Chicago Electric 68104 manual Work Piece and Work Area Set Up, General Operating Instructions

6.Replace with a new Cut-off Wheel, and reassemble the parts shown in Figure H. The concave side of the Outer Flange and Arbor Washer must face the wheel,

as shown in Figure I. While holding the Spindle Lock Pin, tighten the Arbor Bolt with the Wrench.

Arbor

Bolt (41)

Arbor

Washer (42)

Outer

Flange (43)

Cut-off Wheel (44)

Inner Flange (46)

Figure I: Flange and Washer Cross-section

7.Loosen Depth Nut (8), and adjust

Depth Bolt (7) to prevent new Cut-off Wheel from cutting into underlying surface.

Tighten Depth Nut afterwards. See Figure C.

Work Piece and Work

Area Set Up

1.Designate a work area that is clean and well‑lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury.

2.Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage. The power cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working.

3.Secure loose work pieces using the vise to prevent movement while working:

EngagedReleased

Figure E: Quick Release Positions

a.To use the Quick Release, put the Quick Release tab in the position shown on the left in Figure E and push the Vise (18) up against the workpiece. Then tighten the Vise Crank. When releasing, loosen the Vise Crank about a turn, lift up the Quick Release, and pull the Vise Crank open.

b.To cut at various angles (up to 45°),

adjust the Angle Scale by loosening the two Bolts (17). Adjust the Angle Scale to the desired setting and then tighten the Bolts (17).

c.To reposition the Angle Scale, remove both of the Bolts (17), and reattach the Angle Scale using the other holes in the Base.

Angle	Vise (18)	Quick
Guide (16)		Release (15)

Vise

Crank

(8)

Figure D: Vise Functions

General Operating Instructions

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:

DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD

DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED.

Moving guards must move freely and close instantly. Bolt (39) MUST be loose before operation.

1.Using the Vise, secure your workpiece and, if necessary, adjust the angle of the cut.

2.Raise the Saw by pushing down on it and pulling out the Lock Ball (21).

3.Plug the Power Cord into the nearest 120 V~, grounded, electrical outlet. Squeeze the Trigger and press the Safety Button to start the Saw. Allow the Cut-off Wheel to attain full speed for one minute before working.

4.With one hand on the Handle and the other hand clear, slowly bring the Saw down, letting the Saw do the work. Do not apply excessive force.

5.If the Cut-off Wheel does not cut all the way through the workpiece, raise the Saw and release the Trigger. Unplug the unit. Wait until the unit comes to a full stop. Remove the workpiece. Set the Depth Bolt to a deeper setting and bring the Saw all the way down to make sure the Cut-off Wheel doesn’t contact the Base. If it does contact any part of

the Base, re-adjust the depth so it doesn’t.

6.Do not remove the workpiece until the Cut-off Wheel has stopped moving.

7.After use, to prevent accidents, turn off the tool, disconnect its power supply, and lock it down by pushing it down as far as it will go, and then pushing the Lock Ball (21) in after use. Clean, then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.

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