Turning ON and OFF
To prevent accidental starting, the metal cut-off saw is designed with a
dual action switch.
1. Plug the cordset into the
mains socket.
2. Push the lock-off button (a) and
pull the trigger switch (b) to
start the tool.
3. To stop the tool release
the trigger switch.
4. When you release the trigger
switch, the machine turns off
and the lock-off button re-
engages to prevent accidental
operation.
WARNING!
THE CUT-OFF WHEEL WILL CONTINUE
TO RUN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AFTER
THE TRIGGER SWITCH HAS BEEN RELEASED AS IT
SLOWS DOWN.
WARNING!
ONLY RUN THE CUT-OFF SAW ON A
STABLE AND LEVEL SURFACE.
Cutting capacity
The wide vice opening and high pivot point provide cutting capacity for
many large pieces. Use the cutting capacity chart below to determine
the maximum size of cuts that can be made with a new wheel.
Cutting Capacity @ 90º
@45°
Round
Ø130mm
Square
120 x 120mm
Rectangular
120 x 130mm
90 x 100mm
Angle iron
140mm
3. OPERATING
2. STARTING AND STOPPING
Cutting
1. Make all adjustments including setting
the vice, fence position and fence angle.
2. Ensure that the work piece is fully
secured before starting metal cutting
operations.
WARNING!
ENSURE YOU ARE WEARING THE
APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR INCLUDING EYE AND
HEARING PROTECTION.
3. Check that the cut-off wheel, upper
guard, lower guard, head lock pin,
blade access cover and the metal
cutting saw is in good condition.
4. Plug the cordset into the mains
socket.
5. Push the lock-off button and pull the
trigger switch to start the tool.
WARNING!
ALLOW THE BLADE TO REACH
MAXIMUM CUTTING SPEED BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY CUTS.
6. Using the main handle
bring the cut-off wheel
down onto the work
piece and allow it to
cut its way through
the work piece without
excessive force.
Too much down force
will overheat cut-off
wheel and reduce
cutting ability or
overload the saw.
7. Once the cut is finished, raise the main handle to clear the cut-off
wheel from the work piece, release the trigger switch and the cut off
saw will stop.
WARNING!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE CUT
MATERIAL WHILE THE CUT-OFF WHEEL IS
STILL MOVING. CUT MATERIAL WILL BE HOT
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CUTTING; ALLOW MATERIAL
TO COOL BEFORE REMOVAL.
OPERATION
WARNING!
THE POWER SUPPLY FOR THIS
PRODUCT SHOULD BE PROTECTED BY A
RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE RATED AS 30mA OR
LESS.
