Chicago Electric Kitchen Utensil 66182 User Manual

HEAVY DUTY HOT KNIFE  
66182  
SET Up AND OpErATINg INSTrUcTIONS  
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matching outlets will reduce risk of  
electric shock.  
equipment such as NIOSH-approved  
dust maskrespirator, non-skid safety  
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection  
used for appropriate conditions will  
reduce personal injuries.  
b.Avoid body contact with grounded  
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,  
ranges and refrigerators. There is  
an increased risk of electric shock if  
your body is grounded.  
c.prevent unintentional starting.  
Ensure the power Switch is in the  
off-position before connecting to  
power source and/or picking up or  
carrying the tool. Carrying power  
tools with your finger on the Switch or  
energizing power tools that have the  
Switch on invites accidents.  
c.Do not expose power tools to rain  
or wet conditions. Water entering  
a power tool will increase the risk of  
electric shock.  
d.Do not abuse the power cord.  
Never use the cord for carrying,  
pulling or unplugging the power  
tool. Keep the cord away from  
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving  
parts. Damaged or entangled cords  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
d.remove any adjusting key or  
wrench before turning the power  
tool on. A wrench or a key left at-  
tached to a rotating part of the power  
tool may result in personal injury.  
e.Do not overreach. Keep proper  
footing and balance at all times.  
This enables better control of the  
power tool in unexpected situations.  
e.When operating a power tool out-  
doors, use an Extension cord (not  
included) suitable for outdoor use.  
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use  
reduces the risk of electric shock.  
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose  
clothing or jewelry. Keep your  
hair, clothing and gloves away  
from moving parts. Loose clothes,  
jewelry or long hair can be caught in  
moving parts.  
f. If operating a power tool in a damp  
location is unavoidable, use a  
ground Fault circuit Interrupter  
(gFcI) protected supply. Use of  
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric  
shock.  
g.Only use safety equipment that  
has been approved by an appropri-  
ate 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 specific hazards in the  
work area.  
3. personal safety  
a.Stay alert, watch what you are do-  
ing 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. A moment  
of inattention while operating power  
tools may result in serious personal  
injury.  
4. power tool use and care  
a.Do not force the power tool. Use  
the correct power tool for your ap-  
plication. The correct power tool will  
b.Use personal protective equip-  
ment. Always wear ANSI-ap-  
proved safety goggles. Safety  
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do the job better and safer at the rate  
for which it was designed.  
This will ensure that the safety of the  
power tool is maintained.  
b.Do not use the power tool if the  
power Switch does not turn it on  
and off. Any power tool that cannot  
be controlled with the Switch is dan-  
gerous and must be repaired.  
Specific Safety Warnings  
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on  
the Hot Knife. These carry important  
safety information. If unreadable or  
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools  
for a replacement.  
c.Disconnect the power plug from  
the power source before making  
any adjustments, changing ac-  
cessories, or storing power tools.  
Such preventive safety measures  
reduce the risk of starting the power  
tool accidentally.  
2. This Hot Knife can create heat up to  
approximately 840° Fahrenheit. Al-  
ways keep fingers, hands, body, and  
clothing away from the heated com-  
ponents of this tool.  
d.Store idle power tools out of the  
reach of children and do not allow  
persons unfamiliar with the power  
tool or these instructions to oper-  
ate the power tool. Power tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained  
users.  
3. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare  
to begin work before turning on the  
Hot Knife.  
4. Do not allow any objects (liquid or  
metal) to fall into the Heat Block  
holes of the tool. Doing so can cause  
short circuiting and/or electric shock.  
e.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 dam-  
aged, have the power tool repaired  
before use. Many accidents are  
caused by poorly maintained power  
tools.  
5. Do not lay the Hot Knife down on a  
flammable surface. Use and lay this  
tool on a fireproof work surface only.  
6. Always keep multiple class ABC fire  
extinguishers nearby.  
