Chicago Electric 67080 Installation manual

DOOR TRIMMER
CIRCULAR SAW
67080
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION............................3
GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS.......................3
CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY
WARNINGS......................................5
VIBRATION SAFETY .........................8
GROUNDING.................................9
GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS
WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS .......9
DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS:
TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG
PLUGS...........................................10
EXTENSION CORDS .......................10
SYMBOLOGY ..................................11
SPECIFICATIONS........................ 12
UNPACKING................................12
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUTTING
INTO USE ..................................12
FUNCTIONS.....................................13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....13
TOOL SET UP ..................................13
CHANGING THE BLADE.................13
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING
HEIGHT..........................................13
ADJUSTING THE BASE PLATE......14
ATTACHING THE DUST
COLLECTOR.................................14
WORK PIECE AND WORK AREA
SET UP ..........................................14
GENERAL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS ............................15
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING ............................... 16
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND
LUBRICATION...............................16
TROUBLESHOOTING......................17
PARTS LIST.................................18
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM................ 19
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY.... 20

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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warn-
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
ing, 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provid-
ed with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The term ″power tool″ in the
warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit.a. Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
Do not operate power tools in ex-b. plosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
Keep children and bystandersc. away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Electrical safety2.
Power tool plugs must match thea. outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with grounded power tools.

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Unmodied plugs and matching out-
lets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with groundedb. surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rainc. or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never used. the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
When operating a power toole. outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduc-
es the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in af. damp location is unavoidable, use
a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Personal safety3.
Stay alert, watch what you area. doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operat-
ing power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Alwaysb. wear eye protection. Safety equip-
ment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate con-
ditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting.c. Ensure the Trigger is in the off-
position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack,
picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your nger
on the trigger or energizing power
tools that have the trigger on invites
accidents.
Remove any adjusting key ord. wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left at-
tached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep propere. footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wearf. loose clothing or jewelry. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for theg. connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can reduce
dust-related hazards.
Only use safety equipment thath. has been approved by an appro-
priate standards agency. Unap-
proved safety equipment may not
provide adequate protection. Eye
protection must be ANSI-approved
and breathing protection must be
NIOSH-approved for the specic
hazards in the work area.

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Power tool use and care4.
Do not force the power tool. Usea. 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.
Do not use the power tool if theb. switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from thec. power source before making any
adjustments, changing accesso-
ries, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool ac-
cidentally.
Store idle power tools out of thed. reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to oper-
ate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
Maintain power tools. Check fore. misalignment or binding of mov-
ing parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may af-
fect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool re-
paired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp andf. clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
Use the power tool, accessoriesg. and blades etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking
into account the working condi-
tions and the work to be per-
formed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
Service5.
Have your power tool serviced bya.
a qualied repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
Circular Saw Safety Warnings
1. DANGER: Keep hands away
from cutting area and the blade.
Keep your second hand on auxil-
iary handle, or motor housing. If
both hands are holding the saw, they
cannot be cut by the blade.
Do not reach underneath the work-2. piece. The guard cannot protect you
from the blade below the workpiece.
Adjust the cutting depth to the3. thickness of the workpiece. Less
than a full tooth of the blade teeth
should be visible below the work-
piece.
Never hold piece being cut in your4. hands or across your leg. Secure
the workpiece to a stable platform.
It is important to support the work
properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.
Hold power tool by insulated grip-5. ping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Contact with a″ live″ wire
will also make exposed metal parts of
the power tool ″ live″ and shock the
operator.

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Always use blades with correct6. size and shape (diamond versus
round) of arbor holes. Blades that
do not match the mounting hardware
of the saw will run eccentrically, caus-
ing loss of control.
Never use damaged or incorrect7. blade washers or bolt. The blade
washers and bolt were specially
designed for your saw, for optimum
performance and safety of operation.
Causes and Operator Prevention8. of Kickback:
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw
blade, causing an uncontrolled saw
to lift up and out of the workpiece
toward the operator;
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the
blade stalls and the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidly back toward
the operator;
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the
back edge of the blade can dig into
the top surface of the wood causing
the blade to climb out of the kerf and
jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse
and/or incorrect operating procedures
or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given
below:
Maintain a rm grip with both a. hands on the saw and position
your arms to resist kickback
forces. Position your body to
either side of the blade, but not in
line with the blade. Kickback could
cause the saw to jump backwards,
but kickback forces can be controlled
by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken.
When blade is binding, or whenb. interrupting a cut for any reason,
release the trigger and hold the
saw motionless in the material un-
til the blade comes to a complete
stop. Never attempt to remove
the saw from the work or pull the
saw backward while the blade is
in motion or kickback may occur.
Investigate and take corrective ac-
tions to eliminate the cause of blade
binding.
When restarting a saw in thec. workpiece, center the saw blade
in the kerf and check that saw
teeth are not engaged into the
material. If saw blade is binding, it
may walk up or kickback from the
workpiece as the saw is restarted.
Support large panels to minimized. the risk of blade pinching and
kickback. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports
must be placed under the panel on
both sides, near the line of cut and
near the edge of the panel.
Do not use dull or damagede. blades. Unsharpened or improp-
erly set blades produce narrow kerf
causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
Blade depth and bevel adjustingf. locking levers must be tight and
secure before making cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it
may cause binding and kickback.
Use extra caution when makingg.
a ″plunge cut″ into existing walls
or other blind areas. The protrud-
ing blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.

