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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact 

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Summary of Contents for 1772C-B

Page 1: ...rence 17d When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2017 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manua...

Page 2: ... which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION General power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power t...

Page 3: ...nd properly used Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards 8 Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection Eye protection must be ANSI approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH approved for the specific hazards in the work area power Tool Use and care 1 Do not force the power to...

Page 4: ...Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing If both hands are holding the saw they cannot be cut by the blade 2 Do not reach underneath the workpiece The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece 3 Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible be...

Page 5: ...evel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut If blade adjustment shifts while cutting it may cause binding and kickback 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 mo...

Page 6: ...consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure 29 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemi...

Page 7: ...ble while still keeping safe control of it Let the tool do the work 7 To reduce vibration maintain the tool 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 check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify ...

Page 8: ...ical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 63634 SAFETy OpERATION MAINTENANcE SETUp Specifications Battery Bauer 20V Li ion sold separately No Load Speed 4000 RPM Maximum Blade Diameter 6 1 2 165mm Arbor 5 8 round ...

Page 9: ...all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 14 Functions Work Light Main Handle Lower Guard Upper Guard Lower Guard Handle Bevel Lock Knob Bevel Scale Trigger Trigger Lock Auxiliary Handle Depth Scale Base Spindle Lock Button Depth Lever unlocked pos...

Page 10: ...d Washer with Blade Wrench turning Bolt cLOcKWISE Blade Bolt Washer Outer Flange Inner Flange Saw Blade 3 Remove Outer Flange 4 Use the Lower Guard Handle to raise the Guard and remove the Blade Leave the inner flange in place 5 Install the new blade with the directional arrow on the blade pointing the same as the directional arrow on the Upper Guard 6 Place the Outer Flange on the spindle 7 Hold ...

Page 11: ... using a vise or clamps not included to prevent movement while working 4 There must not be objects such as utility lines nearby that will present a hazard while working This is especially critical for plunge cuts General Operating Instructions 1 Make sure that the Trigger is locked then attach the Battery Pack 2 Make sure that all guards are in place and in proper working order and that all adjust...

Page 12: ...ipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication 1 BEFORE EAcH USE inspect the general condition of the tool Check for leaking swollen or cracked battery pack loose hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 AFTER USE wipe externa...

Page 13: ...owly 1 Forcing tool to work too fast 2 Battery Pack wearing out 1 Allow tool to work at its own rate 2 Dispose of old Battery Pack properly or recycle Replace Battery Pack Performance decreases over time 1 Carbon brushes worn or damaged 2 Blade dull or damaged 1 Have qualified technician replace brushes 2 Keep blades sharp Replace as needed Excessive noise or rattling Internal damage or wear Carbo...

Page 14: ...t 1 51 C Clip 1 52 Baseplate Assembly 1 53 Lower Guard 1 54 Lower Guard Handle 1 55 Torsion Spring 1 56 Ring 1 57 Bolt 1 58 Spindle Lock Return Spring 1 59 Washer 1 60 Washer 1 61 Circlip 1 62 Spring 1 63 M6x20 Blade Bolt 1 64 Screw Assembly M3x10 7 65 Spacer 1 66 Woodruff Key 1 parts List and Diagram pLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING cAREFULLy THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LI...

Page 15: ...Page 15 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 63634 SAFETy OpERATION MAINTENANcE SETUp Assembly Diagram ...

Page 16: ...w the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date an...

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