Craftsman 351.268500 Clamping Workpiece, Extension Cords, Safety Precautions

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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