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Model Portable Metal Cutting Circular Saw OPERATOR’S MANUAL WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL HEARING PROTECTION LINE VOLTAGE PRESENT NEVER PLACE REQUIRED FINGERS NEAR PROTECTION CUTTING AREA. REQUIRED BEWARE OF ROTATING MACHINE PARTS MODEL 7 (120V) Serial # ________________________________________________ Date of Purchase _________________...
SteelMax reserves the right to optionally repair or replace it with the same or equivalent item. There is no warranty – written or verbal - for saw blades. In no event shall SteelMax be liable for loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use of merchandise or from any other cause.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read and Understand all Instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Keep Your Work Area Clean and Well Lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ...
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES (continued) Personal Safety Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of in atten tion whi l e op eratin g power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Beware of ejecting chips. They become HOT both during and after cutting. Always make provisions for safe handling of excess material. Keep bottom of base plate free from dirt and other debris. To obtain an additional copy of your manual (PN LIT102SM), please contact SteelMax at: Ph. 303.690.9146 Fx. 303.690.9172...
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES (continued) DANGER! — Keep hands and body away from and to the side of the blade. Contact with blade will result in serious injury. - WARNING! — To reduce the risk of injury, check lower guard. It must close instantly! Hold saw with both hands.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES (continued) ASER LIGNMENT UIDE RECAUTIONS Note: (not all models are equipped with a laser) DANGER! LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER LIGHT SOURCE Never aim light at another person or object other than the workpiece. Laser light can damage your eyes.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES (continued) CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf (saw cut) closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.
ASSEMBLY Your SteelMax® brand saw is shipped complete and protected inside a reusable carrying case. Remove all contents from the case and inspect to ensure no damage was incurred during shipping. Your 7 Metal Cutter package should also include the following:...
OPERATION WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE SAWING WARNING! NEVER START THE SAW WITH CUTTING EDGE OF SAW BLADE CONTACTING WORK SURFACE # 35 DO NOT RETRACT BLADE GUARD ITEM MANUALLY GUARD RETRACTS AUTOMATICALLY WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW WHILE SAWING 1. Select the correct saw blade appropriate to the material being cut. (mild steel, stainless steel or aluminum) 2.
OPERATION (continued) SING THE ASER LIGNMENT UIDE DANGER! LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER LIGHT SOURCE Never aim light at another person or object other than the workpiece. Laser light can damage your eyes. Avoid Exposure - Laser Radiation is emitted from this aperture.
WARNING! ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING BLADES CLEARING CHIPS OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS S7 saw shown with discharge type cover for wood use. 1. Loosen the two Chip Collector Cover Retaining screws (item# 21). 2. Remove chip collector from the right side of saw. (item# 3.The discharge cover (item# 101) is designed to be...
MAINTENANCE WARNING! ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING BLADES CLEARING CHIPS OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING SAW BLADES Refer to the diagram below. Chip Collector Cover 1. Place saw on a level, secure surface. 2. Remove chip collector cover (item #48) by loosening the chip cover retaining screws.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST 7 7-1/4" METAL CUTTER CAUTION! ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Machine will not turn on Inspect power cord for damage. Check continuity. Replace if needed. (PN SMS7-61) Inspect brushes for excessive wear. Replace if needed. (PN SMS7-2) (2) ...
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E-mail Address Model Serial# Date of Purchase Where did you purchased your SteelMax product from? What are the top two reasons that influenced your purchase of this SteelMax brand product? Reputation Value for price Web site Safety feature Magazine ad...
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