Harbor Freight Tools Saw 42307 User Manual

BENCH TOP  
CUT-OFF SAW  
Model 42307  
SET UP ANd OPErATiNg iNSTrUCTiONS  
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7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the  
job better and safer at the rate for  
which it was designed.  
glasses only have impact resistant  
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.  
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a  
vise to hold work when practical. It’s  
safer than using your hand and it  
frees both hands to operate tool.  
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool  
or attachment to do a job for which it  
was not designed.  
rECOMMENdEd MiNiMUM WirE  
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper  
footing and balance at all times.  
gAUgE FOr EXTENSiON COrdS  
(120 VOlT)  
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.  
Keep tools sharp and clean for best  
and safest performance. Follow  
instructions for lubricating and chang-  
ing accessories.  
EXTENSiON COrd  
lENgTH  
NAMEPlATE  
AMPErES  
(at full load)  
25’  
50’ 100’ 150’  
0 – 6  
18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
12  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
6.1 – 10  
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-  
vicing; when changing accessories,  
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the  
like.  
10.1 – 12  
12.1 – 16  
TABlE A  
do not use.  
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.  
Make sure your extension cord is  
in good condition. When using an  
extension cord, be sure to use one  
heavy enough to carry the current  
your product will draw. An undersized  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage  
resulting in loss of power and over-  
heating. Table A shows the correct  
size to use depending on cord length  
and nameplate ampere rating. If in  
doubt, use the next heavier gauge.  
The smaller the gauge number, the  
heavier the cord.  
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN-  
TIONAL STARTING. Make sure  
switch is in off position before plug-  
ging in.  
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-  
RIES. Consult the owner’s manual for  
recommended accessories. The use  
of improper accessories may cause  
risk of injury to persons.  
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious  
injury could occur if the tool is tipped  
or if the cutting tool is unintentionally  
contacted.  
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not  
wear loose clothing, gloves, neck-  
ties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry  
which may get caught in moving  
parts. Nonslip footwear is recom-  
mended. Wear protective hair cover-  
ing to contain long hair.  
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before  
further use of the tool, a guard or  
other part that is damaged should  
be carefully checked to determine  
that it will operate properly and per-  
form its intended function – check for  
alignment of moving parts, binding  
of moving parts, breakage of parts,  
mounting, and any other conditions  
that may affect its operation. A guard  
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.  
Also use face or dust mask if cutting  
operation is dusty. Everyday eye-  
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or other part that is damaged should  
be properly repaired or replaced.  
proper outlet. Do not change the plug  
in any way.  
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work  
into a blade or cutter against the  
direction of rotation of the blade or  
cutter only.  
2. Double insulated tools may be used  
in either of the 120 volt outlets shown  
in the preceding illustration. (See  
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)  
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING  
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.  
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a  
complete stop.  
Miter Saw Safety Warnings  
For Your Own Safety read instruction  
Manual Before Operating Miter Saw  
1. Wear eye protection.  
grOUNdiNg iNSTrUCTiONS  
2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade.  
TO PrEVENT  
ElECTriC SHOCk  
ANd dEATH FrOM  
3. Do not operate saw without guards in  
place.  
iNCOrrECT grOUNdiNg  
WirE CONNECTiON  
rEAd ANd FOllOW THESE  
iNSTrUCTiONS:  
4. Do not perform any operation free-  
hand.  
5. Never reach around saw blade.  
6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade  
to stop before moving workpiece or  
changing settings.  
110-120 V~ double insulated  
Tools: Tools with Two Prong  
Plugs  
7. Disconnect power before changing  
blade or servicing.  
8. Return all guards to original position if  
any are moved during blade replace-  
ment. Check all guards for proper  
operation after service.  
9. dO NOT OPErATE WiTH ANY  
gUArd diSABlEd, dAMAgEd,  
Or rEMOVEd. Moving guards  
must move freely and close in-  
stantly.  
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug  
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock,  
double insulated equipment has a po-  
larized plug (one blade is wider than  
the other). This plug will fit in a polar-  
ized 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 the  
10. The use of accessories or attach-  
ments not recommended by the  
manufacturer may result in a risk of  
injury to persons.  
11. When servicing use only identical  
replacement parts.  
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12. Only use safety equipment that has  
been approved by an appropriate  
standards agency. Unapproved  
safety equipment may not provide  
adequate protection. Eye protection  
must be ANSI-approved and breath-  
ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-  
proved for the specific hazards in the  
work area.  
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.)  
18. WARNING: Handling the cord on  
this product will expose you to lead,  
a chemical known to the State of  
California to cause cancer, and birth  
defects or other reproductive harm.  
Wash hands after handling. (Califor-  
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,  
et seq.)  
13. Industrial applications must follow  
OSHA guidelines.  
