Northern Industrial Tools BLACK NICKEL 3 AIR CUTOFF TOOL User Manual

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BLACK NICKEL 3" AI R CU TOF F TOOL

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING:

Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before
operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic
safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.

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For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-222-5381.

Thank you very much for choosing a NORTHERN TOOL + EQUIPMENT CO., Inc.
Product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below:

Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the
entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.

This machine is designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool + Equipment
strongly recommends that this machine is not modified and/or used for any
application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions
relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first
contacted Northern Tool + Equipment to determine if it can or should be performed
on the product.

Before using this product, please read the following instructions carefully.

Technical Specifications

Item

Description

Free Speed

20, 000 RPM
Air Consumption

4 CFM
Air Inlet Diameter

1/4"- 18NPT
Min. Hose Size

3/8"
Max. Air Pressure

90 PSI
Accessories

Hex Wrench, key, wheel Nut
Cutting Wheel

Not included

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembl y, operating,

inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep this

manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

WARNING!

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding and other construction activities

contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some

examples off these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica form bricks, cement and other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending now how often you do this type of work. To

reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and use approved

personal protective equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out

microscopic particles.

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY RULES

1. Wear proper clothing. Always use ANSI-approved safety impact goggles when

assembling or using this cutoff tool. Wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and hard-toed

shoes. Take off any loose fitting jewelry and keep long hair covered to prevent being

caught in moving parts.

2. Wear proper breathing protection. Remember that a “dust mask” is not a breathing

respirator. Use a respirator that uses charcoal filters for the best protection.

3. Keep work area clean and well lighted. A dim and/or cluttered work area invites

personal injury.

4. Keep children and pets away from work areas. Children can be a distraction and

should be supervised by an adult when near the work area. Never allow children to play

with this product even if it is turned off.

5. Store idle tools properly. Keep this cutoff tool out of the reach of children and untrained

operators.

6. Do not use the cutoff tool if under the influence of alcohol or prescription drugs.

Doing so may cause damage to the tool, or personal injury. Do not use this or any tool if

you are tired. Use common sense at all times.

7. Check for damaged parts. Before using this cutoff tool, carefully check for any parts that

may be missing or damaged and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this

tool. Replace or repair damaged and worn parts immediately using only qualified repair

facility.

8. Always use the proper tools. This cutoff tool was designed for a specific task. Do not

alter this tool, or use it for a purpose for which it was not intended.

9. Be careful when connecting/disconnecting air supply. It is recommended to use

quick-disconnects (not included) rather than screw-on air connections.

10. Use compressed air only. Clean, dry regulated compressed air at 90 PSI. Never use

oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas as a power source

for this tool.

11. Always disconnect air supply when this tool is not being used.

12. Take caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium

arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these materials, extra care should be

taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.

13. 3" Cutting wheel: Only use a standard 3" cutting disc (rated at 18,000 RPM or greater)

with this air high speed cutter. Never use any other type of disc, blade or cutter on this air

tool. This may cause the tool to operate incorrectly.

NOTE: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual

cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be

understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be

built into this product but must be supplied by the operator.

NOTE: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT