Warning - QEP 22500 Owner's Manual

17. dISCoNNECT TooLS bEforE SErvICING
– when changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, etc.
18. rEduCE ThE rISK of uNINTENTIoNAL
STArTING. Make sure switch is in OFF position
before plugging in.
19. uSE rECommENdEd ACCESSorIES.
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories
may increase risk of injury.
20. do NoT dry CuT WITh bLAdES
dESIGNEd for WET CuTS.
21. Make sure you uSE ThE CorrECT bLAdE
for the job you are doing.
22. NEvEr STANd oN TooL. Serious injury
could occur if the wet saw is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
23. ChECK dAmAGEd pArTS. Before further
use of the tool, damaged part(s), (i.e., guard)
should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other
condition that may affect the saw's operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
24. ENSurE ThAT ThErE IS A CoNTINuouS
fLoW of WATEr to both sides of blade
during operation.
25. ChECK dIAmoNd bLAdES carefully for
cracks, nicks, missing diamond matrix or
out-of-alignment condition. Replace damaged
blades immediately. do NoT uSE dAmAGEd
bLAdES. They may cause bodily injury.
26. dIrECTIoN of fEEd. Feed work into the
blade against the direction of rotation of the
blade only.
27. do NoT ALTEr ThE pLuG or use a 2-prong
receptacle. This saw is equipped with a
3-prong electrical plug.
28. NEvEr LEAvE TooL ruNNING
uNATTENdEd. Turn power off. Don't leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
29. poSITIoNING of TILE SAW (see FIGURE 1)
fIGurE 1
• To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug
or receptacle getting wet, position the tile
saw to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle
to prevent water from dripping onto the
receptacle or plug. The user should arrange
a "drip loop" in the cord connecting the saw
to a receptacle. The "drip loop" is that part
of the cord below the level of the receptacle,
or connector if an extension cord is used, to
prevent water traveling along the cord and
coming in contact with the receptacle.
• If the plug or receptacle does get wet, do
NoT 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.
30. ChECK dIAmoNd bLAdES CArEfuLLy
for cracks, nicks, missing diamond matrix, or
out-of alignment. Replace blades immediately.
do NoT uSE dAmAGEd bLAdES. They may
cause bodily injury.

WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR IF OPERATED
IMPROPERLY.
• Keep fingers and loose clothing away from
rotating blade.
• Use extreme caution when cutting tile. Make
sure hands and fingers are clear from the
blade groove in the sliding table. Severe
abrasion, cuts, or pinching of hands or
fingers can occur as the table is advanced,
particularly at the end of its travel.
• Electrical shock can occur if operating
instructions are not followed.
– 2 –
Drip
Loop