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7-1/4 INCH CIRCULAR SAW

Model

94245

Set Up ANd OpeRAtINg INStRUCtIONS

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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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 questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Manual Revised 10e

Summary of Contents for 94245

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: ...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 a...

Page 3: ...nt 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 t...

Page 4: ...epair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Circular Saw Safety Warnings 1 DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing If both hands are holding the saw they cannot be cut by the blade Do not reach underneath the 2 workpiece The guard cannot protect you fro...

Page 5: ...ay occur Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding When restarting a saw in the c workpiece center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material If saw blade is binding it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted Support large panels to minimize the d risk of blade pinching and kickback Large pan...

Page 6: ... to protect against the failure of such blades Place the larger portion of the saw 18 base on the larger supported part of the workpiece This will help maintain balance and control while the cut is completed Blades must be rated to at least the 19 maximum speed marked on the tool Maintain labels and nameplates on 20 the tool These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact...

Page 7: ...andling California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq The warnings precautions and 32 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 durin...

Page 8: ...e Canadian Standard Association and the National Electrical Code Double insulated tools may be used in 2 either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration See Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Extension Cords Grounded 1 tools require a three wire extension cord Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord As the distance from the supply outlet 2 increases you mu...

Page 9: ...18 16 14 3 5 5 0 18 18 16 14 12 5 1 7 0 18 16 14 12 12 7 1 12 0 18 14 12 10 12 1 16 0 14 12 10 16 1 20 0 12 10 TABLE A Based on limiting the line volt age drop to five volts at 150 of the rated amperes Symbology Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories Inc V Volts Alternating Current A Amperes n0 xxxx min No Load Revolutions per Minute RPM Specifications Power Inpu...

Page 10: ...this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram n...

Page 11: ...n ferrous metal cutting 60 80 Use only a 7 1 4 inch Saw Blade 14 1 The saw blade speed rating must be at least 5000 RPM Refer to the above table for saw blade applications and types Unplug the Circular Saw Line Cord 62 2 from the electrical outlet Raise the Blade Guard 20 as far as 3 possible See photo on the next page Hold the Blade Guard up and press the 4 Spindle Lock Button with one hand Rotat...

Page 12: ...hat there are no utility lines or 5 hardware in or near the workpiece This is especially critical for plunge cuts Support large panels to minimize risk of 6 blade pinching and saw kickback Use the supplied Guide Fence 1 when 7 ripping material by sliding it into the Base Plate 4 and tightening Screw 3 Be cautious that Circular Saw does not 8 cut into supports or workbench Use the appropriate type ...

Page 13: ...the cutting 1 guide notch of the Base Plate on the line drawn for the cut Raise the Blade Guard 20 with the 2 Blade Guard Lever 35 With the Saw Blade just above the 3 material to be cut start the saw and allow the Saw Blade to come to full speed Gradually lower the Saw Blade onto the 4 stock using the front end of the Base Plate as a pivot point When the cutting begins release the 5 Blade Guard Wh...

Page 14: ...blem corrected before further use Do not use damaged equipment Before remounting the Saw Blade 2 remove all sawdust that has accumulated around the safety guard Regularly inspect and tighten all 3 mounting screws and knobs Keep Saw Blade clean and sharp Sharp 4 blades minimize stalling and kickback Keep guards in good working order 5 Keep motor air vent clean of dust and 6 debris Vacuum periodical...

Page 15: ...EMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Saw does not start when trigger is pulled No power to line cord 1 Switch Lock Button not pushed in 2 while pulling trigger Defective switch 3 Carbon brushes dirty or worn 4 down Check electrical outlet for power 1 Press in button while pulling 2 trigger Replace s...

Page 16: ...dle Lock 1 Part Description Q ty 34 Spring 1 35 Blade Guard Lever 1 36 Fender Ring 1 37 Nut 1 38 Depth Lever 1 39 Washer 1 40 Shelf 1 41 Carriage Bolt M6x14 1 42 Hex Bolt M6x16 1 43 Bearing 6000Z 1 44 Fender Ring 1 45 Armature 1 46 Bearing 607Z 1 47 Bearing Sleeve 1 48 Fan 1 49 Tap Screw ST4 8x60 2 50 Stator 1 51 Housing 1 52 Screw M5x58 3 53 Carbon Brush Holder 2 54 Carbon Brush 2 55 Carbon Brush...

Page 17: ...Page 17 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 94245 Assembly Diagram REV 10e ...

Page 18: ...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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