14. Maintain labels and nameplates on  
the tool. These carry important safety  
information. If unreadable or miss-  
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a 19. The warnings, precautions, and in-  
replacement.  
structions discussed in this instruction  
manual cannot cover all possible con-  
ditions 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.  
15. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare  
to begin work before turning on the  
tool.  
16. People with pacemakers should  
consult their physician(s) before use.  
Electromagnetic fields in close prox-  
imity to heart pacemaker could cause  
pacemaker interference or pacemak-  
er failure.  
Vibration Safety  
This tool vibrates during use. Re-  
peated or long-term exposure to  
vibration may cause temporary or  
permanent physical injury, particularly  
to the hands, arms and shoulders. To  
reduce the risk of vibration-related  
injury:  
17. WARNING: Some dust created by  
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-  
ing, and other construction activities,  
contains chemicals known [to the  
State of California] to cause cancer,  
birth defects or other reproductive  
harm. Some examples of these  
chemicals are:  
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regu-  
larly or for an extended period should  
first be examined by a doctor and  
then have regular medical check-  
ups to ensure medical problems are  
not being caused or worsened from  
use. Pregnant women or people  
who have impaired blood circulation  
to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-  
vous system disorders, diabetes, or  
• Lead from lead-based paints  
• Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-  
ment or other masonry products  
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-  
cally treated lumber  
Your risk from these exposures var-  
ies, depending on how often you do  
this type of work. To reduce your  
exposure to these chemicals: work in  
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Raynaud’s Disease should not use  
this tool. If you feel any medical or  
physical symptoms related to vibra-  
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and  
white or blue fingers), seek medical  
advice as soon as possible.  
2. Do not smoke during use. Nico-  
tine reduces the blood supply to the  
hands and fingers, increasing the risk  
of vibration-related injury.  
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the  
vibration effects on the user.  
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration  
when there is a choice between dif-  
ferent processes.  
5. Include vibration-free periods each  
day of work.  
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while  
still keeping safe control of it). Let  
the tool do the work.  
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool  
as explained in this manual. If any  
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use  
immediately.  
SAVE THESE  
iNSTrUCTiONS.  
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installing the Cutting Blade  
SPECiFiCATiONS  
1. With the tool OFF and Unplugged,  
slide the Blade Guard (21) up and off  
of the Saw.  
Arbor  
Blade  
3/8”  
2” HSS  
Power Source 120 V~, 60 Hz, .9 A  
Max. RPM 7800  
Cutting Depth 3/4”  
Miter Gauge  
Base  
2. Insert the HSS Saw Blade (18) onto  
the Arbor (16). Slide on the Washer  
(19) and then tighten on the Screw  
(20). Slide the Blade Guard (21)  
back on.  
0°- 45°  
5-1/2” L X 5” W  
9” Length X 5-1/2” W X 6-3/4” H  
Overall  
UNPACkiNg  
WArNiNg! Mount the blade so that its ar-  
row matches the arrow on the Blade  
Guard (21).  
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.  
replacing the Timing Belt  
1. Slide the Belt Cover (7) up to remove  
it from the Saw. This will expose the  
Timing Belt (5) and the Driving Pul-  
leys (12 and 4).  
ASSEMBlY  
Your Mini Cut-Off Saw will require  
some assembly. Information on installa-  
tion is included below for your reference.  
For assistance with assembly please refer  
to the illustration in the operation section  
as well as the Assembly diagram and the  
Parts List near the end of this manual.  
2. Slide the one end of the Timing Belt  
(5) over the Driving Pulley (4). Once  
this side is in place, side the other  
end of the Timing Belt (5) over the  
Driving Pulley (12).  
3. Make certain that the Timing Belt (5)  
is centered on both Driving Pulleys  
(12 & 4). Replace the Belt Cover (7)  
by sliding it back down into place.  
It is important that you read the entire  
manual to become familiar with the unit  
BEFOrE you use it. Be sure that you  
have all parts described in the Parts List.  
The Mini Cut-Off Saw can be mount-  
ed to your table or workbench with four  
(4) 1/8” Bolts (not included). Insert a Bolt  
through the hole in each corner and tight-  
en it into place with a Nut (not included).  
The mounting surface must be flat, level  
and capable of supporting the weight of  
the Saw combined with the materials to  
be cut. The Saw can also be mounted by  
securing the top of the Clamp (24) into its  
slot (See Assembly Diagram) and tighten-  
ing the bottom of the clamp to the desired  
work surface.  
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Switch (6)  
Safety  
Belt Cover (7)  
Lever (27)  
Figure 1  
Handle (8)  
Arrow on Blade Guard  
Blade Guard (21)  
Vise Fixture (22)  
Vise Jaw (25)  
Vise Handle (11)  
Mounting Holes  
Cutting  
OPErATiON  
1. Place the material to be cut in the  
Vise (9) as described above.  
