Harbor Freight Tools 61389 Product manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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Cut-Off Wheel sold separately.
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Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 3
Specifications ............................................. 7
Setup .......................................................... 8
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Operation .................................................... 9
Maintenance .............................................. 12
Parts List and Diagram .............................. 14
Warranty .................................................... 16
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,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
General 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.
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.
TABLE A: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(120 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
0 – 6 18 16 16 14
6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12
10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12
12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use.
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.
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25′ 50′ 100′ 150′
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 vise to hold work when
practical. It’s safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate tool.
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.
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. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
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Grounding Instructions
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH
FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION
READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
110-120 VAC Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs
1. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
2. Do not modify the plug provided –
if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
3. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
The conductor with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug
is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal.
6. Repair or replace damaged or
worn cord immediately.
Grounding
Pin
125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet
(for up to 125 VAC and up to 15 A)
7. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has
an outlet that looks like the one illustrated above in
125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool has
a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated
above in 125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.
4. Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if in doubt as
to whether the tool is properly grounded.
5. Use only 3-wire extension cords that
have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
8. The outlet must be properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all codes and ordinances.
9. Do not use an adapter to connect
this tool to a different outlet.
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Cut-Off Saw Safety Warnings
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Cut-Off Saw
1. Check Swing Guard (61) for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the Saw if the
Swing Guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the Swing Guard
into the open position. If the saw is accidently
dropped, the Swing Guard may be bent. Raise
the Swing Guard and make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the cut-off wheel (sold
separately) or another part, in all depths of cut.
2. The Swing Guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts” and
“Compound Cuts.” Raise the Swing Guard (16)
only enough to begin the cut. As soon as the
cut-off wheel enters the material, the Swing Guard
must be released. For all other sawing, the Swing
Guard should be allowed to operate automatically.
3. The Saw is not to be used for any cutting in the
locked down position. The Saw should be locked
down position only for carrying and storage.
4. Always use cut‑off wheels with a 14″ diameter,
1″ arbor hole, and rated at a minimum of 3,500
RPM. cut-off wheels that do not match the mounting
hardware of the Saw or that are rated at less than
the Saw’s maximum RPM may fly off the Saw or
may run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
5. Never use damaged or incorrect cut-off wheel
washers or bolts. The cut-off wheel’s washers and
bolts were specially designed for your Saw, for
optimum performance and safety of operation.
6. Do not use the cut-off wheel to cut aluminum,
copper, brass, or other non-ferrous metals. The
cut-off wheel is designed to cut only ferrous (iron
containing) metals such as steel alloys and cast
iron. If using other cut-off wheels, only use them
on materials that the manufacturer recommends.
7. Before using the Cut-Off Saw, make sure
the cut-off wheel is properly mounted on the
saw spindle. Make sure the cut-off wheel
is balanced and is not broken or bent.
8. Wear eye protection.
9. Use grinding wheel suitable for
speed of Cut-Off Saw.
10. Replace cracked wheel immediately.
11. Do not overtighten wheel nut.
12. Use only flanges furnished with the Cut-Off saw.
13. Frequently clean grinding dust
from beneath Cut-Off Saw.
14. Wear a full face shield over ANSI-approved
safety goggles during use.
15. DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD
DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving
guards must move freely and close instantly.
16. The use of accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may
result in a risk of injury to persons.
17. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
18. 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.
19. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.
20. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
21. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
22. 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.
23. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities, contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other
masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
24. WARNING: The cord of this product contains
lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
25. 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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