TOOL SAFETY
KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure the
switch is in the "Off" position before plugging the
tool into an electrical outlet.
DO NOT CARRY TOOLS WITH YOUR FINGER ON
THE SWITCH.
DO NOT OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. Use the correct tool
and cutting wheel for your application. The correct
tool and cutting wheel will do the job better and
more safely when used at the rate for which it is
designed.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF THE SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT "ON" OR "OFF." Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
DISCONNECT THE TOOL before servicing, when
changing accessories (such as cutting wheels), or
storing the tool.
STORE IDLE TOOLS OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN and other untrained people.
N E V E R
L E A V E
UNATTENDED; TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't
leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WET TILE/STONE SAW
BE SURE to read and understand all
instructions in this manual before
using this Wet Tile/ Stone Saw. Failure to follow all
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury
To reduce the risk of mistakes that
could cause serious, permanent
injury, do not plug the tile saw into an electrical
receptacle until the following steps have been
satisfactorily completed:
Completely assemble the saw (See "Assembly"
section).
Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
cutting wheel guard, overload protector, spindle
lock, depth-stop-adjustment knob, depth-
adjustment knob, bevel-cut-adjustment knob,
universal guide etc. (See "Getting to Know Your Tile
Saw" section).
Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
Review the maintenance methods for this saw (See
"Maintaining Your Saw" section).
Never put your fingers or hands in the path of the
saw cutting wheel or other cutting tool.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
T H E
T O O L
R U N N I N G
maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control. Follow
all instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
CHECK FOR 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, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard, cutting wheel or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
the product manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may increase the
risk of personal injury.
SERVICE SAFETY
If any part of this wet-tile/stone saw is missing or
should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should
any electrical component fail to perform properly:
ALWAYS shut off the power switch and remove
the plug from the power source, and have the
missing, damaged, or failed part replaced BEFORE
resuming operation.
When servicing a tool, ALWAYS use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or
injury.
Never reach behind the cutting tool with either hand
for any reason. Do not reach behind the cutting
wheel to hold down the work piece, support the
work piece, remove scraps, or for any other reason.
Never use a hand position where a sudden slip
could cause the fingers or the hand to move into a
saw cutting wheel.
Find and read all the warning labels found on the
tool.
T h e l a b e l s o n y o u r t o o l m a y i n c l u d e t h e
following symbols.
V
–
Volts
A
–
Amperes
Hz
–
Hertz
W
–
Watts
min
–
Minutes
~
–
Alternating current
n
–
No-load speed
0
RPM
–
Revolutions or Strokes per minute
– Indicates danger, warning or caution. It
means attention! Your safety is involved.
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