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• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing 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 manual 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 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.
• 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:
a. This equipment may have 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.
b. The tool may be equipped with a 3-prong grounding type plug. This plug is to
be used in a grounded outlet only. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet.
c. Do not alter the plug in any way.
Additional Safety Rules for Chop Saws
• Alwayswearpropereyeandrespiratoryprotection.
• Beforeusing,inspectthecuttingwheelforcracksorflaws.Ifsuchacrackor
flawisevident,discardthewheel.Thewheelshouldalsobeinspectedwhenever
youthinkthetoolmayhavebeendropped.Flaws may cause wheel breakage.
• Whenstartingthetoolwithaneworreplacementwheelorifyouareunsureofthe
conditionofthewheel,holdthetoolinawellprotectedareaandletitrunforone
minute.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.
• Inoperation,avoidbouncingthewheelorgivingitroughtreatment. If this occurs,
stop the tool and inspect the wheel for cracks or flaws.
• Cleanyourchopsawperiodicallyfollowingtheprocedureinthismanual.
• Donotremovewheelguardsorbase.
• ALWAYS USE THE VISE OR SPECIAL FIXTURE TO CLAMP WORK SECURELY.
Other aids such as spring, bar, or C-clamps may be appropriate for certain sizes and
shapes of workpiece. Use care in selecting and placing these clamps and make a dry
run before making a cut.
• Useonly14in.(355mm)type1wheelsratedat4300rpmorhigher.
• Allowcutoffpartstocoolbeforehandling.
• Donotattempttocutwoodorplasticwiththistool.
• NEVER CUT MAGNESIUM WITH THIS TOOL.
• Usechopsawinawell-ventilatedarea.
• Turnchopsawoffbeforeremovinganypiecesfromthebase.
• DO NOT CUT ELECTRICALLY LIVE MATERIAL.
• Donotusecircularsawbladesoranyothertoothedbladeswiththistool.
Serious injury may result.
• DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL NEAR FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS, GASES OR DUST. Sparks or hot chips from cutting or arcing motor
brushes may ignite combustible materials.
• Donotusethesideoftheabrasivewheelasadeburringgrinder.Thiswillsubstantially
weaken the wheel creating an unsafe condition. The wheel may come apart.
CAUTION: Wearappropriatehearingprotectionduringuse.Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
CAUTION: Spark deflector will get hot. Avoid touching or adjusting while hot. Keep
cordset and materials away from spark deflector.