Harbor Freight Tools Saw 46055 User Manual

VARIABLE SPEED  
JIGSAW  
Model 46055  
ASSEMBLY and OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,  
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS  
AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.  
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Copyright 2001, 2004 by Harbor Freight Tools . All rights reserved. No  
portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in  
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.  
For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353  
 
5.  
Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider  
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug  
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a  
qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any  
way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord  
and grounded power supply system.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges,  
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.  
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool  
will increase the risk of electric shock.  
Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools or pull  
the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or  
moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power Cords  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
9.  
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked  
“W-AorW”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of  
electric shock.  
Personal Safety  
10.  
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a  
power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,  
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may  
result in serious personal injury.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep  
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or  
long hair can be caught in moving parts.  
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in.  
Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools  
with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.  
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench  
or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal  
injury.  
14.  
15.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing  
and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.  
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety  
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must also be used for appropriate conditions.  
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Tool Use and Care  
16.  
Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the  
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is  
unstable and may lead to loss of control.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will  
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.  
Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool  
that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.  
Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any  
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety  
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
20.  
21.  
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained  
tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not  
use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.  
22.  
23.  
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any  
other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool  
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.  
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.  
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on  
another tool.  
Service  
24.  
25.  
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or  
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.  
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions  
in the “Maintenancesection of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to  
follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.  
Note: Performance of this tool (if powered by line voltage) may vary depending on  
variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also affect tool performance.  
Warning: The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this  
instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and  
situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator  
that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built  
into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.  
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Jigsaw Specific Safety Rules  
1.  
2.  
Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation  
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact  
with a ‘live’ wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool ‘live’ and shock the  
operator.  
WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other  
construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause  
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals  
are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other  
masonry products, arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk  
from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To  
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with  
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to  
filter out microscopic particles.  
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.)  
3.  
WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using  
this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart  
pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.  
GROUNDING  
WARNING!  
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric  
shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the  
outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with  
the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if  
the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service  
facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed  
by a qualified electrician.  
GROUNDED TOOLS:TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS  
1.  
Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong  
grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool  
should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance  
path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock.  
(See Figure A, next page.)  
2.  
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to  
the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire  
connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically  
“live” terminal. (See Figure A.)  
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3.  
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded  
in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like  
those in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)  
FIGURE A  
DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS:TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS  
4.  
5.  
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double  
insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable  
standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and  
the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.)  
Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following  
illustration. (See Figure B.)  
FIGURE B  
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EXTENSION CORDS  
1.  
2.  
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.  
As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge  
extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious  
drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. (See Figure C.)  
3.  
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For  
example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.  
(See Figure C.)  
4.  
5.  
If using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure  
each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. (See Figure C.)  
If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate  
amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.  
(See Figure C.)  
6.  
7.  
If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the  
suffixW-A(“Win Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.  
Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.  
Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician  
before using it.  
8.  
Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or  
wet areas.  
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXTENSION CORD GAUGE - 110 VOLT  
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH  
NAMEPLATE  
AMPERES  
(At Full Load)  
0-25 FT.  
25-50 FT.  
16  
50-100 FT.  
100-150 FT.  
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FIGURE C  
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SYMBOLOGY  
Double Insulated  
Canadian Standards  
Association  
Underwriters  
Laboratories, Inc.  
Volts Alternating Current  
V ~  
A
Amperes  
No Load Revolutions  
per Minute (RPM)  
n
o
xxxx/min.  
Unpacking  
When unpacking, check to make sure the parts listed on page 12 are included. If any  
parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of  
this manual as soon as possible.  
Blade Mounting  
Warning! Never attempt to mount a blade unless the Jigsaw is unplugged from the power  
source.  
1.  
2.  
Loosen the Bolt on the Blade Clamp (#21) with the Hex  
Spanner (#32). Refer to Figure 1.  
Figure 1  
Insert the end (with holes) of the Blade between the  
Blade Stock and the Blade Clamp. Hold the Blade level  
while tightening the Bolt with the Hex Spanner (#32).  
Blade Clamp  
Bolt  
Note: To remove a Blade, loosen the Bolt and remove Blade.  