7. Use the Hot Knife in a well ventilated  
area only.  
f. Use the power tool and its acces-  
sories in accordance with these  
instructions, taking into account  
the working conditions and the  
work to be performed. Use of the  
power tool for operations different  
from those intended could result in a  
hazardous situation.  
8. Do not leave the Hot Knife unat-  
tended when it is plugged into an  
electrical outlet. Turn off the tool,  
and unplug it from its electrical outlet  
before leaving.  
9. Allow the Hot Knife to completely cool  
before storing.  
5. Service  
10. This product is not a toy. Keep it out  
of reach of children.  
a.Have your power tool serviced by  
a qualified repair person using  
only identical replacement parts.  
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11. People with pacemakers should  
consult their physician(s) before use.  
Electromagnetic fields in close prox-  
imity to heart pacemaker could cause  
pacemaker interference or pacemak-  
er failure. In addition, people with  
pacemakers should:  
grOUNDINg  
TO prEVENT  
ElEcTrIc SHOcK  
AND DEATH FrOm  
INcOrrEcT grOUNDINg  
WIrE cONNEcTION:  
Check with a qualified  
• Avoid operating alone.  
electrician if you are in doubt  
as to whether the Outlet is  
properly grounded. Do not  
modify the power cord plug  
(21) provided with the tool.  
Never remove the grounding  
prong from the plug. Do not  
use the tool if the power cord  
or plug is damaged. If  
• Do not use with Power Switch (19)  
locked on.  
• Properly maintain and inspect to  
avoid electrical shock.  
• Any Power Cord (21) must be prop-  
erly grounded. Ground Fault Circuit  
Interrupter (GFCI) should also be  
implemented – it prevents sustained  
electrical shock.  
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.  
12. WARNING: Handling the Powr Cord  
(21) on this product will expose you  
to lead, a chemical known to the  
State of California to cause cancer,  
and birth defects or other reproduc-  
tive harm. Wash hands after han-  
dling. (California Health & Safety  
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
grounded Tools: Tools with Three  
prong plugs  
13. The warnings, precautions, and in-  
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.  
1. Tools marked with “Grounding Re-  
quired” have a three wire cord and  
three prong grounding plug. The  
plug must be connected to a properly  
grounded outlet. If the tool should  
electrically malfunction or break  
SAVE THESE  
INSTrUcTIONS.  
down, grounding provides a low re-  
sistance path to carry electricity away  
from the user, reducing the risk of  
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electric shock.  
(See 3-prong plug and Outlet.)  
5. If you are using one Extension Cord  
for more than one tool, add the  
nameplate amperes and use the sum  
to determine the required minimum  
Cord size. (See Table A.)  
2. The grounding prong in the plug is  
connected through the green wire in-  
side the cord to the grounding system  
in the tool. The green wire in the cord 6. If you are using an Extension Cord  
must be the only wire connected to  
the tool’s grounding system and must  
never be attached to an electrically  
“live” terminal.  
outdoors, make sure it is marked with  
the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to  
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor  
use.  
(See 3-prong plug and Outlet.)  
7. Make sure the Extension Cord is  
properly wired and in good electrical  
condition. Always replace a damaged  
Extension Cord or have it repaired by  
a qualified electrician before using it.  
3. The 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  
preceding illustration.  
8. Protect the Extension Cords from  
sharp objects, excessive heat, and  
damp or wet areas.  
(See 3-prong plug and Outlet.)  
rEcOmmENDED mINImUm WIrE  
ExTENSION cOrDS  
gAUgE FOr ExTENSION cOrDS*  
(120/240 VOlT)  
1. Grounded tools require a three wire  
extension cord.  
ExTENSION cOrD  
NAmEplATE  
lENgTH  
2. As the distance from the supply outlet  
increases, you must use a heavier  
gauge Extension Cord. Using exten-  
sion cords with inadequately sized  
wire causes a serious drop in voltage,  
resulting in loss of power and pos-  
sible tool damage.  
