UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
WARNING
: Never operate this cut-off saw in the locked-down position. The head lock
is used only for transportation or storage purposes.
Failure to heed this warning can
result in serious personal injury.
1. Carefully remove all parts from the shipping carton.
2. Push the handle down and pull on the head lock (A) Fig.3 to release and raise the
cutting head.
3. Examine all parts to make sure no breakage has occurred during shipping. Any
damaged part must be replaced before attempting to use the cut-off saw.
ASSEMBLY
Your cut-off saw comes completely assembled and very little adjustments are
necessary before operating.
WARNING
: Do not connect machine to power source until the cut-off has been
cleaned, assembled and adjusted properly. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious injury.
Cut-off wheel removal
1. Be sure the power cord is disconnected from the power source.
2. Raise the cutting head to its fully raised position, rotate the lower wheel guard (A)
Fig.4 upwards, exposing the arbor bolt (B) which secures the abrasive wheel (C)
to the wheel arbor.
3. Push in the spindle lock lever (A) Fig.5 found below the operating handle and rotate
the wheel until the spindle lock lever engages, locking the wheel in place.
4. While holding the spindle lock lever in place, use the supplied wrench (D) Fig.4 and
loosen the arbor bolt (B) by rotating it counterclockwise. Remove the arbor bolt,
washer, outside flange, and abrasive wheel.
Cut-off wheel installation
1. Be sure the power cord is disconnected from the power source.
2. Inspect the replacement wheel for defects such as cracks, chipping and correct
speed rating. If defects are found or the speed rating is not equal or greater than
4400 RPM, discard the wheel and select another.
3. Remove any debris from the inside flange and inner washer. Position the new abrasive wheel over the inner washer and against the inside
flange.
4. Place the outside flange flush against the abrasive wheel.
5. Place washer and and arbor bolt onto the threaded end of the wheel arbor and rotate it in a clockwise direction until snug. Then depress the
spindle lock lever to prevent the shaft from rotating, use the supplied wrench to tighten the arbor bolt.
WARNING:
Do not overtighten the arbor bolt. Overtightening can cause the new wheel to crack, resulting in premature failure and possible
serious personal injury.
6. Lower the wheel guard into its operating position.
WARNING:
Be sure to check the position of the machine arm adjustable depth stop to ensure the new wheel does not cut the surface
underneath the base when the machine’s arm is fully lowered. Failure to heed this WARNING can result in serious personal injury.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
