SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.Maintain labels and nameplates on the Cut-Off Saw. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace- ment.
2.Keep hands and fingers away from cutting area and Cut-Off Wheel. Keep one hand on the Handle and your second hand on the motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, your hands and fingers cannot be cut by the Cut-Off Wheel.
3.Do not reach under the Base of the Cut-Off Saw. The Swing Guard can not protect you from the Cut-Off Wheel below the Base.
4.Check Swing Guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the Saw if the Swing Guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the Swing Guard into the open position. If the Saw is acciden- tally dropped, the Swing Guard may be bent. Raise the Swing Guard and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the Cut-Off Wheel or any other part, in all depths of cut.
5.The Swing Guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.” Raise the Swing Guard only enough to begin the cut. As soon as the Cut-Off Wheel enters the material, the Swing Guard must be released. For all other sawing, the Swing Guard should be allowed to operate automatically.
6.The Saw is not to be used for any cutting operation in the locked down position. The Saw should be in the locked down position only for carrying and storage.
7.Always use Cut-Off Wheels with a 14” Diameter, 1” round arbor hole, and rated at a minimum of 4,000 RPM. Cut-Off Wheels that do not match the mount- ing hardware of the Saw or that are rated at less than the saw’s maximum RPM may fly off the Saw or may run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
8.Never use damaged or incorrect Cut-Off Wheel washers or bolts. The Cut- Off Wheel’s washers and bolt were specially designed for your Saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
9.Do not use the included Cut-Off Wheel to cut aluminum, copper, brass, or other non-ferrous metals. The included Cut-Off Wheel is designed to cut only ferrous (iron containing) metals such as steel alloys and cast iron. If using other Cut-Off Wheels, only use them on materials that the manufacturer recommends.
