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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
24497
14" CHOP SAW
1/17
2017 OEMTOOLS
®
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
WARNING
1. Know your chop saw. Carefully read and understand
this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications
and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
2.
Always wear eye protection. Any power tool
can throw foreign objects into your eyes and cause
permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear safety goggles
(not glasses) that comply with ANSI safety standard
Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.
3. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1
could cause serious injury when they break.
4. Always wear hearing protection and a dust mask. Use
only in a well-ventilated area. Using personal safety
devices and working in a safe environment reduces the
risk of injury.
WARNING
Always unplug the tool from the power source before
changing the cutting disc or when cleaning the tool.
WARNING
Never place your hands or fingers near the cutting disc while
the tool is running. Severe injury will result.
WARNING
Never install a saw blade on this tool. It is designed ONLY for
use with abrasive cut off discs.
5. Use this chop saw for cutting steel only. Cutting ceramic
materials will create excessive dust and cause damage to
the motor.
6. Always use a dust mask along with safety goggles when
operating the chop saw.
7. Always use hearing protection when operating of the
chop saw.
8. Do not wear gloves, neckties or loose clothing.
9. Do not cut material too small to be securely held in the vise.
10. Always keep your hands out of the path of the cut off
disc. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause your hand to move into the path of the cut
off disc.
11. Secure the workpiece. Use the clamping system provided
with the chop saw. It is safer than using your hand.
12. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the part of the
workpiece to be cut.
13. The cut off disc must be securely attached as described
in this Owner’s Manual before connecting the tool to the
power source. Failure to do so will increase the risk of
serious injury if the cut off disc shatters or comes loose.
14. Make sure the guard is installed and in proper working
order before operating the chop saw.
15. Cut off discs must be stored in a dry location to prevent
deterioration.
16. Before attaching the cut off disc, inspect it for visible
defects. If cracked, chipped or warped, do not install it.
17. Do not over tighten the clamp nut on the cut off disc.
Excessive tightening may cause the disc to crack and
possibly shatter during operation.
18. Never turn the chop saw ON with the cut off disc
touching the work surface.
19. Use only cut off discs in compliance with ANSI Standard
B7.1 and rated for a speed greater than 3500 RPM.
20. Do not use the chop saw if the disc flanges or cap screws
are missing or improperly installed.
21. Dust and abrasive materials should not be allowed to
build up in the workshop. Hot metal sparks could start a
fire.
22. Do not remove the soft paper in the centre of the cut off
disc.
23. Do not alter or enlarge the center hole of the cut off disc
as this could result in the disc shattering.
WARNING
Use only cut off discs that are recommended for this chop
saw. Follow the instructions that accompany the cut off
discs. The use of improper cut off discs may result in injury
to the operator or damage to the chop saw.
WARNING
To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha,
acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to
clean the tool.
ELECTRICAL WARNING
POWER SOURCE CONNECTION POWER
REQUIREMENTS
This product is designed to operate on a properly grounded
120 volt, 60Hz, single-phase alternating current (AC) power
source fused with a time delayed fuse or circuit breaker. It is
recommended that a qualified electrician verify the ACTUAL
VOLTAGE at the receptacle into which the product will be
plugged and confirm that the receptacle is properly fused
and grounded.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT if the ACTUAL power
source voltage is less than 105 Volts AC or greater than
132 Volts AC. Contact a qualified electrician if this problem
exists. Improper performance and/or damage to the product
will result if operated on inadequate or excessive power.
DO NOT abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry tools or
pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY
WARNING
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
Position the cord so it will not get caught on the
workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are
working with the power tool.
1. Make sure any extension cord used with this tool is in
good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one of heavy enough gauge to carry the current
the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
