6. While holding the chop saw handle
firmly in your right hand, turn the motor
switch On.
7. Wait for motor to get up to full speed.
Carefully lower the cut-off disc until it
contacts the workpiece.
8. Apply only slight pressure to the chop
saw handle as it begins to cut through
the workpiece. DO NOT apply too much
pressure to the handle, as this will
cause the motor to slow down, slow the
cutting action and damage the motor.
9. When the cut-off disc has completely
cut through the workpiece, release the
trigger switch immediately. Wait for
the motor to come to a complete stop
before lifting the cut-off disc away from
the workpiece.
WARNING!
Never touch the workpiece immediately after a cut is completed. The metal
in the cutting area will be red hot and will cause severe burns to your skin.
NOTE:
Many sparks will be generated as soon as the cut-off disc touches the workpiece.
MAINTENANCE
REPLACING CARBON MOTOR
BRUSHES
The carbon motor brushes will wear down
and require replacing. The time intervals
between replacements will vary depending
upon the type of materials being cut and the
hours of use. It is recommended that the
brushes be checked after each 10 hours of
use. When the length of the carbon brush
reaches 1/4" (6.35 mm), the brushes should
be replaced.
1. Use a #2 screwdriver and remove
four screws (1) from the motor end cap
(2).
2. Pull the motor end cap from the motor
housing (3).
3. Use needle nose pliers to pull the spade
connector (4) from the spade.
4. Use needle nose pliers to pull the brush
retainer spring (5) away from the carbon
brush (6).
5. While holding the brush retainer spring
off the carbon brush, pull the carbon
brush out of the brush bolder (7).
6. To install a new motor brush assembly,
reverse steps 3 through 6.
Replace the second carbon brush located on
the opposite side of the motor housing using
the procedure noted above. When new motor
brushes have been installed, reinstall the
motor end cap.
WARNING!
Unplug the tool from the power source before removing the motor end cap.
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NOTE:
The cut-off disc MUST NOT be touching the workpiece when the motor switch is turned On.
