Kobalt SC2502LW Manual page 9

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TILE SAWS
CAUTION
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Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use,
noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
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Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are read and understood.
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Don't operate saw without the cutting wheel cover in place.
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Clean tile saw after each use for optimal operation.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
● Keep hands out of path of the cutting wheel. Never cut a piece where hand would be
3" (76 mm) or less from the cutting wheel.
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Do not perform any operation freehand, that is without holding the workpiece firmly against the
fence or edge guide.
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Never reach in back of the cutting wheel.
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Don't - Cut dry. If the cutting wheel is not cooled with water, serious damage will occur. Dry
cutting will increase exposure to harmful airborne dust.
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Turn off the tool and wait for the cutting wheel to stop before moving the workpiece or
changing settings.
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To reduce risk of injury, return the table to it's forward position after each cut.
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Do - Use rear and side table extensions to support large tile.
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Do - Make certain the cutting wheel rotates in the correct direction as indicated by the arrow
on the cutting wheel.
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Do - Be sure all clamp handles and knobs are tight before starting any operation.
● Do - Be sure all cutting wheel and clamp washers are clean and recessed sides of collars are
against the cutting wheel. Tighten arbor nut securely.
● Do - Keep the cutting wheel properly aligned.
● Do - Keep the motor air slots free of chips and dirt.
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Do – Always empty water from the reservoir and disconnect from the power source before
transporting. Water can splash into electrical components.
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Do - Keep hands out of the path of the cutting wheel.
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Do - Shut off power, disconnect cord from power source and wait for the cutting wheel to stop
before servicing, adjusting tool or changing cutting wheel.
● Don't - Attempt to operate on anything but designated voltage. Incorrect voltage may result in
shock, fire, or unpredictable operation.
● Don't - Operate unless all knobs and clamps are tight.
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Don't - Use cutting wheels larger or smaller than those which are recommended.
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Don't - Force cutting action. Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting. Stalling or partial
stalling of motor can cause major damage.
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Don't - Use metal cutting abrasive wheels. The excessive heat and abrasive particles
generated by them will damage the saw.
● Do - Use continuous rim wheels only, no serrated edges or toothed cutting wheels.
● Don't - Allow anyone to stand behind saw.
● Don't - Place either hand in the cutting wheel area when the saw is connected to the power source.
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Don't - Use cutting wheels rated less than 4000 R.P.M.
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Don't - Place hands closer than 3" (76 mm) from the cutting wheel.
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Don't - Reach behind or underneath the saw unless it is turned off and unplugged.
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Don't - Move either hand from saw or workpiece until the cutting wheel has stopped.
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Secure work. Always place tile flat on table and securely against fence.
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Never use a pan heater or other heat source for heating water. Damage to the tool, fire or
personal injury could result.
● If the plug or receptacle does get wet, Don't unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit
breaker that supplies power to the tool. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the
receptacle.
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