Porter-Cable 1400 Instruction Manual page 3

Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging in
power cord. In the event of a power failure, move switch
to the "OFF" position.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function – check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF MACHINES
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Do not operate your abrasive cut-off machine until it
is completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation of abrasive cut-off machines, obtain advice
from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified
person.
3. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES, face shield, respirator,
body apron, head covering, safety shoes, long tight-
fitting sleeves and gloves.
4. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED reinforced abrasive
wheels with blotters.
5. TIGHTEN ARBOR SCREW and all clamps before
operating.
6. MAKE SURE spindle lock is disengaged before
operating.
7. ALWAYS KEEP GUARDS in place and working
properly.
8. KEEP HANDS CLEAR of cut-off wheel.
9. SECURE WORKPIECE PROPERLY. Work should
be straight and firmly clamped to avoid possible
movement and pinching as the cut nears completion.
10. NEVER CUT ANYTHING FREEHAND.
11. NEVER REACH behind or beneath the cut-off
wheel.
12. MAKE SURE the wheel has come to a complete
stop before removing or securing workpiece or changing
workpiece angle.
13. MAKE SURE the inside surfaces of the wheel
flanges as well as the sides of the wheel are free from
any foreign matter.
14. WHEN MOUNTING the wheel, care should be taken
to tighten the arbor screw only enough to hold the wheel
firmly and to prevent wheel slippage. Excessive
tightening may result in damaging the wheel and
springing the wheel flanges.
15. USE ONLY abrasive wheels rated at 3900 RPM or
higher.
16. ALWAYS CHECK THE WHEEL for cracks or other
damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
wheel immediately.
17. USE ONLY wheel flanges specified for your
machine.
18. MAKE SURE abrasive wheel is not contacting
workpiece before switch is turned on.
19. ALLOW THE MOTOR to come up to full speed
before starting cut.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
22.
STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER
TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER
THE INFLUENCE
MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
23. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
P O W E R S U P P LY w h i l e m o t o r i s b e i n g m o u n t e d ,
connected or reconnected.
24. THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood
products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper
dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever
possible.
20. AFTER TURNING MACHINE ON, lower wheel
lightly until it comes into contact with the workpiece and
then draw wheel firmly through the cut. DO NOT allow
the wheel to chatter and jump as this may cause the
wheel to wear out of round, resulting in poor cutting and
possible broken wheels.
21. ANY MATERIAL CAN BE CUT more satisfactorily
when placed in position for the wheel to cut with the
least arc of contact.
22. THE NUMBER OF CUTS per wheel, as well as the
quality of cut, may vary considerably with the cutting time.
Fast cuts cause the wheel to wear more rapidly but also
help to reduce discoloration and burr. This is especially
noticeable when cutting light gage tubing. When coming
through the bottom wall, with the longer arc of contact, do
not slow up but give a vigorous pull. This keeps the metal
from overheating and dragging off in a heavy burr.
23. USE THE WHEEL GUARD AT ALL TIMES.
24. NEVER OPERATE the machine in an area with
flammable liquids or gases.
25. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not use under
damp conditions or expose to rain.
26. THIS TOOL is designed for ferrous metals only. DO
NOT attempt to cut wood, masonry, aluminum or
magnesium with this tool.
27. AFTER INSTALLING a new wheel, never start the
tool with a person in line with the wheel. ALWAYS run the
tool for approximately one minute before cutting. If the
wheel has an undetected crack or flaw, it could burst in
less than one minute.
28. SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR
ADJUSTING TOOL.
29. SHOULD ANY PART of your machine be missing,
damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, shut-off switch and remove plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts before resuming operation.
30. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from
the National Safety Council, 444 N. Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, lL 60611, in the Accident Prevention Manual
for Industrial Operation and also in the Safety Data
Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the
American National Standard Institute ANSI B11.10
Safety Requirements for the Construction, Care and Use
of Metal Sawing Machines and the U.S. Department of
Labor OSHA 1910 Regulations.
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