Cut-Off Saw, 12-inch

CUT-OFF SAW - 12" ELECTRIC

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Safety Precautions

• Guard against electric shock - Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
• Don't force tool, it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
• Don't abuse cord - Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
• Check the operating voltage is correct and that the machine is switched OFF before connecting the power supply.
• Always disconnect from power supply when changing blades.
• Use safety glasses or goggles and a dust mask.
• Never expose the saw to rain or damp.
• Keep guards in place.
• Keep hands away from cutting area.

Operating the Tool

• Before running the cut-off saw, inspect the cutting wheel for chips or cracks. Replace bad wheels immediately. New wheels should be run in at no load for at least a minute in direction away from the presence of other people. Imperfect wheels will normally break apart during this time.
• The cut-off saw must never be operated without the attached guard secured in place. The guard should be rotated into the position where maximum protection provided for the operator from sparks and wheel periphery.
• Proper apparel for operating the tool includes eye protection, leather gloves, dust mask and a shop apron.
• With the tool in the "OFF" position, become familiar with handling the tool. Control the head of the tool with the side handle. Control the cutting edge of the wheel with the switch handle. Always use both hands when operating the tool.
• Never drop the tool. Set the tool down gently, but never on the wheel.
• Due to the size and weight of the cut-off machine it is not recommended to be used overhead or in any position that would not allow proper control. Ladders or scaffolding are not considered solid support structures.
• Avoid overloading tool. Do not allow the blade to bind or stall. Many cuts, especially into solid concrete, require successive passes. Do not make pocket cuts. Do not expose any more blade than necessary to cut with normal amount of pressure applied to tool. Begin cutting from the edge of the material, starting with about 1" blade exposed. Do not force the tool - load it normally. Depending on material hardness and density, make successively deeper passes until cut is complete.

Setting Depth of Cut

To adjust depth of cut, loosen wing nuts and set foot plate to expose correct amount of blade. Tighten wing nuts securely.

Caution: When cutting into a wall, any exposed metal part should not be contacted for it may be made live if the tool being used penetrates wiring in the wall. Hold the tool only by the thermoplastic handle or housing.