VARIABLE SPEED JIGSAW Model 46055 ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at http://www.harborfreight.com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. 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.
Specifications Double Insulated Motor 3.5 Amps, 120 V / 60 Hz / Single Phase Variable Speed Range 500-3000 SPM, Six Speed Settings Maximum Cutting Depth 2-1/8 inch Stroke 3/4 inch Cord 18 Gauge, Two Prong Includes 6 TPI and 24 TPI Blades and Tiltable Base (TPI = Teeth per Inch) This Jigsaw uses Universal (U) Shank Blades. Replacement Blade ITEM #: 02713 - 14 Pc. Jigsaw Blade Set.
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.
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. 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. 18. Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off.
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 ‘live’ wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool ‘live’ and shock the operator. 2. 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.
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. 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.
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. (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.
SYMBOLOGY Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. V~ A Volts Alternating Current Amperes no xxxx/min. No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM) 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 (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.
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.
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 Figure 7 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.
Parts List Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Speed Control Switch Screw Right Housing Cord Clip Screw Cord Guard Power Cord Stator Bearing Brush Holder w/Carbon Brush Rotor Bearing Center Support Washer Gear Guide Case Part No.
Assembly Drawing SKU 46055 Page 13