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Check guard for proper closing be-9. fore 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 ac-
cidentally 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.
Check the operation and condi-10. tion of the guard return spring. If
the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be
serviced before use. Guard may
operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up
of debris.
Assure that the guide plate of the11. saw will not shift while performing
the ″plunge cut″ when the blade
bevel setting is not at 90°. Blade
shifting sideways will cause binding
and likely kick back.
Always observe that the guard is12. covering the blade before placing
saw down on bench or oor. An un-
protected, coasting blade will cause
the saw to walk backwards, cutting
whatever is in its path. Be aware of
the time it takes for the blade to stop
after switch is released.
DO NOT USE THIS SAW WITH THE13. SAW HELD UPSIDE DOWN IN A
VISE. The saw is not designed
for such use and cannot be used
safely in that position.
Do not use to cut logs, tree limbs,14. or uneven lumber.
Wet lumber, green (unseasoned)15. lumber, and pressure treated lum-
ber all have an increased potential
for kickback and should only be
cut with a blade for cutting that
lumber type. Wear a NIOSH-ap-
proved respirator and have appro-
priate ventilation whenever cutting
pressure treated lumber.
Do not use blades made from16. high-speed steel, abrasive blades,
metal-cutting blades or masonry-
cutting blades. The guards of this
saw are not designed to protect
against the failure of such blades.
Maintain labels and nameplates on17. the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or miss-
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare18. to begin work before turning on the
tool.
Do not lay the tool down until it has19. come to a complete stop. Moving
parts can grab the surface and pull
the tool out of your control.
When using a handheld power tool,20.
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both hands to resist starting torque.
Do not leave the tool unattended21. when it is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it
from its electrical outlet before leav-
ing.
Use clamps (not included) or other22. practical ways to secure and support
the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.

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This product is not a toy. Keep it out23. of reach of children.
Verify that there are no utility lines or24. hardware in or near the workpiece.
This is especially critical for plunge
cuts.
People with pacemakers should25. consult their physician(s) before use.
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imity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
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on.
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avoid electrical shock.
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grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) should also be imple-
mented – it prevents sustained elec-
trical shock.
WARNING: Some dust created by26. power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-
ing, and other construction activities,
contains chemicals known [to the
State of California] to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
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ment or other masonry products
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cally treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures var-
ies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially
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particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
WARNING: Handling the cord on27. this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. (Califor-
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and in-28. structions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible con-
ditions 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. Re-
peated or long-term exposure to vibra-
tion may cause temporary or permanent
physical injury, particularly to the hands,
arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of
vibration-related injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regu-1. larly or for an extended period should
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then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-
vous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibra-
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advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nico-2. tine reduces the blood supply to the
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of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the3. vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration4. when there is a choice.
Include vibration-free periods each5. day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while6.
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the tool do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool7. as explained in this manual. If any
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDING
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND DEATH FROM
INCORRECT GROUNDING
WIRE CONNECTION:
Check with a qualied
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. Never
remove the grounding prong
from the plug. 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
t the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualied
electrician.
Grounded Tools: Tools with Three
Prong Plugs
3-Prong Plug and Outlet
Tools marked with “Grounding Re-1. quired” have a three wire cord and
three prong grounding plug. The
plug must be connected to a properly
grounded outlet. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity
away from the user, reducing the risk

