WARNING!
For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual
entitled “SAFETY GUIDELINES” and “ELECTRICAL SAFETY” before using this chop saw.
Verify the following every time the chop saw is used:
• Cord is not damaged.
• Abrasive wheel is correct for the type of material being cut.
• Abrasive wheel is in good condition and securely tightened onto the arbour.
• Safety glasses, dust mask and hearing protection are being worn.
• Guard is in good working order.
• No flammable liquids are in the vicinity.
Failure to adhere to these safety rules can greatly increase the chances of serious
injury.
WARNING!
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING!
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when operating tools. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING!
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to cut wood or masonry with this chop saw. Never cut magnesium or
magnesium alloy with this machine. Failure to comply could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING!
Never install any wood cutting blade on this machine. The chop saw is properly
guarded only for cutting metal with an abrasive wheel. Failure to comply could result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Always use the vice clamp on the chop saw to prevent accidents that could result in
possible serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Large, circular, or irregularly-shaped material may require additional means of
clamping to be secured in place adequately for cutting (for example, use blocks to hold
material securely). Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Always make sure the abrasvie wheel is NOT touching the workpiece when the switch is being
turned on. Let the motor come to full speed before beginning to cut.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
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Cutting all types of metals such as steel framing studs.
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Cutting hard metal iron stock such as square bar stock and angle iron.
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Cutting metal tube and pipe stock.
POWER SUPPLY
Before operating the chop saw, check the power supply and make sure it meets the requirements listed on the
tool’s data plate. A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and machine overheating.
Common causes of power loss and machine overheating are insufficient extension cord size and multiple tools
operating from the same power source.
ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 14)
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To turn the chop saw on, depress the ON/OFF switch
(1) located in the “D” handle (2) portion of the machine
arm.
• To turn it off, release the ON/OFF switch.
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Fig. 14
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