Chicago Electric 66788 - Manual

hot wire

foam cutter

66788

instructions and

precautions

distributed exclusively by harbor freight tools

®

.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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2009 by Harbor Freight Tools

®

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rights reserved. No portion of this document or any

artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any

shape or form without the express written consent of

Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this document

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.

specifications

Electrical Information

Adapter: 120VAC, 60Hz

Power: 7.5V DC, 1200mA

Cutting Temperature

428° F (220° C)

Wire Size

32 AWG (0.008” Dia.)

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.

important assembly and

safety information

always wear ansi-approved safety gog-

1.

gles, heavy-duty work gloves, and niosh-

approved respirator when using this hot

wire foam cutter - Do not pick up, or touch

with bare hands.
this hot wire foam cutter gets

2.

very hot

(428°), and is not a toy

.

Do not allow chil-

dren to play with or near this item.
do not leave this hot wire foam cutter

3.

lying on foam, or any combustible surface

-

Keep hot pad, or non-combustible surface

handy to lay Foam Cutter for cooling.
disconnect from power source before

4.

inspection, or cleaning - Wait at least 30

minutes to cool before performing mainte-

nance.
use only for intended purpose -

5.

Do not

use this Hot Wire Foam Cutter to cut any

material but foam.

This product contains or, when used, pro-

6.

duces a chemical known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. (California Health

& Safety Code § 25249.5,

et seq.

)

Maintain product labels and nameplates -

7.

These carry important safety information.

If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor

Freight Tools for a replacement.

operation instructions

Put on ANSI-approved safety goggles and

1.

heavy-duty work gloves.
Plug Adapter into 120V power outlet. This

2.

Adapter must remain plugged in while you

are using the Hot Wire Foam Cutter.
Press the ON/OFF Button and hold. This

3.

Button will go to OFF position if released.

note:

This is a safety precaution and must

not be tampered with by using tape or other

methods to hold down continuously.
Press hot wire into foam using gentle pres-

4.

sure to move through the workpiece. Let the

Hot Wire Foam Cutter move slowly. Do not

force the cutting action.

When you are finished cutting, release the

5.

ON/OFF Button. Unplug the Adapter and set

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