Stanley STEL701, Instructions Manual

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• Use chop saw in a well-ventilated area.
• Turn chop saw off before removing any pieces from the
base.
• DO NOT CUT ELECTRICALLY LIVE MATERIAL.
• Do not use circular saw blades or any other
toothed blades with this tool.
Serious injury may
result.
•
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL NEAR FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS, GASES OR DUST.
Sparks or hot chips from
cutting or arcing motor brushes may ignite combustible
materials.
• Do not use the side of the abrasive wheel as a
deburring grinder. This will substantially weaken the
wheel creating an unsafe condition. The wheel may
come apart.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection
during use.
Under some conditions and duration
ofuse, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.
CAUTION:
Spark deflector will get hot. Avoid touching
or adjusting while hot. Keep cordset and materials away
from spark deflector.
•
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing
and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the
skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure.
Direct particles away from face and body.For your
convenience and safety, the following warnings are on
your Heavy-Duty 14" (355mm) Chop Saw:
FOR SAFE OPERATION READ THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL.
• DO NOT USE TOOTHED BLADES.
• USE ONLY REINFORCED WHEELS RATED 4100 RPM
OR HIGHER.
• WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACE-
MENT PARTS.
• ALWAYS: WEAR EYE PROTECTION, USE GUARDS,
CLAMP WORK IN VISE, USE PROPER RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION.
• DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP
LOCATIONS.
• ONLY USE CHOP SAW WHEEL OF A MAX.
THICKNESS OF 2.8MM AND A MAX. DIAMETER OF
355mm.
WARNING SYMBOLS
The label on your tool may include the following
symbols:
....................... Use Eye Protection
operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc., in accordance with these instructions,
takinginto account the working conditions and
the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in
a hazardous situation.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION
FOR CHOPSAWS
•
Always wear proper eye and respiratory
protection.
• Before using, inspect the cutting wheel for
cracks or flaws. If such a crack or flaw is
evident, discard the wheel. The wheel should
also be inspected whenever you think the tool
may have been dropped.
Flaws may cause wheel
breakage.
• When starting the tool with a new or replace-
ment wheel or if you are unsure of the condition
of the wheel, hold the tool in a well protected
area and let it run for one minute.
If the wheel has
an undetected crack or flaw, it should burst in less
than one minute. Never start the tool with a person in
line with the wheel. This includes the operator.
• In operation, avoid bouncing the wheel or giving
it rough treatment. If this occurs, stop the tool
andinspect the wheel for cracks or flaws.
• Clean your chop saw periodically following the
procedure in this manual.
• Do not remove wheel guards or base.
•
ALWAYS USE THE VISE OR SPECIAL FIXTURE TO
CLAMP WORK SECURELY. Other aids such as spring,
bar, or C-clamps may be appropriate for certain sizes
and shapes of workpiece. Use care in selecting and
placing these clamps and make a dry run before
making a cut.
• Use only 14" type 1 wheels rated at 4100 rpm or
higher.
• Allow cut off parts to cool before handling.
• Do not attempt to cut wood or plastic with this tool.
•
NEVER CUT MAGNESIUM WITH THIS TOOL.