Do not operate this Cut-off Saw until it is completely assembled according to
the instructions in this manual. Failure to adhere to these instructions could
result in serious and/or permanent injury to the operator.
Make sure approved eye protection is being worn and properly adjusted and
secured at all times the Cut-off Saw is in use. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact-resistant lenses and ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety glasses must
conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Approved safety glasses and goggles will
have Z87 printed or stamped on them. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty.
Follow all wiring codes. Use only properly grounded three-hole grounded
receptacles. DO NOT cut the third prong off the power cord. When using an
extension cord, use only UL Listed extension cords with minimum 16 AWG
wiring and a maximum length of 25 feet.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors at a safe distance from the Cut-off
Saw while it is in operation. Distractions can cause inadvertent misuse
resulting in possible injury to the bystanders or to the operator.
Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other apparel that could possibly become caught in the moving
parts of the Cut-off Saw. When working in a shop environment around power
tools, wear nonslip footwear. Use protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Keep the work area clean at all times. Cluttered areas around the Cut-off Saw
can cause unexpected accidents if the debris comes in contact with the moving
parts of the Cut-off Saw.
Don't use in dangerous environment. Maintain a proper work environment.
Do not operate the Cut-off Saw in damp or wet locations or expose it to rain.
Water can cause the electrical components to malfunction resulting in damage
to the Cut-off Saw and/or serious injury or death to the operator.
Don't force the tool. The Cut-off Saw will do a better job and be safer if cutting
operations are performed at the proper speeds as expressed in this manual.
Wear all necessary protective gear, including goggles, ear plugs and a dust
mask.
Keep hands out of the path of the saw blade.
DO NOT operate saw without guards in place.
Do not stand directly in front of the Cut-off Saw. Loose fragments could fly off
at high speeds possibly causing injury.
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Properly support extra-long or extra-wide workpieces. Workpieces that are
too long or too wide can tip and cause the blade to seize resulting in a sudden
kickback motion resulting in damage to the workpiece and Cut-off Saw as well
as possible severe injury to the operator.
Do not perform any operation freehand. The workpiece must be tight against the
fence to prevent the piece from moving while it is being cut. Keep the area between
the saw and the workpiece free of debris. Clamp the workpiece if necessary.
NEVER reach around the blade.
Turn tool off and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or
changing settings.
Use only abrasive cutting wheels that are designed for the various speeds of
this Cut-off Saw. The abrasive cutting wheels should have an arbor size 5/8
inch OR SMALLER. Unsuitable cutting wheels can break without warning
throwing fragments outward at high speeds possibly causing severe injuries.
Release lower guard retraction mechanism after each cut and before
moving or removing the workpiece.
Always keep arms, hands, and fingers away from the workpiece while it is
on the table and the Cut-off Saw is turned on. Severe injury could result.
Always clamp the workpiece firmly against the work table. Never attempt
to hold the workpiece by hand. The blade can seize in the workpiece causing it
to spin rapidly. This will cause loss of control of the workpiece resulting in
severe injuries or damage to the workpiece and Cut-off Saw.
DO NOT cut materials that could shatter or grab the blade.
Make sure the blade is loaded correctly. The arrow on the blade should point
in the same direction as the arrow on the upper blade cover. Blade teeth should
point downward.
Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Ensure the "ON/OFF" switch is set
to the "OFF" position before plugging the power cord into the AC outlet.
Make sure the blade is properly aligned. Unplug the cord and use your hand to
spin the blade. The blade should spin smoothly without making contact with any
other part of the saw. If there is contact, realign the blade before using the saw.
Make sure the blade and blade guards are free from debris.
Make sure the blade guards are properly installed.
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