8 Volt 5-1/2” Cordless Circular saw 67026 Set up and Operating Instructions Note: Battery PACK (67029) sold separately. 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.
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.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards. a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 3. Personal safety a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
ing parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g. Use the power tool, accessories and blades etc.
6. When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9.
g. Use extra caution when making a ″plunge cut″ into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback. 10. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent.
22. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control. 23. When using a handheld power tool, maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands to resist starting torque. 24. Do not leave the tool unattended when the Battery Pack is connected. Turn off the tool, and remove Battery Pack before leaving. 25. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
31. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. Vibration Safety This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
Specifications Operating Instructions Battery 18 V, NiCd SKU 67029, Sold Separately Charger SKU 67031, Sold Separately Motor Speed 3800 RPM (No Load) Blade Diameter 5 1/2” Maximum Arbor Size/Type 10 mm, 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.
1. Blade Mounting/Removal: To prevent serious injury from flying Fragments: Do not use blades made from high-speed steel, abrasive blades, or metal- or masonrycutting blades. The guards of this saw are not designed to protect against the failure of such blades. Blade Bolt Blade Spindle Lock 2. Bevel Adjustment and 0° Bevel Stop: Bevel Knob Bevel Scale Fence Bolt Base Plate Fence Bolt Bevel Mark Bevel Stop Bolt FIGURE 2 a.
b. Loosen Fence Bolts and slide the Rip Fence to adjust. Tighten both Fence Bolts before use. c. Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber, and pressure treated lumber all have an increased potential for kickback and should only be cut with a blade designed for cutting that lumber. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and have appropriate ventilation whenever cutting pressure treated lumber. c. Remove Rip Fence when not in use. 4. Depth Adjustment: Depth Knob Depth Mark 2.
General Operating Instructions 1. WARNING! To prevent serious injury, Before operation: a. Remove Battery Pack. b. Adjust Blade Depth to extend beyond bottom of workpiece by 1/4” or less. Lock Depth Knob after adjustment. c. Make sure that all guards are in place and in proper working order. d. Tighten all knobs/bolts securely. e. Tighten Blade Bolt. (Blade Bolt may loosen when the automatic blade brake engages.) 2. Install fully charged Battery Pack (67029, sold separately) into base at back of handle.
To prevent serious injury from tool failure: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. 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 remove Battery Pack before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. Cleaning and Maintenance 1.
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 67026 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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