Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in power cord. In the event of a power failure, move switch to the “OFF” position.
18.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function – check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20.DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
21.NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
22.STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
23.MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM P O W E R S U P P LY while motor is being mounted, connected or reconnected.
24.THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood products can be injurious to your health. Always operate machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF MACHINES
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
1.Do not operate your abrasive
2.IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of abrasive
3.WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES, face shield, respirator, body apron, head covering, safety shoes, long tight- fitting sleeves and gloves.
4.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED reinforced abrasive wheels with blotters.
5.TIGHTEN ARBOR SCREW and all clamps before operating.
6.MAKE SURE spindle lock is disengaged before operating.
7.ALWAYS KEEP GUARDS in place and working properly.
8.KEEP HANDS CLEAR of
9.SECURE WORKPIECE PROPERLY. Work should be straight and firmly clamped to avoid possible movement and pinching as the cut nears completion.
10.NEVER CUT ANYTHING FREEHAND.
11.NEVER REACH behind or beneath the
12.MAKE SURE the wheel has come to a complete stop before removing or securing workpiece or changing workpiece angle.
13.MAKE SURE the inside surfaces of the wheel flanges as well as the sides of the wheel are free from any foreign matter.
14.WHEN MOUNTING the wheel, care should be taken to tighten the arbor screw only enough to hold the wheel firmly and to prevent wheel slippage. Excessive tightening may result in damaging the wheel and springing the wheel flanges.
15.USE ONLY abrasive wheels rated at 3900 RPM or higher.
16.ALWAYS CHECK THE WHEEL for cracks or other damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged wheel immediately.
17.USE ONLY wheel flanges specified for your machine.
18.MAKE SURE abrasive wheel is not contacting workpiece before switch is turned on.
19.ALLOW THE MOTOR to come up to full speed before starting cut.
20.AFTER TURNING MACHINE ON, lower wheel lightly until it comes into contact with the workpiece and then draw wheel firmly through the cut. DO NOT allow the wheel to chatter and jump as this may cause the wheel to wear out of round, resulting in poor cutting and possible broken wheels.
21.ANY MATERIAL CAN BE CUT more satisfactorily when placed in position for the wheel to cut with the least arc of contact.
22.THE NUMBER OF CUTS per wheel, as well as the quality of cut, may vary considerably with the cutting time. Fast cuts cause the wheel to wear more rapidly but also help to reduce discoloration and burr. This is especially noticeable when cutting light gage tubing. When coming through the bottom wall, with the longer arc of contact, do not slow up but give a vigorous pull. This keeps the metal from overheating and dragging off in a heavy burr.
23.USE THE WHEEL GUARD AT ALL TIMES.
24.NEVER OPERATE the machine in an area with flammable liquids or gases.
25.TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not use under damp conditions or expose to rain.
26.THIS TOOL is designed for ferrous metals only. DO NOT attempt to cut wood, masonry, aluminum or magnesium with this tool.
27.AFTER INSTALLING a new wheel, never start the tool with a person in line with the wheel. ALWAYS run the tool for approximately one minute before cutting. If the wheel has an undetected crack or flaw, it could burst in less than one minute.
28.SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR ADJUSTING TOOL.
29.SHOULD ANY PART of your machine be missing, damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly,
30.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the National Safety Council, 444 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, lL 60611, in the Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operation and also in the Safety Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American National Standard Institute ANSI B11.10 Safety Requirements for the Construction, Care and Use of Metal Sawing Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910 Regulations.
