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SKU 68242

Operating Instructions

  Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY 

INFORMATION section at the beginning 

of this manual including all text 

under subheadings therein before 

set up or use of this product.

Tool Set Up

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM 

ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: 

Unlock and release the Trigger and disconnect Battery 

Pack before adjusting tool or installing accessories.

Charging

1.  Place the Battery Pack on a dry fireproof surface in 

a room where the temperature is from 50–104° F.

Note:

 If recharging a newly spent Battery Pack, allow it to 

cool completely before charging.   

Make sure the Battery Pack is undamaged; do 

not charge a cracked or leaking battery pack.

2.  Disconnect the Cord from the Battery Charger.  Attach 

the Adapter plug to a grounded, 120 V~, 60 Hz outlet.

3.  Plug the Charger into the power supply and 

the 

green

 charging light will activate, showing 

that power is supplied to the Charger.

4.  Slide the Battery Pack onto the Charger’s base. 

The 

red

 charging indicator light will activate 

to show that charging is taking place. 

Note:

 The Battery Pack’s capacity will increase 

somewhat during the first few charging cycles. A fully 

discharged battery will take about 3 to 5 hours to fully 

charge. 

CAUTION! 

Recharging the Battery Pack for 

more than 5 hours 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 Saw).

9.  Store the Charger and Battery Pack indoors, out 

of reach of children. 

WARNING! 

Do NOT use a 

different Charger or Battery to power this Saw.

General Operating Instructions

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM 

ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: 

Always make sure the Trigger Switch of the Cordless 

Jig Saw is in its “OFF” position and the Battery Pack 

is disconnected from the Jig Saw prior to making any 

adjustments to the tool.

 

• 

DO NOT

 install the Battery Pack until 

AFTER

 you complete the following 

steps to set up the Jig Saw for use.

•  Refer to page 6 for the location of the parts 

of the Jig Saw for the following steps. 

Installing the Saw Blade

1.  Choose the correct U-shank Saw Blade for the 

material being cut. Fine tooth Saw Blades are 

generally used for cutting metal. Saw Blades with 

larger teeth are generally used for cutting wood.

Note:

  Tool accepts U-shank blades only.

2.  To avoid accidental injury, make sure 

to wear heavy duty work gloves when 

installing or removing the Saw Blade.

3.  To install the blade:

a.  Raise the Blade Cover.
b.  Use the included Hex Wrench to 

loosen the Blade Clamp Screw.

Blade Cover

Blade Clamp  

Screw

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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