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Electric Belt Cutter
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WARNING
NEVER use a tool which is defective or
operating abnormally. If the tool appears to be
operating unusually, making strange noises,
or otherwise appears defective, stop using it
immediately and arrange for repairs.
!
WARNING
Before performing any belt cutter maintenance,
remove the plug from the socket or remove
battery from tool and follow all procedures
noted in manual.
6. CIrCulAr CuTTEr SAfETy
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WARNING
Make sure that any power cable is not located
between circular blade and lower carriage.
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WARNING
Keep your body positioned to either side of the
cutter blade, but not in line with the cutter blade.
!
WARNING
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate cutter if blade guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie blade guard into the open position.
!
WARNING
Never hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. It is important to support the
work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
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dANGeR
Hold tool by the insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact
with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal
parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
!
WARNING
Do not run the cutter while carrying it.
Lower guard may be opened by contact with
your clothing. Accidental contact with the
spinning cutter blade could result in serious
personal injury.
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CAUTION
Do not use dull or damaged blade.
7. rEplACINg ThE CIrCulAr BlADE
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CAUTION
Do not attempt to resharpen blades. This will
affect cutting completely through belt.
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WARNING
Always wear cut-proof safety gloves and safety
glasses when replacing blade. Blade is razor
sharp, treat it accordingly.
!
WARNING
Before performing a blade replacement, remove
the plug from the socket or remove battery
from tool and follow all procedures noted
in manual.
!
WARNING
Only authorized and trained technicians should
work on the cutter.
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WARNING
Test the cutter after blade replacement to make
sure that it can be used safely.
General Safety Rules
