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Wilton 99174 Operation And Safety Instructions

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14" Abrasive
Chop Saw
Operation
and Safety
Instructions
Model 99174
®
For your safety
WARNING: Read and understand
all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

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  • Page 1 14" Abrasive Chop Saw Operation and Safety Instructions Model 99174 ® For your safety WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIMITED WARRANTY Wilton Power Tools are warranted against defects in workmanship and material for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, lack of maintenance, or use for purposes other than those for which the tool was designed.

  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY Read, understand, and follow all operating instructions, Wear the proper apparel – and non-slip footwear safety operations and symbols in this manual and when operating power tools. Do not wear loose warning labels on the saw before operating, clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other maintaining, and cleaning your power tool.

  • Page 4: Special Safety Rules For Chop Saws

    SAFETY Never leave the tool unattended while it’s Avoid injury from jams, slips, or thrown pieces running – turn OFF the power. Do not leave the tool Use the correct 14-inch cutting disc for the material unattended until it reaches a complete stop. and type of cut.
  • Page 5 SAFETY When Operating Your Saw Use care when cutting Flying sparks will occur when cutting. They can Avoid injury from unexpected saw movement cause injury and ignite flammable materials. Use the saw on a firm level surface with adequate Never use a circular saw blade or tooth-type blade space for handling and supporting the workpiece.

  • Page 6: Electrical Requirements

    SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. WARNING: This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an •...
  • Page 7 SAFETY Guidelines for Extension Cords Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and 3-prong outlets that accept the tool’s plug. Use proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to in good operating condition.

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START KNOW YOUR CHOP SAW Figure 1 1 Trigger switch 11 Vise wheel 2 D-handle 12 Vise screw 3 Arbor lock 13 Rubber feet (4) 4 Upper guard 14 Base 5 Lower guard 15 Spark deflector 6 14" metal cutting disc 16 Depth stop bolt 7 Angle plate 17 Wheel lock lever...

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Chop Saw

    BEFORE YOU START UNPACKING THE CHOP SAW 1. Carefully unpack the abrasive chop saw and all its components. WARNING: To avoid injury: 2. Inspect the contents and compare to the list below. • Do not plug the power cord into the power source during unpacking or assembly.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE CHOP SAW WRENCH STORAGE Your saw requires these minor assembly tasks. Once Store the wrench provided with your saw in the slots at assembled, complete the adjustment procedures the rear of the saw. before using the saw. INSTALL THE VISE CRANK 1.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH SWIVELING VISE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND QUICK RELEASE To start the saw, press the trigger switch (1). To stop the saw, release the trigger switch. Allow the disc to LATCH come to a complete stop before using the saw again or making adjustments.

  • Page 12: Angle Plate

    OPERATION ANGLE PLATE REMOVE/INSTALL CUTTING DISC The angle plate can be moved forward, backward, or 1. Unplug the saw. rotated for angle cutting. 2. Push the arbor lock lever (1) toward the cutting 1. To move the angle plate, loosen the two bolts (1) disc (2) and slowly turn the disc (either direction) and place the angle plate (2) in the desired position.

  • Page 13: Cut A Workpiece

    OPERATION ADJUST THE CUTTING DEPTH CUT A WORKPIECE The depth stop bolt must be adjusted as the diameter 1. Set the angle plate (1) to the desired cutting angle. of the cutting disc decreases with use. This will 2. Make sure the workpiece lies flat on the saw table. prevent the disc from cutting the work surface below 3 Use the vise (2) to secure the workpiece to the the saw table.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    When servicing, use only identical replace them if necessary. Be sure to replace both Wilton replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create brushes even if only one is damaged. a hazard or cause product failure.

  • Page 15: Service

    SERVICE REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing your Wilton ® product, use only Wilton ® replacement parts. Use of any other parts may cause product damage. All servicing of the tool should be performed by a qualified service technician. When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the model number, part number and description.
  • Page 16 427 Sanford Road Lavergne, TN 37086 Phone: 1-800-274-6846 (technical assistance) 1-800-274-6848 (parts) www.wmhtoolgroup.com In Canada: WMH TOOL GROUP LTD Customer Service 212A Wilkinson Road Brampton, Ontario L6T 4M4 CANADA Phone: 1-800-689-9928 www.wmhtoolgroup.com 99174 A 0904 ©WMH Tool Group Printed in China...

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