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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
To ols required for assembly and se rv ic e m ay n ot b e i nc lu de d .
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................. 6
Setup .......................................................... 6
Operation .................................................... 7
Maintenance ............................................... 8
Parts List and Diagram .............................. 10
Warranty .................................................... 12
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Work Area Safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
3. Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
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Electrical Safety
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
2. Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
3. Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the Trigger is in the off-position before
connecting to power source, picking up or
carrying the tool.
tools that have the Trigger on invites accidents.
4. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
5. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
6. Only use safety equipment that has been
approved by an appropriate standards agency.
Power Tool Use and Care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the Trigger
does not turn it on and off.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
8. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
9. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.
10. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
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Battery tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
2. Contains Li-Ion battery. Battery must be
recycled or disposed of properly. Do not open,
crush, heat above 140°F or incinerate.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Grounding
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING:
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 charger. Do not use the
charger 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.
Extension Cords
Note: Extension cords must not be used with this item’s Charger.
Symbology
V
Volts
~
Alternating Current
A
Amperes
n
0
xxxx/
min.
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles with side shields.
Read the manual before
set-up and/or use.
WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Electric Shock.
Properly connect Adapter’s power
cord to appropriate outlet.
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Specifications
Charger Input Rating 120VAC / 60Hz / 10W
Battery Rating 4V / 1.5Ah
Battery Type Li-ion
Charge Time 3-5 Hours
No Load Speed 260 RPM
Cutting Capacity Up to1/4"
Setup - Before Use:
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the
following pages, refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 10.
Functions
Power
Button
Trigger
Charging
Port
Charging
Indicator
Blade
Guard
Blade
Screw
Blade
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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and remove its Adaptor
before performing any procedure in this section.
Charging
NOTE: Before using tool for the first
time, fully charge the Battery.
1. Plug Adaptor into Charging Port on back of tool.
2. Plug Adaptor into a grounded 120VAC outlet.
3. The Charging Indicator on the back of tool will turn
Red during charging. When charging is done, it
will turn Green. Unplug the Charging Cable.
NOTICE: Do not leave the Battery in a
discharged state. Charge the Battery every 3 months
if the Cutter is not in use. This will keep the Battery
from wearing down and add to its life. Do not
charge the tool at temperatures below 40° F.
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
General Operating Instructions
NOTE: Before using tool for the first
time, fully charge the Battery.
1. To start Scissors, squeeze Trigger, then
press and release Power Button.
2. To stop Scissors, release Trigger.
3. If Scissors become jammed during cutting,
release Trigger immediately. Carefully
remove Scissors from jam, making sure
to not touch Trigger or Power Button.
4. When finished, clean, then store the
tool indoors out of children’s reach.
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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and remove its Battery
Pack before performing any procedure in this section.
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:
• leaking, swollen, or cracked battery,
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
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Changing Blade
TO PREVENT INJURY: Discharge Battery
completely before changing Blade. Wear
heavy-duty work gloves while changing Blade.
1. With a screwdriver, align Spindle Lock (inside)
with slot (outside) on right side of tool.
Spindle
Lock
(inside)
slot
(outside)
2. While holding Spindle Lock with screwdriver,
Remove Blade Screw with another screwdriver.
Blade
Screw
3. Remove Blade and replace with same type Blade.
4. Tighten Blade Screw securely.
Battery Removal
NOTE: Contains Li-Ion battery. Battery must
be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not
open, crush, heat above 140°F or incinerate.
1. Remove all nine screws from back,
then remove back cover.
Screws
Screws
2. Disconnect wires and remove Battery.
Battery
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Part Description Qty
1 Power Button 1
2 Spring Plate Switch II 1
3 Spring 1
4 Self-Tapping Screw 2
5a Left Housing 1
5b Right Housing 1
7 Blade Guard 1
8 Blade 1
9 Screw 1
10 Self-Tapping Screw 3
17a Left Handle 1
17b Right Handle 1
18 Spring 1
19 Self-Tapping Screw 6
21 Spindle II 1
22 Bearing 2
23 Gear II 1
24 Needle Bearing 1
26 Self-Tapping Screw 9
Part Description Qty
29 Gear I 1
30 Spindle I 1
31 Rear Housing Body 1
32 Ring Gear 1
33 Planet Carrier II 1
34 Planetary Gear 3
35 Planet Carrier I 2
36 Planetary Gear 6
37 Pinion 1
38 Washer 1
39 Screw 2
40 Adapter Ring 1
41 DC Motor 1
48 Spring Plate Switch I 1
101 Adapter 1
102 Roller Guide Assembly 1
103 Output Shaft Set 1
104 Rear Housing 1
Parts List and Diagram
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
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. Specify UPC 193175451835 when ordering 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 product 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 EXPRESSLY 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 complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either 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 repaired 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.
