Chicago Electric 66788 User Manual
HOT WIRE
FOAM CUTTER
66788
INSTRUCTIONS AND
PRECAUTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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For technical questions or replacement parts,
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Information
Cutting Temperature 428° F (220° C)
Wire Size 32 AWG (0.008” Dia.)
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that the item is
intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or
broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at
1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.
Adapter: 120VAC, 60Hz
Power: 7.5V DC, 1200mA
IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY AND
SAFETY INFORMATION
Always wear ANSI-approved safety gog-1.
gles, heavy-duty work gloves, and NIOSHapproved respirator when using this Hot
Wire Foam Cutter - Do not pick up, or touch
with bare hands.
This Hot Wire Foam Cutter gets 2. very hot
(428°), and is not a toy. Do not allow chil-
dren to play with or near this item.
Do not leave this Hot Wire Foam Cutter 3.
lying on foam, or any combustible surface
- Keep hot pad, or non-combustible surface
handy to lay Foam Cutter for cooling.
Disconnect from power source before 4.
inspection, or cleaning - Wait at least 30
minutes to cool before performing maintenance.
Use only for intended purpose - 5. Do not
use this Hot Wire Foam Cutter to cut any
material but foam.
This product contains or, when used, pro-6.
duces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
Maintain product labels and nameplates - 7.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Put on ANSI-approved safety goggles and 1.
heavy-duty work gloves.
Plug Adapter into 120V power outlet. This 2.
Adapter must remain plugged in while you
are using the Hot Wire Foam Cutter.
Press the ON/OFF Button and hold. This 3.
Button will go to OFF position if released.
NOTE: This is a safety precaution and must
not be tampered with by using tape or other
methods to hold down continuously.
Press hot wire into foam using gentle pres-4.
sure to move through the workpiece. Let the
Hot Wire Foam Cutter move slowly. Do not
force the cutting action.
When you are nished cutting, release the 5.
ON/OFF Button. Unplug the Adapter and set
REV 09c
the Hot Wire Foam Cutter on a non-combus-
tible surface to cool for at least 30 minutes
(avoid contact with the wire) before wiping
off with a clean soft rag and storing inside,
in high location, where children do not have
access.
WIRE REPLACEMENT
Figure 1
Grommet
(C)
Grommet
(B)
Wire
Grommet
(A)
Knobs for holding Cutting Frame to Housing.
These are NOT to be adjusted.
1. Tie Replacement Wire to Grommet (A)
(with simple knot), then stretch Wire to and
through Grommet (B).
Thread wire through Grommet (B) and attach 2.
to front of spring.
Hook back of spring into Grommet (C). Se-3.
cure Grommets (A & B) to cutting frame by
tightening the grommet screws. Adjust the
wire tension by sliding of Grommet (C) over
cutting frame and tighten the screw (do not
place excessive tension on the wire).
Spring
Cutting Frame
Housing
workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date
of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage
due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,
criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and
tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be
liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for
incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion
may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or
part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of
the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our
inspection veries the defect, we will either repair or
replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly
provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired
products at our expense, but if we determine there is no
defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of
returning the product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 •
Camarillo, CA 93011 • (800) 444-3353
PARTS LIST
NOTE: Included with this Hot Wire Foam Cutter
is a Foam Cutter (1), an AC Adapter (2) and
one Replacement Wire (3).
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record
month and year of purchase instead.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to
assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser
that this product is free from defects in materials and
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