Eastwood 21561 User manual

14”DRY CUT METAL SAW
INSTRUCTIONS
Part #21561

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Your EASTWOOD #21561 14” DRY CUT SAW was designed with a powerful 15-amp motor and
precision cut reduction gearing for maximum cutting torque when needed. It features a quick-release
material clamp with tool-free angle adjustment, quick-removal blade cover and a positive spindle lock
for fast blade changes.
INCLUDES
(1) Saw Assembly with Motor and Blade
SPECIFICATIONS
• 120 VAC, 15 Amp motor
• 6’ [1.8 m] long, 14 Gauge, 3 conductor grounded power cord
• 14” Outside Diameter [355mm] x 1” Arbor [25.4mm] x 3/32” [3.0mm] 1800 RPM maximum
rated cutting blade (72-tooth Tungsten Carbide tipped blade)
• Maximum cutting range @ 90° setting with
Stop Fence adjusted to maximum width = 9.13” wide x 4.5” high
• Maximum cutting range @ 45° setting with
Stop Fence adjusted to maximum width = 6.25” wide x 3.13” high
TOOLS REQUIRED (not included)
• 17mm wrench
• Two 14mm Wrenches
• 10mm Wrench
• Angle Protractor
• Square

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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The following explanations are displayed in this manual, on the labeling,
and on all other information provided with this product:
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

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2) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
3) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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HEALTH AND INJURY HAZARDS!
• Dust and fine particles are generated while cutting which can contain
hazardous or toxic substances. Breathing this dust can cause many serious
respiratory health conditions. Always use NIOSH approved respiratory
protection while using this Saw.
• This Saw will eject particles, dust and sparks at high velocity during opera-
tion. Wear approved eye and skin protection at all times while operating.
• Cutting with this Saw can generate excessive noise. Wear appropriate
hearing protection while using.
• The rotating Blade of this Saw can quickly catch loose clothing, long hair
or jewelry causing serious personal injury. Keep all loose clothing, long hair
and jewelry away from operating Saw.
• This Saw can quickly start up when handling while plugged in to electrical
supply causing serious personal injury. Always unplug the tool from the
electrical supply before changing Blade or performing maintenance.
• Sharp metal edges can cut. Always wear protective work gloves while
handling.
• Rotating Saw Blades can quickly cut flesh. Keep hands and fingers away
from rotating blade.
• This Saw can quickly and violently kick back while operating. Do not apply
excessive force to Saw while in use. Always make sure the workpiece or
material being cut is securely clamped or anchored.
• Damaged Saw Blades can shatter at high speed causing personal injury or
property damage. If excessive vibration is felt, discontinue use immediately
and disconnect tool from electrical supply. Inspect Blade and Saw compo-
nents for damage. Do not resume use until resolution is found.
FIRE HAZARD!
• This Saw will eject a trail of sparks at high speed which can ignite
flammable materials or injure others nearby. Do not operate in the
vicinity of flammable materials and keep all persons and pets away
from the work area.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

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ADJUSTMENTS
STOP FENCE ANGLE
The Stop Fence features a built-in degree scale
to allow angled cuts up to 45° in both direc-
tions (FIG 1). To do so:
• Slightly loosen both retaining bolts of
the Stop Fence with a 17mm wrench
(not included).
• Carefully align the selected engraved
degree mark on the Stop Fence with
the engraved reference line on the
Saw Base (FIG 1).
NOTE: For the greatest accuracy of
cut angle, the use of a protractor
(not included) or machinists square
is highly recommended.
• Before tightening the retaining bolts,
place a protractor (not included) or
square (not included) against the Stop
Fence and face of the Blade for an
accurate reading then tighten the
retaining bolts (FIGS 2 & 3).
Unplug Saw from electrical supply before making any adjustments.
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3

