Operation Electric, START-UP Electric Motor

OPERATION (ELECTRIC)

START-UP ELECTRIC MOTOR

CAUTION

Read and fully understand this manual before

starting or attempting to operate the saw.

Before starting the saw's electric motor make sure that the Safety, General Information, Inspection and Pre-setupsections have been completed and understood. DO NOT

proceed until the above mentioned sections have been completed.

ALWAYS use the water feed system unless special dry cut blades are being used. If dry cutting is required disconnect water pump.

WARNING

ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection before operating the saw.

WARNING

NEVER lift the blade guard while the blade is rotating. The possibility exists of severe bodily harm if fingers or hands come in contact with the rotating saw blade. Wait for the blade to stop rotating before lifting the blade guard.

WARNING

NEVER place hands or feet inside the belt guard or blade guard while the engine is running. ALWAYS shut the engine down before performing any kind of maintenance

WARNING

NEVER place hands and fingers near the cutting blade.The possibility exist of severe bodily harm if hands and fingers come in contact with rotating saw blade.

Figure 19. Material Placement

1.Place the material to be cut (Figure 19) on the conveyor cart against the backstop.

2.Place the mounting plate release/lock lever (Figure 20) in the release position (pull back to release). When releasing the lock, hold on to the mounting plate handle to prevent the plate from rising rapidly, possibly causing the saw to become unstable.Let the plate raise slowly.

WARNING

ALWAYS ensure that the cutting blade has been mounted correctly and that it is raised above the surface you are about to cut.

DANGER

	NEVER touch a live power cord with
	wet hands. The possibility exists of
	electrical shock, electrocution which	Figure 20. Mounting Plate Release/Lock Lever
	could cause severe bodily harm even	Figure 20. Mounting Plate Release/Lock Lever
	could cause severe bodily harm even
	death.

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MP1420E, MP1415E, MP1455H specifications

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