Harbor Freight 68978 Owner S Manual

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ITEM 68978

12 "

CERAMIC

TILE

CUTTER

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

SAVE THIS MANUAL.

Copyright© 2011 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.

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.

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact

and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,

please call 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.

Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, 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).

Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Information

1. Assemble only according to these instructions.

Improper assembly can create hazards.

2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles

and heavy-duty work gloves

during assembly and use.

3. Keep assembly area clean and well lit.

4. Keep bystanders out of the

area during assembly.

5. Do not assemble when tired or when under

the influence of drugs or medication.

6. This product is not a toy. Do not allow

children to play with or near this item.

7. Use as intended only. Do not use

handle extension to increase force.

8. Inspect before every use; do not use

if parts are loose or damaged.

9. Maintain product labels and nameplates.

These carry important safety information.

If unreadable or missing, contact

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

Assembly Instructions

1. Insert the threaded end of the Breaking

Bar (21) into the Connector (17).

2. Screw the Knob (22) clockwise onto the

Breaking Bar until it is tightly in place.

Operating Instructions

1. Mark the cut line on the tile with

a soft carpenter’s pencil.

2. Loosen the Try Square Knob (23) and slide

the Try Square out so there is room for the tile.

3. With the glazed side up, place the tile

against the Ruler Bar (7), with the pencil

line directly under the Cutting Wheel (16).

4. Slide the Try Square to the edge of the

tile and tighten the Try Square Knob.

Note: Once the Try Square is secured at the

desired setting, you can make multiple cuts of the

same size without marking the cut line on the tile.

5. Holding the tile firmly, score along

the pencil line with the Cutting Wheel

several times across the pencil line.

6. Raise the Breaking Bar (21), and

position the tile so that the front edge

of the pencil line is lined up with the

center of the Breaking Foot (20).

7. Holding the Knob (22), press down firmly to

split the tile along the scored pencil line.

Note: The scoring action occurs by moving

the Carriage (14) from the back to the front

each time and pressing down slightly. At the

end of the motion, raise the Breaking Bar,

and move it backwards. Repeat this action

several times, depending on the thickness

of the tile, until a scored line appears.

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Part Description Qty

1 Nut 2

2 Washer 2

3 Nut 1

4 Spring Washer 1

5 Base 1

6 Foam Plate 2

7 Ruler Bar 1

8 Bolt 2

9 Sliding Bar 2

10 Support 2

11 Flat Washer 2

12 Bolt 2

13 Bolt 1

Part Description Qty

14 Carriage 1

15 Arbor 1

16 Cutting Wheel 1

17 Connector 1

18 Lock nut 1

19 Locknut 2

20 Breaking Foot 1

21 Breaking Bar 1

22 Knob 1

23 Try Square Knob 1

24 Washer 1

25 Try Square 1

Parts List and Assembly Diagram

1

6

11

17

2

7

12

18

3

8

13

23

19

4

9

14

24

20

5

10

15

25

21

16 22

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.

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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.

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.

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