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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.
• In operation, avoid bouncing the wheel or giving it rough
treatment. If this occurs, stop the tool and inspect the wheel for
cracks or flaws.
• Clean your chop saw periodically following the procedure in this
manual.
• Do not remove wheel guards or base.
• 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.
• Use only 14" (355 mm) type 1 wheels rated at 4100 rpm or higher.
• Allow cut off parts to cool before handling.
• Do not attempt to cut wood or plastic with this tool.
• NEVER CUT MAGNESIUM WITH THIS TOOL.
• Use chop saw in a well-ventilated area.
• Turn chop saw off before removing any pieces from the base.
• DO NOT CUT ELECTRICALLY LIVE MATERIAL.
• Do not use circular saw blades or any other toothed blades
with this tool. 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.
• Do not use the side of the abrasive wheel as a deburring grinder.
This will substantially weaken the wheel creating an unsafe
condition. The wheel may come apart.
CAUTION: Spark deflector will get hot. Avoid touching or adjusting
while hot. Keep cordset and materials away from spark deflector.
For your convenience and safety, the following warnings are on your
Heavy-Duty 14" (355 mm) Chop Saw:
FOR SAFE OPERATION READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• DO NOT USE TOOTHED BLADES.
• USE ONLY REINFORCED WHEELS RATED 4100 RPM OR
HIGHER.
• WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
• ALWAYS: WEAR EYE PROTECTION, USE GUARDS,
CLAMP WORK IN VISE, USE PROPER RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION.
• DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP
LOCATIONS.
• ONLY USE CHOP SAW WHEEL OF A MAX.
THICKNESS OF 2.8 mm AND A MAX.
DIAMETER OF 14" (355 mm).
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with
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