Special Safety Rules For Cut-Off Saws - Power Fist CUT-OFF SAW Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual

Special Safety Rules for Cut-Off Saws

1. WARNING: Do not operate your abrasive cut-off saw until it is completely assembled and
installed according to the instructions.
2. WEAR safety goggles, face shield, respirator, body apron, head covering, safety shoes, long tight
fitting sleeves and gloves.
3. USE ONLY recommended reinforced abrasive wheels with blotters.
4. TIGHTEN arbor screw and all clamps before operating.
5. MAKE SURE spindle lock is disengaged before operating.
6. ALWAYS keep guards in place and working properly.
7. KEEP hands clear of cut-off wheel.
8. SECURE workpiece properly. Work should be straight and firmly clamped to avoid possible
movement and pinching as the cut nears completion.
9. NEVER reach behind or beneath the cut-off wheel.
10. MAKE SURE the wheel has come to a complete stop before removing or securing workpiece or
changing workpiece angle.
11. MAKE SURE the inside surfaces of the wheel are free from any foreign matter.
12. WHEN MOUNTING tighten the arbor screw only enough to hold the wheel firmly and to prevent
slippage. Excessive tightening may result in damaging the wheel and springing the wheel flanges.
13. USE ONLY abrasive wheels rated at 3900 RPM or higher.
14. ALWAYS check the wheel for cracks or other damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged wheels immediately.
15. USE ONLY wheel flanges specified for your machine.
16. MAKE SURE abrasive wheel is not contacting workpiece before switch is turned on.
17. AFTER TURNING THE MACHINE ON, lower wheel lightly, until it comes into contact with the
workpiece and then draw wheel firmly through the cut. DO NOT allow the wheel to chatter and
jump as this may cause the wheel to wear out, resulting in poor cutting and possible broken
wheels.
18. THE NUMBER of cuts per wheel, as well as the quality of the cut, may vary considerably with the
cutting time. Fast cuts cause the wheel to wear more rapidly but also help to reduce discoloration
and burr. This is especially noticeable when cutting light gauge tubing. When coming through the
bottom wall, with the longer arc of contact, do not slow up, but give a vigorous pull. This keeps the
metal from overheating and dragging off in a heavy burr.
19. USE the wheel guard at all times.
20. NEVER operate the machine in an area with flammable liquids or gasses.
21. TO AVOID electric shock, do not use under damp conditions or expose to rain.
22. THIS tool is designed for ferrous metals only. DO NOT attempt to cut wood, masonry, aluminum
or magnesium with this tool.
23. ALWAYS run the tool for approximately one minute before cutting. If the wheel has an undetected
crack or flaw, it could burst in less than one minute.
24. SHUT OFF power before servicing or adjusting tool.
25. SHOULD any part of your machine be missing, damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical
component fail to perform properly, shut-off switch and remove plug from power supply outlet.
Replace missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming operation.
26. REPLACE cracked wheel immediately.
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