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1.5 HP 7” BRIDGE TILE SAW
Model 98265
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Stand (SKU 98328) and Diamond Blade sold separately.
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CAUTION, without the SAVE THIS MANUAL safety alert symbol, is Keep this manual for the safety warnings used to address practices not and precautions, assembly, operating, inspec- related to personal injury. tion, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back General Tool Safety Warnings of the manual near the assembly diagram (or WARNING Read all safety warnings month and year of purchase if product has no and instructions. Failure to follow the n
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14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE tools sharp and clean for best and saf- GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS est performance. Follow instructions for (120 VOLT) lubricating and changing accessories. EXTENSION CORD NAMEPLATE LENGTH AMPERES 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; (at full load) 25’ 50’ 100’ 150’ when changing accessories, such as 0 – 6 18 16 16 14 blades, bits, cutters, and the like. 6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- 10.1 – 12 16 16 1
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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: Tools Pin with Three Prong Plugs 1. In the event of a malfunction or break- 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet down, grounding provides a path of least (for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A) resistance for electric curren
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6. Do not perform any operation freehand. closing on the saw blade. Spreaders, except riving knives, must be aligned 7. Never reach around or over saw blade. to the blade after blade adjustment to prevent binding. 8. Make sure the workpiece is supported at all times while sawing. Use a roller j. Riving Knife – A spreader mounted on stand (not provided) with larger work- the same mechanism as the blade. pieces if necessary. Generally more effective than simple spreaders. 9. To properly
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check that the saw teeth are not en- gaged into the workpiece before turn- ing on the saw. • Push the wood stock past the blade prior to release. 11. Check guards 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. 12. Keep the guard in place while through- sawing
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NOT TO SCALE. At Least 6” Essential Straight Push-stick Features and Functions Note: Straight style (traditional) stick shown. A dif- ferent stick design may be used if it properly Handle Notch protects against all hazards. • Must be far Diagram not to scale. enough down • Push sticks must be made from sturdy, defect-free, the stick to allow plywood or normal wood to prevent unexpected a comfortable and breakage. Material must be at least 1/4” thick, but firm grip. no thicker than
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POSITION OF TILE SAW heat and sharp edges. Always discon- nect the extension cord from the recep- tacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord. 4. WARNING – To reduce the risk of elec- trocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands. 5. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the tile saw. Receptacles are available hav- ing built-in GFCI protection and may
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12. Industrial applications must follow OSHA depending on how often you do this type guidelines. of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilat- 13. Maintain labels and nameplates on the ed area, and work with approved safety tool. These carry important safety infor- equipment, such as those dust masks mation. If unreadable or missing, con- that are specially designed to filter out tact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace- microscopic particles. (California
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fingers), seek medical advice as soon as possible. 2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine re- duces the blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk of vibration- related injury. 3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibra- tion effects on the user. 4. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different pro- cesses. 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
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TO PREVENT SPECIFICATIONS SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL Maximum Blade Diameter 7" OPERATION: Arbor Hole 5/8" Turn the Power Switch of the tool 1-1/8" @ 90° Maximum Cutting Capacity to its “OFF” position and unplug 3/4" @ 45° the tool from its electrical outlet Tilting Head 45° Left-Tilt only before assembling or making any Electrical Requirements 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 10 A adjustments to the tool. Blade Rated Speed 5000 RPM Note: For additional information regarding the Maximum Flow = 160
