Chicago Electric Professional Series 60608 Owners Manual & Safety Manual page 5

f. Spreader – A metal plate that follows the
saw blade to keep the kerf (gap) from closing
on the saw blade. Spreaders, except riving
knives, must be aligned to the blade after
blade adjustment to prevent binding.
9. As noted previously, Kickback is a sudden reaction
to a pinched, bound, or misaligned blade, causing an
uncontrolled workpiece to lift up and out of the saw
toward the operator.
Kickback is usually a result of tool misuse and can be
limited or avoided by following the precautions below:
• Fence must be completely parallel to the saw blade.
• Workpiece must be free from flaws
and from foreign objects.
• Support large workpieces along their entire length.
Large workpieces tend to bend, grabbing the blade.
• Do not use a dull or damaged blade.
• Maintain control of the workpiece. Do not
allow the workpiece to rest against the
moving blade without holding onto it.
• If the blade binds or a cut is interrupted,
turn off the power switch and hold the workpiece
still until the blade stops. Correct the cause
of blade binding before proceeding.
10. Check guards for proper operation with saw
disconnected from power before each use.
Do not disable any guard. Do not operate
saw if any movable guard does not move
freely and close instantly. Make sure any
movable guard does not touch the blade in
all angles, depths of cut, and positions.
11. Keep the guard in place while through-sawing.
Verify that the spreader lines up with
the blade to prevent binding.
POSITION OF TILE SAW
Tile Saw
Figure 2: Drip Loop
Item 60608
Power Cord
Drip Loop
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12. To avoid the possibility of the tool plug or receptacle
getting wet, position 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 the connector if an extension cord is used,
to prevent water traveling along the cord and
coming in contact with the receptacle.
13. If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON'T 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.
Figure 3: Extension Cord Drip Loop
14. If an extension cord is used, the drip loop must be
before the cord connection and the extension cord
connection must be placed on an elevated surface.
EXTENSION CORDS
15. Use only extension cords that are intended for
outdoor use. These extension cords are identified
by a marking "Acceptable for use with outdoor
tools; store indoors while not in use." Use only
extension cords having an electrical rating not
less than the rating of the product. Do not use
damaged extension cords. Examine extension
cord before using and replace if damaged. Do
not abuse extension cords and do not yank on
any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from
heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect
the extension cord from the receptacle before
disconnecting the product from the extension cord.
16. WARNING – To reduce the risk of electrocution,
keep all connections dry and off the ground.
Do not touch plug with wet hands.
17. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s)
to be used for the tile saw. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and
may be used for this measure of safety.
Tile Saw
Power Cord
Extension
Drip Loop
Cord
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