..................... safety alert symbol
..................... visible radiation
..................... avoid staring at
light
..................... wear respiratory
protection
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss
of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if
this tool does not operate, check power supply.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Intended Use
Your chop saw has been designed for the cutting of
variously shaped steel materials. It is designed only for
use with reinforced bonded abrasives. Diamond or TCT or
toothed blades should not be used with this unit.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
Your chop saw is a professional power tool.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage
Frequency
Power input
No-load speed
Wheel diameter
Wheel thickness
Net weight
Bore diameter
Cutting Capacity
The wide vise opening and high pivot point provide cutting
capacity for many large pieces. Use the cutting capacity
chart to determine total maximum size of cuts that can be
made with a new wheel.
CAUTION: Certain large, circular or irregularly shaped
objects may require additional holding means if they
cannot be held securely in vise.
CAUTION: Do not cut magnesium or wood with
this tool.
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protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
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documentation
IPXX .................... IP symbol
CMEM2500
120V~
50/60 Hz
15 amp
3800/min (rpm)
14" (355 mm)
0.1" (3 mm)
34.1 lbs (15.5 kg)
1" (25.4 mm)
Maximum Cutting Capacity
nOTE: Capacity shown on chart assumes no wheel wear
and optimum fence position.
Workpiece
Shape
90° Cutting
A = 4-7/8"
A = 4-1/2"
angle
(125 mm)
(115 mm)
45° Cutting
A = 4-1/2"
A = 3-13/16"
angle
(115 mm)
(98 mm)
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Lifting and Transporting the Chop Saw
(Fig. A)
Fold down unit to position where you can carry the saw.
Push in lock pin
1
to lock arm down. Lift and carry using
the lift and carry handle
18
.
Unlocking (Fig. A)
To unlock tool and raise head, depress motor arm slightly
and pull lock pin
1
out. Motor arm will then pivot upward.
Mounting (Fig. A)
CAUTION: Tool must be supported on stable, level,
non-skid surface to prevent unexpected movement
when operating.
1. Drill holes through the work surface that align the base
of the chop saw.
2. Insert four M10 screws down through the mounting
holes
17
in the base and through holes in mounting
surface. The approximate length of the screws should be
the thickness of the mounting surface plus 4" (102 mm).
Spark Deflector Adjustment (Fig. A)
To best deflect sparks away from surrounding persons and
materials, loosen the spark deflector screw
spark deflector
3
and then retighten screw. Do not allow
cordset to come into contact with deflector or sparks as
damage to cordset may occur.
Depth Stop (Fig. A)
Depth stop is set at the factory for a new 14" (355 mm)
wheel to prevent wheel from cutting into the supporting
surface. To allow more depth of cut, use a wrench (not
provided) to loosen the depth stop bolt and jam nut
and raise bolt to desired height and then turn jam nut
clockwise until seated firmly on the casting. Securely tighten
the depth stop bolt before use.
English
4-1/2" x 5-1/8"
A = 4-3/4"
(115 mm x 130 mm)
(120 mm)
3-3/4" x 4-1/8"
A = 4-1/8"
(95 mm x 105 mm)
(105 mm)
2
, adjust the
14
5