Chicago Electric 61970 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 6

Setup .......................................................... 7

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Operation ................................................... 10

Maintenance .............................................. 14

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 18

Warranty .................................................... 20

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follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

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will result in death or serious injury.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, double
insulated equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit
in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

2. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the
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1. Wear eye protection.

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

3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.

4. Do not perform any operation freehand.

5. Never reach around saw blade.

6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing settings.

7. Disconnect power before changing
blade or servicing.

8. To reduce risk of injury, return carriage to the full
rear position after each crosscut operation.

9. Return all guards to original position if
any are moved during blade replacement.
Check all guards for proper operation after service.

10. The lock down pin is to be used only to
lock the head in place for carrying and storage.
It is not to be used for any cutting operation.

11. Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Blades that
do not match the mounting hardware of the saw
will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.

12. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers
or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were
specially designed for your saw, for optimum
performance and safety of operation.

13. Do not use to cut logs, tree limbs, or uneven lumber.

14. Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber,
and pressure treated lumber all have an
increased potential for kickback and should
only be cut with a blade for cutting that
lumber type. Wear a NIOSH-approved
respirator and have appropriate ventilation
whenever cutting pressure treated lumber.

15. Do not use blades made from high-speed
steel, abrasive blades, metal-cutting blades
or masonry-cutting blades. The guards
of this saw are not designed to protect
against the failure of such blades.

16. Blades must be rated to at least the
maximum speed marked on the tool.

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checked periodically and tightened if
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20. The use of accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may
result in a risk of injury to persons.

21. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

22. Do not depress the spindle lock when
starting or during operation.

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23. Only use safety equipment that has been approved
by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide adequate
protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved
and breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved
for the specific hazards in the work area.

24. Stay alert, 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.

25. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.

26. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

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27. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.

28. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.

29. The warnings, precautions, 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 caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.

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This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or
long-term exposure to vibration may cause
temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To
reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:

1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an
extended period should first be examined by a
doctor and then have regular medical check-ups
to ensure medical problems are not being caused
or worsened from use. Pregnant women or
people who have impaired blood circulation to
the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system
disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should
not use this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.

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2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.

3. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there
is a choice between different processes.

4. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.

5. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.

6. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
explained in this manual. If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.

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Electrical Rating 120VAC / 60Hz / 15A

Spindle No Load Speed 3,800 RPM

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UBGCES!` Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

UBGCES!` The use of optical instruments

with this product will increase eye hazard.

Max. Accessory Diameter Blade Diameter - 12"

Arbor 5/8″ Round with 1″ Adapter

90° Straight 4″ x 13-3/8″

Cutting
Capacities

45° Miter 4″ x 9-1/2″

45° Straight Bevel 2-1/8″ x 13-3/8″

45° Compound (L/R) 2-1/8″ x 9-1/2″

AVOID EXPOSURE

Laser light is emitted

from this opening.

LASER LIGHT

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

Max. Output: <1 mW,
Wavelength: 650 nm

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

This product complies with

21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

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Camarillo, CA 93011 61970

Manufacture Date: ___________, ______

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