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14IN. DRY CUT METAL SAW OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all MACHINE ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item# 46461...
For technical questions please call 1-800-222-5381. INTENDED USE This Ironton 14’’ Dry Cut Metal Saw is designed to cut various types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including mild steel, structural members and steel studs. Cutting hardened materials is not recommended, as this may reduce blade life and performance.
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not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. e) Store idle power tools out of reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these Instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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7. Never try to remove or clamp the work-piece to the tool while the blade is rotating. 8. Before installing a blade, always inspect it for damage. Replace damaged blades immediately. 9. Always check maximum operating speed established for blade against machine speed. Do not exceed the maximum operating speed that is marked on the blade.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 2. Push in the spindle lock lever (fig 2) and at the same time use supplied hex key (fig. 3) to rotate the blade until the spindle lock lever engages locking the blade in place. Note: Once locked, the wheel will not rotate. Fig.
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Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Adjust the depth of cut: (fig .6) Use the depth adjustment to change the depth of cut. When adjusted properly, the depth adjustment bolt prevents the cut-off wheel from contacting the surface under the base during cutting. Cut-off wheels wear down as they are used and the depth of cut may need to be increased.
To adjust the work vise for a particular workpiece: (fig. 8,a,b,c) 1. Release the tension on the screw clamp by turning the handle counterclockwise for 1/2 to 1 full turn. 2. Lift the quick lock lever up and pull back the screw clamp handle sliding the vise open. 3.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making and adjustments or maintenance procedures. CLEANING & INSPECTION 1 .Keep the tool's air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2.
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