Blade Stock  
Blade  
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Blade Mounting (Continued)  
3. The Ball or guide must be positioned before use. See Figure 2.  
4. Using the Hex Spanner (#32), loosen the Bolt on the bottom plate. Refer to Figure 2.  
5. Slide the positioner so that the Ball is touching the blade. Make sure you are working with  
a straight blade. Note: If you are cutting synthetic plate or metal, use a little cutting oil  
between the Blade and the Ball. More on cutting metal on page 11.  
Figure 2  
Operation  
1. Before plugging in Saw, make sure the Switch (#2) operates without sticking. It must  
spring back to the original position once depressed.  
Note: Rotate the Speed Control Switch (#1) from 0-6 to increase the speed of the blade.  
Note: Make sure your workpiece is securely fastened down.  
2. Draw a cutting line on your workpiece.  
3. Plug in the Saw and turn it on. Wait until the blade achieves maximum speed.  
4. Rest the bottom base of the Saw on the workpiece and move the blade forward. Do not  
push hard. Let the saw work at its own rate. Do not force the blade. See Figure 3.  
Figure 3  
Note: Make sure the bottom base is level with the workpiece, or the blade could break.  
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Operation (continued)  
Note: Unplug tool before making adjustments.  
5. Your Jigsaw can be adjusted from zero degrees to forty-five degrees for miter cuts by  
loosening the bolt on the bottom of the base with the Hex Spanner (#32). See Figure 4.  
Figure 4  
Note: After loosening the bolt, tilt the base and use  
the numbered gradient gauge on the housing  
of the saw for an accurate angle. Tighten bolt.  
Figure 5  
6. By loosening the same bolt as in Figure 4, you can  
slide the base back for cutting the front plane of a workpiece.  
See Figure 5.  
Figure 6  
7. To plug-cut into a workpiece that hasn’t been pre-drilled,  
rest the rear of the base on the workpiece with the blade not  
touching the surface. Start the tool and very slowly lower  
the blade into the workpiece until the saw sits level. Then  
move the tool forward to cut. Hold Saw firmly and beware  
of kickback.  
See Figure 6.  
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Operation (continued)  
8. When cutting metal, use a nail and score the cutting line prior to cutting so that the  
blade will stay on a straight course. Metal heats up quickly  
when cutting due to blade friction. To avoid ruining your blade  
and insure a clean cut, use cutting oil (not included) as a cooling  
agent. Apply a few drops where the blade meets the workpiece  
as shown in Figure 7. Continue to keep the area lubricated  
throughout the operation.  
Figure 7  
Maintenance  
Warning! Before doing any maintenance on the Jigsaw, make sure it is unplugged from the  
power source and the switch is off.  
1. After each use, blow out the saw with compressed air.  
2. Wipe the saw clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvent to clean saw.  
3. Check the blade prior to each use. If the blade is bent or has broken teeth, replace. Blades  
are available at Harbor Freight Tools.  
4. If there is a noticeable loss in performance, the brush may be worn and in need of replacement.  
Have an authorized service technician replace the brush.  
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other  
construction activities, contain chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer,  
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:  
Lead from lead-based paints  
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products  
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber  
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq. )  
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Parts List  
Part No.  
1
2
3
Description  
Speed Control  
Switch  
Part No.  
18  
19  
Description  
Slide Holder  
Slide Rod  
Felt  
Screw  
20  
4
5
6
Right Housing  
Cord Clip  
Screw  
21  
22  
23  
Blade Clamp  
Screw  
Guard  
7
8
9
Cord Guard  
Power Cord  
Stator  
Bearing  
Brush Holder w/Carbon Brush  
Rotor  
Bearing  
Center Support  
Washer  
Gear  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
Guide Roller  
Bottom Board  
Square Nut  
Left Housing  
Nameplate  
Washer Board  
Spring Washer  
Screw  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
32  
33  
Hex Spanner  
Saw Blade  
Guide Case  
PLEASE READTHE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDEDTHE PARTS DIAGRAM INTHIS  
MANUAL AS A REFERENCETOOL ONLY. NEITHERTHE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR  
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR  
SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS  
QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER  
AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATESTHAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS  
SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE  
BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER  
REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING  
OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTSTHERETO.  
NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available  
individually as replacement parts.  
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Assembly Drawing  
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