3" CUT-OFF TOOL 241-9970 Owner’s Manual Rating: Amperes: Speed: Arbor: Cut-off wheel: Weight: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 120V, 60Hz, AC 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….………………………………………………………………... Table of contents …………………………………………………………………….................. General safety warnings ………………………………………………………………………… Eye, ear & lung protection ………………………………………………………………………. Electrical safety …………………………………………………………………………………... Power tool safety …………………………………………………………………….................. General safety rules ……………………………………………………………………………... Work area ………………………………………………………………….……………………...
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ! WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. ! WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces the risk of electric shock. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
POWER TOOL SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Power tool use and care Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. ! WARNING: This power tool is intended to function as a cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a ″live″ wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool ″live″ and shock the operator.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES EXTENSION CORD Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it. Protect your extension cord from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas. Additional safety instructions for cutting-off operations – cont’d Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully reenter the cut.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the cut-off tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. V A Hz W kW L kg H N/cm2 Pa OPM Min S or a.c.
KNOW YOUR CUT-OFF TOOL Guard Guard locking lever ON/OFF switch Motor vents Hex Flange screw washer Cut-off disc Motor vents 14 mm Spindle wrench #6140010021 5 mm Hex key #6140020001 11 3" Cut-off disc #6080020001
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING NOTE: The drawings in the assembly and operating section of this manual may differ slightly from the tool you purchased. INSTALLING THE GUARD ! WARNING: The guard must be installed and properly positioned before installing a cutting disc or operating the tool. 1. 2. Fig. 2 Pull the guard locking lever (1) outward from its locked position. INSTALLING THE CUTTING DISC ! WARNING: Remove the plug from the power source before installing or removing a cutting disc.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE CUTTING DISC – cont’d Fig. 4 ! WARNING Fig. 3 For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY", "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", "EXTENSION CORD SAFETY" and "SYMBOLS" before using this cut-off tool. ON/OFF SWITCH ! WARNING: Before starting the tool, make sure the cutting disc is in good condition, is properly installed and not in contact with any surface.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MAINTENANCE DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease etc. GENERAL CUTTING ! DANGER: Always clamp the workpiece firmly into a vise or to a stable work surface. Never hold the workpiece with one hand and the tool with the other hand. Severe injury may result.
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PARTS LIST ! WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the cut-off tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this cut-off tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-866-349-8665. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
TOOL SHOP® 3" CUT-OFF TOOL WARRANTY 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: This TOOL SHOP® brand power tool carries a 1-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If the tool fails within one (1) year from the date of purchase, simply bring this tool with your original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store.
