Zip Cutting Wheel Operating Instructions - RotoZip Zip Mate Manual Del Propietário

Operating Instructions

Zip Cutting Wheel Operating Instructions

1. Make sure material being cut is secured in a vise or fixture before attempting to cut.
2. Keep your body positioned to either side of the wheel, but not in line with the wheel. It is
important to support the tool properly and to position your body such as to minimize body
exposure from possible wheel binding and recoil of the tool.
3. Grip the tool with both hands when cutting and always be ready and able to manage the cut.
4. Avoid jamming, twisting or pinching the wheel with the workpiece or otherwise applying
excessive side pressure to the wheel.
5. The foot guard can be adjusted to control the depth of cut.
6. Maximum cutting thickness is 7/8" thick.
7. Generally, the harder the material being worked on, the faster the wheel will wear.
8. When using the Diamond Blade, do not make long, continuous cuts. Allow the blade to cool
for approximately 10 seconds for each minute of cutting.
ATTENTION: If you run the tool continuously for more than 5 minutes, it is normal for the
housing to feel warm.
It is important to read and understand the section in this manual called
"Causes and Operator Prevention of Recoil" on pages 6.
When making a cut in sheet metal, masonry, etc.:
You may start your cut at the end of the piece or
you can make a plunge cut somewhere in the body
of the material.
In order to try to avoid recoil (a situation where the
wheel wants to skip out of the material) it is
recommended to make cuts in the same direction as
the rotation of the wheel.
Cutting off metal hardware:
Again, to try and avoid recoil, it is recommended to
make cuts in the same direction as the rotation of
the wheel.
Removing Zip Cutting Wheel
• Turn tool OFF and wait until wheel has come to a complete
stop. Disconnect tool from power source.
• Remove flange nut by holding down the shaft lock
button and loosen with wrench. (Photo 4-4)
• Remove wheel and inspect for damage. If damage occurred,
dispose of wheel.
• Replace flange nut onto arbor and store tool and accessories in
clean, protected area.
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Cutting Direction
Wheel
Direction
Wheel Direction
Cutting Direction
Photo 4-4
Loosen Flange Nut
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Operating Instructions
5. Using the Back-up Pad with Sanding, Grinding, & Polishing
Zip Discs: Attaching, Operating Instructions and Removal
NOTE: Only the Roto Zip Tool Corporation's Back-up Pad and corresponding Zip Discs
should be used with the Zip Mate Attachment and Spiral Saw power tool.
Attaching Back-up Pad
• Ensure tool is in OFF position and disconnected from power
source.
• Inspect pad for damage. Do not use if damaged.
• Hold down tool shaft lock button and use wrench to
remove flange nut.*The flange nut is not used in conjunction
with any See-Thru Zip Discs or Back-up Pads. Remove any
cardboard or previously mounted wheel. Note: If holding down
the shaft lock button is difficult, turn the flange nut from left to
right until you can fully depress the shaft lock button.
• With narrow end of pad facing the arbor, screw on back-up pad.
(Photo 5-1) Use only Roto Zip's designated locking mechanism,
manufactured on pad, to mount onto Zip Mate.
• Hold down the shaft lock button and further tighten
back-up pad. If desired, you may tighten it with the wrench.
(Photo 5-2)
* NOTE: You may have to slightly reposition the
guard foot so it doesn't rub against back-up pad.
(Photo 5-1)
Test back-up pad for concentricity and operating smoothness
• Hold machine in a protected environment (steel drum or barrel) with the backside of Zip Mate
facing the operator and the edges of the pad facing the drum. If wobble or rough operation
occurs, do not proceed. Check pad and tool for balance and defects. Replace as necessary to
ensure smooth operation.
• Before proceeding to attach Zip Disc, ensure tool is in OFF position and disconnected from
power source.
Back-up Pad
Guard foot
Photo 5-1
Attach Back-up Pad
Tighten with
wrench
Photo 5-2
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