Chicago Electric 66182 User Manual
HEAVY DUTY HOT KNIFE
66182
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual (or month and
year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in
a safe and dry place for future reference.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provided with this product:
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.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
WARNING! Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The term ″power tool″ in the
warnings refers to your line-
operated (corded) power tool.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. a.
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
Do not operate power tools in b.
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
Keep children and bystanders c.
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety2.
Power tool plugs must match the a.
outlet. Never modify the Power
Plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with grounded
power tools. Unmodied plugs and
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matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
Avoid body contact with grounded b.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain c.
or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the Power Cord. d.
Never use the Cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep the Cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool out-e.
doors, use an Extension Cord (not
included) suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp f.
location is unavoidable, use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Personal safety3.
Stay alert, watch what you are do-a.
ing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired
or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal
injury.
Use personal protective equip-b.
ment. Always wear ANSI-approved safety goggles. Safety
equipment such as NIOSH-approved
dust maskrespirator, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. c.
Ensure the Power Switch is in the
off-position before connecting to
power source and/or picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying power
tools with your nger on the Switch or
energizing power tools that have the
Switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or d.
wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left at-
tached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper e.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose f.
clothing or jewelry. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
Only use safety equipment that g.
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 specic hazards in the
work area.
Power tool use and care4.
Do not force the power tool. Use a.
the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will
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do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the b.
Power Switch does not turn it on
and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the Switch is dan-
gerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the Power Plug from c.
the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the d.
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
Maintain power tools. Check for e.
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
Use the power tool and its acces-f.
sories in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account
the 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.
Service5.
Have your power tool serviced by a.
a qualied repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
Specic Safety Warnings
Maintain labels and nameplates on 1.
the Hot Knife. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
This Hot Knife can create heat up to 2.
approximately 840° Fahrenheit. Al-
ways keep ngers, hands, body, and
clothing away from the heated components of this tool.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare 3.
to begin work before turning on the
Hot Knife.
Do not allow any objects (liquid or 4.
metal) to fall into the Heat Block
holes of the tool. Doing so can cause
short circuiting and/or electric shock.
Do not lay the Hot Knife down on a 5.
ammable surface. Use and lay this
tool on a reproof work surface only.
Always keep multiple class ABC re 6.
extinguishers nearby.
Use the Hot Knife in a well ventilated 7.
area only.
Do not leave the Hot Knife unat-8.
tended when it is plugged into an
electrical outlet. Turn off the tool,
and unplug it from its electrical outlet
before leaving.
Allow the Hot Knife to completely cool 9.
before storing.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out 10.
of reach of children.
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