•Know your tool. Learn the tool's operation,applica-
tion and specific limitations.
• Handle workpiece correctly. Protect hands from
possible injury.
•Turn machine off if it jams. Abrasive wheel jams
when it digs too deeply into workpiece. (Motor force
keeps it stuck in the work.) Donot remove jammed
or cut off pieces until the saw is turned off,
unplugged and the wheel has stopped.
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result
in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety goggles complying with United
States ANSI Z87.1 before commencing power tool
operation. Safety goggles are available through your
Sears catalog.
Refer to Figure 1.
Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a
claim must be filed with carrier. Check forcomplete-
ness. Immediately report missing parts to dealer.
The cutoff saw comes assembled in a plastic storage
case. Additional parts which should be located and
accounted for:
A Saw withline cord
B 2-Prong wrench
C Open end wrench
D 20mm Wheel washer
E 5mm Allen wrench
F Abrasive wheel (2) (not shown)
G Safety glasses (not shown)
Figure I - Unpacking
MOTOR
The cutoff saw motor has the followingspecifications:
Horsepower (max developed) .................. '/2
Voltage ................................. 115
Amperes ................................ 3.5
Hertz.................................... 60
Phase ................................ Single
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Make sure unit is offand disconnected
from powersource while motor is being mounted, con-
nected, reconnected or any time wiring isinspected.
Cutoffsaw is assembledwith an approved linecord to
use115 volts.
Powersupplyto the motor iscontrolled byatrigger
switch,
POWER SOURCE
The motor is designed foroperationon thevoltageand
frequency specified.Normar loads will be handled safe-
lyon voltagesnotmore than10% aboveor below the
specifiedvoltage.
Runningthe unitonvoltages which arenotwithin the
rangemay cause overheatingand motor burn-out.
Heavy loadsrequire that thevoltage at motorterminals
beno lessthan the voltage specified.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Double insulatedtools are equipped with a polarized
plug(one bladeis wider than theother.)This plug
willfit in a polarizedoutlet onlyone way.If theplug
does notfit fullyin the outlet, reversethe plug.If it
stilldoes not fit, contacta qualified electrician to
installapolarized outlet. Do notchange the plug in
any way.
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the termi-
nalsof plugwhen installing or removing from outlet.
• Double insulationeliminates the need forthe three
wire grounded power cordand grounded power sup-
ply system.Before plugging in the tool, be certain
the outlet voltagesupplied is withinthevoltage
marked on the nameplate.
•Avoidbody contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, rangesand refrigerators.Thereis
an increased risk of electricshock if your body is
grounded.If operatingthepower toolin damp loca-
tionsis unavoidable, a Ground Fault CircuitInterrupter
mustbe used tosupply the power toyour tool.
Electrician'srubber gloves andfootwear will
furtherenhance your personal safety.
• Don't expose power toolsto rain or wet conditions.
Water enteringapower tool will increasethe risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the toolsor pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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