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STOP FENCE POSITION
The Stop Fence is designed with three
mounting positions on the Saw Base. It may
be moved back in two additional positions to
allow for cutting wider materials. It is factory
assembled with the Stop Face located near-
est the centerline of the blade. To do so:
• Remove both retaining bolts of the
Stop Fence with a 17mm wrench
(not included).
• Move the Stop Fence to align with one
of the two additional positions on the
Saw Base (FIGS 4 & 5).
• Replace bolts and tighten.
BLADE DEPTH
If the Blade does not cut all the way through
the workpiece, the Depth Stop may need
adjustment. To do so, follow Depth Stop
Adjustment Procedure:
• Release the Trigger and raise the
saw. Wait until the motor comes to a
complete stop.
• Unplug the Saw.
• Remove the workpiece.
• Loosen the Lock-nut on the Depth
Stop Bolt as shown in (FIG 6) using a
14mm wrench (not included).
• Turn the Depth Stop Bolt with a 14mm
wrench (not included) to change the
cutting depth. Raising it will decrease
the cutting depth while lowering it will
increase the cutting depth.
NOTE: For a proper depth setting, the Blade should protrude only slightly below the edge of the
slot in the Saw Base. Under no circumstances should the Saw Blade ever contact the Saw Base
or underlying surface.
• Following adjustment, re-tighten the Lock-nut on the Depth Stop Bolt securely against the
Saw Base with a 14mm wrench (not included).
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
Depth Stop
Bolt
Lock Nut
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SET UP FOR USE
• Place the Saw on a clean, dust and grit free surface. The rubber feet of the Saw Base are
designed to assist with stability during normal operation, however it is strongly recommended
that the machine be placed on a solid floor, away from any combustible materials due to the
high-velocity ejection of sparks and high vibration levels while cutting. If machine is to be
operated on a bench, it should be placed securely to prevent any chance of it working its
way to the edge and falling.
• Keep power cord away from and out from under the Metal Cutting Saw blade. The unit is
equipped with a 6’ [1.8 m] long, grounded, 14 ga. power cord. Plug into a properly grounded,
20 Amp outlet. If an extension cord is required, use 14 ga. or heavier. Do not exceed 25’.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD. Saw is designed to accommodate Maximum material cutting range @
90° setting with Stop Fence adjusted to maximum width = 9.13” wide x 4.5” high.
Maximum cutting range @ 45° setting with Stop Fence adjusted to maximum width = 6.25”
wide x 3.13” high. Attempts to cut over-sized material can result in serious personal injury,
death and or serious damage to the saw.
• Be sure to support any materials being cut that extend beyond the base of the saw with equal
height (3”) blocks of wood or other suitable material.
• Secure loose work pieces by using the Material Clamp to prevent movement while cutting:
– To use the Quick Release, rock the
Quick Release tab forward to
engage the threads (FIG 7).
Then tighten the Clamp Handle by
rotating in a clockwise direction.
When releasing, loosen the Clamp
Handle a few turns to relieve
clamping pressure, rotate the
Quick Release tab rearward to
disengage threads, and pull
the Clamp Handle rearward
to open (FIG 8).
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
Quick Release
Tab
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Clamp
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OPERATION
• Adjust the Stop Fence to the desired angle of the cut. Always verify with a square for 90° or
protractor for other angles.
• Using the Material Clamp, secure the workpiece and, if necessary, adjust the angle of the cut.
• Raise the Saw by pushing down on it
and pulling out the Locking Pin located
at the lower left side of the motor
mount, just below the pivot
(FIGS 9 & 10).
• Plug the Power Cord into the nearest
120 V~, grounded, 20 Amp electrical
outlet. Be sure the power cord is away
from and out from under the Chop Saw
blade. Push in the Trigger Safety Lock
Button (FIG 11) on the underside of
the handle and pull on the Trigger
(FIG 11) to run the Saw motor.
Allow the Blade to reach full
operating speed.
• With one hand on the Handle and the
other hand kept away from the Saw,
slowly lower the Saw down onto the
Base, letting the Saw Blade do the
cutting. DO NOT apply excessive force
or serious personal injury, death and or
serious damage to the saw can occur.
Keep your body and any objects
out of the path of the sparks
which will be ejected at high
velocity from the rear of the saw!
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
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Locking
Pin
Trigger
Trigger Safety Lock
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FIG. 12
FIG. 13
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
BLADE REPLACEMENT
• Unplug the Saw.
• Raise the Saw by pushing down on it
and pulling out the Locking Pin located
at the lower left side of the motor
mount, just below the pivot
(FIGS 9 & 10).
• Move the Shaft Guard Plate out of
the way by loosening the two 10 mm
retaining nuts and rotating it up out of
the way (FIGS 12 & 13).
• Retract the lower half of the Blade
Safety Guard against spring pressure,
up and fully into the upper half of the
Safety Guard. This will expose a hole
that the Armature Lock Pin must fit
through before passing through,
contacting and locking the motor
armature (FIG 14).
• Continue to push the Armature Lock
Pin lever located on the underside of
the motor (FIG 15), inward towards
the Blade while rotating the Blade
slowly until the Lock Pin snaps into a
detent locking the motor armature and
preventing it from rotating.
Unplug Saw from electrical
supply before changing blade!
Slotted Hole
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Pin
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10mm
Nuts
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Shaft Guard
Plate
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Armature
Lock Pin
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Blade
Safety
Guard
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FIG. 16
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
FIG. 19
• While continuing to hold in the Arma-
ture Lock Pin, use a 17mm wrench
(not included) to loosen the Blade
Retaining Bolt (FIG 16).
• Remove and set aside the Blade
Retaining Bolt and Large Washer
(FIG 17).
• Remove Blade from Arbor.
• Replace the blade over the arbor
followed by the Large Washer with
the cupped side against the blade and
finally the Blade Retaining Bolt.
NOTE: Be sure the flats of the Large
Washer are aligned with the flats of
the motor shaft (FIG 18).
• Keeping the Armature Lock Pin en-
gaged, tighten the Blade Retaining Bolt
securely with a 17 mm wrench (not
included) (FIG 19).
• Gently release the Blade Safety Guard
and allow the Armature Lock Pin to
snap back to the released position.
• Rotate the Shaft Guard Plate back into
place and tighten the two 10 mm nuts.
• Check blade depth and if necessary,
adjust per Depth Stop Adjustment
Procedure outlined under “ADJUST-
MENTS” in these instructions.
STORAGE
• Unplug from power source.
• Lower Saw to cutting position and
reinsert the Locking Pin located at the
lower left side of the motor mount, just
below the pivot (FIG 9).
• Wrap cord securely around Saw.
• Transport by using the built-in carry
handle at the top of the motor housing.
• Store in a clean, dry, dampness free
area preferably covered with plastic
sheeting.

