Code 07115/9/20
12” Portable
Cut-Off Saw
For on site cutting of bricks, blocks,
concrete, stone, roof tiles and metalwork.
Operating & Safety Guide 530
530/02
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 2003 No. 530/02
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BASIC TECHNIQUES
Trolley Tip
If you wish to use the trolley-mounted version as
a normal cut-off saw, stop the engine and simply
de-mount it from the trolley. It is held in place
with two clamps; one for the saw’s main handle,
the other for the bottom of its front bar grip.
Merely slacken off the clamps’ bolts and lift the
cut-off saw clear. But take care when re-
mounting. Make absolutely sure the cut-off saw
is clamped firmly to the
trolley (without over-
tightening the clamp
bolts). And check that the
saw’s trigger is operated
by the linkage from the
trolley’s throttle control
and give the unit a final
clean up ready for return,
to your local HSS Hire
Shop.
Adjust the angle of the safety guard to suit the
work
using the adjustment knob on the top.
Take special care
if the cut-off saw is trolley
mounted. The guard should be set to remain just
clear of the ground
(i.e. the surface you are cutting
into) at all times.
Adopt a comfortable, balanced stance that allows
a good view of the cut.
Never use a cut-off saw when
standing on an unstable platform, or on slippery, uneven
ground.
Hold the machine firmly
with both hands and
squeeze the throttle
trigger to
bring the wheel up
to speed
before starting the cut. Do not release the
trigger again until the saw is clear of the work.
On
the trolley-mounted version, the throttle
control is located on the trolley handle
and you
simply tilt the trolley backwards or forwards to raise or
lower the wheel as required.
When using the trolley-mounted version,
always make
the cut by moving the trolley forwards.
Use the dust suppression kit to control the dust created
during the cut.
NOTE: THE DUST SUPPRESSION KIT
MUST ONLY BE USED WITH DIAMOND WHEELS,
NOT WITH STANDARD ABRASIVE WHEELS
Let the Cut Off Saw do the work
– don’t try to force
it through the material.
Keep the machine and/or work as steady as possible.
Keep the cut straight
and do not allow the cutting
wheel to twist in the cut.
EQUIPMENT CARE
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits.
If it will not do what you want with reasonable
ease and speed, assume you have the wrong tool for the
job. Contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Keep the equipment clean
- you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.
If working with very dusty materials
, or if using the
trolley-mounted version, stop work and
clean the saw
more frequently.
When not in use
, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe
from thieves.
FINISHING OFF
Set the ON/OFF switch
into the
OFF
position. Wait for
the engine to stop and for the cutting wheel to stop
rotating.
If the machine is not to be used again,
remove the
cutting wheel
by simply reversing the fitting procedure
(see Getting Started).
All that remains is to
give the unit a final clean
before
returning it to your local HSS Hire Shop.
