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SKU 68242

Specifications

Charger Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz 
Charging Time 3-5 Hours
Speed

0-2500 SPM (Strokes Per Minute)

Stroke Length 1/2”

Blades

4” Jig Saw Blade 

6 TPI (for wood)

18 TPI (for metal)

Uses U-shank blades only

Battery Type

18V NiCd; 1300 mAh

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.

1. 

Work area safety

a. 

Keep work area clean and well lit.  

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b. 

Do not operate power tools in explosive 

atmospheres, such as in the presence of 

flammable liquids, gases or dust.

  

Power tools 

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c. 

Keep children and bystanders away 

while operating a power tool.

  

Distractions 

can cause you to lose control.

2. 

Electrical safety

a. 

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet 

conditions.  Water entering a power tool 

will increase the risk of electric shock.

3. 

Personal safety

a. 

Stay alert, watch what you are 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.

b. 

Use personal protective equipment.  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.

c. 

Prevent unintentional starting. 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.

d. 

Remove any adjusting key or wrench 

before turning the power tool on.

  A wrench 

REV 11a

Summary of Contents for 68242

Page 1: ...e Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Copyright 2010 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 Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the...

Page 2: ...ty 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 1 Work area safety a Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite a...

Page 3: ...d cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control g Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions 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 5 Battery tool use and care a Recharge only...

Page 4: ...pment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 11 WARNING Handling the cord on this product s charger will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 12 Th...

Page 5: ...ng They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories Inc the Canadian Standard Association and the National Electrical Code 2 Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration See Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Extension Cords Note Extension cords mu...

Page 6: ... therein before set up or use of this product TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Unlock and release the Trigger and disconnect Battery Pack before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts List and Assembly Diagram on page 1011 Base Plate Lock Button Trigger Blade Battery Pack B...

Page 7: ...rs can damage the battery cells 5 While charging the Battery Pack and Charger and Adapter may become warm to the touch This is normal and does not indicate a problem 6 Unplug the Charger and disconnect it from the Battery Pack when finished 7 Allow the Battery Pack to cool completely before using it 8 Press the Battery Button to release Battery Pack from the Charger or when removing it from the Sa...

Page 8: ...attery Button and remove the Battery Pack 8 Clean then store the Saw indoors and out of children s reach Metal Cutting WARNING Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves whenever changing the Blade 1 For ferrous metals use a fine tooth blade Use a coarse tooth blade for non ferrous metals 2 Make sure to clamp thin sheet metals to prevent vibration during cut Keeping the sheet met...

Page 9: ...n tool Saw doesn t cut or doesn t cut properly 1 Dull Saw Blade 2 Improper Saw Blade used 3 Tool speed too slow 1 Replace saw blade 2 Use metal saw blades for cutting metal and wood saw blades for cutting wood 3 Increase tool speed by squeezing Trigger harder Excessive noise or rattling Internal damage or wear Carbon brushes or bearings for example Have technician service tool Overheating 1 Forcin...

Page 10: ...and Assembly Diagram 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 NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY 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 O...

Page 11: ...roduct 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 illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Parts List and Assembly Diagram Assembly Diagram ...

Page 12: ...ncidental 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 ...

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