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SKU 98089        

 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 

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6. 

When storing the Saw, 

make sure to store the unit in a clean, dry, safe location 

out of reach of children and other unauthorized people.  For long periods of stor-

age, drain and clean the Fuel Tank (2C, 10C).

CauTiOn!  all maintenance, service, or repairs not mentioned in this manual 

7. 

must only be performed by a qualified service technician.

TROuBleSHOOTinG

Problem

Possible Solution

Engine will not start or runs 

poorly.

Check for amount of fuel.

1. 

Make sure Choke Lever is in proper position.

2. 

Make sure Spark Plug Wire is not loose.

3. 

Check condition of Spark Plug.  Wipe off any access fuel with 

4. 

a clean, dry cloth.  Prior to reinstalling the spark plug, vent the 

combustion chamber by pulling the start grip several times.
Make sure Air Filter assembly is clean.

5. 

Make sure to press Decompression Valve before starting.  Clean/

6. 

replace valve if it pops up without being pulled when unit is off.

Have a qualified service technician check the ignition system.

7. 

Have a qualified technician check/adjust the carburetor.  The 

8. 

carburetor is not set to run satisfactorily at altitudes above 5,000 

ft.

Engine smokes excessive-

ly when running.

1. Check for proper mix of fuel.

2. Check Air Filter condition.

Saw Blade not rotating up 

to full speed.

Check for proper mix and amount of fuel.

1. 

Check condition of Spark Plug.

2. 

Adjust tension on V-Belt.

3. 

Check Air Filter.

4. 

Poor quality of cut.

Make sure Blade is undamaged.

1. 

Make sure Saw Blade is properly installed.

2. 

Kill Switch does not turn off 

Engine.

Immediately discontinue use of Cut Off Saw.  Have a 

qualified service technician check the Kill Switch.

Summary of Contents for 98089

Page 1: ...harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2008 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 For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1...

Page 2: ...HIS SAW WITHOUT USING THE WATER FEED ATTACHMENT The Emission Control System for this Cut Off Saw is warranted for standards set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency For warranty information refer to the back two pages of this manual SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures parts list a...

Page 3: ...les when using this product Proper hearing and breathing protection must also be used TOOL USE AND CARE Do not force the tool Use the correct tool for your application 1 The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not use the Cut Off Saw if the Engine s Kill Switch 5D does not immedi 2 ately turn it off Any tool that cannot be controlled with its Kill ...

Page 4: ...authorized people to handle or play with 5 the Cut Off Saw Keep children and other bystanders away from the working area This Cut Off Saw is designed for outdoor use only 6 Do not operate the Cut Off Saw in a closed area or in a poorly ventilated area When running the En gine of this Cut Off Saw produces carbon monoxide a colorless odorless toxic fume that when inhaled can cause serious personal i...

Page 5: ... alter or adjust any part of the Cut Off Saw or Engine that is assembled 2 and supplied by the manufacturer Always follow scheduled Cut Off Saw and Engine maintenance 3 CHEMICAL PRECAUTIONS Avoid contact with hot fuel oil exhaust fumes and solid surfaces 1 Avoid body contact with fuels oils and lubricants used in the Cut Off Saw 2 and Engine If swallowed seek medical treatment immediately Do not i...

Page 6: ... Do not press against the Saw Blade to stop it Do not force the Saw Blade into the workpiece when cutting 10 Apply moderate pressure allowing the Saw Blade to cut without being forced To avoid accidental injury always wear heavy duty work gloves when chang 11 ing the Saw Blade The Saw Blade will become hot while cutting 12 Allow the Saw Blade to com pletely cool before handling Turn off the Cut Of...

Page 7: ...placed under the panel and near the outer edge of the panel Do not use a dull or damaged Saw Blade Unsharpened or improperly set Saw Blades produce a narrow kerf causing excessive friction Saw Blade binding and kickback Push the Saw Blade past the workpiece prior to release Make sure to check the Blade Guard for proper operation Never disable the Guard Do not use the Cut Off Saw if the Guard assem...

