Chicago Electric 1624 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: Chicago Electric

Model: 1624

Category: Power tools

Type: Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

INDUSTRIAL

14” CUT-OFF SAW

1624

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

SAVE THIS MANUAL.

1997 by Harbor Freight Tools

contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of

Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for

assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Manual Revised 09c

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SAVE THIS MANUAL

Keep this manual for the safety warn-

ings and precautions, assembly, operat-

ing, 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). Keep

this manual and the receipt in a safe and

dry place for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

In this manual, on the labeling,

and all other information provid-

ed with this product:

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.

DANGER indicates

a hazardous

situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING

indicates a

hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used

with the safety

alert symbol, indicates a

hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in

minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to

address practices

not related to personal injury.

CAUTION, without

the safety alert

symbol, is used to address

practices not related to

personal injury.

General Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety

warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in electric

shock, re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and

instructions for future reference.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in 1.

working order.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND 2.

WRENCHES. Form habit of check-

ing to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool

before turning it on.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clut-3.

tered areas and benches invite ac-

cidents.

DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS EN-4.

VIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools

in damp or wet locations, or expose

them to rain. Keep work area well

lighted.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors 5.

should be kept safe distance from

work area.

MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF 6.

with padlocks, master switches, or by

removing starter keys.

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DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the 7.

job better and safer at the rate for

which it was designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool 8.

or attachment to do a job for which it

was not designed.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE

GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS

(120 VOLT)

NAMEPLATE

AMPERES

(at full load)

EXTENSION CORD

LENGTH

25’ 50’ 100’ 150’

0 – 6 18 16 16 14

6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12

10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12

12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use.

TABLE A

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 9.

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.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not 10.

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.

ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. 11.

Also use face or dust mask if cutting

operation is dusty. Everyday eye-

glasses only have impact resistant

lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a 12.

vise to hold work when practical. It’s

safer than using your hand and it

frees both hands to operate tool.

DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper 13.

footing and balance at all times.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. 14.

Keep tools sharp and clean for best

and safest performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and chang-

ing accessories.

DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-15.

vicing; when changing accessories,

such as blades, bits, cutters, and the

like.

REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN-16.

TIONAL STARTING. Make sure

switch is in off position before plug-

ging in.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-17.

RIES. Consult the owner’s manual for

recommended accessories. The use

of improper accessories may cause

risk of injury to persons.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious 18.

injury could occur if the tool is tipped

or if the cutting tool is unintentionally

contacted.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before 19.

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

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or other part that is damaged should

be properly repaired or replaced.

DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work 20.

into a blade or cutter against the

direction of rotation of the blade or

cutter only.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING 21.

UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.

Don’t leave tool until it comes to a

complete stop.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

TO PREVENT

ELECTRIC SHOCK

AND DEATH FROM

INCORRECT GROUNDING

WIRE CONNECTION

READ AND FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS:

110-120 V~ Grounded Tools: Tools

with Three Prong Plugs

In the event of a malfunction or 1.

breakdown, grounding provides a

path of least resistance for electric

current to reduce the risk of electric

shock. This tool is equipped with an

electric cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and a ground-

ing plug. The plug must be plugged

into a matching outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided – if it 2.

will not t the outlet, have the proper

outlet installed by a qualied electri-

cian.

Improper connection of the equip-3.

ment-grounding conductor can re-

sult in a risk of electric shock. The

conductor with insulation having an

outer surface that is green with or

without yellow stripes is the equip-

ment-grounding conductor. If repair

or replacement of the electric cord or

plug is necessary, do not connect the

equipment-grounding conductor to a

live terminal.

Check with a qualied electrician or 4.

service personnel if the grounding

instructions are not completely under-

stood, or if in doubt as to whether the

tool is properly grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that 5.

have 3-prong grounding plugs and

3-pole receptacles that accept the

tool’s plug.

Repair or replace damaged or worn 6.

cord immediately.

125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet

(for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A)

Grounding

This tool is intended for use on a cir-7.

cuit that has an outlet that looks like

the one illustrated above in 125 V~

3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool

has a grounding plug that looks like

the plug illustrated above in 125 V~

3-Prong Plug and Outlet.

The outlet must be properly installed 8.

and grounded in accordance with all

codes and ordinances.

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Do not use an adapter to connect this 9.

tool to a different outlet.

Cutoff Saw Safety Warnings

CHECK WHEEL PRIOR TO USE. 1.

Check for any cracks or other aws in

the wheel that would indicate struc-

tural damage. If any are detected,

discard immediately. Never start the

saw if you or any one else is in line

with the wheel.

SECURE WORK. Use the Vise 2.

Clamp Assembly at all times to se-

cure your work.

DO NOT REMOVE THE SAFETY 3.

