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Harbor Freight Tools 61481 Product manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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3-1/2 HORSEPOWER 14" INDUSTRIAL
Cut-Off Wheel sold separately.
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REV 14i
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Copyright© 2013 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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.
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Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL.
Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................. 7
Setup .......................................................... 7
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Operation .................................................... 8
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.
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.
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General Tool Safety Warnings (cont.)
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.
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.
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25′ 50′ 100′ 150′
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.
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.
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.
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 (Grinder) Safety Warnings
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Cut-Off Saw
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Use grinding wheel suitable for speed of Cut-Off Saw.
3. Always use guards and eye shields.
4. Replace cracked wheel immediately.
5. Do not overtighten Arbor Bolt.
6. Use only flanges furnished with the Cut-Off Saw.
7. Frequently clean grinding dust from beneath Cut-Off Saw.
8. Wear a full face shield over ANSI-approved safety goggles during use.
9. Do not grind with side of wheel unless wheel is specifically designed for that type of grinding.
10. DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD
DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving guards must move freely and close instantly.
11. The Swing Guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.” Raise the Swing Guard 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.
12. The Saw is not to be used for any cutting in the locked down position. The Saw should be locked down only for carrying and storage.
13. Only use cut‑off wheels with a 14″ (355mm)
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.
14. Do not use the cut-off wheel (sold separately) 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.
15. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of injury to persons.
16. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
17. 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.
18. Do not depress the Spindle Lock when starting or during operation.
19. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.
20. 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.
21. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
22. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
23. 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.
24. 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.)
25. 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.)
26. 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.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
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