Page 8: ...on the cover of this manual as soon as possible PRODUCT FEATURES See Figure A page 11 for details Saw Blade 23F 1 Use only composite abrasive or diamond abrasive Blades not included Depending on the material to be cut these Blades are made of differ ent materials Make sure to choose the right Blade for the material being cut The Saw Blade should be 14 in diameter From 7 64 to 1 4 thickness and wit...

Page 9: ... starting Turn clockwise for nor mal operation Starter Grip 3A 14 Pull to start Engine Fuel Tank Cap 16C 15 Open this Cap for filling the Fuel Tank 2C 10C Close the Fuel Tank Cap prior to for starting and operation Decompression Valve 7B 16 Press down on this Valve to make starting easier When air pressure in the Engine reaches a preset value the Valve automatically closes Belt Tensioner with Tens...

Page 10: ...SKU 98089 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 10 5E 6E 4E 13E 7B 35F 16C 38F 34F FIGURE A 26C 16D 19F 3G 5D 9D 7D 5C 3A 10D 2E 24F ...

Page 11: ... Blade Shaft 16F replace 5 the outer Flange 22F and Washer 24F Then firmly tighten the Hex Bolt 25F to secure the Saw Blade in place See Figure A Make sure to check the Blade Guard 19F for proper operation If necessary 6 loosen the Blade Guard Positioning Knob 38F to adjust the Blade Guard 19F position Never disable the Guard Do not use the Cut Off Saw if the Guard as sembly does not operate prope...

Page 12: ...he How To Stop The Cut Off Saw instructions on page 13 before operating To Start The Cut Off Saw WARNING 1 Wear ANSI approved safety impact goggles hearing protection and NIOSH approved dust mask respirator during use Place the Cut Off Saw on flat level ground so that the Saw Blade not included 2 does not contact any objects or the ground Orient the saw away from your body FIGURE B 7B 3G 9D 10D 5C...

Page 13: ...ch takes about eight hours of use the Cut 1 Off Saw must not be operated at high speeds without a load do not pull the Throt tle Trigger 10D beyond 3 4 of full throttle Following this procedure will lengthen the service life of the Saw NOTE After running the Cut Off Saw for an extended period of time allow the En 2 gine to idle for several minutes to dissipate the heat This will prevent some engin...

Page 14: ...ion Box Cover See Figure C Loosen the three Hex Bolts 11F on the Bearing Plate 12F b See Figure C Turn the Tensioning Nut 35F c clockwise to increase tension on the V Belt 3F Turn the Tensioning Nut counterclockwise to decrease tension on the V Belt or turn the Bolt 14F clockwise or counterclockwise See Figure C Tighten the three Hex Bolts 11F on the Bearing Plate 12F d See Figure C Replace the Tr...

Page 15: ... Remove the Spark Plug Cover 4D located at the front of the Rear Handle 7D a See Figure E Remove the Spark Plug Wire 18 Then unscrew and remove the Spark Plug b 2B See Figure E Clean off the carbon build up on the Spark Plug 2B c See Figure E Check the electrode gap to see if it is 0 020 If necessary readjust d See Figure E Replace the Spark Plug 2B after every 100 operating hours or earlier if th...

Page 16: ...installing the spark plug vent the combustion chamber by pulling the start grip several times Make sure Air Filter assembly is clean 5 Make sure to press Decompression Valve before starting Clean 6 replace valve if it pops up without being pulled when unit is off Have a qualified service technician check the ignition system 7 Have a qualified technician check adjust the carburetor The 8 carburetor...

Page 17: ...Bearing 6202 1 16 Cover 1 17 Plug 1 18 Spark Plug Wire 1 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND AS SEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANU FACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MA...

