Use and Care Manual

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support closer to the area to be cut to prevent the pipe
from sagging and pinching the cuttingwheel.
• Material that is under stress could shift when it is cut.
Uneven pipe beds could exertstress.
• Always make sure the section of material being
removed is also supported. After the first cut is made
you may have to move supports or add additional
support to ensure both sides of the material are
evenlysupported.
• Be aware of weakened work areas that could shift or
slide causing your supports tomove.
Making Cuts with a Cut-Off Machine
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CAUTION: Before attempting to start, grasp tool
firmly with both hands beforelifting.
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WARNING: Cut-off saw not intended for surface
grinding or other applications where side loading of
the blade isencountered.
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WARNING: Edge cutting can be performed only
with wheels that are designed and specified for this
purpose. Protect yourself during edge cutting by
directing the open side of the guard away from you,
theoperator.
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WARNING: Wheels used for cutting may break or kick
back if they bend or twist while the tool is being used
to do cut-offwork.
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WARNING: Always be alert for gyroscopic forces that
can be generated by a rapidly spinning cutting wheel.
Moving the cut-off machine sideways can create a
gyroscopic force, causing the operator to experience
an unexpected perpendicular change indirection.
Wet Cut Method (Fig. A, J, K)
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CAUTION: Close battery door and securely latch it
closed before using anywater.
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CAUTION: Never use the saw over head. When using
water, limit cutting to the horizontal position to
reduce the risk of water entering thetool.
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WARNING: Wet cut method is to be used only with
a diamondblade.
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WARNING: The recommended flow rate should be at
least 20 fl. oz. (0.6 liters) per minute. Cutting at a flow
rate less than recommended or cutting for more than
two consecutive hours requires use of NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection for the operator and
anybystanders.
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WARNING: Maximum supplied water pressure not to
exceed 60PSI (4.1bar).
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WARNING: Makes sure that water does not flow onto
the abrasive wheel while the cut-off machine is not
in use. The cutting wheel will absorb water which will
affect thebalance.
NOTICE: Before using the wet cut method, make
sure water will not damage the material being cut or
surroundingproperty.
Attaching the Water Supply
1. Attach the water supply to the quick water
connector
23
.
2. Attach the quick water connector to the water inlet
17
.
Fig. J
17
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3. To regulate the water flow, slowly rotate the water
valve
16
towards to open position until desired flow is
reached as shown in Figure K. To stop the flow of water,
rotate the water valve to the closedpostion.
4. Proceed to cut as described in Making a Cutbelow.
5. After finishing your cuts, run the machine for
3–5seconds with the water valve closed to remove any
residual water from the cuttingwheel.
OPEN CLOSED
Fig. K
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Removing the Water Supply
1. Turn off and depressurize watersystem.
2. Make sure the trigger switch
2
is in the OFF position
and lock-off button
3
isengaged.
3. Close the water valve
16
.
4. Disconnect the quick water connector
23
from the
water inlet
17
.
Making a Cut
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WARNING: Always make sure the guard is in place
and set for the type of cut you are making.
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WARNING: Always use your cut-off machine so that
the operator and bystanders are not endangered by
potential airborne particles of material being cut,
sparks, or pieces of damaged cuttingwheels.
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DANGER: To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury,
DO NOT change direction during the cut. A change
in direction may produce a high torsional load on the
cutting wheel and cause it to bind or break.
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CAUTION: Wear gloves when cuttingmetal.