Additional Safety Instructions 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
replacement 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 and inspect 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.
• 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.
• Warning to ensure that the abrasive cutting-off
wheel is correctly fitted and tightened before
use including an instruction to run the machine
at no-load for 30 s in a safe position, and to
stop immediately and replace the cutting-off
wheel if there is considerable vibration.
• 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 of use, 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.
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DO NOT USE TOOTHED BLADES.
•
USE ONLY REINFORCED WHEELS RATED
4100 RPM OR HIGHER.
•
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT 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.
