Wilton 99174 Operation And Safety Instructions
WARNING:Read and understand
all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
For your safety
14" Abrasive
Chop Saw
Operation
and Safety
Instructions
Model 99174
®
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Your new Wilton®14-inch Abrasive Chop Saw is a
rugged, dependable tool that will cut metal and other
materials with extreme accuracy and repeatability.
Easy to operate, it’s the ideal saw for the serious DoIt-Yourselfer.
Take time to read these Operation and Safety
Instructions. Athorough understanding of your saw
will enable you to use it to its full potential.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER ................................................99174
Motor
Power Source............................120V AC, 60 Hz, 15 A
Horsepower...........................................................2-1/2
Speed...........................................2800 RPM (no load)
Cutting disc..............................................14" (35.6 cm)
Arbor.............................................................1" (2.5 cm)
Swiveling vise clamp assembly .............0 – 45˚ right;
0 – 30˚ left
Maximum cutting diameter ................4 1/2" (11.4 cm)
Net weight........................................46 lbs 3 oz (21 kg)
LIMITED WARRANTY
Wilton Power Tools are warranted against defects in workmanship and material for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear,
improper repair or alterations, lack of maintenance, or use for purposes other than those for which the tool was designed. This
warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes. Any return must be preauthorized, so
please contact our Consumer Relations Department with warranty claims at 1-800-274-6848 for further instructions. If it is determined
that the product is within this warranty, replacement parts or complete product replacement will be made at our discretion.
WMH TOOL GROUPTMLIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT.
EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME
STATES DO NOTALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WMH TOOL GROUPTMSHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME
STATES DO NOTALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................................2
Introduction..........................................................2
Specifications.......................................................2
LIMITED WARRANTY...............................................2
SAFETY.....................................................................3
General Safety Warnings.....................................3
Special Safety Rules for Chop Saws...................4
Electrical Requirements .......................................6
BEFORE YOU START...............................................8
Know Your Chop Saw..........................................8
Unpacking the Chop Saw....................................9
ASSEMBLY..............................................................10
OPERATION ............................................................11
On/Off Switch .....................................................11
Swiveling Vise Clamp Assembly........................11
Angle Plate.........................................................11
Remove/Install Cutting Disc ..............................12
Adjust Cutting Depth..........................................12
Cut a Workpiece................................................13
MAINTENANCE .......................................................14
SERVICE..................................................................15
SAFETY
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Read, understand, and follow all operating instructions,
safety operations and symbols in this manual and
warning labels on the saw before operating,
maintaining, and cleaning your power tool.
WARNING:
Indicates the presence of a hazardous
situation which CAN cause SEVERE personal injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates the presence of a hazardous situation
which WILL or CAN cause MINOR or MODERATE PERSONAL
injury, or could cause machine damage.
Note:
Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance
information which is important but not hazard-related.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING:
Failure to read all instructions and follow the
general safety warnings and other safety warnings and
cautions may result in serious personal injury.
Know your power tool – read the instruction manual.
Understand your power tool’s application, limitations,
and potential hazards.
Ground all tools – this tool is equipped with a
3-prong plug. It must be plugged into a properly
grounded receptacle.
Keep safety guards in place – and in working order
with proper adjustment and alignment.
Keep work area clean – prevent accidents. Take time
to clean the tool, the work area, and especially the
floor. The floor can become slippery from sawdust,
wax and other materials.
Avoid dangerous environments – do not use power
tools in damp or wet environments. Select a work area
with proper lighting.
Keep children away – from the work area. Children
and others should be a safe distance from the work
area.
Make the workshop childproof – use padlocks and
master switches. Remove starter keys from power
tools when not in use.
Do not force the tool – beyond its designed rate. For
a better and safer job, allow the tool to work within
manufacturer’s recommendation.
Use the right tool – for the job. Do not force a tool or
its attachments to perform a task that it is not designed
to do.
Wear the proper apparel – and non-slip footwear
when operating power tools. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may become caught in moving parts.
Keep long hair away from your face and tied back. Roll
long sleeves above the elbow.
Use safety goggles at all
times – which comply with
ANSI Z87.1. Normal safety
glasses only have impact
resistant lenses and are not
designed for safety. Wear a
face or dust mask when
working in a dusty environment. Use ear protection,
such as plugs or muffs, during extended periods of
operation.
Secure your work – using clamps or a vise when
practical. It frees both hands and is safer to operate
the tool.
Do not overreach – and keep proper balance and
footing at all times.
Maintain your tools with care – keeping them clean
for best and safest performance.
Disconnect your tool – unplug the power cord from
the electrical source when making adjustments,
changing parts, cleaning, or working on the tool.
Avoid accidental starting – by ensuring the ON/OFF
switch is in the OFF position and the power cord is
unplugged from the electrical outlet.
Use recommended accessories – by the tool’s
manufacturer. Read, understand and follow the
instructions supplied with accessories. Using incorrect
accessories may be hazardous.
Never stand on the tool – or store materials above or
near it. Standing on the tool to reach materials could
result in serious injury if it tips or is accidentally
contacted.
Check any damaged parts – discontinue using a
damaged tool until the part is carefully checked.