CHAIN.

FOR METAL CUTTING USE ONLY. 4.

Do not use to cut wood, masonry,

magnesium, plastic, or any other non-

metallic material. Never mount any

wheels not designed for metal cutting

operations.

ALLOW STOCK TO COOL AFTER 5.

CUTTING. Do not use uids to cool

materials faster. Allow to cool at a

normal rate.

DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY 6.

GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED,

OR REMOVED. Moving guards

must move freely and close in-

stantly.

The use of accessories or attach-7.

ments not recommended by the

manufacturer may result in a risk of

injury to persons.

When servicing use only identical 8.

replacement parts.

Only use safety equipment that has 9.

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 specic hazards in the

work area.

Industrial applications must follow 10.

OSHA guidelines.

Maintain labels and nameplates on 11.

the tool. These carry important safety

information. If unreadable or miss-

ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a

replacement.

Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare 12.

to begin work before turning on the

tool.

People with pacemakers should 13.

consult their physician(s) before use.

Electromagnetic elds in close prox-

imity to heart pacemaker could cause

pacemaker interference or pacemak-

er failure.

WARNING: Some dust created by 14.

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:

• 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

a well ventilated area, and work with

approved safety equipment, such as

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those dust masks that are specially

designed to lter out microscopic

particles. (California Health & Safety

Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

WARNING: Handling the cord on 15.

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.)

The warnings, precautions, and in-16.

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.

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:

Anyone using vibrating tools regu-1.

larly or for an extended period should

rst 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

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 ngers), seek medical

advice as soon as possible.

Do not smoke during use. Nico-2.

tine reduces the blood supply to the

hands and ngers, increasing the risk

of vibration-related injury.

Wear suitable gloves to reduce the 3.

vibration effects on the user.

Use tools with the lowest vibration 4.

when there is a choice between dif-

ferent processes.

Include vibration-free periods each 5.

day of work.

Grip tool as lightly as possible (while 6.

still keeping safe control of it). Let

the tool do the work.

To reduce vibration, maintain the tool 7.

as explained in this manual. If any

abnormal vibration occurs, stop use

immediately.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Input 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 3.5 HP

Motor No Load Speed 3800 RPM

Wheel: 14”, 1” arbor

Capacities: 3” x 8-1/2” (at); 4”

(pipe)

UNPACKING

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.

OPERATION

Removal & Installation of Wheel

Disconnect machine from power sup-1.

ply.

Push GUARD (#50) up and out of the 2.

way.

Figure 1 -- Blade Lock and Guard

Blade Lock

(#47)

Guard

(#50)

3. Push in BLADE LOCK (#47), as

shown in Figure 1, and slowly turn

Wheel until it “clicks” into place. Do

not release the BLADE LOCK.

Remove the BOLT (#61), WASHER 4.

(#62), and FLANGE WASHER (#58).

Remove the Wheel from the BUSH-5.

ING (#59).

Replace Wheel, and reassemble unit.6.

When tightening the BOLT, make sure 7.

that the BLADE LOCK is pressed down,

and the BOLT is tightened securely, but

not over tightened.

Vise Assembly Operation

Stock

Vise

Assembly

Figure 2 -- Positioning Stock

1. Your stock should always be centered

under the Wheel. Set the vise assem-

bly as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 3 -- Operating the Vise Assembly

Bolt (#68)

(one of two)

Vise Stop

(#69)

Vise Face

(#67)

Vise Handle

(#92)

Release

Handle

(#89)

2. Loosen the two BOLTS (#68) as

shown in Figure 3 and move the

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VISE STOP (#69) to the desired posi-

tion. Tighten the BOLTS.

Raise the VISE LEAD SCREW RE-3.

LEASE HANDLE (#89) and slide

the VISE FACE (#67) forward until it

contacts the stock.

Lower the RELEASE HANDLE 4.

so that it rests against the LEAD

SCREW (#81). Turn the VISE HAN-

DLE (#92) to tightly clamp the stock.

Miter Cuts

Position stock as detailed in Step 1 of 1.

Vise Assembly Operation, above.

Position the VISE STOP (#69) as 2.

detailed in Step 2. Before tightening

the BOLTS (#68), position the VISE

STOP to the desired angle (from –30°

to +45°).

Advance the VISE FACE (#67) as de-3.

tailed in Steps 3 & 4. The FACE will

adjust to the angle of your stock.

Depth of Cut Adjustment

Set Bolt

Depth

Adjustment

Bolt

Figure 4 -- Adjusting Depth of Cut

1. Loosen the Set Nut on the Depth Ad-

justment Bolt as shown in Figure 4.

Raise or lower the Depth Adjustment 2.

Bolt as necessary to obtain the de-

sired depth of cut.

