Rotabroach Element 14 1 Original Instructions Manual page 8

Element 14 Manual Original instructions Nov 2019
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the saw
while any parts are moving.
Avoid Accidental Starting. Make sure switch is "OFF" before plugging Metal-cutting saw into a power outlet.
Plan your work.
Use the Right Tool. Don't force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different
tool for any work piece that can't be held in a solidly braced, fixed position.
CAUTION: when cutting any metals, sparks or hot fragments could cause a fire.
Plan Ahead to Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears. Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can result in permanent eye damage.
Wear safety goggle (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at Sears retail stores.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break.
Dress for safety.
。Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
。Wear no slip footwear-
。Tie back long hair.
。Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
。Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing damage, wear earplugs or muffs.
。For dusty operations, wear a dust mask or respirator along with safety goggles.
Plan your work to avoid thrown pieces caused when the work piece binds on the blade and is torn from your
hands.
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into
the blade.
Don't Overreach. Keep good footing and balance.
Keep your face and body to one side of saw blade, out of line with possible thrown sparks or dusts.
Never cut Freehand:
。Clamp your work piece solidly against the bench and table top so it will not rock or twist during the cut.
。Make sure there's no debris between the work piece and its supports-
。Make sure no gaps between the work piece, the table will let the work piece shift after it is cut in two-
。Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it's cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the
blade and could be thrown violently.
。Clear everything except the work piece and related support devises off the table before turning the saw on.
。Secure Work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it's practical.
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward work pieces:
。Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) For any work pieces large enough to tip when not held
down to the table top.
。Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as additional support for a work piece
that is longer or wider than the basic Metal-Cutting saw table or to help feed, support or pull the work piece.
。Do not use this saw to cut pieces too small to let you easily hold the work with the clamp.
。When cutting irregularly shaped work pieces, plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade and be
torn from the clamp.
Whenever Saw Is Running:
Warning! Don't allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your Metal-Cutting saw) cause a careless
mistake. A careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.
Before starting your cut, watch the Metal-Cutting saw while it runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a
lot, stop immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and correcting the
problem.
Keep Children Away. Keep all visitors a safe distance from the saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the saw
and work piece.
Never confine the piece being cut off. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it while the
blade is spinning. It must be free to move sideways on its own. If confined, it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently.
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