3. Make sure flange surfaces are clean and
flat. Install the new abrasive wheel by
reversing the above steps.
4. Do not overtighten bolt.
Check the work surface that the chop saw
WARNING:
Risk of personal injury.
rests on when replacing with a new abrasive
wheel. It is possible that the wheel may
contact ANY ITEMS OR STRUCTURE THAT
EXTENDS ABOVE work surface (under the
base) when the arm is fully lowered.
• Allow the wheel to do the cutting. Excessive force will cause the wheel to glaze reducing
OPERATION TIPS FOR MORE ACCURATE CUTS
cutting efficiency and/or to deflect causing inaccurate cuts.
• Properly adjust fence angle.
• Make sure material is laying flat across base.
• Properly clamp material to avoid movement and vibration.
MAINTENANCE
MOTOR BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (FIG. 9)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine
from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or
changing set-ups or when making repairs. Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF
Brushes should be regularly
position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
inspected for wear. To inspect
brushes, remove brush cap (W).
Brushes (V) should slide freely in
brush box. If brushes are worn
down to .3 inch (8mm) as
shown in Figure 9 they should be
replaced. To reinstall, push new
brush back into brush
box. If replacing existing brush,
maintain same orientation as
when removed. Replace the
brush cap (do not overtighten).
Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing with dry air as often as dirt
CLEANING
is seen collecting in and around the air vents. Wear ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
WARNING:
approved eye protection when performing this procedure.
When cleaning, use only mild soap and a damp cloth on plastic parts.
Many household cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage plastic. Also,
CAUTION:
do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids or similar
products which may seriously damage plastic parts. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
REPAIRS
should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations,
always using identical replacement parts.
Closed-type, grease-sealed ball bearings are used throughout. These bearings have
LUBRICATION
sufficient lubrication packed in them at the factory to last the life of the chop saw.
Fig. 8
R
Fig. 9
V
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8mm (3 po)
8mm (3 pulg
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