GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY If operating a power tool in a damp location WARNING: Read all safety warnings is unavoidable, use a residual current device and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings (RCD) protected supply. Use of a ground fault and instructions may result in electric shock, fire circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces the risk of and/or serious injury.
POWER TOOL SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Power tool use and care Do not force the power tool. Use the correct WARNING : This power tool is intended power tool for your application. The correct to function as a cut-off tool. Read all safety power tool will do the job better and safer at the warnings, instructions, illustrations and rate for which it was designed.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES The outside diameter and the thickness of Hold power tool by insulated gripping your accessory must be within the capacity surfaces only, when performing an operation rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized where the cutting accessory may contact accessories cannot be adequately guarded or hidden wiring or its own cord.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Kickback and Related Warnings – cont’d The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum For example, if the cutting disc is snagged or safety, so the least amount of wheel is pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel exposed towards the operator.
SPECIFIC SAFETY EXTENSION CORD RULES Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a Additional safety instructions for cutting-off damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a operations – cont’d qualified electrician before using it. Protect your extension cord from sharp objects, excessive Do not restart the cutting operation in the heat and damp or wet areas.
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the cut-off tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Direct current Amperes No load speed Hertz Alternating or direct...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING NOTE: The drawings in the assembly and operating section of this manual may differ slightly from the tool you purchased. INSTALLING THE GUARD WARNING: The guard must be installed and properly positioned before installing a cutting disc or operating the tool. Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE CUTTING DISC – cont’d Fig. 4 WARNING Fig. 3 For safety reasons, the operator must ON/OFF SWITCH read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNING: Before starting the tool, make WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY", "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", sure the cutting disc is in good condition, is "EXTENSION CORD SAFETY"...
ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE OPERATING DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from GENERAL CUTTING various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to DANGER: Always clamp the workpiece remove dirt, dust, oil, grease etc.
PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the cut-off tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this cut-off tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
® TOOL SHOP 3" CUT-OFF TOOL WARRANTY 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: TOOL SHOP® This brand power tool carries a 1-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If the tool fails within one (1) year from the date of purchase, simply bring this tool with your original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS TOOL SHOP®...
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