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Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under-
stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Unpacking
When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included: Cutout Tool, two
Collets, and Collet Wrench . If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight
Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
Operation
The Cutout Tool is used to make clean (unique shape) cuts into drywall and thin woods,
etc., doing minimum tearing of the material edges. Cutting Bits for this tool are not included.
1.
Loosen Stud Screw (23) enough to remove the Bracket (21) depth gauge from the
Cutout Tool.
2.
Using the Collet Wrench (32), loosen the Collet Cap (20) while pressing in on the
Spindle Lock Push Button.
3.
Insert the Cutting Bit (not supplied) into the Collet.
If the Cutting Bit does not easily fit into the 1/8 inch Collet, remove the Collet Cap and
pull out the existing Collet. Replace with the 1/4 inch Collet and screw in the Collet
Cap again.
Spindle Lock Push Button
Collet Cap (20)
1/4” Collet (19)
1/8” Collet (19)
Motor (15) Spindle
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from
lead-based paints
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.(California
Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.
)
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