CUT-OFF Wheel Safety

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Never carry the tool or put it down while the wheel is rotating. Make sure it is completely stopped before moving your position or set the tool down.

•Do not operate the tool with the wheel guard removed.

•Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil at all times.

•Operate the tool in well ventilated areas only.

•Do not operate the tool if the wheel does not stop when the trigger is released.

•Inspect the wheel guard and collars for damage after any wheel breakage on the tool.

•Always use full throttle when cutting.

•Never cock, jam or wedge the wheel during the cut. Do not use the side of the wheel as a cutting surface and be aware of kick-back from the saw.

•Make sure the tool is designed for the wheel direction suitable for the job. Do not reverse the direction of the wheel rotation by changing the direction of the oil flow.

•Always operate the tool within its rated capacity. Never exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the wheel.

•Do not operate the tool near flammable materials, sparks can ignite flammable or combustible materials.

•Do not over-reach.

•Do not use the tool for applications for which it was not designed.

•Keep the wheel off all surfaces when starting the saw.

•Do not attempt to adjust the flow control on the valve handle.

•Know the location of buried or covered services before starting work.

•Adjust the wheel guard so it is between you and the cut- ting wheel.

•Never operate the tool when you are tired.

•Always inspect the cut-off wheels for possible damage be- fore operating the tool. Do not use a wheel that is cracked or otherwise damaged.

•Never transport or store the tool with the cut-off wheel

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mounted on the saw.

•If the cut-off saw is dropped with a cutting wheel in- stalled, thoroughly examine the cutting wheel before use.

•Make sure the cutting wheel is correctly mounted and tightened before use.

•Operate the cut-off saw at no load for 30 seconds in a safe position. If considerable vibration or other defects are detected, stop operation of the tool immediately and determine the cause. Do not use the tool until the defect is corrected.

•Only use cutting wheels that comply with ANSI B7.5/ ISO 525, 603.

•Check that the maximum operating speed of the cutting wheel is equal to or greater than the rated shaft speed of the cut-off saw. Wheels must be rated at 4700 rpm minimum.

•Warning: Hydraulic fluid under pressure could cause skin injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic fluid, get medical attention immediately

•Always support and secure items being worked on.

•Caution when handling the work piece after cutting, object can be hot and have sharp edges, use your per- sonal protection equipment.

•Keep your work area clean and clear of tripping haz- ards, oily surfaces and hoses laying about can be haz- ardous.

•Make sure adequate lighting is always available.

•Never operate the tool if you cannot be sure that underground utilities are not present. Underground electrical utilities present an electrocution hazard.

Underground gas utilities present an explosion hazard. Other underground utilities may present other hazards.

•Do not operate this tool in a potentially explosive envi- ronment. Do not grind on vessels containing combustible substances.

•Any use of this tool outside those stated in this manual are forbidden.