Extension Cable Selection - Rotabroach ELEMENT 14 Original Instructions Manual

May 2020
Element 14 Manual Original instructions
• The machine's base should be clean and free from any swarf or sawdust etc. before the workpiece is
clamped into position.
• Ensure that the 'cut-off' material is free to move sideways away from the blade when the cut is completed.
Ensure that the 'cut-off'
piece cannot become 'jammed' in any other part of the machine.
• Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the workpiece
being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 150mm of the saw blade, the workpiece is too small.
Angles should be clamped in an inverted position so that the point of the section is uppermost. (<5.2)
THE ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH
This machine is equipped with a safety start trigger switch.
To start the tool:
• Push in the safety lock button on the side of the handle with your thumb.
• Depress the main trigger switch to start the motor.
WARNING: Never start the saw with the cutting edge of the saw blade in contact with the workpiece surface.
MAKING A CUT
• With the cutting head in the upper position, switch on the motor and allow it to reach
full operational speed.
• Gently lower the cutting head.
• Introduce the blade into the material slowly, using light pressure at first to keep the blade from grabbing.
• Gradually increase the pressure as a blade enters the workpiece. Do not 'force' the machine. Let the saw
blade do the work.
Note: Cutting performance will not improve by applying undue pressure on the machine and doing so may
cause blade and motor life to be reduced.
Reduce the pressure as the blade begins to exit the material.
• On completion of a cut allow the cutting head to return to its upper position and turn off the motor.
• Only remove your hands, or the workpiece from the machine, after the motor has completely stopped and
the stationary blade is covered by the lower blade guard

8) EXTENSION CABLE SELECTION

Note: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause loss of power. To keep this to a minimum and prevent overheating and
motor burnout, use the information below to deter-mine the minimum wire size extension cord.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's
plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy
enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop-in line
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