Harbor Freight Tools 69230 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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4-1/2"

Tile Saw

with wet tray

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Table of Contents

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

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

Setup .......................................................... 8

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Operation ................................................... 10

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Maintenance .............................................. 14

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 15

Warranty .................................................... 16

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

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

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.

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.

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.

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8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

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 clamps or a 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. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

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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 V~ 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

Figure A: 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet

(for up to 125 V~ 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 Figure A: 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated above in Figure A: 125 V~ 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.

Tilesaw Safety Warnings

1. For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating Saw

2. Wear eye protection.

3. Use saw-blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing.

4. Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.

5. Use an appropriate push-stick when required.

6. Know how to reduce risk of kickback.

7. Do not perform any operation freehand.

8. Never reach around or over saw blade.

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9. Make sure the workpiece is supported at all times while sawing. Use a roller stand (not provided) with larger workpieces if necessary.

10. To properly understand all safety warnings, be familiar with the following safety terms and equipment:

a. Featherboard – A block with “fingers” that hold

the workpiece against the fence while sawing.

b. Through-sawing – A cut made from one side of

a tile to the opposite side, without stopping.

c. Push-stick – A narrow strip of wood or other soft

material with a notch cut into one end and which is used to push short pieces of material through saws. It provides a safe distance between the hands and the cutting tool. Must be narrower than the cut width to prevent contact with the blade.

Tilesaw Safety Warnings (cont.)

d. Freehand – Feeding a workpiece through the

saw without using a fence or guided support to guide it. NOT A SAFE METHOD.

e. Kerf – The gap made by the saw in the workpiece.

f. Kickback – A sudden reaction to a pinched,

bound, or misaligned blade, causing an uncontrolled workpiece to lift up and out of the saw toward the operator.

g. Spreader – A metal plate that follows the

saw blade to keep the kerf (gap) from closing on the saw blade. Spreaders, except riving knives, must be aligned to the blade after blade adjustment to prevent binding.

h. Riving Knife – A spreader mounted on the

same mechanism as the blade. Generally more effective than simple spreaders.

11. As noted previously, Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned blade, causing an uncontrolled workpiece to lift up and out of the saw toward the operator. Kickback is usually a result of tool misuse and can be limited or avoided by following the precautions below:

• Fence must be completely parallel to the saw blade.

• Workpiece must be free from flaws and from foreign objects (such as nails and screws).

• Support large workpieces along their entire length. Large workpieces tend to bend, grabbing the blade.

• Do not use a dull, damaged, or pitch-covered blade.

• Maintain control of the workpiece. Do not allow the workpiece to rest against the moving blade without holding onto it.

• If the blade binds or a cut is interrupted, turn off the power switch and hold the workpiece still until the blade stops. Correct the cause of blade binding before proceeding.

• Before continuing an unfinished cut, center the blade in the pre-cut kerf and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into the workpiece before turning on the saw.

• Push the workpiece past the blade prior to release.

12. Check the guard for proper operation with saw disconnected from power before each use. Do not disable any guard. Do not operate saw if any movable guard does not move freely and close instantly. Make sure any movable guard does not touch the blade in all angles, depths of cut, and positions.

13. Keep the guard in place while throughsawing. Verify that the spreader lines up with the blade to prevent binding.

14. Construct an appropriate Push Stick out of wood according to the guidelines on the following page.

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. Do not depress the spindle lock when starting or during operation.

19. 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.

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. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.

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

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

24. 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.

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