Harbor Freight Tools 95004 manual

7-1/4” CIRCULAR SA W WITH LASER Model 95004 ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo , CA 93011 Visit our W eb site at: http://www .harborfreight.com Cop yright 2006 by Harbor F reight T ools ® . All rights reser v ed. No por tion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or f [...]

PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS SA VE THIS MANU AL Y ou will need this manual for the saf ety warnings and precautions, assembl y , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and as- sembl y diagram. Keep y our in v oice with this manual. Write the in v oice number on the inside of the front co ver . Keep this man ual and in v [...]

ELECTRICAL SAFETY 4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding pr ong or modify the plug in any wa y . Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the [...]

12. A v oid accidental star ting. Be sure the P ower Switch is off bef ore plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents. 13. Remove adjusting ke ys or wrenches bef ore turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating par[...]

23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitab le for one tool ma y become hazardous when used on another tool. SER VICE 24. T ool service must be perf ormed only b y qualified repair personnel. Ser vice or maintenance perf or med by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of in[...]

8. Before using the Cir cular Saw , chec k to make sure the Saw Blade is pr op- erly mounted on the Spindle. Make sure the Sa w Blade is shar p , and is not cracked or bent. 9. Industrial applications must f ollow OSHA guidelines. 10. When cutting a large workpiece, make sure its entire length is properly supported. 11. When using the Circular Sa w[...]

24. Causes and operator prevention of “kickbac k”: Kickbac k is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned Saw Blade, causing an uncontrolled Circular Saw to lift up and out from the workpiece tow ard the operator . When the Saw Blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the Saw Blade stalls and the motor reaction dri[...]

SKU 95004 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 8 26. W ARNING! Some dust created by po wer sanding, sa wing, grinding, dr illing, and other construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of Cali- f or nia) to cause cancer , bir th defects or other reproductiv e har m. Some e x- amples of these chemicals are: l[...]

resistance path to carr y electr icity a wa y from the user , reducing the risk of elec- tric shock. (See Figure A.) 2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside 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 ne ver [...]

EXTENSION CORDS 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. 2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of p[...]

SYMBOLOGY SKU 95004 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 1 FIGURE D UNP A CKING When unpacking, chec k to make sure all the par ts shown on the P ar ts List on page 18 are included. If any par ts are missing or brok en, please call Harbor F reight T ools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. P[...]

SKU 95004 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 2 3. Laser Switch (74): The Circular Saw is equipped with a Laser Guide that is designed to aid alignment of the Saw Blade with the cutting line on the workpiece. T o operate, push the Laser Switch to its “ON” or “OFF” positions . (See Figure E.) ASSEMBL Y INSTR UCTIONS[...]

SKU 95004 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 3 4. Depress the Spindle Lock (39) to hold the Spindle stationary . (See Figure F .) 5. Use the accessor y He x Wrench (69) to unscrew and remo ve the Scre w (48). (See Figure F .) 6. Remov e the Outer Plate (18). (See Figure F .) 7. Raise up on the Saf ety Cov er (26). Then, i[...]

T o Adjust The Angle Of Cut: 1. The angle of cut ma y be adjusted from 90 degrees to 45 degrees. (See Figure H.) 2. T o adjust the angle of cut, loosen the Nut (10). Rotate the Base (4) to set the angle, using the Scale pro vided. Then, retighten the Nut to lock the Base in position. (See Figure H.) NUT (10) SCALE BASE (4) FIGURE H T o Adjust The G[...]

SKU 95004 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 5 B ASIC OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1. CA UTION! Alwa ys use safety equipment. Wear ANSI appro ved safety impact eye goggles and heavy duty work gloves when oper- ating the Jigsaw . Also , a dust mask and hearing protection must be used f or appropriate conditions. 2. IMPORT ANT :[...]

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. W ARNING! Make sure the P ower Switch (67) of the Circular Sa w is in its “OFF” position and the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet before perf or m- ing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 2. Before eac h use , inspect the general condition of the Circular Saw . Chec k for loo[...]

charged “AAA” Batter ies, making sure to match the poles (+ and --) as sho wn in the Batter y Compar tment. Then, close the Laser Plate Cov er (17). (See Figure J. ) “AAA” B A TTERIES (QTY . 2) FIGURE J 5. T o clean or replace the Carbon Brushes (60): It may become necessary at sometime to clean or replace the two Carbon Brushes when the Mo[...]

6. T o clean the e xterior par ts of the Circular Sa w, use only a clean cloth and mild detergent to clean the body of the Saw . Do not immerse an y electrical part of the tool in any liquids. 7. CA UTION! All maintenance, ser vice, or repairs not mentioned in this manual m ust only be performed b y a qualified service technician. SKU 95004 For tec[...]

ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM SKU 95004 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 9 NOTE: Some par ts are listed and shown f or illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts.[...]

Harbor Freight T ools Co . makes ev er y effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser for a period of ninety da ys from date of purchase that the motor , the belts (if so equipped), and the blades (if so equipped) are free of def ects in materials and workmanship. Harbor Freig[...]