Chicago Electric 94626 User Manual

3-3/8 INCH BLADE TOE KICK SAW

94626

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not

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SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Power consumption 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 6.8 amps under load

Motor 1 HP, 4500 RPM (no load), direct drive

Line Cord 16 AWG x 2, UL Listed, two-prong polarized plug

Saw Blade 3-3/8 inches; 18 tooth carbide tipped

Cutting Depth 0.72 inches

Arbor 5/8 inch; Spindle lock

Switch Trigger type with Safety Button

Features Automatic guard return; Dual handle

Weight 7.35 lbs.

Overall Dimensions 11 (L) x 11-1/2 (W) x 7-1/4 (H) inches

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You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions,
operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this
manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and
invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

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Work Area

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.

3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from

debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

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Electrical Safety

4. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges,
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

grounded.

5. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.

6. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded

in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding
prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with
a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding

provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.

7. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider

than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any

way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power

cord and grounded power supply system.

8. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools or

pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged

Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.

9. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked
“W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk
of electric shock.

Personal Safety

10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.

12. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools
with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.

13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.

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14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

15. Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI-approved eye protection. Dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

16. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is

unstable and may lead to loss of control.

17. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

18. Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool
that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.

19. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

20. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

21. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to
control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.

22. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any

other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when

used on another tool.

Service

24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions
in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULLES FOR THIS PRODUCT

1. DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your second
hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they

cannot be cut by the blade. Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade,
but not in line with the saw blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards.
(See Kickback.) Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you
from the blade below the work.

2. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if
lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower
guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent.
Raise the lower guard and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or
any other part.

3. Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard and
the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of
debris.

4. Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw
down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to
stop after switch is released.

5. Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is important to
support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

6. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

7. Always use 3-3/8” 18-tooth carbide tipped blades. Blades that do not match the
mounting hardware of the saw will not run properly, causing loss of control.

8. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers and
bolts were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of
operation.

9. Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding, and kickback.

10. Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback: Kickback is a sudden reaction to a
pinched, bound, or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and
out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the blade is pinched or bound tightly
by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly
back toward the operator.

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