Harbor Freight Tools 38593 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

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

Specifications .....................................8

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Operation ............................................9

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,

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Maintenance ......................................10

Parts List and Diagram ......................11

Warranty ............................................12

will result in death or serious injury.

could result in death or serious injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and all 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.

The term ″power tool″ in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool.

Work Area Safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Power tools create sparks which

may ignite the dust or fumes.

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3. Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs
with grounded power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets

will reduce risk of electric shock.

2. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased

risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power

tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

1. 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.

2. Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or

hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.

3. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.

This enables better control of the

power tool in unexpected situations.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.

5. When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.

6. If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply. Use of a GFCI

reduces the risk of electric shock.

4. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from
hot parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or

long hair can be burned by hot parts.

5. 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.

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Power Tool Use and Care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use
the correct power tool for your

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application. The correct power tool

will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.

2. Disconnect the plug from 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.

3. Store idle power tools out of the
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.

4. Maintain power tools. Check for
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.

5. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely

to bind and are easier to control.

6. Use the power tool, and accessories
etc. 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.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Woodburner Safety Warnings

1. When working with plastics, varnish, or
similar materials, gases develop that are
easily flammable and can lead to explosions.
Be prepared for flames to develop and keep
suitable fire extinguishing means at hand.

2. The tip becomes very hot. Do not lay the
Woodburner on flammable surfaces when
operating the Woodburner or immediately
after turning the Woodburner off. Set
the Woodburner on a flat, level surface
so that the tip is directed upwards and
away from the supporting surface.

3. Do not use the Woodburner
near flammable materials.

4. Do not touch the tube of the heating element
or the tip when they are hot.
They will be hot enough to cause burns
during use and for some time afterwards.

5. Do not use the Woodburner on glass.

6. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH-approved respirator during use.

7. Avoid exposure to fumes. Use only
with adequate ventilation.

8. Work on fire-proof surfaces only.

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

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

11. Do not leave the tool unattended when
it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Turn off the tool, and unplug it from
its electrical outlet before leaving.

12. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.

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