Ozito MCS-2355U Original Instructions

MAINTENANCE
5. REPLACING A DISC cont. 6. GENERAL MAINTENANCE
4. Remove the cutting disc • K eep the ventilation slots of the metal cut-off saw clean at all times
Disc
bolt, washer and outer and prevent any foreign matter from entering.
flange. • I f the housing of the metal cut-off saw requires cleaning do not use
Outer Flange
Spindle solvents but a moist soft cloth only.
Washer • T he grease in the gearbox will require replacement/replenishment
after extensive use of the saw. Please see a power tool repairer to
provide this service.
• B low dust from the saw through the rear ventilation slots with
Blade Bolt
compressed air periodically to ensure a dust free tool.
Inner Flange
WARNiNg!: MAKE SURE THE METAL CUT-off
5. C lean any grinding dust from the inner flange and,
SAW oPERATES PRoPERLY. PERioDiCALLY
after checking that it is in good condition, mount a new
cutting disc onto the spindle. CHECK SCREWS AND BoLTS foR TigHTNESS. APPLY
DRY LUBRiCANT MoNTHLY To THE MoViNg PARTS To
ExTEND MACHiNE LifE.
CAUTioN! CHECK THE CUTTiNg DiSC foR CRACKS
AND DAMAgE PRioR To ASSEMBLY.
Carbon brushes
6. R eplace the outer flange, washer and cutting disc bolt. When the carbon brushes wear out, the metal
cut-off saw will spark and/or stop. Discontinue
use as soon as this happens.
7. Whilst holding the spindle lock
button use the hex key to tighten They should be replaced prior to recommencing
the cutting disc bolt in a clockwise use of the cut-off saw. Carbon brushes are
direction. a wearing component of the cut-off saw and
therefore not covered under warranty.
Continuing to use the cut-off saw when carbon brushes need to be
replaced may cause permanent damage to the tool.
8. Turn the new cutting disc by
hand, ensuring that it rotates fully Carbon brushes will wear out after many uses but when the carbon
and does not vibrate or oscillate brushes need to be replaced take the cut-off saw to an electrician or
excessively. a power tool repairer for a quick and low cost replacement. Always
replace both carbon brushes at the same time.
Note: Ozito Industries will not be responsible for any damage or
injuries caused by the repair of the cut-off saw by an unauthorised
person or by mishandling of the cut-off saw.
Transporting the tool
The head lock pin is located on the left side of motor arm to allow the
tool to be transported safely.
To store or transport
the tool, lower the main
handle and push in the
head lock pin.
To release the head lock
pin, push down on the
main handle and pull out
the head lock pin.
Note: The saw motor head arm is fitted
with a high tension spring. Keep hand
pressure on the main handle and slowly
allow the saw head to raise.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS SPARE PARTS
Spare parts can be ordered from the Special orders Desk
at your local Bunnings Warehouse or Homebase store.
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E-mail: info@ozito-diy.co.uk
Protective Earthed
Disconnect from power supply
Wear eye protection
when performing maintenance
Do not use in raining Wear breathing protection
Read instruction manual Wear hearing protection
Double insulation
Note the rotating direction of the cutting disc!
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING! Using an Extension Lead
When using mains-powered tools, basic safety precautions, including
the following, should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock,
Always use an approved extension lead suitable for the power input of this tool. Before use, inspect
personal injury and material damage.
the extension lead for signs of damage, wear and ageing. Replace the extension lead if damaged
Read the whole manual carefully and make sure you know how to switch the tool off in an
or defective.
emergency, before operating the tool.
When using an extension lead on a reel, always unwind the lead completely. Use of an extension
Save these instructions and other documents supplied with this tool for future reference.
lead not suitable for the power input of the tool or which is damaged or defective may result in a risk
Before you connect the equipment to mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are
of fire and electric shock.
identical to the mains data.
This tool is double insulated therefore no earth wire is required.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. accidents.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
power tool.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control
1. Work area safety of the power tool in unexpected situations.
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. g. if devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
you to lose control. related hazards.
2. Electrical safety
4. Power tool use and care
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
b. cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool
grounded.
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
increase the risk of electric shock. d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
cords increase the risk of electric shock. e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. if damaged,
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
f. if operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device power tools.
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the
or medication. power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
5. Service
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
conditions will reduce personal injuries. b. if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power
CUT-OFF SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons unless supervised by a • Do not use a metal circular saw blade or toothed blades. These blades are not intended
responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. for this machine and could create loss of control during use or cause injury to persons and
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. damage to property.
