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•Always wear proper eye and respiratory protection.
•Before using, inspect the cutting wheel for cracks or flaws. If such a crack or flaw is evident,
discard the wheel. The wheel should also be inspected whenever you think the tool may have
been dropped.Flaws may cause wheel breakage.
• When starting the tool with a new or replacement wheel or if you are unsure of the condition of
the wheel, hold the tool in a well protected area and let it run for one minute.If the wheel has an
undetected crack or flaw, it should burst in less than one minute. Never start the tool with a person in line
with the wheel. This includes the operator.
•In operation, avoid bouncing the wheel or giving it rough treatment. If this occurs, stop the tool and
inspect the wheel for cracks or flaws.
• Clean your chop saw periodically following the procedure in this manual.
• Do not remove wheel guards or base.
•ALWAYS USE THE VISE OR SPECIAL FIXTURE TO CLAMP WORK SECURELY.Other aids such as spring,
bar, or C-clamps may be appropriate for certain sizes and shapes of workpiece. Use care in selecting and
placing these clamps and make a dry run before making a cut.
• Use only 14" type 1 wheels rated at 4300 rpm or higher.
• Allow cut off parts to cool before handling.
• Do not attempt to cut wood or plastic with this tool.
•NEVER CUT MAGNESIUM WITH THIS TOOL.
• Use chop saw in a well-ventilated area.
• Turn chop saw off before removing any pieces from the base.
•DO NOT CUT ELECTRICALLY LIVE MATERIAL.
•Do not use circular saw blades or any other toothed blades with this tool.Serious injury may result.
•DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES OR DUST.Sparks or hot chips from
cutting or arcing motor brushes may ignite combustible materials.
• Do not use the side of the abrasive wheel as a deburring grinder. This will substantially weaken the wheel
creating an unsafe condition. The wheel may come apart.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of
use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
CAUTION:Spark deflector will get hot. Avoid touching or adjusting while hot. Keep cordset and materials
away from spark deflector.
•Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING:Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure.
Direct particles away from face and body.
For your convenience and safety, the following warnings are on your Heavy-Duty 14" (355mm) Chop Saw:
FOR SAFE OPERATION READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• DO NOT USE TOOTHED BLADES.
• USE ONLY REINFORCED WHEELS RATED 4300 RPM OR HIGHER.
• WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
• ALWAYS: WEAR EYE PROTECTION, USE GUARDS, CLAMP WORK IN VISE, USE PROPER
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
• DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
• ONLY USE CHOP SAW WHEEL OF A MAX. THICKNESS OF 2.8MM AND A
MAX. DIAMETER OF 355mm.
2.8
355
MAX. mm
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHOP SAWS