Craftsman 351.268500 Clamping Workpiece, Extension Cords, Safety Precautions

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EXTENSION

 

CORDS

 

 

Keep hands away from the abrasive wheel and all

The use of any extension cord will cause some drop

 

moving parts.

 

 

in voltage and loss of power.

 

Always wear eye protection or face shield.

Wires of the extension cord must be of sufficient size

CLAMPING

WORKPIECE

 

 

to carry the current and maintain adequate voltage.

 

 

Refer to Figure 3.

 

Use the table to determine the minimum wire size

 

The vise is designed to keep the workpiece steady

 

(A.W.G.)

extension cord.

 

 

 

 

 

while it is being cut. The proper position will help pro-

If the extension cord is worn,

cut, or damaged in any

duce a safe and accurate cut.

 

 

way, replace it immediately.

 

 

• The entire length of long work should be supported.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTENSION

CORD LENGTH

 

 

 

Do not balance work on base. Use supports to

Wire Size

 

 

 

 

A.W.G.

 

prevent the work from falling off after the cut.

Up to 25 ft

 

18

Vise jaw with protractor (Key No. 36) can be adjust-

NOTE: Using extension cords over 25 ft. long is not

 

ed from 0° to 45°. To change the angle of cut loosen

 

two socket head bolts (Key No. 45), adjust vise jaw

recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to desired angle and tighten socket head bolts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raise lead

nut (Key No. 39) off lead screw (Key No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41). Pull lead screw out to open vise.

Refer to Figures 2 and 3.

 

 

Set workpiece between vise jaws. Push lead screw in

The 6" Cutoff saw is used for cutting hard and soft

 

to clamp vise jaws onto workpiece. Lower lead nut to

 

engage lead screw. Tighten lead screw. Make sure

metals. The cutoff saw features a lightweight frame of

 

 

workpiece is securely clamped.

 

plastic and aluminum construction and a stamped steel

 

 

Check workpiece position by lowering abrasive wheel.

base to ensure

durability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vise jaws

can turn 0-45° for making angle cuts. Movable

CUTTING

 

 

jaw has rapid approach and withdraw capability.

• To cut, grip handle of housing, squeeze and main-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

tain trigger. Let saw come to full speed, then press

Jaw opening

 

33/4"

 

down on handle to lower the abrasive wheel onto

 

 

workpiece.

 

 

Jaw height

 

13/8"

 

 

 

 

• Do not force the tool during operation. Apply steady

Abrasive

wheel

diameter

150mm

 

but not heavy hand pressure. Heavy hand pressure

Abrasive

wheel

inner diameter

22mm

 

 

will reduce the life of the abrasive wheel.

Abrasive wheel

thickness

2mm

 

If the saw chatters or slows, reduce pressure. If

Abrasive wheel

speed (no load)

7500 RPM

 

abrasive wheel stalls, release trigger to avoid burn-

Overall dimensions

 

6'/,x 133/,x 8"

 

 

 

ing out the motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

 

12 Ibs

Note: When cutting large solid pieces (e.g. 2" dia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capacity

at 90°:

Round = 2" Diameter

 

round), do not overload motor --

use light to

 

 

 

 

 

Rectangular = 23/8x 1'/,"

 

moderate hand pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Square = 1'/2"

If feed pressure is too low, the abrasive wheel will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capacity

at 45°:

Round

= 1'/2"Diameter

 

not dig into

material properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rectangular = 15/8x 1'/8"

Do not use to cut wood or plastic

materials with

 

 

 

 

 

 

Square = 1'/2"

 

abrasive wheel. Do not use to cut flammable

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

 

 

 

materials.

 

 

 

 

Do not use cutting fluids. This tool uses the high

WARNING:

Always observe the followingsafety pre-

 

RPM of its abrasive wheel to cut through metal

cautions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

workpieces.

 

 

Whenever adjusting or replacing any parts on the

 

 

 

Do not block or cover vent slots in housing; free air

 

cutoff saw, remove plug from power source.

 

 

flow is needed to keep the motor cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use a clean abrasive wheel. Replace chipped or clogged wheels.

Use abrasive wheels rated for saw speed

Secure the workpieca in a stable position.

Check that all guards are attached.

Check t_at there is no debris on wheel or inside blade guard.

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