Page 18: ...Part Description Q ty 1A Flywheel Starter Cover 1 2A Screw Plug 1 3A Starter Grip 1 4A Starter Rope 1 5A Rewind Spring 1 6A Spring Cover 1 7A Rope Rotor 1 8A Pawl 1 9A Spring Clip 1 10A Collar Nut 1 11A Starter Cup 1 12A Flywheel 1 13A Crankshaft 1 14A Locking Clip 2 15A Piston Pin 1 Part Description Q ty 16A Piston 1 17A Piston Ring 2 18A Needle Cage 1 19A Washer 1 20A Clutch Shoe 3 21A Retainer ...

Page 19: ...tion purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Part Description Qty 1B Cylinder 1 2B Spark Plug 1 3B Cylinder Cover 1 4B Screw M5 x 16 3 5B Screw M5 x 20 4 6B Washer 1 7B Decompression Valve 1 Part Description Qty 8B Exhaust Gasket 1 9B Muffler Assembly 1 10B Screw M5 x 16 2 11B Muffler Guard 1 12B Screw M5 x 12 1 13B Gasket Cylinder Base 1 13B ...

Page 20: ...el Tank Right 1 11C Connecting Hose 1 12C Sleeve 1 13C Manifold 1 14C Hose Clip 1 15C O Ring 1 Part Description Qty 16C Fuel Tank Cap 1 17C Washer 1 18C Tank Vent 1 19C Gasket 1 20C Fuel Pick Up Filter 1 21C Hose 1 22C U Rubber Tube 1 23C Screw Bracket 1 24C Screw M4x5 1 25C Lock Nut M5 2 26C Foot Pad 1 27C Screw M5X20 2 28C Foot Pad Support 1 29C Pin 1 NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for ill...

Page 21: ... as replacement parts Part Description Qty 1D Main Cover 1 2D Side Sealing Cover 1 3D Front Sealing Cover 1 4D Spark Plug Cover 1 5D Kill Switch 1 6D Screw ST2 9 x 13 2 7D Rear Handle 1 8D Torsion Spring 1 9D Throttle Lock 1 Part Description Qty 10D Throttle Trigger 1 11D Trigger Pin 1 12D Torsion Spring 1 13D Shaft 1 14D Throttle Triggering Wire 1 15D Flameout Wire 1 16D Trigger Safety Lever 1 17...

Page 22: ...purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Part Description Qty 1E Filter Cover 1 2E Pre Filter I 1 3E Pre Filter 2 1 4E Filter Housing 1 5E Paper Air Filter 1 6E Secondary Filter 1 7E Screw ST2 9 x 19 2 8E Half Round 1 Part Description Qty 9E Filter Base 1 10E Gasket 1 11E Screw M5 x 16 2 12E Flat Spring 1 13E Filter Cover Lock Lever 1 14E Torsion Spring 1 15E Pin B3 x ...

Page 23: ...5 Li 1 4F Nut M10 Left 1 5F Washer 10 1 6F Belt Pulley Assy 1 7F Washer 12 1 8F Clip 35 2 9F Ball Bearing 6202 2 10F Ring 1 11F Bolt M8 x 30 2 12F Bearing Plate 1 13F Transmission Box 1 14F Bolt M8 x 35 1 15F Woodruff Key 4 x 13 2 16F Blade Shaft 1 17F Washer 2 18F Rubber Ring 1 19F Blade Guard Assy 1 Part Description Qty 20F Lock Washer 2 21F Round Lock Nut 1 22F Flange 2 23F SawBlade 14 Diameter...

Page 24: ... 9G 10G NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Part Description Qty 1G Handle Bracket 1 2G Screw M5 x 12 2 3G Front Handle 1 4G Screw M5 x 24 2 5G Spring Lock 8 2 Part Description Qty 6G Screw M5 x 25 2 7G Washer 8 2 8G Wheel 2 9G Support 1 10G Wheel Shaft 2 REV 08f ...

Page 25: ...neglect or improper maintenance of your engine Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system and the ignition system Also included may be hoses belts connectors and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists HFT will repair your engine at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor Manufacturer s Warranty Coverage ...

Page 26: ...e engine 5 Service and Maintenance Component parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or are scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary are warranted for the warranty period Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance is warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement po...

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