Chicago Electric 14 Industrial Cut-off Saw 68104 User Manual

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Item 68104

Instructions for Putting into Use

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,

For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.

Movable

Guard (40)

Trigger (88)

Safety

Button

Cut-off

Wheel (44)

Lock

Ball (21)

Depth

Bolt (7)

Wrench

(92)

Vise (8-20)

Button

Vise (8-20)

Figure B: Functions

Movable Guard: This is essential for protecting the

operator.

Do not use the tool if this guard is damaged,

missing, or does not move freely and close instantly.
Trigger and Safety Button: These controls start

the saw when they are pressed at the same time.

This safety feature helps to prevent accidental

operation; do not strap the Safety Button down.
Lock Ball: This is used to lock the saw in

the down position for transport and storage.

Hold the saw down and push the Lock Ball in to

lock the saw down.

Do not use the saw with

the blade in the locked down position.

Lock

Ball (21)

Depth

Bolt (7)

Depth

Nut (8)

Bolt (7)

Figure C: Lock Ball and Depth Bolt

Depth Bolt: This controls the cutting depth.

This will need to be adjusted as the grinding wheel

wears down. Loosen the Depth Nut to allow adjustment

and retighten it afterwards.

Adjust the Depth Bolt

whenever replacing the grinding wheel to prevent

damage to the tool or mounting surface.

Angle

Guide (16)

Vise (18)

Vise

Crank

(8)

Quick

Release (15)

Vise (18)

Guide (16)

Figure D: Vise Functions

Angle Guide: This sets the Vise opening′s angle/size.

To adjust clamping angle, loosen both Bolts, turn Angle

Guide to desired angle, and retighten both Bolts.

To allow a larger Vise opening, remove both bolts and

install the Angle Guide into the other holes in the Base.
Vise Crank: Turn this to engage or release the Vise.

Slide the Vise against the workpiece before tightening.
Note: The Vise can tighten

The Vise can tighten

only

only with the Quick Release

in the engaged position, as shown on the left in Figure E.
Quick Release: Use this to quickly move the Vise clear

of the workpiece: loosen the Vise Crank enough to

release pressure, then lift the Quick Release and slide

the Vise Crank back. Then, move the Quick Release

to the engaged position to allow tightening of the vise.

Engaged

Released

Figure E: Quick Release Positions