the g...

Page 9: ...are using one extension cord 4 for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A If you are using an extension cord 5 outdoors m...

Page 10: ...or Wrench 1 80 Allen Wrench 1 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...

Page 11: ...e the Blade and replace with a new 7 1 4 blade rated to at least 5 000 RPM Blade rotation must match up with the direction arrow on the saw The Blade s teeth must be facing upwards Replace the Blade C...

Page 12: ...e Rip Fence Screw and 2 adjust the Rip Fence so that it is in line with the cut Angle Guide 75 3 The Angle Guide 75 can be adjusted to cut up to 45 angles left cut Secure it with the Angle Knob 76 Plu...

Page 13: ...bon Brush Maintenance 3 The carbon brushes may require maintenance when the motor performance of the tool decreases or stops working completely To maintain the brushes Remove the Brush Cap 22 on each...

Page 14: ...Disconnect power supply before service 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...

Page 15: ...d 1 PARTS LIST Part Description Qty 41 Lower Guard Spring 1 42 Guard Ring 1 43 Screw 3 44 Front Cover 1 45 Bearing 1 46 Circlip 1 47 Spindle 1 48 Key 1 49 Gear 1 50 Circlip 1 51 Needle Bearing 1 52 Sc...

Page 16: ...SKU 98058 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 16 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM...

Page 17: ...SKU 98058 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM continued...

Page 18: ...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 implied including the warranties of merchantab...

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