When operating your Mini Cut-Off  
Saw, it will be helpful to refer to Figure 1  
as well as to the Parts List and Assembly  
Diagram near the end of this manual.  
2. The Mini Cut-Off Saw has a Safety  
Lever (27) which must be released to  
lower the Blade. Pushing down on  
the Safety Lever (27) will release the  
Safety Lever, allowing you to push  
down on the Handle (8) to begin cut-  
ting.  
Setting the Vise  
1. The Miter Gauge on the Vise (9) can  
be set from 0°- 45°. Loosen the Vise  
Fixture (22) and slide the Gauge to  
the desired angle. Tighten the Vise  
Fixture into place.  
3. Turn the Saw “ON” by pressing down  
on the red Switch (6) on the side  
marked with . To turn the Saw  
“Off”, press down on the end of the  
Switch (6) marked O.  
2. The Vise Jaw (25) can be adjusted  
for the work piece with the Vise  
Handle (11). Turning the Vise Handle  
(11) clockwise will tighten the Vise  
Jaw(s) onto the workpiece. Turning  
the Vise Handle counterclockwise will  
loosen the Vise Jaw.  
4. With the Saw at full speed, move it  
slowly forward to complete the cut.  
5. When the cut is complete, pull up on  
the Handle (8). The Safety Lever  
(27) will engage. Turn the Saw “Off”.  
6. Store out of reach of children.  
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every work session remove sawdust  
from the motor vents. Prevent wood,  
dust and debris from accumulating  
in the working area. Keep the Saw  
Blade (18) clean and sharp. A sharp  
blade will minimize stalling and kick-  
back.  
MAiNTENANCE ANd  
SErViCiNg  
Procedures not specifically  
explained in this manual  
must be performed only by a  
qualified technician.  
3.  
WArNiNg! if the supply cord of  
this power tool is damaged, it must  
be replaced only by a qualified  
service technician.  
TO PrEVENT  
SEriOUS iNjUrY  
FrOM ACCidENTAl  
OPErATiON:  
Turn the Power Switch of the  
tool to its “OFF” position and  
unplug the tool from its  
electrical outlet before  
performing any inspection,  
maintenance, or cleaning  
procedures.  
TO PrEVENT SEriOUS  
iNjUrY FrOM TOOl  
FAilUrE:  
do not use damaged  
equipment. if abnormal noise  
or vibration occurs, have the  
problem corrected before  
further use.  
Cleaning, Maintenance, and  
lubrication  
1. BEFOrE EACH USE, inspect the  
general condition of the tool. Check  
for loose hardware, misalignment or  
binding of moving parts, cracked or  
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-  
ing, and any other condition that may  
affect its safe operation.  
2. AFTEr USE: Remove all sawdust  
that has accumulated around the  
Blade Guard (21), the Motor (1) and  
the Motor Housing (36). Regularly  
clean the work surface with a vacuum  
cleaner or a dry brush. At the end of  
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PlEASE rEAd THE FOllOWiNg CArEFUllY  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY  
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR  
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 STATES THAT 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 PARTS THERETO.  
PArTS liST  
Part  
description  
Qty.  
1
Part  
description  
Qty.  
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Motor  
23 Nut  
Washer  
4
24 Clamp  
25 Vise Jaw  
26 Spacer  
1
Locking Nut  
Driving Pulley  
Timing Belt  
Switch  
2
1
1
1
1
27 Safety Lever  
28 Spring  
1
1
1
Belt Cover  
Handle  
1
29 Pin  
1
1
30 Ring  
2
Vise  
1
31 Motor Housing A  
32 Cord Clamp  
33 Screw  
1
10 Base  
1
1
11 Vise Handle  
12 Driving Pulley  
13 Screw  
1
2
1
34 Cord Cover  
35 Cord with Plug  
36 Motor Housing B  
37 Screw  
1
1
1
14 Bearing  
1
1
15 Spindle  
1
6
16 Arbor  
1
38 Vibration Absorber  
39 Busing  
1
18 HSS Saw Blade  
19 Washer  
1
1
1
40 Screw  
1
20 Screw  
1
41 Spring  
1
21 Blade Guard  
22 Vise Fixture  
1
42 Hex Wrench  
1
1
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ASSEMBlY diAgrAM  
record Product’s Serial Number Here:  
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.  
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-  
able individually as replacement parts.  
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liMiTEd 90 dAY WArrANTY  
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high  
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this prod-  
uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from  
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,  
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,  
criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.  
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,  
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some  
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so  
the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESS-  
LY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.  
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with  
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com-  
plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will ei-  
ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase  
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return re-  
paired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect  
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost  
of returning the product.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
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