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

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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