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Chicago Electric 98089 User Manual

Chicago Electric 98089
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14” PORTABLE GAS
CUT-OFF SAW
98089
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Chicago Electric 98089 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChicago Electric
Model98089
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Specifications

General Safety Rules and Precautions

Work Area

Keep the work area clean and well lit. Avoid explosive atmospheres. Keep bystanders away.

Personal Safety

Stay Alert and Use Common Sense

Remain alert, use common sense, and avoid operating while tired or under influence.

Dress Properly and Secure Loose Items

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep items away from moving parts.

Remove Tools Before Starting

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the saw on to prevent personal injury.

Maintain Balance and Footing

Keep proper footing and balance at all times for better control in unexpected situations.

Use Required Safety Equipment

Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact goggles, hearing, and breathing protection.

Tool Use and Care

Use the Correct Tool for the Application

Use the correct tool for your application; it will perform better and safer as designed.

Check Kill Switch Functionality

Ensure the Engine's Kill Switch immediately turns the saw off. Replace if faulty.

Store Tools Safely

Store idle tools out of reach of children and untrained persons. Tools are dangerous if misused.

Maintain Tools and Check for Damage

Maintain tools with care. Do not use damaged tools; tag them for repair.

Use Recommended Accessories

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid hazardous use.

Service

Qualified Service Personnel Only

Tool service and maintenance must be performed by qualified repair personnel only.

Use Identical Replacement Parts

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts as per manual instructions.

Specific Safety General Rules and Precautions

Maintain Labels and Follow OSHA

Maintain labels and nameplates. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.

Never Stand on or Leave Unattended

Never stand on the saw. Never leave the saw unattended when running; turn it off first.

Keep Unauthorized Persons Away

Do not allow children or unauthorized people to handle the saw. Keep bystanders away.

Outdoor and Ventilated Use Only

Use outdoors only. Do not operate in closed or poorly ventilated areas due to carbon monoxide.

Avoid Forcing the Tool

Do not force the Cut Off Saw; it works best and safest at its designed speed and capacity.

Fire and Explosion Precautions

Handle Fuel Safely

Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable. Use proper storage, handling, and have fire extinguishers.

Keep Areas Clean and Spills Managed

Keep areas clean. Clean up fuel/oil spills immediately and dispose of materials properly.

Mechanical Precautions

Ensure Engine is Off Before Service

Always ensure the engine is off and cooled before performing service, maintenance, or cleaning.

Do Not Alter or Modify

Do not alter or adjust any part of the Cut Off Saw or Engine as supplied by the manufacturer.

Follow Scheduled Maintenance

Always follow the scheduled maintenance for the Cut Off Saw and its engine.

Chemical Precautions

Avoid Contact with Chemicals and Fuels

Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes, and lubricants. Seek medical attention if swallowed.

Noise Precaution

Use Hearing Protection

Prolonged exposure to high noise is hazardous. Always wear ANSI-approved hearing protection.

Saw Blade Precautions

Use Specified Saw Blades Only

Only use 14" diameter, 7/64"-1/4" thick, 1" spindle hole blades rated at min. 4,700 RPM.

Avoid Improper Blade Types

Never use carbide-tipped, woodcutting, or circular machine saw blades. They can cause severe injury.

Approved Cutting Materials

Only cut asphalt, concrete, stone, brick, and plastics with this Cut Off Saw.

Inspect and Replace Blades

Inspect blades frequently. Replace cracked or warped blades immediately to prevent serious injury.

Proper Blade Installation

Install the saw blade so the arrow points in the direction of spindle rotation.

Keep Hands Clear and Cut Safely

Keep hands/fingers away from cutting area. Never cut more than one workpiece at a time.

Support Workpieces and Spin Up Blade

Support large workpieces. Allow the saw blade to spin to full speed before cutting.

Avoid Forcing and Cool Down Blade

Do not force the blade. Wear gloves when changing blades. Let blades cool before handling.

Stop Blade Before Backing Out

Turn off the saw and stop the blade completely before backing out of an uncompleted cut.

Kickback Precautions

Remove Foreign Objects from Workpiece

Ensure workpiece is free from nails, rebar, or foreign objects that could damage the blade or cause kickback.

Maintain Control During Operation

Maintain control at all times. Hold saw with both hands. Turn off if blade binds, do not pull backward.

Proper Restarting and Support

Center blade for restart. Support large panels to minimize pinching and kickback risk.

Use Sharp Blades and Check Guard

Use sharp blades. Check blade guard for proper operation and ensure it doesn't touch the blade.

Misc. Precautions

Dust and Chemical Exposure Warning

Some dust contains chemicals known to cause cancer or harm. Work in ventilated areas with safety equipment.

Pacemaker Warning

People with pacemakers should consult their physician before using this product due to electromagnetic fields.

Unpacking

Check Contents Upon Unpacking

Check that all parts shown on the Parts Lists are included. Contact for missing/broken parts.

Product Features

Saw Blade Specifications

Use 14" diameter, 7/64"-1/4" thick, 1" spindle hole blades rated at min. 4,700 RPM.

Key Components Overview

Identifies key features like Flanges, Blade Guard, Handles, ON/OFF switch, and Throttle Lock.

Assembly Instructions

How to Install a Saw Blade

Follow steps to install the saw blade, ensuring correct orientation and securing it properly.

How to Fill the Fuel Tank

Mix 50:1 fuel ratio and fill the tank approximately 3/4 full. Warranty void if incorrect fuel is used.

Operating Instructions

Preparation for Starting

Wear safety gear. Place saw on level ground, blade clear. Turn ON/OFF switch to 'on'.

Starting Procedure

Engage safety lever, squeeze trigger and throttle lock button to prepare for pull start.

Completing the Start Sequence

Release trigger, press decompression valve, set choke to run, pull starter. Adjust choke for cold weather.

How to Operate the Cut Off Saw

Accelerate engine, let blade speed stabilize, then slowly approach workpiece to desired cut depth.

How to Turn Off the Cut Off Saw

Lift blade from cut, release trigger, wait for engine/blade to stop, then turn ON/OFF switch to OFF.

Inspection, Maintenance, and Cleaning

Pre-Operation Inspection

Ensure saw is OFF. Check for loose parts, binding, damaged blades, and loose connections before use.

Adjusting V-Belt Tension

Follow steps to loosen bolts, adjust tensioning nut, and retighten bolts to maintain belt tension.

Cleaning Air Filter Assembly

Clean pre-filters, housing, paper filter, and secondary filter daily for optimal engine performance.

Servicing the Spark Plug

Check, clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug as needed for power loss or starting issues.

Troubleshooting

Engine Starting and Running Issues

Check fuel, choke, spark plug wire/condition, air filter, and decompression valve for starting problems.

Saw Blade and Cut Quality Issues

Check fuel mix, air filter, V-belt tension, and blade condition/installation for speed or quality issues.

Kill Switch Malfunction

Discontinue use immediately if kill switch fails. Have a qualified technician check the switch.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Covers defects for 90 days. Excludes damage from misuse, abuse, accidents, alterations, or lack of maintenance.

Emission Control System Warranty

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities

Owner is responsible for required maintenance. Warranty may be denied for abuse or improper maintenance.

Coverage Exclusions

Excludes claims for loss of use, damage, inconvenience, unauthorized parts, improper installation, or lack of maintenance.

Service and Maintenance Responsibilities

Owner responsible for commissioning qualified technician for maintenance. Use equivalent replacement parts.

List of Warranted Parts

Details warranted parts including fuel metering, air induction, ignition, and catalyst systems.

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