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ET-3410-J 7-INCH
METAL CUTTING SAW
CAUTION
RISK OF INJURY!
READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING!
THIS MANUAL IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE METAL SAW
AND SHOULD REMAIN WITH THIS UNIT WHEN YOU SELL OR RENT IT.
Metal Cutting Saw Operator's Manual 1
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Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new John Deere 7-inch Metal Cutting Saw! You can be assured your metal cutting saw was constructed and designed with quality and performance in mind. Each component has been rigorously tested to ensure the highest level of acceptance. This operator's manual was compiled for your benefit. By reading and following the simple safety, installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting steps described in this manual, you will receive years
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Table of Content SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 4-13 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................... 4-8 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................ 9-13 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...............................................................
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Safety RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your tool or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A "DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION" safety warning will be surrounded by a "SAFETY ALERT BOX." This box is used to designate and emphasize Safety Warnings that must be followed when operat- ing this tool. Accompanying the Safety Warnings are "sig
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WARNING GENERAL SAFETY RULES: WORK AREA Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. 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. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect Against Noise Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss
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WARNING GENERAL SAFETY RULES: Cover of Grounded ELECTRICAL SAFETY Outlet Box Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes Outlet and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify Ground the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor 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 resis
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WARNING GENERAL SAFETY RULES: PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use 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. 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 mo
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CAUTION GENERAL SAFETY RULES: SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS: WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE M
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CAUTION SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES: DANGER: KEEP HANDS AND BODY AWAY FROM AND TO THE SIDE OF THE BLADE. CONTACT WITH BLADE WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, CHECK LOWER GUARD. IT MUST CLOSE INSTANTLY! HOLD SAW WITH BOTH HANDS. SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Keep your body
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CAUTION SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES: 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. If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig int
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CAUTION SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES: SUPPORT LARGE PANELS Large panels must be supported as shown in Fig. A to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. When cutting operation requires the resting of saw on the work piece, the saw shall be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off. A TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SUPPORT LARGE PANELS TO AVOID KICKBACK, SUPPORT THE PANEL NEAR THE CUT (Fig. A) USE RIP FENCE Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping. WARNING: IT IS IMPORT
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CAUTION SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES: CONFIRM THAT NO ITEMS SUCH AS AN ELECTRIC CABLE OR CONDUIT ARE BURIED INSIDE Be sure the saw will not cut through wire, cable or conduit that are behind or under the area you are cutting. In such cases, metal parts could become electrically live and present a serious shock hazard. KEEP THE RIGHT PARTS IN THE RIGHT POSITION Do not remove covers and screws which have been factory-mounted. They perform important respective roles. Keep them in the right positions. SH
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IMPORTANT SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES: 1. If you require an additional manual, please contact John Deere Customer Service: ® Mi-T-M Corporation, 8650 Enterprise Drive, Peosta, IA 52068 1-877-JD-KLEEN / (1-877-535-5336) Fax 563-556-1235 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST 2. Only use specified and approved saw blades. 3. Keep saw blades securely fastened. 4. Do not use dull or broken blades. 5. Beware of chips ejected. They become HOT during the cut. 6. Always make safe provisions for handling of
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Functional Description MODEL: ET-3410-J 7-INCH METAL CUTTING SAW NOTE: The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool. NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the tool unless you have first read and understood all safety instructions contained in this manual. Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own power tool. SPECIFICATIONS: NOTE:
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Operation APPLICATIONS: Cutting various types of metals. ASSEMBLY: WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. Install authorized saw blade as detailed in the "Change Saw Blade" on page 19. PRE-OPERATION: PREPARE MATERIAL BEFORE CUTTING: 1. The type of material to be cut, (which determines blade selection) thickness and position should be determined to ensure proper performance. 2. Remove excess mill scale or rust from material to be cut. 3. Material that has
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Operation PRE-OPERATION: SETTING BLADE DEPTH WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH. 1. Disconnect power cord. 2. Loosen T-knob (A). (Fig. 3) 3. Raise or lower the saw base to the desired position. For proper depth setting, the blade should extend no more than 6 mm (1/4 in) below the material being cut. 4. Tighten T-knob (A). (Fig. 3) 16 Metal Cutting Saw Operator's Manual
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Operation OPERATION: CUTTING MATERIAL 1. The surface you are working on should be clean and level, free from rust, scale, dirt and chips. 2. Adjust the base plate to the desired bevel angle by loosening and then retightening the T-knob. Be certain depth and angle adjusting knobs are tight. 3. Adjust base plate for proper cutting depth. Secure using depth adjustment knob. 4. Put safety glasses and hearing protection on. 5. Connect machine to power source. 6. Firmly grasp guide handle and trigger
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Operation OPERATION (CONTINUED): EMPTY CHIP COLLECTOR WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING BLADES, CLEARING CHIPS OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. CAUTION: ALLOW SAW TO COOL BEFORE EMPTYING CHIP COLLECTOR. CHIPS MAY BECOME HOT WHILE CUTTING. 1. Disconnect power cord from receptacle. 2. Remove the T-knob (A) and flat washer securing chip collector. (Fig. 6) 3. Remove chip collector from the side of the saw. 4. Empty chip collector, using a chip brush to thoroughly remove
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Maintenance and Inspection MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION: CHANGING SAW BLADES WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING BLADES, CLEARING CHIPS OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. 1. Disconnect power cord from receptacle. 2. Place saw on level, secure surface. 3. Remove two (2) saw blade housing screws and washers (A). (Fig. 8) 4. Remove chip collector/blade housing. 5. Press in on spindle lock (B) to prevent blade rotation during removal. (Fig. 9) 6. Using supplied 6 mm Allen wren
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Maintenance and Inspection MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION: WARNING: TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS CONFIRM THAT THE TRIGGER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF AND THE POWER PLUG HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE RECEPTACLE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION OF THIS TOOL. 1. Inspecting the saw blade: Always replace the saw blade immediately upon the first sign of deterioration or damage. A damaged saw blade can cause personal injury and a worn saw blade can cause ineffective operation an
