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1. Inspect the cut-off wheel to ensure it is not warped or

cracked. Make sure that all wheel flanges and other

mounting hardware are in good condition.

Cutting with a damaged wheel is hazard-

ous. Do not use a wheel that has been dropped or shows

any damage.

2. Install the new 14″ wheel.

3. Install the outer flange, washer, lock washer and

arbor screw (Figure 3). Press the lock pin and turn the

arbor wrench clockwise to secure the wheel. Tighten

arbor screw securely, but do not overtighten. Over-

tightening the bolt may damage the wheel or flanges.

4. Depress the lower guard. Make sure the lock pin is

released so the wheel turns freely and the flanges are

properly arranged.

NOTE! The arbor lock can be damaged by improper

use. If the arbor lock does not hold, lower the

wheel down on a scrap of wood positioned

against the fence. This will serve as an alter-

nate locking means.

5. Lower the wheel into the table slot and check for

any contact with the base or the surface which tool is

mounted on. If the cut-off wheel contacts the base,

the downstop must be adjusted.

Down Stop Adjustment

NOTE! The downstop should be adjusted so that the

maximum cutting capacity is maintained.

1. Lower cutter head until the arm hits the downstop.

2. Turn wheel by hand to verify maximum cutting capac-

ity. The cut-off wheel must not contact any part of the

base.

3. If contact occurs, adjust downstop screw and jam nut

until problem is corrected (Figure 4).

Figure 4 – Adjusting Downstop Screw For Optimum

Cut-Off Wheel Height

Inspect Cut-Off Machine

WARNING

To prevent serious injury, inspect your Cut-Off

Machine on a regular basis. The following inspec-

tion procedures should be performed before each

use of the tool:

1. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the

grounding prong is missing or the cord is damaged,

do not use the tool until the cord has been replaced.

2. Make sure the switch turns the tool ON and OFF. If

broken, do not use until it is replaced.

3. Inspect the machine for any broken, missing, mis-

aligned or binding parts as well as any conditions

which may affect the safe and normal operation of the

tool. If any of these conditions are present, do not use

the tool until the problem has been repaired. Do not

use damaged blades.

4. Make sure all guards are in place and in working

order.

NOTE! To check the operation of the lower guard, push

the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until

it stops by itself. The lower guard should now be

in the fully closed position. If not, follow the

instructions in the Troubleshooting section of

this manual. Do not use the saw until the guard

has been fixed.

5. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the handles. This

reduces the risk of injury due to the tool slipping

from your grip.

6. Use only accessories recommended for your tool.

Accessories used for other tools may be hazardous

when used on this saw and lead to serious injury.

7. Make sure cut-off wheel is properly aligned with the

power head all the way down. Hand spin the cut-off

wheel and check for clearance. If the abrasive wheel

hits anything, make necessary adjustments to the

downstop.

8. Inspect the abrasive wheel for damage or wear. If

necessary, replace prior to using. Worn or damaged

wheel can lead to injury, tool breakage or excessive

heat build-up in the workpiece and the tool. Check

that the speed rating of the wheel is at least 3900

CM1450 14″ Abrasive Cut-Off Machine

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