Important Safety Instructions - Porter-Cable PC14CTSD Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
• DONʼT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Donʼt use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
• MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
• DONʼT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Donʼt force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using and extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V 0-50
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets,
or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
cover moving parts and should also be avoided.
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES which meet the ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. Itʼs safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate tool.
• DONʼT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing acces sories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury
to persons.
7/29/10
26-50 51-100 101-150
51-100 101-200 201-300
American Wire Gage
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
Air vents often
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• 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. Donʼt 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 4300 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 com bus tible 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:
Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
CAUTION:
Spark deflector will get hot. Avoid touching or adjusting while hot. Keep
cordset and materials away from spark deflector.
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