Harbor Freight Tools 98089 Saw User Manual


 
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION! Make sure to wear ANSI-approved safety impact eyeglasses when
performing any assembly of the Cut Off Saw. Also, when installing or replacing the
Saw Blade (23F) (not included) wear heavy duty work gloves to avoid accidental
cuts to the hands and ngers.
To Install A Saw Blade:
Make sure to refer to the 1. “SAW BLADE PRECAUTIONS” section on page 6 of
this manual to select the correct size and type of Saw Blade to install in the Cut Off
Saw.
Press down on the Shaft Lock (34F) to hold the Blade Shaft (16F) in position. 2.
(See Figure A.)
Loosen and remove the Hex Bolt (25F). Then, remove the Washer (24F) and outer 3.
Flange (22F). (See Figure A.)
Mount the new Saw Blade (not included) on the Blade Shaft (16F). 4. IMPORTANT:
Make sure the arrow shown on the Saw Blade points in the same direction as the
arrow shown on the Blade Guard (19F). (See Figure A.)
Once the Saw Blade (not included) is mounted on the Blade Shaft (16F), replace 5.
the outer Flange (22F) and Washer (24F). Then, rmly tighten the Hex Bolt (25F)
to secure the Saw Blade in place. (See Figure A.)
Make sure to check the Blade Guard (19F) for proper operation. If necessary, 6.
loosen the Blade Guard Positioning Knob (38F) to adjust the Blade Guard (19F)
position. Never disable the Guard. Do not use the Cut Off Saw if the Guard as-
sembly does not operate properly. Before each use, make sure the Blade Guard
does not touch the Saw Blade. (See Figure A.)
PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS
To Fill The Fuel Tank:
WARNING! 1. Your Warranty is voided if: You do not operate the Cut Off Saw
with the proper 50:1 fuel mix in its Fuel Tank. Never run the Engine with an im-
proper fuel mix, low or no fuel mix. Running the Engine with an improper fuel mix,
low or no fuel mix will permanently damage the unit.
To obtain the proper 50:1 fuel mix, combine two cycle oil with unleaded gasoline 2.
(minimum 91 octane rating) in a clean, approved container. Cover and shake to
thoroughly mix before each fueling. Refer to the Chart below for proper mix quan-
tities. NOTE: Mix only enough fuel for a few days work. The maximum storage
time of mixed fuel is 3 months. (See Table A.)