General Operating Instructions - Chicago Electric 61481 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Using the Vise
1. After setting the cutting angle, secure
loose work pieces using the vise to
prevent movement while working:
a. Put the Quick Release (31) in the position shown
in Figure G and push the Vise Handle (28)
until the vise jaw is up against the workpiece.
b. Tighten the Vise Handle to secure the workpiece.
Note: To cut the workpiece at an angle, see
Setting Up an Angle Cut on page 10
2. To release the workpiece, loosen the
Vise Handle a few turns, lift up the Quick
Release and pull the Vise Handle open.

General Operating Instructions

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURy:
DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANy GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED.
Moving guards must move freely and close instantly.
Swing Guard Screw (1) MUST be loose before operation.
1. Using the vise, secure your workpiece and,
if necessary, adjust the angle of the cut.
2. Raise the Saw by pushing down on the
Handle and pulling out the Lock Ball.
3. Plug the Power Cord into the nearest 120
VAC, grounded, electrical outlet.
4. Slide the Trigger Lock and squeeze
the Trigger to start the Saw. Allow the
cut-off wheel to attain full speed.
5. With one hand on the Handle and the other
hand clear, slowly bring the cut-off wheel
down onto the workpiece, letting the Saw
do the work. Do not apply excessive force.
6. If the cut-off wheel does not cut all
the way through the workpiece:
a. Raise the Saw and release the Trigger.
b. Unplug the unit.
c. Wait until the cut-off wheel comes to a full stop.
d. Remove the workpiece.
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Place Workpiece
Here
Figure G: Vise Components
e. Set the depth adjustment to a deeper setting
(see Depth Adjustment on page 9).
f. After adjusting the depth, bring the Saw
all the way down to make sure the cut-off
wheel doesn't contact the Base.
g. If it does contact any part of the Base,
re-adjust the depth so it doesn't.
h. Repeat the cutting process
starting with step 1 above.
7. Once the cut is completed, turn off the Saw
by releasing the Trigger and unplug the unit.
Do not attempt to remove the workpiece until
the cut-off wheel has stopped moving.
8. To prevent accidents, after use turn off the
tool, disconnect its power supply, and lock
it down by pushing it down as far as it will
go and then pushing in the Lock Ball.
9. Clean, then store the tool indoors
out of children's reach.
Quick Release (31)
Vise Handle (28)
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