Chicago Electric 7-1/4" Circular Metal Cut Saw 8897 - Manual (Page 9)

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9. Replace the Outer Flange and, while depressing
the Depth Control Lever, use the Blade
Wrench to firmly tighten the Bolt in place.
10. Replace the Inner Cover. Then replace
the Plastic Cover, making sure to turn the
Knob to lock the Plastic Cover in place.
11. Replace the three Screws on the left side of the Body.
Operating Instructions
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.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM
ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and
unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before
adjusting tool or installing accessories.
Work Piece and Work
Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-
lit. The work area must not allow access by
children or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.
3. Secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
General Operating Instructions
1. WARNING! Never pass hands and fingers
directly in front of, to the rear, or below, the
Saw Blade when cutting a workpiece. Always
push the Saw into the workpiece with both
hands firmly gripping the Handles.
2. Make all necessary adjustments to the Saw (width
and depth) as previously discussed in this manual.
3. Make sure the workpiece is free from
screws, rivets, and any other foreign objects
which could damage the Saw Blade.
4. Make sure the workpiece is supported at all times.
Whenever possible, secure the workpiece in a vise or
with clamps (not included). If necessary, use a roller
stand (not included) with larger workpieces.
5. Before trying new or complicated cutting techniques,
study the procedure and practice with scrap metal.
6. Plug the Power Cordinto the nearest 120
volt, grounded, electrical outlet.
7. Firmly grip the Handles of the Saw with both
hands. Depress the Safety Lock Button, and
squeeze the Trigger Switch to turn on the Saw.
8. Allow the Saw Blade to spin up to full speed before
feeding the Saw Blade into the workpiece.
9. Make straight cuts only. Do not attempt to twist
the Saw to the right or left while cutting. If this
occurs, the Saw Blade will “bind” in the workpiece
causing kickback, potential personal injury,
and/or damage to the workpiece and Saw.
10. Do not force the Saw to remove material faster
than it was designed to cut. Make sure to feed
the Saw Blade gradually into the workpiece.
11. Turn off the Saw if the Saw Blade is to be
backed out of an uncompleted cut. When
turning off the Saw, allow the Saw Blade to fully
stop on its own before removing the Saw. Do
not press against the Saw Blade to stop it.
12. Once the cutting job is completed, turn off
the Saw and wait until the Saw Blade (10)
has stopped rotating. Then, unplug the
Power Cord from its electrical outlet.
13. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then
store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.