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MAINTENANCE

Wheel Alignment

If the Wheel gets out of alignment

and begins to contact the BASE (#74), the

following procedures must be observed.

Secure the Wheel in the locked down 1.

position.

Tilt the unit on its side.2.

Slightly loosen the four BOLTS (#38) 3.

that hold the two PIVOT BLOCKS

(#63) in place.

Slide the unit so that the Wheel is 4.

centered in the slot of the BASE.

Make sure that the Wheel is at a 5.

90° angle to the BASE using a Try-

Square.

Tighten the four BOLTS.6.

Changing the Brushes

The BRUSHES (#3) must be re-

placed when less than 3/8” remains. Both

BRUSHES must be replaced at the same

time.

Brush

Holder

(#4)

Brush

(#3)

Brush

Cap

(#1)

Figure 5 -- Replacing Brush

1. Remove the BRUSH CAPS (#1) as

shown in Figure 5.

Remove the old BRUSHES from the 2.

BRUSH HOLDERS (#4) and replace

with new BRUSHES.

Replace the BRUSH CAPS.3.

Cleaning

Use a chip brush between every 1.

operation to remove all metal lings

from the base and unit. Never use

hands to brush unit!

Use compressed air (at 10 PSI) to 2.

keep the main air vents free from dirt

and grease.

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Part Code Description

1 8bd315017 Brush Cap

2 gb34521 O-Ring

3 5bd573017 Brush

4 8bd112049 Brush Holder

5 gb90744 Screw

6 8bd313016 Brush Cover

7 8bd156075 Washer

8 gb77 Set Screw

9 8bd322005 Nylon Ball

10 8bd313015 End Plate

11 6bd720128 Field Case

12 8bd680456 Nameplate

13 8bdd557023 Terminal

14 Gb818 Screw

15 Gb90743 Screw

16 5bd670164 Field

17 8bd016052 Fan Bafe

18 gb279 Ball Bearing

19 6bd190096 Armature

20 5bd435038 Fan

21 gb279 Ball Bearing

22 8bd282094 Spring

23 8bd551017 Terminal

24 gb90744 Screw

25 gb90744 Screw

26 8bd306063 Switch Handle Cover

27 gb845 Screw

28 8bd490011 Switch

29 8bd306062 Switch Handle

30 gb90744 Screw

31 Chain

32 8bd921004 Screw

33 8bd218037 Spacer

34 gb6175 Nut

35 Attachment Plug

36 8bd777027 Cord Protector

37 6bd641043 Cord

38 gb907414 Bolt

39 8bd253052 Spade Handle

40 gb93 Washer

41 8bd Main Spring

42 8bd010017 Gear Case

43 gb290 Needle Bearing

44 8bd240154 Gear

45 8bd206080 Spindle

46 8bd003009 Gear Case Cover

Part Code Description

47 8bd934026 Blade Lock

48 gb90743 Screw

49 8bd472005 Lock Hook

50 5bd300017 Guard

51 8bd300041 Bumper

52 gb41 Nut

53 8bd300042 Spark Deector

54 gb95 Washer

55 8bd921005 Screw

56 8bd218035 Spacer

57 gb95 Washer

58 8bd128107 Flange Washers

59 8bd218036 Bushing

60 N/A N/A

61 gb5786 Bolt

62 8bd156072 Washer

63 8bd730006 Pivot Block

64 gb90743 Screw

65 8bd128110d Vise Stop Plate

66 gb41 Nut

67 8bd128109 Vise Face

68 gb907414 Bolt

69 8bd128108 Vise Stop

70 8bd150033 Steel Foot

71 gb90744 Screw

72 8bd016053 Shield

73 gb894 Retaining Ring

74 8bd150034 Base

75 gb95 Washer

76 8bd128111 Cord Clamp

77 gb95 Washer

78 gb90744 Screw

79 8bd150032 Rubber Foot

80 8bd156073 Saddle

81 8bd235013 Lead Screw

82 8bd253051 Handle Knob

83 8bd253050 Handle Arm

84 gb96 Washer

85 gb90743 Screw

86 gb879 Roll Pin

87 8bd235014 Vise Mount

88 8bd934024 Pin

89 8bd941012 Release Handle

90 gb95 Washer

91 8bd934025 Clevis Pin

92 Vise Handle

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

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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 1 YEAR / 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 for a period

of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped),

and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects in materials and workmanship. Har-

bor Freight Tools also warrants to the original purchaser, for a period of one year from

date of purchase, that all other parts and components of the product are free from

defects in materials and workmanship (90 days if used by a professional contractor or

if used as rental equipment). This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or

indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our

facilities, 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 con-

sequential 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 com-

plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries 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 specic legal rights and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

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Model: 1624

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