Chicago Electric 41903 User Manual

6-1/2” (18V)

CIRCULAR SAW

41903

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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THANK Y OU f or choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT T OOLS product. For future ref erence, please complete the owner’s record belo w:

Model______________ Serial No.____________ Purchase Date__________

SA VE THE RECEIPT, W ARRANTY AND THESE INSTR UCTIONS. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assemb ly.

Technical Specifications

T ool Name: 6-1/2" 18V Circular Saw SKU: 41903

Cutting Capacity: 2-1/16" @ 90 degrees, 1-1/2" @ 45 degrees Motor RPM: 3,000 RPM Arbor Size: 5/8" Safety Switch: 2 Action Blade: 6-1/2" X 24T C-2 Tip with Hardness 89-92 HRC Max. Blade RPM: 7000 Also Included: Quick Charger with U.L. Approv ed Adapter , 18V Battery , 4 mm Hex Wrench,

Blow Mold Case.

Warning: The warnings, cautions and 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 CA UTION ARE F ACT ORS WHICH CANNO T BE BUIL T INT O THIS PRODUCT, BUT MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR.

The Operator

PLEASE REMEMBER:

Do not operate the product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment/reflexes might be impaired.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts.

Protective gloves and nonskid footwear is recommended. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact

safety goggles and a dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood and chemical dusts and mists.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain 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

Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal or wood filings. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Keep hands out of the cutting area and away from the blade.

(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5,

seq.

chemically treated lumber

)

Make certain that the piece being cut is properly supported; do not support the piece being cut with your hands or by bracing with your leg.

Avoid carrying the Saw with your fingers on the Handle. Your fingers may touch the Switch and Safety trigger and start the Saw.

REV 02/01; 10/03; 12/04; 02/05

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Work Area

TO A V OID RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, FIRE AND SHOCK, MAKE SURE YOUR WORK AREA IS:

Free of damp , wet or rain y conditions. Free of flammab le gasses or liquids. Free of children (ne ver let them handle tools or machinery). Well-lit. Clean and uncluttered. Well-ventilated.

Before Operating

Before operating y our Circular Saw check f or damaged parts. Bef ore using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.

DO NOT e xceed the tools maximum capacity. Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. It is designed to do the job better

and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not try to use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool’s capacity. Approved accessories

are available from Harbor F reight T ools . Make sure all clamps, locks and bolts are tight.

MAKE CERT AIN TO TURN OFF THE SAW , AND REMOVE THE BATTER Y PACK WHEN MOVING OR LOADING OR WHEN DOING ANY MAINTENANCE. THE T OOL SHOULD AL W A YS BE TURNED OFF WHEN NOT IN USE.

Do not reach over or across running machines.

Battery Precautions

Read all instructions and warnings on the battery before charging the battery . To av oid accidents, charge the supplied battery only. Do not use a different charger with this battery. Do not expose the battery to rain or wet conditions. To av oid damage of cable and plug, ne v er pull the cable to

disconnect the charger. Do not use the charger if the cable or plug are damaged. Repairs should be carried out by experts only

Note: Always switch to a fresh battery when tool performance begins to diminish. Severe heat is most

destructive to a battery; the more heat generated, the faster the battery loses power. A battery that gets too hot can be permanently damaged. Never over-discharge a battery by using the tool even after tool performance is decreasing. Never attempt to discharge a tool’s battery by continuing to pull the tool trigger. When tool performance begins to diminish,

stop the tool, recharge the battery and use the fresh battery for optimal performance.

Do not touch the battery poles with any conductive source. Do not store the battery in a box with other metal objects. Do not throw the battery in a fire. Ni-Cd Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly .

Note: The operation time of a new battery will ramp up as it is properly used and recharged. It will take

about 5 cycles bef ore the battery is at maximum efficiency . W arning: If two or more batteries are to

be charged, allow the Quick Charger time to cool down between charges. Charging room temperature:

50° F - 104° F .

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