Introduction M iter cut-off saws are commonly known as Saws” to craftsman everywhere. This versatile tool is “Chop used primarily by trim and finish carpenters and cabinetmakers. Sometimes, high performance framing crews will have a chop saw on the job. The most common version seen on building projects has a 10 inch blade, although they come much bigger. Besides cutting any wood products, chop saws will cut vinyl and aluminum and plumbers used them to c cut plastic ABC and PVC pipe. These great little saws are extremely portable and speed up any cutting process. However, their high RPM speeds combined with a fine toothed carbide steel blade is a powerful piece of machinery that must be treated with careful respect. Safe work practices must be implemented and used in order to avoid serious injury. woodworking tools and machinery shall meet applicable requirements OSHA regulations state that “All of American National Standards Institute (“ANSI, Safety Code for Woodworking Machinery”). Follow these Safety Guidelines when using a Saw:” “Chop under any circumstances, allow anyone to use a chop saw that has not been properly Do not ever, instructed and approved in the process of its safe operation. do a visual and operational inspection to ensure safe mechanical function of the Prior to its use, saw. all blade guards are in place and working smoothly. Removing Make certain or pinning back guards is not only extremely hazardous; it is considered a serious safety violation. to be sure it is straight and that the arbor belt is tight. Check the blade the trigger switch operates properly. Ensure “constant-pressure” the electrical cords, plugs and fittings are intact and secure. Frayed Check that cords be sure that arbor wrenches or keys were not inadvertently left behind on the machine during a blade change. are not permissible. to clean the filter is to use an air compressor, but if one is not The best way available, just tap filter against your hand. the paper filter and repeat the same way as the foam filter. Pull out filter and make sure is screwed on tightly. Replace make sure the inside of the guard is free of hardened Check blade guard, concrete dust, if clogged up break loose with a screwdriver and hammer.
Introduction M iter cut-off saws are commonly known as “Chop Saws” to craftsman everywhere. This versatile tool is used primarily by trim and finish carpenters and cabinetmakers. Sometimes, high performance framing crews will have a chop saw on the job. The most common version seen on building projects has a 10 inch blade, although they come much bigger. Besides cutting any wood products, chop saws will cut vinyl and aluminum and plumbers used them to c cut plastic ABC and PVC pipe. These great little saws are extremely portable and speed up any cutting process. However, their high RPM speeds combined with a fine toothed carbide steel blade is a powerful piece of machinery that must be treated with careful respect. Safe work practices must be implemented and used in order to avoid serious injury. OSHA regulations state that “All woodworking tools and machinery shall meet applicable requirements of American National Standards Institute (“ANSI, Safety Code for Woodworking Machinery”). Follow these Safety Guidelines when using a “Chop Saw:” Do not ever, under any circumstances, allow anyone to use a chop saw that has not been properly instructed and approved in the process of its safe operation. Prior to its use, do a visual and operational inspection to ensure safe mechanical function of the saw. Make certain all blade guards are in place and working smoothly. Removing or pinning back guards is not only extremely hazardous; it is considered a serious safety violation. Check the blade to be sure it is straight and that the arbor belt is tight. Ensure the “constant-pressure” trigger switch operates properly. Check that the electrical cords, plugs and fittings are intact and secure. Frayed cords be sure that arbor wrenches or keys were not inadvertently left behind on the machine during a blade change. are not permissible. The best way to clean the filter is to use an air compressor, but if one is not available, just tap filter against your hand. Pull out the paper filter and repeat the same way as the foam filter. Replace filter and make sure is screwed on tightly. Check blade guard, make sure the inside of the guard is free of hardened concrete dust, if clogged up break loose with a screwdriver and hammer.
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