Starting the Saw

Important: The efficient operation of the cut-off saw is dependent upon the condition of the saw blade. If the performance of the saw begins to deteriorate, the first item that you should check is the blade.

If a new blade does not restore the machine’s cutting accuracy and quality, refer to the troubleshooting guide (or the blade manufac- turer’s guide) for conditions to consider and adjustments that can be made to increase the life of the blade.

To change the blade, refer to the Changing Blades section on page 18.

Never operate the saw without blade covers in place.

Make sure the blade is not in contact with the workpiece when the motor is started. Do not drop the saw head on the workpiece or force the saw through the workpiece.

To start the saw:

1.Clamp the workpiece in the vise. Refer to Figure 11 for examples of workpieces in the vise.

Be sure the blade is not in contact with the workpiece when the motor is started.

2.Start the motor and allow the saw to come up to speed.

3.Slowly set the saw down onto the workpiece and adjust cutting speed with the feed control knob (described on page 9).

4.Do not drop the saw head or force the cut. Let the weight of the saw head provide the cutting force.

5.The saw will automatically shut off at the end of the cut.

Flats/Strips

Rounds

Knock off sharp edge here with file

Channels

Angles

Squares/Rectangles

I-Beams

Knock off sharp edge here with file

HexagonalsTees

Figure 11