• Do not attempt to cut wood or plastic with this tool. Cutting wood and plastic could
WARNING! Keep hands away from the cutting area and cutting disc. NEVER place
cause them to burn due to friction heating.
your hand behind the cutting disc. Do not attempt to remove cut material when cutting
• Do not attempt to cut masonry. Dust generated by cutting masonry will clog the motor
disc is moving. Contact with the cutting disc may cause serious personal injury.
causing premature failure and thereby voiding the warranty.
• Keep the lower guard attached and working properly. Ensure the guard is in the
maximum cutting disc covering position over the workpiece. Do not use the cutting off • Do not operate this tool near flammable liquids, gasses or dust. Sparks from the motor
grinders without guards in position. or cutting may ignite dust and fumes.
• Keep your body positioned to either side of the cutting disc, but not in line with the • Never cut magnesium with this tool. The dust generated when cutting magnesium is
cutting disc. It is important to position your body and the guard to minimize body exposure highly flammable and may be explosive under certain conditions.
from the possible fragments of a disintegrating cutting disc. Regularly clean the tool's air vents with compressed air. Excessive accumulation of
powered metal inside the motor housing may cause electrical failures.
• Abrasive cutting discs must have a maximum safe operating speed greater than the
"no load RPM" marked on the rating label. Cutting discs running over the rated speed
Cutting capacity
can disintegrate and cause injury.
The wide vice opening and high pivot point provide cutting capacity for many large pieces. Use
• Use proper apparel while using an abrasive cut-off machine. This includes face shield, the cutting capacity chart below to determine the maximum size of cuts that can be made with
safety goggles, dust mask and gloves. a new wheel.
• Before each use, inspect the cutting disc for chips and cracks. Do not use a cutting CAUTioN:
Certain large, circular or irregularly shaped objects may require additional
disc that may be damaged. Fragments from a cutting disc that disintegrates during
holding means if they cannot be held securely in the vice.
operation can cause serious injury or property damage.
CAUTioN: Do not cut magnesium with this tool.
• Always use the vice to clamp the work and properly support the over-hanging portion
of the workpiece level with the table of the machine. Proper support of the workpiece is
Cutting Capacity @ 90º
important to keep the cut-off and over-hanging metal from falling and striking the operator.
• Do not force the abrasive cutting disc into the work or apply excessive pressure
Round 130mm
while using the machine. Avoid bouncing the cutting disc or giving it rough treatment. If
the cutting disc is damaged due to misuse, it may develop cracks and disintegrate without Square 120mm
warning.
Rectangular 120 x 130mm
• Use only cutting discs recommended by the manufacturer. The cutting disc should have
marked speed equal to or greater than that marked on the machine. Read the operating
instructions supplied by the cutting disc manufacturer.
Note: Capacity shown on the chart assumes no cutting disc wear and optimum fence position.
METAL
CUT-OFF SAW
2300W
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor: 2300W
Input: 220 – 240V~50Hz
No Load Speed: 4,000/min
Cutting Disc
Max. Diameter: 355 x 3.2mm
Arbour Size: 25.4mm
Cutting Angle Capacity: -15º to 45º
Max. Cutting Capacities: Round steel 130mm
Square steel 120mm
Rectangle steel 120x130mm
Weight: 16.8kg
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WARRANTY
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach - Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural
you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a wear or tear or by normal use of the device.
fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this
guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the customer 4. Your Product is guaranteed for a period of 36 months from the original
service number shown. Please note the following terms under which date of purchase and is intended for DIY (Do It Yourself) use only. Lithium
guarantee claims can be made: Ion batteries and chargers are covered by a 12 month warranty. Warranty
excludes consumable parts. Guarantee claims should be submitted
1. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect
manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the
in addition to their statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the
guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases,
the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the
2. The warranty services only covers defects due to material or guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work
manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.
manufacturer mentioned below are limited to either the rectification of said
defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we
IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY YOU MUST
prefer.
RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE WITH YOUR
Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade
REGISTER RECEIPT.
or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the
device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has Please refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wearing parts,
been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period. consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in
these operating instructions.
3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:
- Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly
CUSTOMER SERVICE HELPLINE
instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating
GB: 0151 294 4488
instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or
IRL: 1850 882711
current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions
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or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack
of care and maintenance.
- Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example
overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories),
ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust,
transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces
(for example by dropping it).
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Metal Cut-off Saw
Cutting Disc (fitted)
Hex Key
MCS-2355U
0217