Harbor Freight Tools 40315 Product manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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REV 15c
Blade sold separately.
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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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.
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and 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 or
battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.
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.
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.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b. 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.
c. Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2. Electrical safety
a. 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.
b. 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.
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c. Do not expose power tools to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. 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.
3. Personal safety
a. 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.
d. Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the offposition before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack,
picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger
on the switch or energizing power
tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
e. Remove any adjusting key or
wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal
injury.
f. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
g. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
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.
h. If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can reduce
dust-related hazards.
4. Power tool use and care
b. Use safety equipment. Always
wear ANSI-approved eye
protection. Safety equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c. Keep guards in place and in good
working order.
a. Do not force the power tool. Use
the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and
off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
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c. Disconnect the plug from the
power source and/or the battery
pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories
and tool bits 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.
5. Service
a. 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.
Vibration Safety
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 checkups 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.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine
reduces the blood supply to the
hands and fingers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice between
different processes.
5. Include vibration-free periods each
day of work.
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while
still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool
as explained in this manual. If any
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the Tile Saw. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
2. Use the right product for the right
job. There are certain applications
for which this product was designed.
Do not use small equipment, tools,
or attachments to do the work of
larger industrial equipment, tools, or
attachments. Do not use this product
for a purpose for which it was not
intended.
3. Be sure the product is properly
installed with the water hose hooked
up to the Blade Guard (49) to keep
the blade wet while in use.
4. This product must continuously run
with cold water. Dry running will
cause serious damage.
5. WARNING! Keeps hands and
fingers away from cutting area and
Saw Blade.
6. Check Blade Guard for proper
forward/backward movement before
each use. Do not operate the Tile
Saw if the Blade Guard does not
move freely. Make sure the Blade
Guard moves freely and does not
touch the Saw Blade or any other
part of the Saw, in all angles and
depths of cut.
7. Do not handle the Power Switch (21)
with wet hands.
8. Make sure the Tile Saw is located on
a flat, level, sturdy surface capable of
supporting the weight of the Saw and
work pieces.
9. Always use a 7" Continuous Rim
Diamond Saw Blade (not included,
sold separately) with a 5/8" round
arbor hole, and rated at 3550 RPM or
greater.
10. Use the Tile Saw only for cutting
dry or wet ceramic tile, quarry tile,
marble, terra-cotta, and slate with
5/8" arbor hole and a maximum
thickness 1".
11. Do not use the Tile Saw for cutting
metals or for cutting curves. This
may cause the Saw Blade to break
and/or reduce its service life.
12. Make sure the Saw Blade is wet at all
times when cutting.
13. To reduce the risk of electrocution,
keep all connections dry and
off the ground. Do not touch
plug with wet hands. Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for
the tile saw (GFCI is not included
in this machinery). Receptacles
are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
POWER
CORD
TILE SAW
120 VOLT,
GROUNDED
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
DRIP LOOP
Figure 1
14.
Always arrange a “drip loop” in the
Power Cord/Plug (34) connecting
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the Tile Saw to a 120 volt, grounded,
electrical outlet. A drip loop is that
part of the Power Cord below the
level of the outlet, or the connector if
an extension cord is used, to prevent
water traveling along the Power
Cord and coming in contact with the
outlet. If the Power Plug or electrical
outlet does get wet, do not unplug the
Power Cord. Disconnect the fuse or
circuit breaker that supplies power to
the tool. Then, unplug and examine
for presence of water in the outlet.
See Figure 1, above.
15. Use cold water only. Never use hot
water.
16. Never run the Tile Saw without a
water supply. Running the unit
without a water supply will cause
irreparable damage.
17. Make sure the water supply used
for the Tile Saw is not dirty, sandy,
and does not contain any corrosive
chemicals.
18. Make sure to change the water when
necessary while in use and clean and
rinse out the Tub after every use.
19. Never leave the Tile Saw unattended
when it is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Turn off the Tile Saw, and
unplug it from its electrical outlet.
20. Always keep the water level at the
recommended level. Fill the Tray (17)
until it is about 3/4 completely
submerged, but do not overfill.
21. Avoid splashing water on the
Motor (42), Power Switch, Power
Cord/Plug, or any other electrical
component. Make sure to stand on
a dry, insulated surface such as a
rubber mat while using the Tile Saw.
22. To avoid accidental injury, always
wear heavy duty work gloves when
changing the Saw Blade. Before
using the Tile Saw, make sure the
Saw Blade is properly and securely
mounted on the Saw Spindle. Make
sure the Saw Blade is balanced, and
is not cracked or bent.
23. The Saw Blade will become hot while
cutting. Allow Blade to completely
cool before handling.
24. Allow the Saw Blade to spin up to full
speed before feeding a work piece
into it. When turning off the Tile Saw,
allow the Saw Blade to spin down
and stop on its own. Do not press
against the Saw Blade to stop it.
25. Do not force workpiece onto the Saw
Blade. Apply moderate pressure,
allowing the Saw Blade to cut without
being forced.
26. Turn off the Tile Saw and allow it to
stop on its own if the Blade is to be
backed out of an uncompleted cut.
27. Never attempt to remove material
stuck in the moving parts of the
Tile Saw while it is plugged in and
running.
28. When cutting a large work piece
make sure its entire length is properly
supported. If necessary, use a roller
stand (not included) with larger work
pieces.
29. Never lean on the Tile Saw. Serious
injury could result if the Tile Saw is
tipped or if the rotating Saw Blade is
accidently contacted.
30. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA requirements.
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