Ensure that all parts will operate and perform properly.
Check for alignment of moving parts, jamming,
breakage, improper mounting, and any other condition
that may affect the tool’s operation. Any part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
before use.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never leave the tool unattended while it’s
running – turn OFF the power. Do not leave the tool
unattended until it reaches a complete stop.
Drugs, alcohol, medication – are not to be used
when operating the tool.
Wear a face mask or dust mask – when sawing.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Examples of
these chemicals include:
– Lead from lead-based paints
– Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other
masonry products
– Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well-ventilated area, use approved safety
equipment, and use dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SPECIAL SAFETY RULES FOR
CHOP SAWS
WARNING:
Do not use or plug in your saw until it is
completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.
Read and understand the following operating instructions and safety
warnings in the manual and on the saw.
Before Operating Your Chop Saw
Check for proper assembly and proper alignment of
moving parts.
Understand the function and proper use of:
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Trigger switch/start switch
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Lower guard
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Spark deflector
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Wheel lock lever
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Quick-release latch
Know the condition of your saw. If any part is missing,
bent, or does not operate properly, replace the
component before you continue to use your saw.
Determine the type of work you are going to be doing
before you operate your saw. Properly protect your
body including your eyes, hands, face, and ears.
Avoid injury from jams, slips, or thrown pieces
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Use the correct 14-inch cutting disc for the material
and type of cut. Do not cut wood with this saw.
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Replace cracked cutting disc immediately. Handle
disc carefully. and inspect for cracks before each
use. Tighten spindle bolt enough to hold the disc
firmly. Use only the disc flanges provided with your
saw.
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Make sure cutting disc is properly installed. Make
sure the arbor screw and washer are properly
installed and tightened.
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Ensure all clamps and locks are tight. Verify there is
no excessive play in any parts.
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Allow the disc to reach full speed before cutting.
Do not cut freehand
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Verify the workpiece will not rock or twist when it is
being cut. The area between the workpiece and the
saw must be free from debris.
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Make sure there is no gap between the workpiece,
angle plate, and base of the saw. Agap could allow
the workpiece to move when it is being cut.
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Use vise clamps to hold the workpiece. Do not
secure waste piece.
Do not cut more than one workpiece at a time
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Allow room so the cut-off workpiece can move after
it is cut. It could create a hazard by becoming
wedged against the disc.
Avoid contact with a rotating cutting disc
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Do not wear gloves, loose clothing, or jewelry.
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Tie back long hair and roll long sleeves above the
elbow.
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Do not allow anyone to stand behind the saw or
close to the workpiece where debris can be thrown.
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Operate your saw in a clear, safe environment.
Avoid injury from accidental starting of saw.
Unplug the power cord from the electrical source:
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Disconnect the lower guard.
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Install or remove the disc.
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Perform maintenance or make adjustments.
Avoid injury from electrical shock
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Do not touch the metal blades on the power cord
plug when inserting or removing the plug from an
electric outlet.
Avoid injury from a fire hazard
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Do not operate the saw near flammable liquids,
vapors, or gases.
SAFETY
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SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY
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When Operating Your Saw
Avoid injury from unexpected saw movement
●
Use the saw on a firm level surface with adequate
space for handling and supporting the workpiece.
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Be sure the saw cannot move when operated.
Before moving the saw
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Unplug the power cord from the electrical source.
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Lock the handle in the down position using the
handle latch.
Avoid back injury
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Obtain help when it is necessary to raise the saw
more than 10 inches (254 mm).
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Bend your knees when lifting the saw.
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Carry your saw by the carrying handle or base. Do
not carry your saw by the power cord or the trigger
handle. Carrying the saw by the power cord could
cause damage to the insulation or the wire
connections resulting in electric shock or fire.
Whenever the Saw is Running
WARNING:
Do not make a careless error just because
you operate the saw frequently. Aneglectful moment can cause a
severe injury.
Prior to cutting a workpiece
●
Test the operation of your saw. If you feel excessive
vibration or hear an unusual noise, immediately
stop operating the saw. Correct the problem before
using.
Allow movement of the waste portion of the
workpiece
●
Do not hold it, clamp it, touch it or use a length stop
against it. The cut-off waste portion must be free to
move. It could become wedged against the disc
causing a hazard.
Use care when cutting
●
Flying sparks will occur when cutting. They can
cause injury and ignite flammable materials.
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Never use a circular saw blade or tooth-type blade
in the chop saw.
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Use only abrasive cutting discs rated at 3500 RPM
or higher.
Avoid awkward operation
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Make sure your hand is never closer than 4 inches
(102 mm) from the disc.
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Do not cross your arms in front of the disc while
operating the saw.
Do not force the disc through the workpiece
●
Lower the disc through the workpiece fast enough
to allow it to cut without binding or bogging down.
Before removing obstructed material
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Release the trigger switch/start button, wait for the
disc to stop moving, and unplug the power cord
from the electric outlet.
After completing a cut
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Keep the handle in the down position. Release the
trigger switch/start button and wait for the disc to
stop moving.
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Do not touch workpiece after cutting. It is hot and
could burn skin.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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