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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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
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ITEM 68316
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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Table of Contents Safety ......................................................... 2 Maintenance .............................................. 16 Specifications ............................................. 8 Parts List and Diagram .............................. 18 Setup .......................................................... 8 Warranty .................................................... 20 Operation ................................................... 10 W
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Electrical safety (cont.) 5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use 6. If operating a power tool in a damp location an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. reduces the risk of electric shock. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock. Personal safety 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and common sense whe
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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Circular Saw Safety Warnings • If the blades become twisted or misaligned 1. DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the area and the blades. Keep your second hand on blades can dig into the top surface of the auxiliary handle, or motor housing
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Circular Saw Safety Warnings (cont.) 10. Check lower guard for proper closing before 17. Do not use blades made from high-speed steel, each use. Do not operate the saw if lower abrasive blades, metal-cutting blades or masonry- guard does not move freely and close instantly. cutting blades. The guards of this saw are not Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the designed to protect against the failure of such blades. open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, 18. Place the larger portio
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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Circular Saw Safety Warnings (cont.) 30. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will 32. People with pacemakers should consult their expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In (California Health &
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Grounding TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: 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. 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. Double Insulated Tools: T
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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Specifications DB5703 Electrical Rating 120V~ / 60Hz / 7.5A Motor No Load Speed 4200 RPM 3114052 5″ (125mm) Maximum Blade Diameter Use ONL Y blades specifically designed for this Double Cut Saw PVC Pipe up to 1 ″ Copper Pipe up to 1 ″ Steel Pipe up to 1 ″ Cutting Corrugated Sheet Standard Thickness Capacities Sheet Steel up to 14 gauge Sheet Aluminum up to 1/8 ″ Oak Wood up to 3/4 ″ Setup - Before Use: Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section a
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3. Use the Hex Wrench to tighten Side 4. Attach Side Handle to top of Side Handle Support securely into place. Handle Support using nut. Nut Functions Lubrication Unit Front Grip Switch Upper Guard Lower Guard Spindle Lock SKU 68316 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 MAINTENANCE OPERATION SETUP SAFETY
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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Operating Instructions 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. Tool Set Up – Blade Installation TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before adjusting tool or installing accessories. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM FLYING FRAGMENTS:
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5. Place new Blade A onto the Flange 7. Thread Lock Nut onto Spindle shaft with the “A” clearly visible. and tighten Lock Nut until secure. A B 6. Place Blade B onto Spindle with “B” clearly visible. 8. Inspect the blades to make sure that the teeth point in opposite directions. B SKU 68316 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11 MAINTENANCE OPERATION SETUP SAFETY
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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Using Lubrication Unit 1. The blades for the Double Cut Saw are 2. To use Lubrication Unit, use cutter paste “dry cut” teeth. This mean the blades only that is in rod form which can be inserted need to be lubricated in extreme cutting into the center of the Lubrication Unit. situations, such as when cutting aluminum, copper, stainless steel and cast iron. 3. Once paste rod is inserted, turn the Lubrication Unit’s feeder wheel. Work Piece and Work Area Set
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General Operating Instructions 1. Make sure that all guards are in place and in Cutting Capacities proper working order and that all adjustment PVC Pipe up to 1 ″ knobs are tight before operation. Copper Pipe up to 1 ″ Do NOT operate Saw without blade guard or if Steel Pipe up to 1 ″ blade guard is broken or not operating properly. Corrugated Sheet Standard Thickness 2. Use the Lubrication Unit when cutting Aluminium, Sheet Steel up to 14 gauge Copper, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron. Sheet
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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Cutting Techniques Rectangular Pipe U-Section Feed blade from corner to corner. Feed blade from corner to corner (where opposite corner would be). Pipes Flat Bar Iron Feed blade through object Feed blade at a 90º angle until it reaches lower edge, to the work surface. keeping blade at 90º angle. 3/8in. Thin Plate Feed blade down about 3/8″ and start cut. REV 11h Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68316
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Spiral Tube And Longitudinal Cutting Shaped Plate Feed blade through material so only Rest plate on three mounts, making sure one is on either about 3/8″ shows through. Do not drive side of cut. it as far as entire cutting edge. Corner Piece Aluminum/Copper Feed blade diagonally Use Lubrication Unit whenever cutting aluminum through the work surface. or copper. SKU 68316 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 MAINTENANCE OPERATION SETUP SAFETY
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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have th
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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. tripped (if equipped). Press reset button on tool. 4. Internal damage or w
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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Parts List and Diagram 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 DISTRIB
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Assembly Diagram 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 available individually as replacement parts. SKU 68316 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19 MAINTENANCE OPERATION SETUP SAFETY
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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 installatio