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of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug
and Outlet.)
The grounding prong in the plug is2. connected through the green wire in-
side the cord to the grounding system
in the tool. The green wire in the cord
must be the only wire connected to
the tool’s grounding system and must
never be attached to an electrically
“live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug
and Outlet.)
The tool must be plugged into an3. appropriate outlet, properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances. The plug and
outlet should look like those in the
preceding illustration. (See 3-Prong
Plug and Outlet.)
Double Insulated Tools: Tools
with Two Prong Plugs
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do1. not require grounding. They have
a special double insulation system
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and complies with the applicable
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tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
Association, and the National Electri-
cal Code. (See Outlets for 2-Prong
Plug.)
Double insulated tools may be used2. in either of the 120 volt outlets shown
in the preceding illustration. (See
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)
Extension Cords
Grounded1. tools require a three wire
extension cord. Double Insulated
tools can use either a two or three
wire extension cord.
As the distance from the supply outlet2. increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using exten-
sion cords with inadequately sized
wire causes a serious drop in voltage,
resulting in loss of power and pos-
sible tool damage.
(See Table A.)
The smaller the gauge number of the3. wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord
can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. (See Table A.)
When using more than one exten-4. sion cord to make up the total length,
make sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required.
(See Table A.)
If you are using one extension cord5. for more than one tool, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum
to determine the required minimum
cord size. (See Table A.)
If you are using an extension cord6. outdoors, make sure it is marked with
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indicate it is acceptable for outdoor
use.
Make sure the extension cord is prop-7. erly wired and in good electrical con-

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dition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by
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Protect the extension cords from8. sharp objects, excessive heat, and
damp or wet areas.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*
(120/240 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25’ 50’ 75’
100’ 150’
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 -
12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - -
16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - -
TABLE A * Based on limiting the line
voltage drop to ve volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
Symbology
Double Insulated
Canadian Standards Association
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V~ Volts Alternating Current
AAmperes
n0xxxx/min. 
(RPM)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 12 A
Motor Speed 
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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PUTTING INTO USE
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.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the
tool off and unplug the tool
from its electrical outlet
before assembling or making
any adjustments to the tool.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FLYING
FRAGMENTS:
Do not use blades made from
high-speed steel, abrasive
blades, or metal- or masonry-
cutting blades. The guards of
this saw are not designed to
protect against the failure of
such blades.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.

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Functions
Figure 1
Saw Blade (39)
Safety Button
Base
Plate

(58)
Base
Plate
(28)
Base Plate
(28)



Button (18)
Protective Guard (35)
Protective Guard (35)
Dust
Collector
Port
Trigger (67)
Base
Guard
(43)
Flange (40)
Spindle (37)
Trigger (67)
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
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.
Changing the Blade
1. surface.
2. Button (18), insert the Spanner (72)
in two of the holes on the Flange
(40) and rotate counterclockwise to
unthread the Flange. Release the
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Blade (39).
Replace the old Blade with a new3. Blade, making sure that the Saw
teeth and arrow on the Blade point in
the same direction as the arrow on
the machine body.
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with the Spanner.
Check that the Saw Blade turns5. freely.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
Place the Saw, Blade side down on1.
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be trimmed.
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CAUTION: The saw is spring tensioned
and will snap back to the highest set-
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released.
Press down on the saw until the3. Blade (39) is at the desired cutting
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
Note: The cutting Height is measured from
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teeth.
Adjusting the Base Plate
Base Plate
Lock (58)
Base Plate
Lock Bolt
(59)
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disengaged from the Base Plate
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shown above. It can be rotated freely
in this position. Allow the Base Plate
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Bolt to loosen or tighten it.
1. rotating it counterclockwise.
Rotate the Base Plate (28) to the de-2. sired depth setting for the Saw Blade,

rotating it clockwise, locking the Base
Plate in position.
3. rotate it out of the way after adjust-
ment.
Attaching the Dust Collector
Slide the Dust Collector Bag (73)1. over the Dust Collector Port.
2. snuggly in place, and the zippered
opening is zipped shut.
Work Piece and Work Area Set Up
Designate a work area that is clean1. and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent distraction and injury.
Route the power cord along a safe2. route to reach the work area without
creating a tripping hazard or exposing
the power cord to possible damage.
The power cord must reach the work
area with enough extra length to al-
low free movement while working.
This saw is designed to trim the3. bottom of doors without having to
remove them from their hinges. The
door needs to be of solid construc-
tion, or you must ensure that you are
not removing the support of a hollow
door along the bottom edge.
When setting the cutting depth,4. be sure that the blade will only cut
through the width of the door, and will
not cut through any items behind the
door.
The door must be free of foreign ob-5. jects and loose knots.
To prevent the door from mov-6. ing while working, open the door
completely so that the door knob is
braced against the wall. If there is no
wall, secure the door in some manner
so that it will not move while working.

