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14" Abrasive Cut-Off Saw

Model

HE79

Owner’s Manual & 

Safety Instructions

20f

WARNING:

 

To  prevent  serious  injury, 

User  must  read  and 

understand Owner’s Manual.  SAVE THIS MANUAL

.

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and 

undamaged.  If any parts are missing or broken, please call 

1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.  Reference 56790.

Summary of Contents for HE79

Page 1: ...ons 20f WARNING To prevent serious injury User must read and understand Owner s Manual SAVE THIS MANUAL When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Reference 56790 ...

Page 2: ...rt 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 Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or...

Page 3: ...e 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 h Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry clean and free from oil and grease Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations 5 Service a Have your power tool serviced by a qua...

Page 4: ... not position your body in line with the rotating wheel If kickback occurs it will propel the cutting unit upwards toward the operator c Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control d Do not jam the wheel or apply excessive pressure Do not attempt to make an...

Page 5: ...uire a three wire extension cord Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord 2 As the distance from the supply outlet increases you must use a heavier gauge extension cord Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage See Table A 3 The smaller the gauge number of the wire the grea...

Page 6: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 12 Mounting 1 Use the four bolt holes provided in the Base to mount the Cut Off Saw to a stable support before use Mounting har...

Page 7: ...uestions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 56790 Functions Handle Trigger Hex Wrench Depth Stop Head Lock Down Pin Lower Blade Guard Cut Off Wheel Angle Scale Spindle Lock Vise Clamp Vise Handle Quick Release Upper Blade Guard ...

Page 8: ... on the wheel as follows a Suspend wheel using a dowel or finger through the arbor hole b Tap the flat side of the wheel with a light non metallic object such as a screwdriver handle at a point 45 from the vertical center line on each side of the wheel and 1 2 inches from the edge of the wheel Refer to Figure C Figure C Tap Wheel Here 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 Hang Wheel from Dowel V V E E R R T T I...

Page 9: ...p the Quick Release to the released position and push the Vise Handle until the Vise Clamp is up against the workpiece b Put the Quick Release in the engaged position shown and tighten the Vise Handle to secure the workpiece Note To cut the workpiece at an angle see Setting Up an Angle Cut Place Workpiece Place Workpiece Here Here Quick Release Vise Clamp Vise Handle Figure F Vise Components 2 To ...

Page 10: ...ts after use turn off the tool disconnect its power supply and lock it down by pushing the Saw Head down as far as it will go and pushing in the Head Lock Down Pin Clean then store the tool indoors out of children s reach MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATIO...

Page 11: ...shorter heavier gauge cord See Table A on page 5 Performance decreases over time 1 Cut off wheel worn or dull 2 Carbon brushes worn or damaged 1 Replace cut off wheel 2 Have qualified technician replace brushes Excessive noise or rattling Internal damage or wear Carbon brushes or bearings for example Have technician service tool Overheating 1 Forcing machine to work too fast 2 Cut off wheel worn o...

Page 12: ...Pin 1 38 Power Cord Sleeve 1 39 Cross Recessed Countersunk Head Screw 1 40 Power Cord 1 41 Terminal Block 1 42 Cross Recessed Countersunk Head Screw 1 43 Handle Frame 1 Part Description Qty 44 Upper Handle 1 45 Bottom Cover 1 46 Carry Handle 1 47 Cross Recessed Countersunk Head Screw with Spring Washer 2 48 Self Tapping Screw 5 49 Slot Pan Head Self Tapping Screw 1 50 Switch 1 51 Lower Handle 1 52...

Page 13: ...gram 26 27 28 29 31 30 32 3 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 1 25 24 24 19 20 21 22 22 23 21 20 19 18 17 12 13 14 15 16 8 11 10 9 9 7 3 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 43 44 42 47 70 69 49 62 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 67 66 65 64 60 57 56 55 50 51 53 52 54 58 59 61 62 63 54 68 48 48 59 82 84 83 85 45 46 ...

Page 14: ...Y PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERE...

Page 15: ...low the exclusion or limitation of incidental 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 ...

Page 16: ... 2020 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 product described herein Tools required for assembly and s...

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