Chicago Electric 69275 User Manual

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Chicago Electric 69275 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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ITEM 69275

2.5 HORSEPOWER

10" INDUSTRIAL TILE/BRICK SAW

Blade and stand sold separately.

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Copyright© 2011 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 service may not be included.

Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL.

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Table of Contents

Safety..........................................................

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Maintenance...............................................

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Specifications..............................................

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Parts Lists and Diagram.............................

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Setup...........................................................

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Warranty.....................................................

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Operation...................................................

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WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

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.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

General Tool Safety Warnings

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.

1.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

2.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

3.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4.DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations,

or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

5.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.

6.MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7.DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8.USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

Table A: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (120 VOLT)

NAMEPLATE

EXTENSION CORD

AMPERES

 

LENGTH

 

(at full load)

25′

50′

100′

150′

0 – 6

18

16

16

14

6.1 – 10

18

16

14

12

10.1 – 12

16

16

14

12

12.1 – 16

14

12

Do not use.

9.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using

an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table A shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.

If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

10.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear

loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.

Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

11.ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

12.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

13.DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15.DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in

off position before plugging in.

17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

18.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that

it will operate properly and perform its intended function – check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

20.DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

21.NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool

until it comes to a complete stop.

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Grounding Instructions

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

110-120 V~ Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs

1.In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

2.Do not modify the plug provided – if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

3.Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor.

If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal.

4.Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

5.Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

6. Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.

Figure A: 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet (for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A)

7.This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated above in Figure A: 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool has a grounding plug

that looks like the plug illustrated above in

Figure A: 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.

8.The outlet must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances.

9.Do not use an adapter to connect this tool to a different outlet.

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Tile Saw Safety Warnings

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Saw

1.Wear eye protection.

2.Use saw-blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing.

3.Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.

4.Use an appropriate push-stick when required.

5.Know how to reduce risk of kickback.

6.Do not perform any operation freehand.

7.Never reach around or over saw blade.

8.Make sure the workpiece is supported at all times while sawing. Use a roller stand (not provided) with larger workpieces if necessary.

9.To properly understand all safety warnings, be familiar with the following safety terms and equipment:

a.Featherboard – A block with “fingers” that hold the workpiece against the fence while sawing.

b.Through-sawing – A cut made from one side of the workpiece to the opposite side, without stopping.

c.Push-stick – A narrow strip of wood or other soft material with a notch cut into one end and which is used to push short pieces of material through saws. It provides a safe distance between the hands and the cutting tool. Must be narrower than the cut width to prevent contact with the blade.

d.Freehand – Feeding a workpiece through the saw without using a fence or guided support to guide it. NOT A SAFE METHOD.

e.Kerf – The gap made by the saw in the workpiece.

f.Kickback – A sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned blade, causing

an uncontrolled workpiece to lift up and out of the saw toward the operator.

g.Spreader – A metal plate that follows the saw blade to keep the kerf (gap) from closing on the saw blade. Spreaders, except riving knives, must be aligned to the blade after blade adjustment to prevent binding.

10.As noted previously, Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned blade, causing an uncontrolled workpiece to lift up and out of the saw toward the operator.

Kickback is usually a result of tool misuse and can be limited or avoided by following the precautions below:

Fence must be completely parallel to the saw blade.

Workpiece must be free from flaws and from foreign objects.

Support large workpieces along their entire length. Large workpieces tend to bend, grabbing the blade.

Maintain control of the workpiece. Do not allow the workpiece to rest against the moving blade without holding onto it.

If the blade binds or a cut is interrupted, turn off the power switch and hold the workpiece still until the blade stops. Correct the cause of blade binding before proceeding.

11.Check guards for proper operation with saw disconnected from power before each use. Do not disable any guard. Do not operate saw if any movable guard does not move freely and close instantly. Make sure any movable guard does not touch the blade in all angles, depths of cut, and positions.

12.Keep the guard in place while throughsawing. Verify that the spreader lines up with the blade to prevent binding.

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Tile Saw Safety Warnings (cont.)

POSITION OF TILE SAW

Tile Saw

Power Cord

Drip Loop

Figure B: Drip Loop

13.To avoid the possibility of the tool plug or receptacle getting wet, position tile saw to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. The user should arrange a “drip loop” in the cord connecting the saw to a receptacle. The “drip loop” is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle.

14.If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker

that supplies power to the tool. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.

Tile Saw

Power Cord

 

Drip Loop

Extension

Cord

 

EXTENSION CORDS

16.Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These extension cords are identified by a marking “Acceptable for use with outdoor tools; store indoors while not in use.” Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product. Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged.

Do not abuse extension cords and do not yank on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before

disconnecting the product from the extension cord.

17.WARNING – To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.

18.Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the tile saw. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

Figure C: Extension Cord Drip Loop

15.If an extension cord is used, the drip loop must be before the cord connection and the extension cord connection must be placed on an elevated surface.

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