Harbor Freight Tools 66755 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

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Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Likely Solutions

Charger will not

No power to Charger (2)

Make sure the Charger is plugged into a working, 120

turn on.

 

 

volt, grounded, electrical outlet.

Battery Pack will

1.

Components not connected.

1.

Make sure Battery Pack (1), Charger (2), and Battery

not charge.

 

 

 

Socket (3) are all connected securely.

 

2.

Battery Pack damaged.

2.

Check for leaking or damaged Battery. Do not attempt

 

 

 

 

to charge a leaking or damaged Battery.

Tool will not start

1.

Battery Pack not fully

1.

Make sure that the Battery Pack (1) is securely

 

 

connected.

 

inserted into the tool.

2.Battery Pack not fully charged. 2. Make sure the Battery Pack (1) is fully charged.

3.Tool is damaged or defective. 3. Have a qualified service technician check tool for

 

 

 

 

damage or defects.

Tool does not run

1.

Battery Pack not fully charged.

1.

Remove Battery Pack (1) and replace with fully

at full power.

 

 

 

charged Battery Pack (1).

 

2.

Low torque setting.

2.

Adjust to higher torque setting.

Power Switch will

Tool needs service check.

Immediately remove Battery Pack (1) from tool. Do not

not turn off tool.

 

 

use tool until a qualified service technician checks out

 

 

 

tool for damage or defects.

When using

1.

Blade damaged or dull.

1.

Replace Blade (A3).

Circular Saw, cut

2.

Blade not installed properly.

2.

Check that Blade (A3) is properly secured in place.

quality is poor.

3.

Blade being forced into

3.

Cut more slowly. Do not force tool.

 

 

 

workpiece.

 

 

 

4.

Blade mounted in incorrect

4.

Reinstall blade correctly.

 

 

direction of rotation.

 

 

When using

1.

Bent, cracked, or broken Saw

1.

Replace Saw Blade (B15/B16).

Reciprocating Saw,

 

Blade.

 

 

cut line is irregular.

2.

Loose Saw Blade.

2.

Make sure Blade (B15/B16) is securely installed in

 

 

 

 

tool.

 

3.

Improperly exerting side-to-

3.

Make sure Blade (B15/B16) is held at 90° angle to

 

 

side pressure on Saw Blade.

 

workpiece.

When using

1.

Dull Saw Blade.

1.

Replace Saw Blade (B15/B16).

Reciprocating Saw,

2.

Improper Saw Blade used.

2.

Use metal Saw Blades (B16) for cutting metal and

undesirable cutting

 

 

 

wood Saw Blades (B15) for cutting wood.

action.

3.

Tool speed too slow.

3.

Increase tool speed by squeezing Trigger (B19-1)

 

 

 

 

 

harder.

 

4.

Attempting to cut curves with

4.

Use tool only to cut straight lines.

 

 

tool

 

 

When using Drill

1.

Not enough torque.

1.

Use a tool with greater torque.

as a screwdriver,

2.

Wrong size bit.

2.

Use correct size bit.

unable to remove

 

 

 

 

screw

 

 

 

 

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.

SKU 66755

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Contents Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions or replacement parts, please callContents General Power Tool Safety Warnings Save This ManualSave all warnings and instructions for future reference SKU Circular Saw Safety Warnings Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback Reciprocating Saw Safety Warnings Drill Safety WarningsAdditional Safety Warnings Vibration Safety GroundingDouble Insulated Tools Tools with Two Prong Plugs Extension Cords Symbology PlugSee Outlets for 2-Prong Plug Specifications UnpackingInstructions for putting Into use To Charge the Battery Pack Battery PacksSet Up and Operating Instructions Tool Set UpWork Piece and Work Area Set Up Figure A1 Changing the Circular Saw Blade Circular Saw Set Up and Operating InstructionsSet the Cutting Depth Operating the Reciprocating Saw Reciprocating Saw Set Up Operating InstructionsDrill/Driver Set Up and Operating Instructions Plunge CuttingMetal Cutting Clutch Cap Set to Drill Torque Setting Indicator Work Light Set Up and Operating Instructions Cleaning, Maintenance, Lubrication Maintenance ServicingProblem Possible Causes Likely Solutions TroubleshootingPlease Read the Following Carefully Parts Lists and Assembly Diagrams Accessory Parts List and DiagramPart Description Qty Parts List a Circular Saw Assembly Diagram a Circular Saw Parts List and Diagram B Reciprocating Saw Parts List and Diagram C Drill PCB Parts List D FlashlightRecord Product’s Serial Number Here Assembly Diagram D FlashlightLimited 90 DAY Warranty