Safety Instructions for Basic Operations (continued)
If any part of this machine if missing,
bent, or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts don't work, turn the
tool off and unplug it. Replace dam-
aged, missing, or failed parts before
using the machine again.
Keep Guards In Place, in working
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown
Pieces:
• To reduce the risk of burns or other
fire damage, never use the machine
near flammable liquids, vapors or
gases.
• Choose the right 14-inch diameter
cut-off wheel for the material and
the type of cutting you plan to do.
• Make sure the cut-off wheel is
undamaged and properly aligned.
With the machine unplugged, push
the power-head all the way down.
Hand spin the cut-off wheel and
check for clearance. If the abrasive
wheel hits anything, make the
adjustments shown in the "Align-
ment (Adjustments)" section.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Know your machine. Read and
understand the owner's manual and
labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards peculiar
to this tool.
To reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental contact with moving parts,
don't do layout, assembly, or setup
work on the machine while any parts
are moving.
Reduce the Risk of Accidental
Starting. Make sure switch is "OFF"
order, and in proper adjustment.
Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the
machine clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating.
Remove Wrench from tool before
turning it on.
• Make sure the abrasive wheel and
arbor collars are clean.
• Make sure the collars' recessed
sides are facing the abrasive cut-off
wheel.
• Using the arbor wrench supplied,
make sure the arbor screw is firmly
tightened.
• Make sure all clamps are tight and
there is no excessive play in any
parts.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
Floor must not be slippery.
before plugging cut-off tool into a
power outlet.
Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool. Don't force tool
or attachment to do a job it was not
designed to do. Use a different tool
for any workpiece that can't be held in
a solidly braced, fixed position.
CAUTION: When cutting any met-
als, sparks or hot fragments
could cause a fire.
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