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Check that nothing is behind the door7. which may be in the way of the cut-
ting Blade.
Verify that there are no utility lines or8. hardware in or near the workpiece.
General Operating Instructions
Adjust the saw height and cutting1. depth as needed.
Make sure the Dust Collector is se-2. curely attached.
CAUTION! Make sure that all guards are
in place and in proper working order
and that all adjustment knobs, includ-
ing the Flange holding the Blade in
place, are tight before operation.
Make sure the cord is positioned so it3. will be clear of the cutting area.
Plug the cord into a grounded circuit.4.
Position the Blade near the non-5. hinged corner of the door. Depress
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Trigger down. Release the Safety
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Allow the Saw to come up to full
speed before addressing the work-
piece.
Hold the Saw with both hands and al-6. low it to cut through the workpiece at
its own pace.
Note: The face of the Base Guard should
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and hard surface so that the saw can
easily glide, making a clean cut.
Slow down near the hinge end of the7. door so you don’t cut beyond the end
of the door.
When the cut is complete, release the8. Trigger. Allow the Saw to coast to a
stop before setting it down.
To prevent accidents, unplug the Saw9. after use.
After every use, clean out the Dust10. Collector Bag. To clean the Bag:
Unzip the zipper on the Dust Collec-a. tor Bag and empty any accumulated
debris.
Zip the Bag closed.b.
Clean, then store the Saw indoors out11. of children’s reach.

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MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualied 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.
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.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-
ing, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. use compressed air
to blow dust and debris out of vents.
Wipe external surfaces of the Saw
with a clean cloth.
Clean out the Dust Collector Bag. To3. clean the Bag:
Unzip the zipper on the Dust Collec-a. tor Bag and empty any accumulated
debris.
Zip the Bag closed.b.
4. WARNING! If the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must
be replaced only by a qualied
service technician.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Tool will not start. Cord not connected.1.
No power at outlet.2.
Tool’s thermal reset breaker3. tripped (if equipped).
Internal damage or wear.4. (Carbon brushes or switch, for
example.)
Check that cord is plugged in.1.
Check power at outlet. If outlet is2. 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.
Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press3. reset button on tool.
Have technician service tool.4.
Tool operates slowly. Power being reduced by long or
small diameter extension cord. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord is needed, use one with the
proper diameter for its length and load. See
Extension Cords in GROUNDING section.
Performance
decreases over time. Blade dull or damaged.1.
Carbon brushes worn or2. damaged.
Replace as needed or have1. professionally sharpened.
2. brushes.
Excessive noise or
rattling. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon brushes or bearings, for example.) Have technician service tool.
Motor generates an
excessive amount of
sparks.
Carbon brushes need replacement. Have technician service tool.
Overheating. Forcing tool to work too fast.1.
Blade misaligned.2.
Blade dull or damaged.3.
Blocked motor housing vents.4.
Motor being strained by long or5. small diameter extension cord.
Allow tool to work at its own rate.1.
Check and correct blade to fence2. alignment.
Keep blade sharp. Replace as needed.3.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and4. NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator
while blowing dust out of motor using
compressed air.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If5. an extension cord is needed, use one
with the proper diameter for its length
and load. See Extension Cords in
GROUNDING section.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
tool. Disconnect power supply before service.

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Part Description Qty
1 1
2 Housing 1
4 Brush Holder 2
5 Carbon Brush 2
6 Brush Holder Cap 2
7 Stater 1
8 Bearing 1
9 Right Handle 1
10 Self-tapping Screw 2
11 Wind Guard 1
12 Rotor 1
13 Screw 2
14 Spring Washer 3
15 Plain Washer 3
16 Brace 1
17  1
18  1
19 Bearing 1
20  1
21  1
22 Torsional Spring 1
23  1
24 Plain Washer 5
25 Spring Washer 5
26 Half-Round Phillips Screw 1
27 Slotted Rivet 1
28 Base Plate 1
29 Half-Round Bolt 1
30 Gear Box 1
31 Short Bush 1
32  1
33  1
34 Bearing Cover 1
35 Protective Guard 1
36 Circlip 1
37 Spindle 1
38 Bottom Plate 1
Part Description Qty
39 Saw Blade 1
40 Flange 1
41 Standpipe B 1
42 Hex Screw 2
43 Base Guard 1
44 Standpipe A 1
45 Woodruff Key 1
46 Guard Spring 1
47 Bearing 1
48 Tapping Screw 2
49 Fore Cover 1
50  1
51 Spring Circlip 1
52 Bearing 1
53  1
54  1
55 Spring Pole 1
56 Reset Spring 1
57 Extension Nut 1
58  1
59  1
60 Flat Washer 1
61 Phillips Screw 1
62 Capacitor 1
63 Cord 16AWGx2C SJT 1
64 Cord Cover 1
65 Self-Tapping Screw 2
66 Cord Pressboard 1
67 Trigger 1
69 Self-Tapping Screw 4
70 Phillips Screw 4
71 Self-Tapping Screw 1
72 Spanner 1
73 Collector Bag 1
74 Steel-Wire Frame 1
75 Pipe 1
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
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DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT
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PARTS LIST

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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 avail-
able individually as replacement parts.

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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 prod-
uct 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 installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESS-
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To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com-
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ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return re-
paired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost
of returning the product.
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which vary from state to state.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • [phone]