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Starting the Electric Motor:
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Be sure blade is clear of the item to be cut.
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Turn on the motor.
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Listen for motor to reach operating speed. Do not use if motor hums or does not reach operating speed within a
few seconds. Motor hum may indicate a malfunction due to:
- Job site voltage may too low.
- An Internal motor problem.
- The blade may be jammed.
Cutting:
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Do not strain the engine/motor while cutting. Do not jam work piece into the blade. Do not twist the work piece
while cutting.
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When you have fi nished cutting: Wait until saw comes to a complete stop before performing any type mainte-
nance. Clean dust and debris from machine.
IMPORTANT:
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When actually cutting masonry products, it is important that the blade is at it’s maximum RPM. DO NOT force or
jam the blade. Forcing the blade will cause the motor to overheat, tripping the overload device or severe motor
damage.
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Do not reach underneath or around work piece while the blade is rotating.
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Keep stable footing at all times while cutting.
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Keep hair, clothing, fi ngers and all body parts away from the blade and any other
moving parts.
Hoisting:
• Always inspect frame and attaching hardware for damage before lifting. Use proper safe hoisting
techniques and hardware. Never lift overhead.
Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes containing
chemicals known to cause serious or fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular process and/or material being
cut or the composition of the tool being used, review the material safety data sheets and/or consult your employer,
the manufacturers/suppliers, governmental agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources on hazardous
materials. California and some other authorities, for instance, have published lists of substances known to cause
cancer, reproductive toxicity, or other harmful effects.
Control dust, mist and fumes at the source where possible. In this regard use good work practices and follow the recom-
mendations of the manufacturers/suppliers, OSHA/NIOSH, and occupational and trade associations. Water should
be used for dust suppression when wet grinding/cutting/drilling is feasible. When the hazards from inhalation of dust,
mists and fumes cannot be eliminated, the operator and any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved
by NIOSH/MSHA for the material being used.
Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust or
mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous
other minerals and rocks. Repeated and/or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can cause serious or
fatal respiratory diseases, including silicosis. In addition, California and some other authorities have listed respirable
crystalline silica as a substance known to cause cancer. When grinding/cutting/drilling such materials, always follow
the respiratory precautions mentioned above.
SMI Dust and Silica Warning
