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vii. PROPER BLADE USE
viii. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
DO’S
• Inspect blades daily for cracks or uneven wear.
• Always use appropriate blade for material being cut.
• Inspect arbor shaft for uneven wear before mounting blade.
• Always use blades with the correct arbor shaft size.
• Ensure that blade is mounted in the correct direction.
• Use proper safety equipment when operating the saw.
• Secure the blade to the arbor with a wrench.
• Periodically check the blade for cracks or bond fatigue.
• In addition to the following, always follow wet
recommendations.
• Use appropriate blade for material being cut.
• Inspect segment blades for segment cracking or loss.
• Do not use damaged blades.
• Use proper safety equipment when operating the saw.
DON’TS
• Do not operate the saw without safety guards in position.
• Do not operate the saw with blades larger than 14".
• Do not cut dry with blades marked “Use Wet”.
• Do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended maximum
RPM.
• Do not force blade into material. Let blade cut at its own
speed.
• In addition to the following, always follow wet
recommendations.
• Do not make long cuts with dry blades. Allow them
to air cool.
• Do not use the edge or side of blade to cut or grind.
• Do not attempt to cut a radius or curve.
• Do not cut too deep or too fast into the material.
• Do not cut any material not recommended by blade
manufacturer.
CLEANING
AFTER EVERY USE OF THE MACHINE:
• Remove dirty water from container.
• Remove dirt and mud from the bottom of the
container
AFTER WET CLEANING AND BEFORE USING THE
MACHINE AGAIN:
• Connect the machine to an electric power
outlet equipped with a GFCI safety power
breaker. If the safety power breaker cuts off
the electrical power supply, do not try to
operate the machine but have it checked by an
authorized dealer first.
BEFORE AND AFTER A PROLONGED TIME:
• After not using the machine for a prolonged
period of time, clean and lubricate all movable
parts.
• Check that the saw is sitting properly on the
folding stand.
• Check that all the screw joints and nuts are
fixed.
• Check that the roller table is in its guides and
that is easily moves to and from.
• With the saw blade removed, switch on the
motor for an instant and switch it off again. If
the motor does not run, have the machine
inspected by a qualified electrician.
WARNING:
For your safety before performing
any maintenance on the saw turn off the power
switch and unplug the power cord.
