hot wire

foam cutter

66788

Instructions and

precautions

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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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Specifications

Electrical Information

Adapter: 120VAC, 60Hz

Power: 7.5V DC, 1200mA

 

Cutting Temperature

428° F (220° C)

 

 

Wire Size

32 AWG (0.008” Dia.)

 

 

Unpacking

When unpacking, make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.

Important Assembly and

SAFETY Information

1.Always wear ANSI-approved safety gog- gles, heavy-duty work gloves, and NIOSH- approved respirator when using this Hot Wire Foam Cutter - Do not pick up, or touch with bare hands.

2.This Hot Wire Foam Cutter gets very hot (428°), and is not a toy. Do not allow chil- dren to play with or near this item.

3.Do not leave this Hot Wire Foam Cutter lying on foam, or any combustible surface - Keep hot pad, or non-combustible surface handy to lay Foam Cutter for cooling.

4.Disconnect from power source before inspection, or cleaning - Wait at least 30 minutes to cool before performing mainte- nance.

5.Use only for intended purpose - Do not use this Hot Wire Foam Cutter to cut any material but foam.

6.This product contains or, when used, pro- duces a chemical known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

7.Maintain product labels and nameplates - These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

Operation Instructions

1.Put on ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves.

2.Plug Adapter into 120V power outlet. This Adapter must remain plugged in while you are using the Hot Wire Foam Cutter.

3.Press the ON/OFF Button and hold. This Button will go to OFF position if released. NOTE: This is a safety precaution and must not be tampered with by using tape or other methods to hold down continuously.

4.Press hot wire into foam using gentle pres- sure to move through the workpiece. Let the Hot Wire Foam Cutter move slowly. Do not force the cutting action.

5.When you are finished cutting, release the

ON/OFF Button. Unplug the Adapter and set

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