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SKU 46055 
        

ranges and refrigerators. 

 

There is an 

increased risk of electric shock if your 

body is grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain 

c. 

or wet conditions.  Water entering 

a power tool will increase the risk of 

electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord.  never use 

d. 

the cord for carrying, pulling or 
unplugging the power tool.  Keep 
cord away from heat, oil, sharp 
edges or moving parts.  
Damaged 
or entangled cords increase the risk of 
electric shock.

When operating a power tool 

e. 

outdoors, use an extension cord 
suitable for outdoor use.
  Use of a 

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces 

the risk of electric shock.

If operating a power tool in a damp 

f. 

location is unavoidable, use a 
Ground Fault circuit Interrupter 
(GFcI) protected supply.
 Use of a 
GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

3. 

Stay alert, watch what you are 

a. 

doing and use common sense when 
operating a power tool.  Do not use 
a power tool while you are tired or 

under the influence of drugs, alcohol 

or medication.  A moment of inattention 

while operating power tools may result 

in serious personal injury.

use personal protective equipment.  

b. 

Always wear eye protection.

  Safety 

equipment such as dust mask, non-

skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing 

protection used for appropriate 

conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Prevent 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 of the power tool may result 

in personal injury.

Do not overreach.  Keep proper 

e. 

footing and balance at all times.  This 

enables better control of the power tool 

in unexpected situations.

Dress properly.  Do not wear loose 

f. 

clothing or jewelry.  Keep your hair, 
clothing and gloves away from 
moving parts.
  Loose clothes, jewelry 

or long hair can be caught in moving 

parts.

If devices are provided for the 

g. 

connection of dust extraction and 
collection facilities, ensure these are 
connected and properly used.

  

Use of 

these devices can reduce dust-related 
hazards.

Only use safety equipment that has 

h. 

been approved 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 hazards in the work area.

Power tool use and care

4. 

Do not force the power tool.  use 

a. 

the correct power tool for your 
application.

  The correct power tool will 

do the job better and safer at the rate 

for which it was designed.

Do not use the power tool if the 

b. 

switch does not turn it on and off.

  

Any power tool that cannot be controlled 

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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