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14” HEAVY DUTY CUT-OFF SAW
Model 91938
SET Up AnD OpErATing inSTrUCTiOnS
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COnTEnTS iMpOrTAnT SAFETY inFOrMATiOn .................................3 gEnErAl T OOl SAFETY WArningS . 3 grOUnDing inSTrUCTiOnS ..........5 110-120 V~ grOUnDED T OOlS: TOOlS WiTH THrEE prOng plUgS ....................... 5 CUT-OFF SAW SAFETY WArningS .... 5 SpECiFiCATiOnS ...............................8 UnpACking .......................................8 inSTrUCTiOnS FOr pUTTing inTO USE .........................................8 FUnCTiOnS ............................................ 8 Op
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nOTiCE is used to SAVE THiS MAnUAl address practices not Keep this manual for the safety warnings related to personal injury. and precautions, assembly, operating, CAUTiOn, without the inspection, maintenance and cleaning safety alert symbol, is procedures. Write the product’s serial number used to address practices not in the back of the manual near the assembly related to personal injury. diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual general
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8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper attachment to do a job for which it was footing and balance at all times. not designed. 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep rECOMMEnDED MiniMUM WirE tools sharp and clean for best and safest gAUgE FOr EXTEnSiOn COrDS performance. Follow instructions for (120 VOl T) lubricating and changing accessories. EXTEnSiOn COrD nAMEplATE 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; lEngTH AMpErES when changing accessories, such as (
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3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s grOUnDing inSTrUCTiOnS plug. TO prEVEnT 6. Repair or replace damaged or worn cord ElECTriC SHOCk immediately. AnD DEATH FrOM inCOrrECT grOUnDing WirE COnnECTiOn rEAD AnD FOllOW THESE inSTrUCTiOnS: grounding 110-120 V~ grounded Tools: pin Tools with Three prong plugs 1. In the event of a malfunction or 125 V~ 3-prong plug and Outlet breakdown, grounding provides a path (for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A) of least resistance for electric curren
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2. The Swing Guard (53) should be 9. Use grinding wheel suitable for speed of retracted manually only for special cuts cut-off saw. such as “Pocket Cuts) and “Compound 10. Replace cracked wheel immediately. Cuts.” Raise the Swing Guard (53) only enough to begin the cut. As soon as 11. Do not overtighten wheel nut. the Cut-Off Wheel enters the material, 12. Use only flanges furnished with the cut- the Swing Guard (53) must be released. off saw. For all other sawing, the Swing Guard (53)
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pacemaker interference or pacemaker injury, particularly to the hands, arms failure. and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: 23. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and 1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly other construction activities, contains or for an extended period should first chemicals known [to the State of be examined by a doctor and then have California] to cause cancer, birth defects regular medical check-ups
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SpECiFiCATiOnS inSTrUCTiOnS FOr pUTTing Electrical Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 2 HP inTO USE Motor No Load Speed 3500 RPM Max. Accessory 14” Functions Diameter Recommended Cut-Off 14” Cut-Off Wheel for Metal Wheel Types (SKU 44814, included) Handle 14” Cut-Off Wheel for (100,109) Masonry (SKU 44815) Motor Cutting Capacity 4-1/4” Housing Quick Release Vise 7” (1st Setting), (75) Capacities 9-1/2” (2nd Setting) Arbor Size 1” E105017 Base (13) UnpACking When unpacking, make sure that the item is
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1. Rotate the wheel until the Lock Pin OpErATing inSTrUCTiOnS (63) slides into place. read the EnTirE iMpOrTAnT SAFETY inFOrMATiOn section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up lock Socket Head or use of this product. pin (63) bolt (54) Tool Set Up Hex key TO prEVEnT (111a) SEriOUS injUr Y FrOM ACCiDEnTAl OpErATiOn: release the Trigger, unplug the tool from its electrical outlet and allow the wheel to cool completely before
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7. lOOSEn THE bOl T (112) and make Work piece and Work Area Set Up sure that the Swing guard (53) 1. Designate a work area that is clean and moves freely back into place before well-lit. The work area must not allow operation. access by children or pets to prevent Depth Adjustment distraction and injury. 2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage. The power cord must reach the work
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start the Saw. Allow the Cut-Off Wheel Upper Two Screw Holes to attain full speed. 4. With one hand on the Handle and the other hand clear, slowly bring the Saw bolts (41 & 44) down onto the Base, letting the Saw do the work. Do not apply excessive force. Angle 5. If the Cut-Off Wheel does not cut all the Scale way through the workpiece, raise the (35) Saw and release the Trigger. Unplug the FigUrE 5 unit. Wait until the unit comes to a full b. To cut at various angles (up to 45 stop
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MAinTEnAnCE AnD SEr ViCing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO prEVEnT SEriOUS injUr Y FrOM ACCiDEnTAl OpErATiOn: release the Trigger, unplug the tool from its electrical outlet and allow the wheel to cool completely before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO prEVEnT SEriOUS injUr Y FrOM TOOl FAilUrE: Do not use damaged equipment. if abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have t
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Troubleshooting problem possible Causes likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 2. No power at outlet. 2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads. 3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker 3. Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press reset button tripped (if equipped). on tool. 4. Internal damage or
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plEASE rEAD THE FOllOWing CArEFUll Y 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 REPLACE
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ASSEMbl Y DiAgrAM Hex Key (111a) - not shown. rEV 10a, 10b SKU 91938 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 112
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To take advantage of this warranty, liMiTED 90 DAY WArrAnTY the product or part must be returned to us Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every with transportation charges prepaid. Proof effort to assure that its products meet of purchase date and an explanation of the high quality and durability standards, and complaint must accompany the merchandise. warrants to the original purchaser that this If our inspection verifies the defect, we product is free from defects in materials and will eith
