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SKU 46055 

        

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 mains-operated (corded) 

power tool or battery-operated 

(cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

1. 

Keep work area clean and well lit.  

a. 

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in 

b. 

explosive atmospheres, such as in 

the presence of flammable liquids, 

gases or dust.

  

Power tools create 

sparks which may ignite the dust or 

fumes.

Keep children and bystanders 

c. 

away while operating a power tool.

  

Distractions can cause you to lose 
control.

Electrical safety

2. 

Power tool plugs must match the 

a. 

outlet.  never modify the plug in 
any way.  Do not use any adapter 
plugs with grounded power tools.
  

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets 

will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with grounded 

b. 

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, 

REV 10d

Summary of Contents for 46055

Page 1: ...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 For technical ...

Page 2: ...r 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 i...

Page 3: ...event unintentional starting c Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or battery pack picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove any adjusting key or wrench d before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part o...

Page 4: ...qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Jigsaw Safety Warnings Hold power tool by insulated 1 gripping surfaces when performing an operation where cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator Use clamps or a...

Page 5: ...ns and 12 instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Vibration Safety This tool vibrates during use Repeated or long term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or pe...

Page 6: ...ld electrically malfunction or break down grounding 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 green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system a...

Page 7: ...ne extension cord for 5 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 6 outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use Make sure the extension cord is properly 7 wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extens...

Page 8: ...ugged from the power source Bolt Blade Stock Blade Clamp Figure 1 Blade 1 Loosen the Bolt on the Blade Clamp 21 with the Hex Spanner 32 Refer to Figure 1 Insert the end with holes of the Blade 2 between the Blade Stock and the Blade Clamp Hold the Blade level while tightening the Bolt with the Hex Spanner 32 Note To remove a Blade loosen the Bolt and remove Blade Figure 2 3 The Ball or guide must ...

Page 9: ...e of the Saw on the workpiece and move the blade forward Do not push hard Let the saw work at its own rate Do not force the blade See Figure 3 Note Make sure the bottom base is level with the workpiece or the blade could break Note Unplug tool before making adjustments Figure 4 5 Your Jigsaw can be adjusted from 0 to 45 for miter cuts by loosening the bolt on the bottom of the base with the Hex Sp...

Page 10: ...ch use blow out the saw with 1 compressed air Wipe the saw clean with a soft damp 2 cloth Do not use abrasives or solvent to clean saw Check the blade prior to each use If 3 the blade is bent or has broken teeth replace Blades are available at Harbor Freight Tools If there is a noticeable loss in 4 performance the brush may be worn and in need of replacement Have a qualified service technician rep...

Page 11: ...ol 2 Switch 3 Screw 4 Right Housing 5 Cord Clip 6 Screw 7 Cord Guard 8 Power Cord 9 Stator 10 Bearing 11 Carbon Brush and Holder Part Description 12 Rotor 13 Bearing 14 Center Support 15 Washer 16 Gear 17 Guide Case 18 Slide Holder 19 Slide Rod 20 Felt 21 Blade Clamp 22 Screw Part Description 23 Guard 24 Guide Roller 25 Bottom Board 26 Square Nut 27 Left Housing 28 Nameplate 29 Washer Board 30 Spr...

Page 12: ...ental 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 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...

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