AmpErES  
(at full load)  
0 – 2.0  
2.1 – 3.4  
18  
18  
18  
18  
18  
14  
12  
18  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
-
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
-
16  
14  
12  
12  
-
3.5 – 5.0  
5.1 – 7.0  
7.1 – 12.0  
12.1 – 16.0  
16.1 – 20.0  
(See Table A.)  
-
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 Table A.)  
-
-
* Based on limiting the line  
voltage drop to five volts at  
150% of the rated amperes.  
TABlE A  
4. When using more than one Exten-  
sion Cord to make up the total length,  
make sure each Cord contains at  
least the minimum wire size required.  
(See Table A.)  
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prODUcT FEATUrES  
SYmBOlOgY  
FIgUrE A  
Double Insulated  
TEmpErATUrE  
ADJUSTINg KNOB  
(9)  
pOWEr ON  
lIgHT  
BlADE  
(2)  
Canadian Standards Association  
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.  
Volts Alternating Current  
(22)  
V~  
A
clAmpINg  
ScrEW  
(3)  
Amperes  
ScAlE  
BrAcKET  
(1)  
pOWEr SWITcH  
(19)  
No Load Revolutions per Minute  
(RPM)  
n xxxx/min.  
0
SpEcIFIcATIONS  
OpErATINg INSTrUcTIONS  
120 V~ / 60 Hz / 130 Watts  
Power Switch: Push Button ON/OFF  
Power Cord: 18 AWG x 3C  
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.  
Electrical  
Requirements  
Power Plug: 3-Prong, Grounded  
Internal Temperature Control: Rheostat  
Power Indicator Light: Red L.E.D.  
Product  
Applications  
Sharp edge of Blade for line cutting.  
Side of Blade for wide groove cutting.  
Cutting Depth  
Adjustments  
(3-3/4” with Scale Bracket)  
(5-7/16” without Scale Bracket)  
1-Level = 0° Fahrenheit  
2-Level = 248° Fahrenheit  
3-Level = 527° Fahrenheit  
4-Level = 725° Fahrenheit  
5-Level = 840° Fahrenheit  
TO prEVENT  
SErIOUS INJUrY  
FrOm AccIDENTAl  
Temperature  
Ranges  
OpErATION:  
Push Button, momentary, ON/OFF  
Power Switch (Automatically returns to  
OFF position when released).  
.Additional  
Features  
Turn the power Switch (19) of  
the tool to its “OFF” position  
and unplug the tool from its  
electrical Outlet before  
performing any inspection,  
maintenance, or cleaning  
procedures.  
UNpAcKINg  
When unpacking, check to make sure  
that the item is intact and undamaged. If  
any parts are missing or broken, please  
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number  
shown on the cover of this manual as soon  
as possible.  
To Adjust The cutting Depth:  
1. The cutting depth of the Hot Knife  
may be adjusted up to 3-3/4” when  
using the Scale Bracket. To adjust  
the depth, loosen the two Clamping  
Screws (3). Pull out or retract the  
Scale Bracket to the desired cut-  
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ting deptth. Then retighten the two  
Clamping Screws. (See Figure A.)  
3. Press and hold the Power Switch (19)  
to heat up the Blade (2). The Blade  
will reach the pre-set operating tem-  
perature in about one minute and will  
remain at the temperature selected.  
Also, the Power ON Light (22) will il-  
luminate during operation.  
Work Area and Workpiece Set Up:  
1. Designate a well ventilated work  
area that is clean and well-lit. The  
work area must not allow access by  
children or pets to prevent injury and  
distraction.  
(See Figure A.)  
4. When the Blade (2) has reached the  
pre-set temperature, you may use the  
sharp edge of the Blade for line cut-  
ting or use the side of the Blade for  
wide groove cutting.  
2. Use and lay this Hot Knife on a non-  
flammable surface only.  
3. Always have multiple class ABC fire  
extinguishers nearby.  
5. When pressure on the Power Switch  
(19) is released, power to the Blade  
(2) is cut off and the Blade will cool  
down gradually. (See Figure A.)  
