IQ Power Tools IQ 360 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions
IQ 360 - Dust Control Chop Saw
OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION:
Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment
NOTE:
For your (1) one year warranty to be eective, complete the warranty card
(including the Serial Number) and mail it within 60 days or you can do so online at
www.iqpowertools.com.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS & INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Product Specifications 4.
SAFETY:
Safety Messages 5.
Electrical Requirements & Grounding Instructions 7.
UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY 8.
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT & OPERATION: 9.
Setup
Adjustment & Operation
Cleanup
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING: 12.
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 15.
WARRANTY: 18.
INTRODUCTION
We at IQ Power Tools wants to congratulate you on selecting the IQ 360 Dust Control Chop Saw. We are certain
that you will be pleased with your purchase. IQ Power
Tools takes pride in manufacturing the most innovative
tools and equipment in the industry.
If operated correctly, your IQ 360 should provide you with
years of quality service. This owners manual contains information you need to operate and maintain your IQ 360
safely and correctly. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with your new IQ 360 by reading and reviewing this manual.
If you should have any questions concerning your IQ 360,
please feel free to contact us at: (888) 274-7744.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
The IQ 360 is a versatile lightweight, dry, masonry saw. Operated and used according to the manual, the IQ 360 will
provide years of dependable service.
General Description:
Part # Description
IQ 360 Dust Control Chop Saw
The IQ 360, is engineered as a 14” dry saw. This saw is capable of cutting brick and masonry up to 3-1/2” in Height;
the blade has a five (5) inch cutting depth.
Motor and Weight Specifications:
Motor and weight specifications for the IQ 360 are listed in Table 2 below.
Motor 115v 50/60Hz
Amps 16
RPM 3800
Blade Capacity 14” (355 mm)
Arbor Size 1” (25 mm)
Length of Cut 12” (305 mm)
Weight 65 Lbs (30 kg)
L x W x H (in) 20” x 17” x 31”
TABLE 2
Blade Capacity:
The IQ 360 uses a 14-inch diameter segmented
Material Types:
The IQ 360 can cut a variety of masonry types with the appropriate blade .Types include, wall brick, paver brick, concrete
block and cylinders, roofing tile, marble, granite, decorative rock or almost any other non-ferrous material.
NOTE:
The IQ 360 is not designed to cut plastic, wood or ferrous (metals) materials.
Spring Assisted Cutting Head:
The IQ 360 is designed with the Cutting Head to be locked in any down position when cutting smaller pieces.
Replaceable Motor Brushes:
The IQ 360 is designed with replaceable motor brushes to extend operating life.
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SAFETY
Read and follow ALL safety, operating and maintenance instructions. Failure to read and follow these instructions could
result in damage and/or reduced equipment life.
SAFETY MESSAGES:
The messages below are to inform the user about potential hazards that could lead to injury, death and/or equipment damage. Each safety messages will be proceeded by one of the following (3) three words that indentify the severity of the message.
DANGER
Not following instructions WILL lead to DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
WARNING
Not following instructions COULD lead to DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
CAUTION
Not following instruction CAN lead to injury
DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES:
A Damage Prevention Message is to inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if not followed. Information Messages convey information that pertains to the equipment
being used. Each message will be preceded by the work NOTE, as in the example below.
NOTE:
Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND HAZARD SYMBOLS:
In order to prevent injury, the following safety precautions and symbols should be followed at all times!
Safety Precautions:
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.
In order to prevent injury, keep guards in place and in working order at all times.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the power tool before it is turned on.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered work areas and benches invite accidents.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do Not use power tools in damp or wet locations nor expose them to rain. Always keep the work area well lighted.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL.
A power tool will do a job better and safer operating at the rate for which it was designed.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL.
Do not force a tool or an attachment, to do a job that it was not designed to do.
NEVER CUT MAGNESIUM WITH THIS TOOL.
If the diamond blade shows signs of
fatigue cracking, replace the blade before
starting work.
CAUTION
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SAFETY
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
If using an extension cord make sure it is in good condition first. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage that will result in a loss of power and overheating.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that may be caught in moving parts. Non slip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Safety glasses should always be worn when working around power tools. In addition, a face, dust mask or respirator should
be worn if a cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses and may not prevent eye injury
-they are NOT safety glasses.
DO NOT OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times by not overreaching. Keep your hands free to operate a power tool is safer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before using a power tool, check for damaged parts. A guard or any other part that is damages should be carefully checked to
determine it would operate properly and perform its intended function. Always check moving parts for proper alignment or
binding. Check for broken parts and mountings and all other conditions that may affect the operation if the power tool. A
guard, or any damaged part, should be properly repaired or replaced.
DIRECTION OF FEED.
Always feed work into the blade or cutter against the direction of rotation. A blade or a cutter should always be installed such
that rotation is in the direction of the arrow imprinted on the side of the blade or cutter.
NEVER LEAVE A TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED—TURN OFF POWER.
Do not leave a tool until it comes to a complete stop. Always turn a power tool OFF when leaving the work area, or, when a
cut is finished.
WARNING
Sawing and drilling generates dust. Excessive airborne particles may cause irritation to the eyes, skin, respiratory tract. To
avoid breathing impairment, always employ dust controls and protection suitable to the material being sawed or drilled; See
OSHA (29 CFR Part 1910. 1200). Diamond Blades improperly used are dangerous. Comply with American Nation al Standards Institute Safety Code, B7.1 and, Occupational Safety and Health Act covering Speed, Safety Guards, Flanges, Mounting
procedures, General Operating Rules, Handling, Storage and General Machine Conditions.
CALIFORNIA PROPISITION 65 MESSAGE:
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain
chemicals known [known to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some Examples of these chemicals are:
Lead, from lead-based
Crystalline silica, from bricks and cement and other masonry products and
Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber
For Further information consult the following sources:
http://www.osha.gov/SLT/silicacrystalline/index.html
http://www.oehha.org/prop65/out_of_date/6022kLstA.html
The IQ 360 is very effective dust control saw but, your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work well in a well-ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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