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2” CirCular Saw
98525
Set up and Operating inStruCtiOnS
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distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight t ools .
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SaVe tHiS manual.
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nOtiCe is used to SaVe tHiS manual address practices Keep this manual for the safety warn- not related to personal injury. ings and precautions, assembly, operat- CautiOn, without ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning the safety alert procedures. Write the product’s serial symbol, is used to address number in the back of the manual near the practices not related to assembly diagram (or month and year of personal injury. purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and
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tool. Distractions are able to result in conditions. Wear heavy-duty work the loss of control of the tool. gloves during use. g. always wear eye protec - personal safety tion. Wear ANSI-ap- a. Stay alert. Watch what you are do- proved safety goggles. ing and use common sense when h. always wear hearing operating the tool. Do not use the protection when using tool while tired or under the influ - the tool. Prolonged expo- ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica- sure to high intensity noise ti
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ly to minimize body exposure, blade g. Check for misalignment or bind- binding, or loss of control. ing of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that affects the tool’s operation. If dam- t ool use and care aged, have the tool serviced before a. Use clamps or another practical using. Many accidents are caused way to secure and support the by poorly maintained tools. There is a workpiece to a stable platform. risk of bursting if the tool is damaged. Holding the work by
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b. when servicing a tool, use only Symbol Definitions identical replacement parts. use only authorized parts. Symbol property or statement Revolutions or reciprocation per .../min c. use only the lubricants supplied minute with the tool or specified by the Pounds per square inch of pressure pSi manufacturer. Foot-pounds of torque ft-lb air source Blows per minute Bpm a. never connect to an air source that is capable of Cubic Feet per Minute flow CFm exceeding 200 pSi. Over pressurizing t
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State of California] to cause cancer, 8. Use this tool with both hands only. birth defects or other reproductive Using tools with only one hand can harm. Some examples of these result in loss of control. chemicals are: 9. Do not lay the tool down until it has • Lead from lead-based paints come to a complete stop. Moving • Crystalline silica from bricks and parts can grab the surface and pull cement or other masonry products the tool out of your control. • Arsenic and chromium from
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5. Include vibration-free periods each FunCtiOnal deSCriptiOn day of work. Specifications 6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). Let Air Pressure Range 60-90 PSI the tool do the work. Maximum Air Pressure 90 PSI 7. To reduce vibration, maintain tool as Air Inlet 1/4” -18 NPT explained in this manual. If abnormal Maximum Speed* 620 RPM vibration occurs, stop immediately. Blade Size 2” Diameter Range: 0 to 5/16” SaVe tHeSe Cutting Capacity Steel: 0.07
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ponents, such as a connector and air Supply quick coupler, will make operation tO preVent more efficient, but are not required. explOSiOn: warning! tO preVent SeriOuS use only clean, dry, regulated, injur Y FrOm aCCidental compressed air to power this OperatiOn: tool. do not use oxygen, do not install a female quick carbon dioxide, combustible coupler on the tool. Such a coupler gases, or any other bottled contains an air valve that will allow gas as a power source for this t
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9. If the tool will not be used at this tO preVent SeriOuS time, turn off and detach the air sup- injur Y: ply, safely discharge any residual air do not adjust or tamper with pressure, and release the throttle any control or component in a and/or turn the switch to its off posi- way not specifically explained tion to prevent accidental operation. within this manual. improper adjustment can result in note: Residual air pressure should not be tool failure or other serious present after t
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allow access by children or pets to 4. The rotation speed of the Blade can prevent injury and distraction. be varied by adjusting the amount of pressure applied to the Throttle Le- 2. Route the air hose along a safe route ver. Holding the Throttle all the way to reach the work area without creat- down will yield the maximum rotation ing a tripping hazard or exposing the speed of 620 RPM. air hose to possible damage. The air hose must be long enough to reach 5. The Saw can be used to cut
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Cleaning, maintenance, and uSer-maintenanCe lubrication inStruCtiOnS note: These procedures are in addition to Procedures not specifically the regular checks and maintenance explained in this manual explained as part of the regular op- must be performed only by a eration of the air-operated tool. qualified technician. 1. daily - air Supply maintenance: tO preVent Every day, perform maintenance on SeriOuS injur Y the air supply according to the com- FrOm aCCidental ponent manufactu
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t roubleshooting problem possible Causes likely Solutions Decreased output. 1. Not enough air pressure and/ 1. Check for loose connections and make sure or air flow. that air supply is providing enough air flow (CFM) at required pressure (PSI) to the tool’s air inlet. do not exceed maximum air pressure. 2. Obstructed trigger. 2. Clean around trigger to ensure free movement. 3. Incorrect lubrication or not 3. Lubricate using air tool oil and grease enough lubrication. according to direct
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pleaSe read tHe FOllOwing CareFull Y 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 DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACE
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aSSemBl Y diagram SKU 98525 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14
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limited 1 Year 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 one year 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, nor- mal wear and tear, or to lack of