4. Route the Power Cord (21) along a  
safe route to reach the work area  
without creating a tripping hazard  
or exposing the Power Cord to pos-  
sible damage. The Power Cord must  
reach the work area with enough  
extra length to allow free movement  
while working.  
6. The residual  
heat on the Blade  
(2) takes several minutes to dissi-  
pate. Use caution while the Blade is  
still hot.  
5. There must not be hazardous ob-  
jects, such as utility lines or foreign  
objects, nearby that will present a  
hazard while working.  
7. Unplug the Hot Knife from its electri-  
cal outlet.  
8. Once the Hot Knife has completely  
cooled store the tool in a clean, dry,  
and safe location out of reach of chil-  
dren and other unauthorized persons.  
general Operating Instructions  
1. Plug the Power Cord Plug (21) into  
the nearest 120 volt, grounded, elec-  
trical outlet.  
2. Turn the Temperature Selector Knob  
(9) to the desired temperature.  
(See Figure A.)  
1-level = 0° Fahrenheit  
2-level = 248° Fahrenheit  
3-level = 527° Fahrenheit  
4-level = 725° Fahrenheit  
5-level = 840° Fahrenheit  
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TO prEVENT SErIOUS  
INJUrY FrOm TOOl  
FAIlUrE:  
mAINTENANcE AND  
SErVIcINg  
Do not use damaged  
equipment. If abnormal noise  
or vibration occurs, have the  
problem corrected before  
further use.  
Procedures not specifically  
explained in this manual  
must be performed only by a  
qualified technician.  
TO prEVENT  
SErIOUS INJUrY  
FrOm AccIDENTAl  
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the  
general condition of the Hot Knife.  
Check for loose screws, misalignment  
or binding of moving parts, cracked or  
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-  
ing, and any other condition that may  
affect its safe operation.  
OpErATION:  
Turn the power Switch (19) of  
the Hot Knife to its “OFF”  
position and unplug the tool  
from its electrical Outlet  
before performing any  
inspection, maintenance, or  
cleaning procedures.  
2. AFTER USE, clean external surfaces  
of the tool with clean cloth.  
3.  
WArNINg! If the Power Cord (21)  
of this power tool is damaged, it must  
be replaced only by a qualified ser-  
vice technician.  
TrOUBlESHOOTINg  
problem  
possible cause  
possible Solution  
1. Check power at outlet.  
Hot Knife will not turn on.  
1. No power at electrical outlet.  
2. Power Switch not pressed.  
2. Press and hold Power Switch.  
Hot Knife turns on, but does not  
heat up.  
1. Temperature on Selector  
Knob not selected.  
1. Turn the Temperature  
Selector Knob to the desired  
temperature setting.  
Hot Knife does not maintain pre- 1. Power Switch not pressed  
1. Press and hold Power Switch  
throughout operation.  
selected heat temperature during  
operation.  
and held.  
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Hot  
Knife. Disconnect power supply before servicing.  
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pArTS lIST & ASSEmBlY DIAgrAm  
part #  
Description  
Scale Bracket  
Qty.  
1
part #  
12  
Description  
Self Tapping Screw (ST3 x 14)  
Housing (B)  
Qty.  
3
1
2
Blade  
1
13  
1
3
Clamping Screw (M4 x 8)  
Blade Bracket  
2
14  
Sheath  
1
4
1
15  
Electric Wire  
1
5
Nut with Cover (M4)  
Nut (M4)  
2
16  
Rubber Grip  
1
6
2
17  
On/Off Switch  
Housing (A)  
1
7
Insulating Patch  
Heating Assembly  
Temperature Selector Knob  
Circuit Board  
1
18  
1
8
1
19  
Power Switch  
1
9
1
20  
Rating Label  
2
10  
11  
1
21  
Power Cord/Plug  
Power ON Light  
1
Pan Head Screw (M4 x 15)  
2
22  
1
22  
21  
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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 prod-  
uct 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 ExPRESS-  
Ly 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 verifies 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 specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
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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.  
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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