Harbor Freight Tools 44829 - Manual (Page 5)

SKU 44829 Page 5 REV 04/02
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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
NOR 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
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ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS
OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Maintenance
Warning! Remove the electrical plug from the outlet before maintaining the Saw.
1. Wearing gloves, carefully clean any excess metal filings that accumulate on
the saw, vise assembly, or motor housing.
2. To keep looking like new, use an automotive wax to polish the metal
Base (#87).
3. Check blade for wear, replace at the first sign of any tears or cracks.
4. Periodically check power cord for wear or tears. If necessary, have a qualified
technician replace it.
5. Never use chemicals or solvents to clean the Saw.
Lubrication
1. The motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not attempt to
work on the motor; the tool should be serviced by a qualified technician.
2. Any mechanical part including a pivot or threaded rod may be lightly sprayed
with a silicone or graphite lubricant, which will not hold or collect the metal filings
left from a job.
3. Every 500 Hrs. replace the Carbon Brush (#67). Remove the
Brush Cap (#68) and take out the Carbon Brush (#67). Replace and tighten the
Brush Cap (#68).
Steel Cutting Capacities
Steel Pipe - 4” Dia. x 1/4” Wall Thickness
Angle Iron - 4” x 4” x 1/2” Thickness
Solid Steel - 1-1/2” Dia.
each bolt and align the scale to your desired angle. Tighten the bolts. Carefully
set the workpiece into the Vise (#82) without disturbing the setting.
Note: Use an aluminum oxide wheel for
cutting ferrous material, i.e. angle iron,
conduit pipe, etc. Use masonry wheels to
cut masonry, stone, brick, aggregate, etc.
Miter Cuts
For Miter Cuts, you must use the Vise (#82). The Vise Stop has a
Fixed Splint (#100) for this purpose. Loosen the Vise Stop by slightly loosening