Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss
of power and overheating. D
if this tool does not operate, check power supply.
Connecting to a Power Supply
Connect this product to a 120V, 15A, polarized receptacle.
This appliance has 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 fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet.
WARNING: Do not change the plug in any way.
If the power cord is ever damaged, take the tool
to a D
WALT authorized service center for repair
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or replacement.
COMPONENTS (FIG. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part
of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a
complete list of components.
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 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
Amps
No-load speed
Wheel diameter
Wheel thickness
Arbor size
Net weight
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.
WALT tools are factory tested;
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D28730
120V~
60 Hz
15
4200/min (rpm)
14" (355 mm)
.12" (3.0 mm)
1" (25.4 mm)
35 lbs (16 kg)
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.
Maximum Cutting Capacity
nOTE: Capacity shown on chart assumes no wheel wear
and optimum fence position.
A
A
Workpiece
A
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.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. B)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the operating
handle
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Fig. B
English
B
A
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)
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