Harbor Freight Tools 95004 Troubleshooting, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, and Cleaning

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

Problem

 

Possible Solution

Circular Saw will not run, or runs with insufficient power.

1. Make sure to firmly squeeze the Power Switch.

 

2.

Make sure the Power Cord/Plug is plugged into

 

 

a working, 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet.

 

3.

Allow the tool to completely cool in the event of

 

 

overheating. Then, resume cutting.

 

4.

Have a qualified service technician inspect the

 

 

Carbon Brushes for excessive wear or debris build-up.

Quality of cut is poor.

1. Make sure Saw Blade is sharp and undamaged.

 

2.

Make sure Saw Blade is properly and securely

 

 

installed in Circular Saw.

 

3.

Do not force the Saw Blade. Gradually, feed the Saw

 

 

Blade into the workpiece.

Laser Guide will not illuminate.

1. Make sure the Laser Switch is in the “ON” position.

 

2.

Turn the Laser Guide to its “OFF” position. Then,

 

 

make sure the Laser Guide is free of excessive dirt

 

 

and debris.

 

3.

Make sure the two “AAA” Batteries are fully charged

 

 

and undamaged.

 

4.

Have a qualified service technician inspect the Laser

 

 

Guide for damage.

The Power Switch does not turn on or turn off the tool.

1. Immediately unplug the Circular Saw from its electri-

 

 

cal outlet. Do not use the tool until a qualified service

 

 

can inspect the tool for damage or defects.

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING

1. WARNING! Make sure the Power Switch (67) of the Circular Saw is in its “OFF” position and the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet before perform- ing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

2.Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Circular Saw. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged Saw Blade, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment.

3.Before each use, inspect the Saw Blade (20). Using a dull Saw Blade will cause excessive wear on the Motor of the Circular Saw and will not produce a satisfac- tory cut. Replace with a new Saw Blade when needed.

4.To replace the Batteries for the Laser: The Laser Guide requires the use of two “AAA” Batteries. To replace the Batteries, open the Laser Plate Cover (17) to expose the Batteries. Remove the old Batteries. Then, install two fully

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Contents 4 Circular SAW For technical questions, please callProduct Specifications General Safety RulesSave this Manual Work AreaElectrical Safety Personal SafetyTool USE and Care Specific Safety Rules ServicePage Kickback Precautions Push the Saw Blade past the workpiece prior to releaseGrounding Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong PlugsFigure a Double Insulated Tools Tools with TWO Prong Plugs Extension Cords See Figure CProduct Features SymbologyUnpacking See Figure E Assembly InstructionsSee Figure F To Adjust The Depth Of Cut See Figure H Figure HBasic Operating Instructions Troubleshooting INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, and CleaningSee Assy. Diagram SKU For technical questions, please call See Assy. DiagramSee Figure J Parts List Please Read the Following CarefullyAssembly Diagram Limited 90 DAY/1 Year Warranty Warranty