Harbor Freight Tools 62422 Product manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

b. Use personal protective equipment.

Always wear eye protection. Safety

equipment such as a dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or

hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source, 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.

d. 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.

e. Do not overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times. This

enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f. 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.

g. 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.

h. 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.

4. Power tool use and care

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.

c. 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.

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.

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Jigsaw Safety Warnings

1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a

″live″ wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool ″live″ and shock the operator.

2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work

by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

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

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

5. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control.

6. When using a handheld power tool, maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands to resist starting torque.

7. 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.

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

9. 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. In addition, people with pacemakers should:

• Avoid operating alone.

• Do not use with power switch locked on.

• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock.

• Any power cord must be properly grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.

10. WARNING: The cord of this product contains lead, a chemical 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.)

11. 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.)

12. 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.

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:

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1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check-ups 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 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.

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Grounding

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING

WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user.

4. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice.

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.

Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two Prong Plugs

Outlets for 2-Prong Plug

1. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code.

2. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration. (See Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)

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