Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
26-50
51-100
240V
0-50
51-100 101-200
Ampere Rating
More
Not moreAmerican Wire Gage
Than
Than
0
-
6
18
16
6
-
10
18
16
10 -
12
16
16
12 -
16
14
12
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties,
rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair cov-
ering to contain long hair.
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cut-
ting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.
It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure
switch is in off position before plugging in.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction man-
ual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories
may cause risk of injury to persons.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is
tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that
101-150
201-300
16
14
14
12
14
12
Not Recommended
2
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.
• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER
OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
• REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, this equipment has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN
ANY WAY.
Additional Safety Rules for Chop Saw
• Always wear safety goggles or other eye protection when using this tool.
• Before using, inspect each cutting wheel for cracks or flaws. If a crack
or flaw is evident—discard the wheel! The wheel should also be
inspected whenever you think the tool may have been dropped.
• When starting the tool (with a new or replacement wheel installed)
place the tool in a well protected area. If the wheel has an undetected
crack or flaw, it should burst in less than one minute. Never start the
tool with a person in line with the wheel. This includes the operator.
• In operation, avoid bouncing the wheel or giving it rough treatment.
If this occurs, stop the tool and inspect the wheel.
• Clean your chop saw periodically following the procedure in this manual.
• Do not remove wheel guard.
• Always use the vise or special fixturing to clamp work.
• Use only 14" type 1 wheels rated at 4100 rpm or higher.
• Allow cut off parts to cool before handling.
• Do not attempt to cut wood or plastic with this tool.
• NEVER CUT MAGNESIUM WITH THIS TOOL.
• Use chop saw in a well-ventilated area.