Porter-Cable PC14CTSW Instruction Manual page 3

90547095 PC14CTSW 6/24/09
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury
to persons.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to determine 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.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
• REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
a. This equipment may have 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,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
b. The tool may be equipped with a 3-prong grounding type plug. This plug is to be
used in a grounded outlet only. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet.
c. Do not alter the plug in any way.
Additional Safety Rules for Chop Saws
• Always wear proper eye and respiratory protection.
• Before using, inspect the cutting wheel for cracks or flaws. If such a crack or
flaw is evident, discard the wheel. The wheel should also be inspected whenever
you think the tool may have been dropped. Flaws may cause wheel breakage.
• When starting the tool with a new or replacement wheel or if you are unsure of
the condition of the wheel, hold the tool in a well protected area and let it run for
one minute. If 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 in. (355mm) 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.
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