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Mounting This tool can be placed on a table or other stable surface. The ideal method would be to mount the tile saw on the stand made for it, SKU 98328 (not in- cluded, sold separately). OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under Fig. 1 subheadings therein before set up 4. The Handle (B13) must be installed onto or use of this product. the Holder (B09) using the two supplied Hex Screws (B12). (Se
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General Operating Instructions Power Switch Knob Sliding Bar Support Bevel Scale Reset Button Fig. 4 Fig. 3 6. Beveled cuts can also be 1. When making a flat cut, slide the accomplished by loosening the Knobs piece to be cut up against the two (D27) on either side of the saw. Tilt Fence (D09,D12) halves securely and the Sliding Supports, and blade/motor stabilize one side with the provided assembly as a unit. There is a scale and Clamp Plate. indexing pointer on the Sliding Support
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Maintenance, And Cleaning” section MAINTENANCE AND of this manual. Use of unauthorized SERVICING parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric Procedures not specifically explained shock or injury. in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. 5. WARNING! If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be TO PREVENT SERIOUS replaced only by a qualified service INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL technician. OPERATION: Turn the P
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5. Remove the blade and replace with a move the plug and drain the water and new one. Make sure the arrow on the silt accumulated by the cutting operation. blade matches the direction of the arrow 3. Use more water to clean out the residual embossed on the blade cover. silt from the water tray. 6. With the flat wrench in place again, 4. Replace the Drain Plug. Check condition reinstall the blade’s hex bolt turning of the O-Ring (E02) and replace if torn or clockwise, and tighten securel
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PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM A (MOTOR) Part Description Qty Part Description Qty Part Description Qty A01 Screw (M5x12) 5 A19 Switch Body 1 A36 Shaft 1 A02 Hose Connect 1 A20 Thermal Protector 1 A37 Key 1 A03 Water Tubing 1 A21 Press Plate 2 A38 Gear 1 A04 Screw (M5x10) 2 A22 Joint 1 A39 Screw (ST4x30) 4 A05 Inner Flange 1 A23 Cord 1 A40 Screw (ST3.8x63) 1 A06 Bearing (6202RT) 1 Water Pump A41 Clip 1 A24 1 A07 Washer (14) 1 Connector A42 Stator 1 A08 Bearing (628-R) 1 A43 Bearing (6001-RT) 1
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PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM B (HANGER) Part Description Qty. B01 Screw (M4x6) 3 B02 Screw (M4x20) 1 B03 Hex Nut (M4) 1 B04 Linear Bushing 2 B05 Felt Bushing 4 B06 Seal 4 B07 Bearing 4 B08 Hex Bolt (M6x20) 4 B09 Holder 1 B10 Knob 1 B11 Flat Washer 2 B12 Screw (M5x12) 2 B13 Handle 1 B14 End Cap 2 REV 10b SKU 98265 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17
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PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM C (SUPPORT) Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. C01 Steel Support B 1 C16 Sliding Bar 2 C02 Connection Shaft 2 C17 Tubing Holder 1 C03 Set Screw (M4x15) 7 C18 Clip 1 C04 Flat Washer 2 C19 Wrench 1 C05 Knob 2 C20 Wrench Holder 1 C06 Socket Wrench 1 C21 Pointer 2 C07 Spring Washer 7 C22 Sliding Bar Support 1 C08 Flat Washer 9 C23 Bevel Scale 1 C09 Wrench Holder 1 C24 Screw (M6x15) 4 C10 Sliding Bar Support 1 C25 Steel Support 1 C11 Screw (M6x8) 4 C26 Flat Wa
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PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM D (WORK TABLE) Part Description Qty. Part Description Qty. D01 Hex Nut (M6) 20 D16 Right Worktable 1 D02 Spring Washer 24 D17 Left Worktable 1 D03 Flat Washer 24 D18 Miter Gauge 1 D04 Stainless Steel Frame 1 D19 Rivet 1 D05 Hex Bolt (M6x30) 8 D20 Knob 1 D06 Table End 2 D21 Guide 1 D07 Right Fence Cover 1 1 D22 Knob 1 D08 Scale 1 D23 Clamp Plate 1 D09 Right Fence 1 D24 Clamp Plate Guide 1 D10 Right Fence Cover 2 1 D25 Screw 1 D11 Left Fence Cover 1 1 D26 Table End
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PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM E (WATER TRAY) Part Description Qty. EO1 Water Tray 1 EO2 O-Ring 1 EO3 Drain Plug 1 EO4 Rubber Cap 1 EO5 Flat Washer 7 EO6 Set Screw 11 EO7 Rubber Feet 7 EO8 Carrying Handle Grip 2 REV 10b Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 98265