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MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following maintenance should be performed before each use:
• Check tightness of all hardware.
• Check operation and alignment of all guards.
• Inspect Blade for cracks, damage or premature wear.
• Clean dirt and debris from Saw base and motor air cooling slots.

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NOTES

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Does Not Run
When Switch
is Turned On
No Power
to Saw
Check 120 VAC input plug connection.
Check for tripped circuit breaker. The Saw
operates on a 15 Amp Minimum circuit,
20 Amp is strongly recommended.
Motor Runs
Too Slow/
Develops
Low Power
Excessive Volt-
age Drop Due
to Local Power
Company Volt-
age Supply.
Use at another location or at a time when
voltage is higher.
Excessive Volt-
age Drop Due
to Under-sized
and/or Too
Long of an
Extension Cord
Used.
Extension cords not recommended. If necessary,
use only 14 Gauge or larger cord and limit length
to 25’.
Blade Does
Not Cut All The
Way through
Material
Blade Worn
Check blade tooth condition and replace per
“BLADE REPLACEMENT” section in these
instructions.
Blade depth out
of adjustment
Check blade depth and if necessary, adjust per
Depth Stop Adjustment Procedure outlined
under the “ADJUSTMENTS” section in these
instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Excessive
Noise or
Vibration
Blade likely
cracked or
damaged.
WARNING:
This is an
extremely un-
safe condition!
Discontinue use and replace blade.
Motor
Overheats
Excessive
Pressure Being
Applied While
Cutting
Allow Blade to cut by rotation alone. Do not force.
Dirt and Cut-
ting Debris
Buildup in
Motor Cooling
Air Slots
Use a brush or compressed air to remove debris.
TROUBLESHOOTING

ADDITIONAL ITEMS
#21562 Replacement 14”, 72 tooth, 1800 RPM blade
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