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BEFORE EACH USE
1.
INSPECT YOUR CHOP SAW:
o If any part is missing, bent
or broken in any way, or any
electrical part does not work
properly, turn the chop saw OFF
and unplug the tool.
o Replace damaged or missing
parts before using the chop saw.
.
AVOID iNJURY FROM JAMS,
SLIPS OR THROWN PIECES
(KICKBACKS):
o Use this chop saw to cut ferrous
material only.
o Avoid injury from thrown pieces.
Make sure the abrasive wheel is
properly installed and the arbor
bolt is tight.
o Use the right tool. Do not force
the tool to do a job it is not
intended to do.
.
iNSPECT YOUR WORK AREA:
o Keep the work area clean.
o Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents. The floor
must not be slippery from wax,
sawdust or shavings, etc.
o Avoid burns or other fire
damage. Do not use the chop
saw near flammable liquids,
vapors or gases.
o Before using the chop saw,
clear the table of all objects not
needed to feed the workpiece.
o Avoid injury. Do not perform
layout, assembly or setup on
the chop saw.
o Never hold a workpiece.
Workpiece will become very hot
while being cut.
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PLAN YOUR WORK:
•
Before trying a new or not often
used operation, carefully plan your
hand placement. Make sure you
have proper fixtures, stops and
other items ready to use. Avoid
injury form unsafe accessories.
Use only recommended
accessories.
DRESS FOR SAFETY:
o Plan ahead to protect your eyes,
hands, face and ears.
o Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches). They can
get caught and draw you into
moving parts.
o Wear non-slip footwear.
o Tie back long hair.
o Roll long sleeves above the
elbow.
•
Noise levels vary widely. To
avoid possible hearing damage,
wear ear plugs or muffs when
using the chop saw.
o The chop saw can throw debris
into your eyes which can result
in permanent eye damage.
Wear safety goggles (not
glasses) that comply with ANSI
Standards. Regular eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant
lenses. They are not safety
glasses.
o Wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles during each
operation.
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iNSPECT YOUR WORKPiECE:
o Make sure there are no bolts or
foreign objects in the part of the
workpiece to be cut.
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