HSS Hire 404 Operating & Safety Manual

DO NOT cut tanking which has been used to store fuel.
Do not cut into steel piping which has been used for
water, gas or any other medium unless new, unused
or it has been completely cleared.
Use a vice or clamps to hold the work steady and
reduce vibration. At the same time, ensure nothing
will get in the saw' s way and that off-cuts are supported
so they cannot trap the saw blade.
Steel Cutting Circular Saw
Safety
Blade Retaining
Guard
Bolt and Washer
Swarf
Collection
Lock Off
Button
ON/OFF
Trigger
Rear Mitre
Angle Lock
Knob
Sole
Plate Side Fence
Adopt a stable stance that gives a good view of the
off cut while keeping you clear of the saw blade. In
particular, do not place your leg and fingers directly under
the cut.
If possible, drape the tool' s power supply cable over
one shoulder to keep it clear of the blade, but make
sure there is still enough slack for you to reach the
end of the workpiece without any difficulty.
Where applicable, set the mitre angle required.
Before switching ON, rest the front of the sole plate
on the work and retract the safety guard to expose
the minimum amount of blade necessary to start the cut.
Always start the saw and let it get up to speed before
bringing the blade into contact with the work.
Holding the saw with both hands, guide it along
the cutting line, supplying just enough pressure to
ensure reasonable progress.
Remove the saw from the cut before switching OFF
and wait for the blade to stop before putting it aside.
Never push the equipment beyond its design limits.
If it will not do what you want with reasonable ease and
speed, assume you have the wrong tool for the job.
Contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Regularly empty the swarf collection box. To empty
the collection box, firstly switch the saw OFF and
unplug it from the power supply.
To open the box turn the thumbscrew anticlockwise and
move the cover away. You can now tip the swarf into a
suitable container. Remember, it is your responsibility
to dispose of the swarf in a responsible manner.
Keep the equipment clean - you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
Thumbscrew
Switch the saw OFF and unplug it from the power
supply. Empty the swarf collection box of any
Box
remaining swarf.
Give the unit a final clean up, then place in its carry
case ready for return, to your local HSS Hire Shop.
Safety
Guard
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the information within this guide please fax your
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Operating & Safety Guide 404
Steel Cutting
Circular Saw
A 230mm TCT bladed circular saw for
cutting sheet steel.
Code 03251