LF KOBALT CS3558LW Instruction Manual

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14-IN. CHOP SAW

35.56 CM SIERRA

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MODEL #CS3558LW

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Page 1 ITEM #5472271 MODEL #CS3558LW 14-IN. CHOP SAW 35.56 CM SIERRA DE CORTE KOBALT and logo design are trademarks or registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All rights reserved. Español p. 29 Serial Number Purchase Date Thank you for purchasing this KOBALT product.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications......................Package Contents........................Know Your Chop Saw....................... General Power Tool Safety Warnings..................Safety Instructions For Chop Saws..................Electrical Safety Information..................... 12 Preparation..........................14 Assembly Instructions....................... 15 Adjustment Instructions......................17 Operating Instructions....................... 20 Care And Maintenance......................22 Troubleshooting........................
Page 3: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS UNPACKING YOUR CHOP SAW WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly. The cord must remain unplugged whenever you are adjusting/assembling the saw. 1.
Page 4: Know Your Chop Saw
KNOW YOUR CHOP SAW PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Base Switch handle Cutting wheel wrench & storage Lower wheel guard Fence Abrasive cutting wheel Depth stop adjustment bolt Spark Deflector Head lock down pin Fence lock knob Arbor lock button Vise clamp Motor Quick-release locking lever Carrying handle...
Page 5: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool"...
Page 6 ● Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Page 7: Safety Instructions For Chop Saws
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHOP SAWS BEFORE USING THE CHOP SAW, IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY RULES. WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause serious or permanent injury, do not plug the chop saw until the following instructions have been read and understood. ●...
Page 8 ● Inspect your work area: ● Keep the work area clean. ● Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. The floor must not be slippery from wax, sawdust or shavings, etc. ● Avoid burns or other fire damage. Do not use the chop saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Page 9 ● Before using the power tool, test the saw by turning it on and letting it run for a few sec- onds. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the chop saw off and unplug. Do not restart the tool until the problem has been corrected. Do not force the tool: ●...
Page 10 ● Keep tool dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products or any solvents to clean tool. Always support long workpieces. To minimize risk of tipping the saw, always support long ●...
Page 11 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ●...
Page 12: Electrical Safety Information
ELECTRICAL SAFETY INFORMATION ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR CAUTION The A/C motor used in this saw is a universal, nonreversible type. See “MOTOR” in the “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section on page 2. To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection.
Page 13 ● FUSES may “blow” or circuit breakers may trip frequently if: MOTOR is overloaded – overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many starts/stops in a short time. LINE VOLTAGE is more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage rating. For heavy loads, the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified on the nameplate.
Page 14: Preparation
PREPARATION Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and diagram on page 3. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product. Estimated Assembly Time: 5 minutes.
Page 15: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To avoid injury, do not connect this chop saw to a power source until it is completely assembled and you have read and understood the instruction manual. RAISING AND LOCKING THE CUTTING HEAD (FIG. 1) NOTE: The cutting head must be locked in the down position for transporting and storing the chop saw.
Page 16 REMOVING THE ABRASIVE CUTTING WHEEL (FIG. 3, 4, 5) NOTE: Use only recommended reinforced abrasive wheels (rated 3900 RPM or greater). ● Unplug the tool. ● Raise the cutting head to the upward positon. ● Raise the lower wheel guard (D) to the uppermost position to expose the arbor bolt (1).
Page 17: Adjustment Instructions
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To avoid injury, do not connect this chop saw to a power source when making any adjustments. ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH STOP BOLT (FIG. 6) NOTE: The cutting depth was adjusted properly at the factory. If adjustments are needed, be careful not to adjust the depth stop bolt too deep, as the cutting wheel may contact the base.
Page 18 ADJUSTING THE FENCE (FIG. 8) The fence can be moved backward or forward and adjusted to any angle between 0°~45°. No tools are required. ● Loosen the fence lock knob (G) by turning it 180 degrees counterclockwise. ● Move the fence (N) to the desired position. ●...
Page 19 ADJUSTING THE SPARK DEFLECTOR (FIG. 11) The spark deflector allows for the sparks caused during operation to be directed away from the workpiece and surrounding people. ● To adjust the spark deflector for the maximum effect, loosen the screw (1) by using a phillips screwdriver, adjust the spark deflector to the required angle and then retighten the screw.
Page 20: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Never connect the plug to the power source outlet until all adjustments are completed and you have read and understood the safety and operational instructions. TURNING THE SAW ON (FIG. 13) Squeeze the trigger switch (T) to turn the chop saw ON.
Page 21 ● Place the workpiece flat on the base. ● When the cut is complete, release the ● Firmly secure the workpiece to be cut using trigger switch (T) and allow the wheel to the vise. stop rotating before raising the cutting ●...
Page 22: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Never put lubricants on the abrasive cutting wheel while it is spinning. To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the chop saw. To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, unplug the power cord before working on the tool.
Page 23 FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call for a free replacement. WARNING DO NOT replace the power cord. If you have any problem or questions concerning the power cord, call the Customer Service Department at 888-356-2258.
Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always ensure switch is in the OFF position and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments . PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Chop saw 1. The cutting depth adjustment bolt 1.
Page 25: Replacement Parts List
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 888-3KOBALT (888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Sunday. You could also contact us at ascs@lowes.com. PART DESCRIPTION PART# Cutting wheel wrench X8GK Fence lock knob X8GJ Carbon brushes (set of 2) X8GH...
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Page 28: Warranty
WARRANTY The manufacturer will offer replacement parts for this product which under normal usage have proven to be defective in their manufacture or workmanship for a period of THREE (3) years from the date of initial retail purchase. This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover any parts that have been subjected to misuse, abuse, alteration, overload, accident or normal wear of moving parts.

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