CHAINSAW
Model
99835
CHAIN BREAKER / SPINNER
ASSEMBLY, OPERATING, AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
Copyright© 2008 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.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in the back of the manual near the
assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to
address practices not related
to personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Safety
Dress Properly - Do not wear loose 1.
clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles and heavy-duty
work gloves. Use face or
dust mask if operation is
dusty.
Do not Overreach - Keep proper foot-3.
ing and balance at all times.
Stay Alert - Watch what you are 4.
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate Tool when you are tired.
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5. Keep hands away from
anvil area.
6. Wear thick jeans and
steel-toed work boots to
help prevent injury
caused by ying debris.
that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by a
qualied technician unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
Keep Hands clear of anvil when 8.
pressing pin.
Chain Breaker Use and Care
Keep Children Away - All visitors 1.
should be kept at a distance from
work area.
When servicing use only identical 2.
replacement parts.
Use Right Tool - Do not use Tool for 3.
any job except that for which it is
intended.
Do not Force Tool - It will do the 4.
job better and with less likelihood
of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
Store Idle Tools Indoors - When not in 5.
use, Tools should be stored indoors
in dry, and high or locked-up place
- out of reach of children.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Maintain Tool With Care - Keep tool 6.
maintained to reduce the risk of
injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
Check Damaged Parts - Before 7.
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 condition
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SPECIFICATIONS
Removing and
Materials Application
Anvil Sizes
reinstalling pins in
chainsaw chains
1/4”, 0.325”, 3/8”,
0.404”, 7/16” and
1/2” Pitch.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS section at the
beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
and pressure applied to the tool during chain breaking and rivet spinning.
Use the Tool Base (1) as a template 2.
to mark the bench top. Drill two 5/16”
holes for mounting bolts (not included), being careful not to drill into any
hidden electric or utility lines. Mount
the Base using bolts, washers and
nuts (not included); tighten securely.
Mount the Breaker Lever (3) into the 3.
Breaker Cam (15). Secure the Lever
in place using one Hex Set Screw
(18). Be sure Lever and Cam turn
freely, then tighten screw securely using included Hex Wrench (20).
Insert the Breaker Punch (19) into the 4.
Tool Holder (21). Hold in place using
one Hex Screw (18). Tighten securely
using included Hex Wrench (20).
Functions
This tool is intended to break apart 1.
and reassemble chains for chain
saws.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
Assembly
This tool must be bench mounted be-1.
fore use. To bench mount, choose an
appropriate work bench for mounting.
The workbench must be solid, level
and strong enough to support the
weight of the tool, the work material,
Available Accessories/
Attachments
Use of any
accessory or
attachment other
than those listed below may
increase the risk of serious
injury.
This Tool includes two sets of Dies for 1.
spinning the chain rivets. These are
to t the diameter of your chain rivets.
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Spinner Die Thrust Die
Small
Large
The Anvil (2) has settings for 6 differ-3.
ent chain sizes.
When in operation, place the Anvil as
required to position the chain directly
under the Breaker Punch (19).
5/32”W x 7/32”L 7/32” Dia. Cup
7/32” W x 11/32” L 9/32” Dia. Cup
Chain Pitch and Width
1/4” Pitch: 0.233” Wide
0.325” Pitch: 0.255” Wide
3/8” Pitch: 0.297” Wide
0.404” Pitch: 0.326” Wide
7/16” Pitch: 0.345” Wide
1/2” Pitch: 0.389” Wide
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To Disassemble (Break) the Chain
Fit the chain to the correct notch on 1.
the Anvil (2). Be sure the rivet lines
up under the hole in the bottom of the
slot in the Anvil.
Position the Anvil (2) and chain di-2.
rectly under the Breaker Punch (19).
Lower the Breaker Lever (3) to lower 3.
the Breaker Punch (19) onto the
rivet. Be sure the Breaker Punch is
centered on the rivet, and the rivet is
centered over the hole in the bottom
of the Anvil.
Pull down on the Breaker Lever (3) to 4.
drive the rivet out of the chain.
If the rivet binds, recheck the align-5.
ment of all parts. Apply a small
amount of penetrating oil. Retry driving the rivet out of the chain.
Read the ENTIRE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Before operating the Chain Breaker, 1.
wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and other safety gear. Safety goggles and other safety gear are sold
separately.
2. Keep hands away from
Breaker Punch (19), Spinner Sleeve (10), Spinner Die
(11), and Thrust Die (11)
during operation. Severe pinch hazard exists at these areas during
operation.
When the rivet has been driven out, 6.
remove the chain from the Anvil (2).
Check for any damage to the links.
To Reassemble (Spin) the Chain
Select either the Large or the Small 1.
Spinner and Thrust Dies (11 and 12)
and insert into the Spinner Sleeve
(10) and Thrust Handle (13) respectively. Always use a matched set of
dies, do not mix sizes.
Apply a small amount of light grease 2.
to the rivet. Insert the rivet into place,
loosely assembling the chain.
Drape the chain over the Guide 3.
Wheels (4) to hold it in place for spinning. The position of the wheels can
be adjusted using the Wheel Locking
Screws (5). Be sure the rivet is centered on the Dies.
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Rotate the Thrust Handle (13) clock-4.
wise until the chain rivet is held
against the Spinner Die (11).
Check again to be sure the rivet is 5.
lined up with the Dies and the openings in the chain links.
Apply a small amount of oil to the 6.
faces of the Dies (11 and 12).
Turn the Spinner Handle (7) clock-7.
wise to begin forming the rivet head.
At the same time, slowly turn the
Thrust Handle (13) to keep the rivet
centered and provide resistance to
the pressure applied by the Spinner
Die.
Once the rivet head is formed, turn 8.
both the Spinner Handle (7) and
Thrust Handle (13) counterclockwise
to release the chain.
Check the rivet to be sure is is prop-9.
erly formed. Check the chain to be
sure it is not damaged and moves
freely.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY FROM
TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged
equipment. If abnormal noise
or binding occurs, have the
problem corrected before
further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the
general condition of the Tool. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts and any other condition
that may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces
of the Tool with clean, moist cloth.
Occasionally coat bare metal com-3.
ponents with a light coating of oil to
prevent corrosion.
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING
Procedures not
specically explained in this
manual must be performed only
by a qualied technician.
Store this tool in a dry location away 4.
from moisture or corrosive materials.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS
PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN
THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER
THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO
THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE
ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR
SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE
PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS
AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT
BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND
LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO,
OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF
REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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Part # Description QTY Part # Description QTY
1 Base 1 11 Spinner Die 2
2 Anvil 1 12 Thrust Die 2
3 Breaker Lever 1 13 Thrust Handle 1
4 Guide Wheel 2 14 Spring Pin 1
5 Wheel Locking Screw 2 15 Breaker Cam 1
6 Spinner Grip 1 16 Cam Holder Cover 1
7 Spinner Handle 1 17 Spring 1
8 Hex Nut 1 18 Hex Screw m5 2
9 Flat Bearing 1 19 Breaker Punch 1
10 Spinner Sleeve 1 20 Hex Wrench m2.5 1
21 Tool Holder 1
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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,
criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost
of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
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