Harbor Freight Tools 96193 User's Manual
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1. These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement WARNING Some dust created by power sanding cutting grinding drilling 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 Lead from lead based paints SKU 96193 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 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 spe cially designed to filter out microscopic particles California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq Never operate Universal Shingle Cutter without guard in place The Universal Shingle Cutter is designed to cut relatively soft roofing materials only such as fiberglass or asphalt based shingles The Universal Shingle Cut ter should not be used to cut hardwood metal slate or other roofing materials UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as2. possible Note OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Decide on the length of shingles and desired angle of cut needed for the project Adjust the guides on the table to reflect the angle and size of the cut Tighten the wing nuts on the guides underneath the table to secure guides in place Release the Safety Latch and raise the blade aligning the shingle with the guides on the Shingle Cutter Table The gritty top surface of the shingle should be facing up For best results shingle should be warm to achieve the straightest and most even cut If necessary lay shingles in the sun for a short time to warm them up Hold shingle by pressing down in the center of the shingle with your left hand Grip Blade Handle in right hand and make a brisk and firm downward stroke with it Keep inward pressure towards the striker plate Keep hand and fingers clear of Blade while cutting the shingle Sharpening The Blade of the Universal Shingle Cutter should be kept clean and sharp The blade can be sharpened with a file while still connected to the unit or removed and sharpened by an angle grinder see Removing Blade The blade should be sharpened at a 15 degree angle for best results Removing Blade SKU 96193 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 e Unscrew both nuts at pivot end of Blade e Slide Blade out of pivot housing to replace or sharpen INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general con
3. SHINGLE CUTTER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Distributed Exclusively by fi e HARBOR FREIGH 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http Awww harborfreight com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Copyright 2007 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 or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 SPECIFICATIONS Formed and Stamped Steel Table amp Alloy Steel Blade Overall Handle 24 9 16 L x 37 13 16 W x 4 H Dimensions Table 15 1 4 L x 31 15 16 W x 1 H Weight Save This Manual You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly oper ating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures parts list and assembly diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly dia gram or write month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTR
4. TION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO SKU 96193 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 PARTS LIST oa mooo a Wester Cid Bem e 7 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 12 13 14 15 e a 0 060 lt 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 available individually as replacement parts SKU 96193 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6
5. UCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA 1 Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents 2 Keep children and visitors away while operating Distractions can cause you to lose control Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks Provide barriers or shields as needed Keep children away from this product PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operat ing the tool Do not use while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating this tool may result in serious personal injury 2 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 SKU 96193 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 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 ANSI approved eye protection and dust mask and heavy duty work gloves Nonskid or steel toe safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles and a
6. dition of the tool Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts dam aged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Do not use damaged equipment 2 Keep blade and and striker plate sharp and clean for better safer performance If blade or striker plate become dull or coated with asphalt or granules from shingles clean with file and or tar remover not included 3 Sharpen Blade when performance decreases If shingles tear when being cut or cut edge is ragged blade should be sharpened 4 Periodically clean and lubricate pivot joint PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEM BLY 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 INSTALLA
7. dust mask respirator when using or performing maintenance on this tool TOOL USE AND CARE 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 force the tool and do not use the tool for a purpose for which it is not intended 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 blade and striker plate 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 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 SERVICE 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 instruc tions in the Inspection Maintenance And Cleaning section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool
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