LOCkING THE SWING ARM FOR
CARRyING
To safely carry the chop saw, it is important
to lock the swing arm and carry the tool with
the appropriate carrying handle.
1.
Lower the swing arm (1) as far as it will
go.
2. Push inward on the swing arm locking
pin (2) until it engages the hole in the
swing arm.
3. Release the swing arm. It will be locked
in the DOWN position if the swing arm
locking pin is properly engaged.
4.
Lift the chop saw using the rear handle
(3).
CUTTING METAL
1.
Lift the swing arm fully upward as far as
it will go.
2. Adjust the mitre gauge as required.
3.
Firmly lock the metal workpiece to be
cut in the vise.
4. Make sure you are wearing your
safety goggles, dust mask and hearing
protection.
5.
Lower the cut-off disc until it is about 1"
(2.5 cm) above the workpiece.
WARNING!
Have you read GENERAL SAFETy WARNINGS, POWER TOOL SAFETy, SPECIFIC SAFETy
RULES, ExTENSION CORD SAFETy and SyMBOLS on Pages 5 through 14 of this Instruction Manual? If
not, please do it now, before you operate this chop saw. your safety depends on it!
Every time you use the chop saw you should verify the following:
1.
Cord is not damaged.
2.
Cut-off disc is correct for the type of material being cut.
3.
Cut-off disc is in good condition and securely tightened onto the arbor.
4.
Safety glasses, dust mask and hearing protection are being worn.
5.
Guard is in good working order.
6.
No flammable liquids are in the vicinity.
Failure to adhere to these safety rules can greatly increase the chances of injury.
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