Abrasive Blade Metal Chop Saw

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Abrasive Blade Chop Saw
Dewalt D28710 Chop Saw
General Info
Make Dewalt
Model D28710
Serial Unknown
Specs
Manual
Asylum Info
Location Metal Shop
Rubric
Training Tool classes
Testing Tool testing, or [[:Category:Metal Shop#Tool Testing

Night|come to the shop on Tool Testing Night]]

Restrictions red

Metal Shop


Use for:

  • Hardened Steel
  • Mild Steel

Do Not Use for:

  • Aluminum
  • Copper, Brass, Bronze

Soft metals will gum up the abrasive cutting disk.

  • Zinc (or anything galvanized).
  • Titanium

Hazard Analysis

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  • Tool is very loud. Hearing protection required.
  • Flying pieces from broken abrasive discs/ blades. Eye protection required.
  • Prevent drawn-in injuries. No loose clothing or gloves.
  • Cuts/ scrapes from sharp cut edges of work•Burns from hot work pieces
  • Breathing particulates thrown into the air. Respiratory protection recommended.

Operation Notes

Warning Safety glasses Eye protection required!


chop saw clutter
Dangerous clutter behind the Chop Saw

Basic Operation Instructions and Best Practices

1. Before operation, perform a quick safety check:

  • Never use a damaged cutting wheel — Inspect for cracks or flaws. Damaged wheels may break or shatter during saw operation.
  • Remove anything from behind the saw before operating.
chop saw rotation
Chop Saw clamping tips