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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
24497
14" CHOP SAW
1/17
2017 OEMTOOLS
®
2. To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger switch.
WARNING
Always make sure the cut off disc is NOT touching the
workpiece when the switch is being turned ON. Let the
motor come to full speed before beginning to cut.
REPLACING THE CUT OFF DISC
The cut off disc must be replaced when it has become
damaged in any way or it has worn down to a diameter of
less the 10".
WARNING
Disconnect your chop saw from the power source before
attempting to change the cut off disc.
1. Lift the swing arm fully upward.
2. Lift the guard fully upward until it exposes the arbor cap
screw. (Figure 10)
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Figure 10
3. Press and hold the arbor lock to the right while rotating
the cut off disc by hand.
4. When the arbor lock engages the arbor, loosen the arbor
cap screw by turning it counter clockwise using the 8 mm
hex key supplied.
5. Remove the arbor cap screw, the small outer washer, the
large outer washer, the cut off disc and large inner washer
from the arbor. (Figure 11)
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Figure 11
6. Use a clean dry brush or cloth to carefully remove all
cuttings from the arbor and the motor housing.
7. Reinstall the washers, new cut off disc and arbor cap
screw in the same order in which they were removed.
NOTE: Make sure the large outer surfaces of the large and
small washers are facing the cut off disk. Make sure the
flats of the washer holes slide over the matching flats of
the arbor.
8. Engage the arbor lock and tighten the arbor cap screw
using the 8 mm hex key supplied.
9. Carefully rotate the cut off disk by hand to make sure it is
firmly tightened, that it is not damaged and that it does
not wobble.
WARNING
Reset the depth stop as shown in Fig. 1. The new blade will
be larger and will damage the work surface if the depth stop
is not re-adjusted.
10. With depth stop properly set and the guard in the down
position, turn the switch ON.
NOTE: If the cut off disc wobbles or vibrates, turn the switch
OFF immediately. Re-check to make sure the cut off disc is
installed correctly and that the disc is not damaged.
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 as far as it will go. (Figure 12)
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Figure 12
2. Push inward on the swing arm locking pin 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.
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" above the
workpiece.
NOTE: The cut off disc MUST NOT be touching the
workpiece when the motor switch is turned ON.
6. While holding the chop saw handle firmly in your right
