SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CHOP SAWS
WARnIng:
(gAInED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHEREnCE TO PRODUCT
SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury!
• Make sure the tool is on a firm and level surface.
Unplug the tool before making adjustments, repairs, maintenance
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or storing.
• Wear eye protection. Do not wear neckties or loose clothing.
• Use only cut-off wheel rated for 2800 RPM or higher
or appropriate sized bushing. Never use an attachment rated lower than 2800 RPM or attempt to
machine an undersized wheel to fit the arbor.
• Choose the right 14 inch diameter cut-off wheel for the material and
the type of cutting you plan to do
abrasive cut-off wheel especially designed to be used on aluminum.
• Inspect cut-off wheel before starting the machine
as fissures, cracks or chips. Replace damaged cut-off wheel immediately.
• Do not use the machine
should be immediately replaced by an authorized service center and the machine not used under
repairs are completed.
• Always clamp and secure the work piece to the vise;
piece might be thrown from the base and cause personal injury.
• Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward work pieces.
• Always provide adequate support to the sides of the saw table for
long work pieces.
• Always keep your hands out of the line of the running wheel.
• Always confirm that all guards are in place, before using the tool.
• Always wait until the motor has reached full speed before starting a
cut.
• Always keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease.
the tool firmly when in use.
• Always operate the tool after ensuring the work piece is secured
properly with the vise assembly.
• Always confirm the cut-off wheel is not contacting the work piece
before switch is turned on.
• Before using the tool on an actual work piece, let it run for a while.
Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced wheel.
• Always turn off tool and wait for the cut-off wheel to stop
work piece or changing settings.
14 In. Abrasive Chop Saw
Operator's Manual
DO nOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT
if the switch does not turn it on and off. Defective switches
. for example, when cutting aluminum, use an
GMCS140
with a 1" arbor hole
for visible defects such
otherwise the work
Hold
before moving