Harbor Freight Tools 98089 operating instructions INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, and Cleaning

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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING

1.WARNING! Always make sure the Cut Off Saw is in the “OFF” position prior to performing any service, maintenance, or cleaning of the Saw or the Engine.

2.Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Cut Off Saw. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken Saw Blade, loose connections, and any other condition that may affect the safe opera- tion of the Cut Off Saw. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Do not use damaged equipment.

3.To adjust the V-Belt (3F) tension:

 

 

 

 

V-BELT

HEX BOLT

 

 

 

 

(3F)

 

 

 

 

(11F)

 

 

 

SCREW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1F)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOLT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14F)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEX BOLT

TRANSMISSION BOX COVER

 

 

 

 

(11F)

(2F)

 

 

TENSIONING NUT

 

 

FIGURE C

 

 

 

 

 

 

(35F)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a. Loosen and remove the Screws (1F) on the Transmission Box Cover (2F). Then, remove the Transmission Box Cover. (See Figure C.)

b. Loosen the three Hex Bolts (11F) on the Bearing Plate (12F). (See Figure C.)

c.Turn the Tensioning Nut (35F) clockwise to increase tension on the V-Belt (3F). Turn the Tensioning Nut counterclockwise to decrease tension on the V-Belt (or turn the Bolt (14F) clockwise or counterclockwise). (See Figure C.)

d.Tighten the three Hex Bolts (11F) on the Bearing Plate (12F). (See Figure C.)

e.Replace the Transmission Box Cover (2F), and secure it with the Screws (1F).

(See Figure C.)

4.To clean the Pre-Filter 1 (2E), Pre-Filter 2 (3E), Filter Housing (4E), Paper Air Filter (5E), and Secondary Filter (6E).

a.It is recommended to clean the Pre-Filter 1, Pre-Filter 2, Filter Housing, Paper Air Filter, and Secondary Filter daily. To do so, pull the Filter Cover Lock Lever (13E) backward to allow the Air Filter Cover (1E) swing open. Remove the Pre-Filter 1, Pre Filter 2, Filter Housing, and Paper Air Filter in succession. Clean and dry the parts or replace if necessary. Once cleaned or replaced, install the parts in re- verse order of removal and close the Air Filter Cover. (See Figure D.)

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SKU 98089

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Contents For technical questions or replacement parts, please call Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight ToolsSave this Manual Product SpecificationsGeneral Safety Rules and Precautions Work AreaPersonal Safety Tool USE and CareService Fire and Explosion PrecautionsNoise Precaution Mechanical PrecautionsChemical Precautions SAW Blade PrecautionsKickback Precautions MISC. Precautions SKU For technical questions, please callSee Figure A, page 11, for details Product FeaturesUnpacking Muffler 9B Reduces both noise and emissions Figure a PRE-START Instructions Assembly InstructionsTo Install a Saw Blade See Figure aTo Start The Cut Off Saw Operating InstructionsTable a To Operate The Cut Off Saw To Turn Off The Cut Off SawINSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, and Cleaning Do not use damaged equipment To adjust the V-Belt 3F tensionSee Figure E See Figure E SKU For technical questions, please callTroubleshooting Problem Possible SolutionPart Description ’ty Parts LIST/ASSEMBLY Diagram Crankshaft Housing AssemblyPlease Read the Following Carefully Parts LIST/ASSEMBLY Diagram Crankshaft & Piston Assembly Parts LIST/ASSEMBLY Diagram Cylinder & Muffler Assembly Part Description QtyParts LIST/ASSEMBLY Diagram Fuel Tank & Carburetor Parts LIST/ASSEMBLY Diagram Handle & Main Cover Assembly Parts LIST/ASSEMBLY Diagram AIR Filter Assembly 15E 14E 13E 10E 12E 7E 8E 16EBolt M8 x Parts LIST/ASSEMBLY Diagram Front Handle & Support Assembly Screw M5 x Washer Wheel Support 10G Wheel ShaftEmission Control System Warranty Limited 90 DAY WarrantyCoverage Exclusions