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ASSEMBLY 

 

WARNING:

  Always  be  sure  that  the  tool  is  switched  off  before  adjusting,  adding 

accessories, or checking a function on the tool.

 

 

INSTALL THE GUARD 

WARNING:

 The guard must be installed and properly positioned before installing a 

cutting disc or operating the tool. 

 

1.  Pull the guard locking lever (1) outward from its locked position.   
2.  Slide the guard mounting clamp (2) over the guard mount (3) on 

the tool. 
NOTE: Place the detent (4) so it will slide over the slot (5) in the 
guard mount. 

3.  When the guard clamp is fully slid onto the guard mount, rotate 

the guard 180° so it is positioned at the top of the tool (FIG. 3). 

4.  Press the guard clamping lever firmly inward toward the clamp 

to lock the clamp onto the tool. 

 

INSTALLING THE CUTTING DISC 

WARNING:

  Remove  the  plug  from  the  power  source 

before installing or removing a cutting disc. 

WARNING:

  Make  sure  the  replacement  cutting  disc  is 

rated for at least 24,000 RPM and is in good condition

 

5.  Place  the  spindle  wrench  (1)  on  the  flat  portion  of  the  spindle 

(Fig. 4). 

6.  Insert the 5 mm hex key (2) into the hex head screw (3). 
7.  While  holding  the  spindle  wrench,  turn  the  hex  screw  counter 

clockwise  to  remove  both  the  hex  head  screw  and  the  flange 
washer (4). 

8.  Slide the cutting disc (5) into the guard (6) and place it over the 

spindle  shoulder  (7)  so  it  rests  flat  against  the  large  spindle 
flange (8). 

Reinstall and tighten the flange washer and hex screw. 

NOTE:

 Make sure the cutting disc is on the spindle shoulder before 

tightening the hex head screw.

 

WARNING:

  Once  the  hex  screw  is  firmly  tightened,  hold  the  tool  so  the  guard  is 

 

FIG 2 

 

FIG 3 

 

FIG 4 

Summary of Contents for 46177

Page 1: ... S MANUAL WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 46177 ...

Page 2: ... For technical questions please call 1 800 222 5381 INTENDED USE The cut off saw is for light duty cutting jobs including muffler work bolt cutting exhaust and sheet metal work SPECIFICATIONS Item 46177 Rated Power 120V AC 60 Hz 3 5 Amp No Load Speed 24 000 RPM Wheel Size 3 x 1 16 Arbor Size 3 8 Includes Saw cut off disc spindle wrench and Allen wrench GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Read and underst...

Page 3: ...e the risk of electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock W...

Page 4: ...andles cannot safely control the tool TOOL USE AND CARE Secure the work piece Use clamp or other practical way to hold the work piece to a stable platform Holding the work piece by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control Do not force the power tool The tool will perform the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it is designed Forcing the tool could possibly ...

Page 5: ...ND DISBURSE DUST OR OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES INCLUDING WOOD DUST CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS Direct particles away from face and body Always operate tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use dust collection system wherever possible Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury including silicosis a serious lung disease cancer...

Page 6: ...ified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords 120 Volt Nameplate Amperes At Full Load Extension Cord Length 25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet 0 2 0 18 18 18 18 16 16 2 1 3 4 18 18 18 16 14 14 3 5 5 0 18 18 16 14 12 12 5 1 7 0 18 16 14 12 12 10 7 1 12 0 18 14 12 10...

Page 7: ... After inspecting and installing an accessory position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no load speed for one minute Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time Wear personal protective equipment Depending on application use face shield safety goggles or safety glasses As appropriate wear dust mask heari...

Page 8: ...e wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator depending on direction of the wheel s movement at the point of pinching Cutting discs may also break under these conditions Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your bod...

Page 9: ...PERATIONS Do not jam the cut off wheel or apply excessive pressure Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel When the wheel at the point of operation is moving aw...

Page 10: ...G AND CONTENTS IMPORTANT Due to modern mass production techniques it is unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing If you find anything wrong do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury CONTENTS IN PACKAGE Description Qtys Cut Off Saw 1 Cutting Wheel 1 Spindle Wrench 1 Allen Wrench 1 ...

Page 11: ...lock the clamp onto the tool INSTALLING THE CUTTING DISC WARNING Remove the plug from the power source before installing or removing a cutting disc WARNING Make sure the replacement cutting disc is rated for at least 24 000 RPM and is in good condition 5 Place the spindle wrench 1 on the flat portion of the spindle Fig 4 6 Insert the 5 mm hex key 2 into the hex head screw 3 7 While holding the spi...

Page 12: ...rn the tool OFF press downward in the rear of the switch button APPLICATION GENERAL CUTTING DANGER Always clamp the work piece firmly into a vise or to a stable work surface Never hold the work piece with one hand and the tool with the other hand Severe injury may result WARNING Always wear appropriate eye ear and breathing protection and protective clothing when operating the cut off tool 1 Mark ...

Page 13: ...ich may result in serious personal injury Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommend using this tool for extended work on these types of materials However if you do...

Page 14: ... of 16 14 Parts List Part Part Name Quantity Part Part Name Quantity 1 Housing 1 22 Bearing 608ZZ 1 2 Switch button spring 1 23 Fan baffle 1 3 Switch button 1 24 Stator 1 4 Shank spring 1 25 Locking lever 1 ...

Page 15: ... washer 1 14 Cord 1 35 Grinding wheel 1 15 Tapping screw ST3 9X14 4 36 Shaft 1 16 Aluminum cover 1 37 Φ28 Circlip 1 17 Bearing 629 2RS 1 38 Washer 2 18 Bearing retainer 1 39 Wool washer 1 19 Recessed screw ST3 9X8 2 40 5 mm Hex key 1 20 Rotor 1 41 14 mm Spindle wrench 1 21 Insulating baffle 1 For replacement parts and technical questions please call 1 800 222 5381 TWO YEAR WARRANTY This product is...

Page 16: ...hemicals 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 cement and other masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure t...

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