Harbor Freight Tools 94443 User Manual
8 in. Wet Tile Saw
®
94443
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
Copyright© 2006 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.
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and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice
number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future
reference.
Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this tool!
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2. 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.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and water.
Provide barriers or shields as needed.
4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt
whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
5. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
6. 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.
7. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Do not allow water from the Water
Tank (31) to enter the Motor (22). Never move the tool with water inside the tank. Ensure
that the Overfill Plug (53) remains unclogged at all times. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock and may damage the tool.
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8. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tool or pull the Plug from
an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace
damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.
9. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.
These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
12. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in. Plugging in power
tools with the Power Switch on invites accidents.
13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key that is
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
15. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection and full face shield when using this saw.
Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
Tool Use and Care
16. Be sure the wet saw is used only on a stable platform.
17. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
18. Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.
19. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
20. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
21. Maintain tools with care, keeping them adjusted and clean. Properly maintained tools are less
likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use”
until repaired.
22. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories
that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
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Service
24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
tion, Maintenance, And Cleaning”
follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to
“Inspec-
Specific Safety Rules
1. Ensure that the directional arrow on the blade is mounted the same direction as the rotational
direction of the motor.
2. Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles when using the tool. Using personal
safety devices reduce the risk for injury. Safety impact eye goggles and other safety equipment are
available from Harbor Freight Tools.
3. Periodically check to be sure the Locking Arbor Nut (38) is tight, and the Blade is securely
fastened to the Arbor Shaft.
4. Never try to cut freehand. Only cut tile that is securely held against the fence of the
Sliding Table or the Miter Gauge. Never try to cut pieces that are too small to be held
securely or that do not allow you to keep your hands safely away from the blade.
5. When starting this power tool, always ensure that it remains in place on a stable work platform.
6. Only use a GFCI-protected power source.
7. Never cut more than one tile at a time.
8. Allow the motor to come to full speed before cutting. If the blade vibrates or makes an unusual
sound, turn off the tool, unplug it, and investigate to find the source of the problem.
9. Let the blade come to a full stop before attempting to remove any jammed material.
10. Never walk away from the tool until the motor has come to a complete stop. The tool may create
unforeseen risk while the motor cycles down. Never 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.
11. Never allow the blade to run dry. Cutting with a dry blade will cause excessive wear and
possible damage to the blade and motor.
12. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, 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,
13. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product.
Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure
of the pacemaker.
14. Use only 8” wet type blades specifically designed for tile cutting. Do not use any blade rated for
less than 4500 RPM.
et seq.
)
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GROUNDING
WARNING! Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. 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.
GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS
1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The
plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet.
If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a low resistance path to carry
electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of
electric shock. (See Figure A.)
2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through
the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system
in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only
wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must
never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See
Figure A.)
3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet,
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look
like those in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)
Figure A
DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS
4. 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.
(See Figure B.)
5. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt
outlets shown in the following illustration. (See Figure B.)
Figure B
NOTE: The 93334 Wet Saw uses a grounded three-prong plug.
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