Norton Clipper CE414-350SS 14" Blade 4.2HP Hand Held High Speed Cut-off Electric Saw 70184694536

Safety Information

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SAFETY WARNINGS
This power tool must only be used to cut or shorten metals (hot cut) and mineral materials, such as concrete, masonry
products (brick, block, pavers), with a diamond blade cutting blade approved for the material and only for the working
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This power tool can be used for indoor or outdoor work.
Use of this power tool for any other purpose, such as sawing of wood and to remove or grind off a material with the side
surfaces of the blade is forbidden and is unsafe. Use of cutting tools, such as wood saw blades (which have a positive
rake angle) or knives, must not be installed or used with this product.
USE only Norton Clipper Diamond Blades that are designed for use with Electric Handheld Saws and the material being
cut. For assistance with the correct Diamond Blade for use with your CE414‐350 contact customer service at 1‐800‐554‐
8003. Using low quality blades or misapplication of the blade for the material being cut can cause any electrical saw to
draw higher amperage and will over time result in any electrical motor damage which is not covered under warranty.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or severe injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your electric power saw.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. 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.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed (grounded) surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges,
and refrigerators. There is increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock or equipment failure.
d. Do not abuse the power cord. Never use the power cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e. While operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of an extension cord suitable for outdoor use, and of the correct length and gauge reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock. The
CE414-350 is equipped with a GFCI ensure that it is operating properly before use.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
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medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the power switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents. Keep your finger off the power switch unti you are ready to use the tool and all
conditions for use are safe.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do no overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do no wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts and may result in injury.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection systems,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the power switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the power switch is dangerous and must be repaired before use.
c. Disconnect the power plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store unused power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g. Use power tool, accessories, and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from these intended could result in hazardous situation.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This ensure the safety of the power tool is maintained.
You Are Responsible for Your Safety!!!
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1. Before mounting any blade on the saw, the blade should be inspected for any damage which
might have occurred during shipment, handling, or previous use.
2. The blade collars and arbors should be cleaned and examined for damage before mounting the
blade.
3. The blade must be properly fitted over the arbor with the relief side of the collars facing the blade.
4. The blade shaft nut must be tightened securely against the outside blade shaft collar.
5. The blade must be operated within the specified maximum operating speed listed on the blade.
6. Wet cut whenever possible.
7. The blade guard must be in place with the nose guard down and locked when the saw is running.
8. The operator should wear safety glasses and any other appropriate safety equipment.
9. When starting the saw, the operator should stand away and to the side of the blade.
10. If for any reason the saw should stall in the cut, remove the material from the blade. Check the
outside blade shaft collar and nut for tightness. Inspect the blade for damage before restarting
the saw. Use caution when resuming a cut. Be certain that the blade is in alignment with the
previous cut.
11. Do not force the blade into the cut by pushing the material into the blade too fast.

PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and Work Clothing
To prevent injuries, please make sure that you wear the proper approved clothing and protective equipment.
Clothes should be tight-fitting (no labels), but not hindering. When performing any work, wear
a working suit of firm materials with sufficient flame resistance so that cannot catch fire by
sparks flying (materials of leather, cotton after flame-inhibiting treatment or heavy close-
meshed linen fabrics).
Check the information in the work clothes and ensure that no flammable materials and no easily melting
materials like polyester or nylon are contained in the clothes. The working clothes must never be
contaminated with flammable substances such as petrol or similar.
Never wear scarves, ties, jewelry, or other clothes that may get caught in the cutting disc or blade, or objects
in the environment, or the power tool. Tie back long hair and secure it under a helmet.
Wear a protective helmet during any work. Use personal hearing protection.
Eye/face protection is mandatory pursuant to ANSI Z 87.1.
Wear approved safety shoes with steel toes and a good grip.
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Wear protective gloves with non-slip palms.
Use approved respiratory protection meeting a minimum of N95 rating for dry cutting as
protection from dust.
Transport
 Before carrying or moving the power tool (even for short distances), always switch off the motor,
wait until the cutting disc has stopped rotating, and disconnect the power supply. Carry the power
tool by the top handle and have the cutting blade facing down and to the rear. Never carry the
power tool by the power cable.
 Never drag or pull the power tool by the power cable.
 Never carry or transport the power tool with the cutting disc or blade turning.
Advice: We recommend that you keep the original packaging to protect the equipment against transport
damage in case you ever need to ship it or transport it.
Before Use
 Before assembly, cleaning, maintenance, and repair, always turn off the motor.
 Wear protective gloves for any work.
 The power tool requires regular maintenance. Only perform such maintenance and repair
work on your own that are described in these operating instructions and that you consider
yourself skilled at performing. Any other work must only be performed by specialist
workshops authorized by the manufacturer.
 Only perform repairs with original spare parts.
 Danger of accident and injury! Never modify the power tool, as this may impair safety!
Before Start Up
 Before start-up, check the entire power tool for operationally safe conditions. In addition to the
notes in the operating and maintenance notes ( chap. 8), check the following items:
 GFCI switch must be reset before starting.
 In case of irregularities, visible damage, improper settings or limited function, the power tool
must not be started. In such cases, have the power tool inspected by specialist workshops
authorized by the manufacturer