Northem 338070 Owner's Manual - page 3
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IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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Make sure the cutoff wheel is securely mounted as described in the assembly instructions,
BEFORE connecting the tool to a power supply. Do not tighten wheel excessively, since this
can cause cracks.
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Check wheel for fissures and cracks, and test for normal operation prior to use.
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Use only 6in. cutoff wheel rated for 10,000 RPM or greater and manufactured in compliance
with ANSI B7.1. Always store wheels in a dry place with little temperature variation.
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Always ease the abrasive wheel against the workpiece when starting to cut. A harsh impact can
break the wheel.
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Always press the trigger switch and allow the cutoff wheel to reach full speed before cutting.
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Because of the downward cutting motion, stay alert to keep hands and fingers away from the
path that the blade travels.
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Never replace the abrasive wheel with a toothed blade.
CUTOFF SAW USE AND CARE
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Do not modify the Cutoff Saw
in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which
the Cutoff Saw was designed.
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Always check of damaged or worn out parts before using the Cutoff Saw.
Broken parts will
affect the Cutoff Saw operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
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Store idle Cutoff Saw.
When Cutoff Saw is not in use, store it in a secure place out of the reach
of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING!
Do not connect saw to power source until assembly is complete. Failure to
comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury.
CUTOFF WHEEL REMOVAL
1. Make sure saw is unplugged and in the "OFF" position.
2. Pull out the locking pin (16) and raise the saw to its full open position.
3. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the inner blade guard cover screw (88).
4. Swivel the outer blade guard (91) up to reveal the hex
head bolt (66) as shown in Figure 1.
5. Place the pins of the supplied flange wrench into the
holes in the outer flange (64) and hold the outer flange
steady.
6. Using the supplied blade arbor wrench, remove the hex
head bolt by turning it counterclockwise.
7. Remove outer flange washer (65) and outer flange.
8. Remove cutoff wheel (81).