Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 46055 Harbor Freight Tools
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V ARIABLE SPEED JIGSA W ASSEMBL Y and OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS Model 46055 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo , CA 93011 Visit our W eb site at http://www .harborfreight.com Cop yr ight © 2001, 2004 b y Harbor F reight T ools ® . All r ights reser v ed.
Page 2 SKU 46055 Double Insulated Motor 3.5 Amps, 120 V / 60 Hz / Single Phase V ar iab le Speed Range 500-3000 SPM, Six Speed Settings Maximum Cutting Depth 2-1/8 inch Stroke 3/4 inch Cor d 18 Gauge, T wo Prong Includes 6 TPI and 24 TPI Blades and Tiltable Base (TPI = T eeth per Inch) E194601 This Jigsaw uses Universal (U) Shank Blades.
Page 3 SKU 46055 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.
Page 4 SKU 46055 T ool 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. Do not for ce the tool.
Page 5 SKU 46055 Jigsaw Specific Safety Rules 1. 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 ‘liv e’ wire will make e xposed metal par ts of the tool ‘liv e’ and shock the operator .
Page 6 SKU 46055 FIGURE A 3 . Y our tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, proper ly 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.
Page 7 SKU 46055 EXTENSION CORDS 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. 2. 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.
Page 8 SKU 46055 Blade Mounting W arning! Nev er attempt to mount a b lade unless the Jigsaw is unplugged from the pow er source. 1. Loosen the Bolt on the Blade Clamp (#21) with the Hex Spanner (#32) . Refer to Figure 1 . 2 . Inser t the end (with holes) of the Blade betw een the Blade Stock and the Blade Clamp .
Page 9 SKU 46055 Blade Mounting (Continued) 3. The Ball or guide must be positioned before use . See Figure 2. 4. Using the H ex Spanner (#32) , loosen the Bolt on the bottom plate. Refer to Figure 2. 5. Slide the positioner so that the Ball is touching the b lade.
Page 10 SKU 46055 Operation (continued) Note: Unplug tool before making adjustments . 5. Y our Jigsa w can be adjusted from zero deg rees to for ty-fiv e degrees f or miter cuts by loosening the bolt on the bottom of the base with the Hex Spanner (#32) .
Page 11 SKU 46055 Operation (continued) 8. When cutting metal, use a nail and score the cutting line prior to cutting so that the b lade will stay on a straight course . Metal heats up quic kly when cutting due to blade friction. T o av oid ruining your bl ade and insure a clean cut, use cutting oil (not included) as a cooling agent.
Page 12 SKU 46055 NO TE : Some par ts are listed and shown f or illustration pur poses only and are not av ailable individually as replacement par ts. PLEASE READ THE FOLLO WING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIB UTOR HAS PR O VIDED THE P ARTS DIA GRAM IN THIS MANU AL AS A REFERENCE T OOL ONL Y .
Page 13 SKU 46055 Assembl y Drawing.
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