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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUT-OFF SAW (cont.)
Never cut magnesium with this tool.
The dust generated when cutting
magnesium is highly flammable and may be explosive under certain conditions.
Regularly clean the tool's air vents with compressed air.
Excessive accumulation
of powered metal inside the motor housing may cause electrical failures.
Cutting capacity
The wide vice opening and high pivot point provide cutting capacity for many large
pieces. Use the cutting capacity chart below to determine the maximum size of cuts
that can be made with a new wheel.
Caution:
CERTAIN LARGE, CIRCULAR OR IRREGUARLY SHAPED OBJECTS MAY
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL HOLDING MEANS IF THEY CANNOT BE HELD SECURELY
IN THE VICE.
Caution:
DO NOT CUT MAGNESIUM WITH THIS TOOL.
Cutting Capacity @ 90º
Round
100mm
Square
100mm
Rectangular
230 x 50mm
Angle iron
110mm
Note:
CAPACITY SHOWN ON THE CHART ASSUMES NO CUTTING DISC WEAR
AND OPTIMUM FENCE POSITION.
Transporting the Tool
The head lock pin (6) is located on the left side of motor arm to allow the tool to
be transported safely.
To store or transport the tool, lower the main handle (17) and push in the head lock
pin (6).
To release the head lock pin (6), push down on the main handle (17) and pull out
the head lock pin.
Note:
The saw motor head arm is fitted with a high tension spring. Keep hand
pressure on the main handle (17) and slowly allow the saw head to raise.
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