Door Trimmer Circular Saw 67080 Set up and Operating Instructions Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual. Copyright© 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
Contents Important SAFETY Information ���������������������������� 3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings ���������������������� 3 Circular Saw Safety Warnings �������������������������������������� 5 Vibration Safety ������������������������� 8 Grounding ��������������������������������� 9 Maintenance And Servicing ������������������������������� 16 Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication ������������������������������� 16 Troubleshooting ���������������������� 17 Parts List �������������������������������
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. 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.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b. 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. c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
4. Power tool use and care a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
. Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control. 7. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation. 8.
9. Check guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if guard does not move freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or tie the guard with the blade exposed. If saw is accidentally dropped, guard may be bent. Check to make sure that guard moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut. 10. Check the operation and condition of the guard return spring.
23. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children. 24. Verify that there are no utility lines or hardware in or near the workpiece. This is especially critical for plunge cuts. 25. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should: • Avoid operating alone. • Do not use with power switch locked on.
white or blue fingers), seek medical advice as soon as possible. 2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury. 3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user. 4. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice. 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 tool do the work. 7.
of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.) 2. 3. 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 1. the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.) 2. The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances.
dition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it. 8. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOLT) (at full load) 50’ 75’ 100’ 150’ EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25’ NAMEPLATE AMPERES 0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14 3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12 5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12 7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 - 12.
Specifications Electrical Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 12 A Motor Speed 4500 RPM (No Load) Blade Diameter 6-1/2” (166mm) Blade Type Tungsten Carbide Tipped Maximum Cut Depth 2-1/8” (54mm) Arbor Size/Type 5/8”/Round Unpacking When unpacking, make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.
Functions Tool Set Up Trigger (67) Spindle Lock Button (18) Base Guard (43) Dust Collector Port Base Plate (28) Saw Blade (39) Spindle (37) Flange (40) Protective Guard (35) Trigger (67) Changing the Blade 1. Place the Saw on its side on a flat surface. 2. While depressing the Spindle Lock Button (18), insert the Spanner (72) in two of the holes on the Flange (40) and rotate counterclockwise to unthread the Flange. Release the Spindle Lock Button and remove the Blade (39). 3.
CAUTION: The saw is spring tensioned and will snap back to the highest setting when the Height Lock Lever is released. 1. Slide the Dust Collector Bag (73) over the Dust Collector Port. 3. 2. Make sure that the assembly fits snuggly in place, and the zippered opening is zipped shut. Press down on the saw until the Blade (39) is at the desired cutting height, then tighten the Height Lock Lever to set the height. Note: The cutting Height is measured from the floor to the top edge of the blade teeth.
7. Check that nothing is behind the door which may be in the way of the cutting Blade. 8. When the cut is complete, release the Trigger. Allow the Saw to coast to a stop before setting it down. 8. Verify that there are no utility lines or hardware in or near the workpiece. 9. To prevent accidents, unplug the Saw after use. General Operating Instructions 1. Adjust the saw height and cutting depth as needed. 2. Make sure the Dust Collector is securely attached.
a. Unzip the zipper on the Dust Collector Bag and empty any accumulated debris. 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: Release the Trigger of the Saw and unplug it from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. b. Zip the Bag closed. 4.
Troubleshooting Problem Tool will not start. Possible Causes 1. Cord not connected. 2. No power at outlet. 3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker tripped (if equipped). 4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon brushes or switch, for example.) Tool operates slowly. Power being reduced by long or small diameter extension cord. Performance 1. Blade dull or damaged. decreases over time. 2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged. Excessive noise or Internal damage or wear. (Carbon rattling. brushes or bearings, for example.
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.
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 67080 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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