11. APPLICATION
1.
Do not use abrasive wheels with this machine.
Use only original Jepson Power saw blades
2.
Tighten blade retaining bolt and all clamps
before operating.
3.
Secure work piece properly. Work piece should
be straight and firmly clamped to avoid
possible movement and pinching as the cut
nears completion.
4.
Allow the blade to come to a complete stop
before removing or securing workpiece, or
changing workpiece angle.
5.
Check the inside surfaces of the arbor flanges
as well as the sides of the blade for freedom
from any foreign matter.
6.
Check the blade for cracks or other damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
7.
Never start the tool with the work piece
against the blade.
8.
Allow the motor to achieve full speed before
cutting.
9.
After turning tool "ON", gently push the tool
forward to engage work piece, then slowly
increase pressure as required to produce the
least amount of "sparking".
10. Important: After completing the cut, release
power switch and wait for coasting blade to
stop completely before putting the saw down.
11. Never operate the tool in an area with
flammable solids, liquids, or gases. Sparks or
hot fragments could cause a fire or explosion.
12. This tool is designed for ferrous metals
only. Do not attempt to cut wood, masonry,
magnesium, or any other pyrophoric materials
with this tool.
13. Do not use cutting fluids or lubricants on the
blade.
14. Some metals have coatings, which can be
toxic. Take extra care to prevent inhalation
and skin contact when working with these
materials. Request, and follow, any safety
information available from your material
supplier.
15. There are certain applications for which this
tool was designed. The manufacturer strongly
recommends that this tool NOT be modified
and/ or used for any application other than
for which it was designed. If you have any
questions relative to its application DO
NOT use the tool until you have written the
manufacturer and have been advised.
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HAND DRY CUTTER 8230N | 8200
Metal chips are often very sharp and hot. Never
touch them with bare hands. Clean up with a
magnetic chip collector and a chip hook or other
appropriate tool.
12. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
This machine is a dry cutting circular saw designed
to cut ferrous metals, which uses carbide tipped saw
blades. The saw should only be used with original
Jepson Power saw blades.
12.1. UNPACKING
Carefully remove the tool and all loose items from
the shipping container. Retain all packing materials
until after you have inspected and satisfactorily
operated the machine.
12.2. CARTON CONTENTS
1.
Metal cutting saw
2.
Original Jepson Power carbide tipped saw
blade
3.
Rip fence cutting guide
4.
Hex wrench
12.3. INSTALLING THE BLADE
1.
Disconnect tool from power source.
2.
Remove any accumulated debris in the guards
and around the spindle. Check the lower
retracting blade guard to ensure that it is in
working order.
3.
Clean the inner spindle flange. Orient the
flange so that the correct bore size faces the
blade and place the new blade on the spindle,
making sure that the teeth point forwards. (If
in doubt of the orientation of the blade, refer
to the legend cast into the lower retracting
blade guard) Avoid contact with blade teeth
to prevent personal injury.
4.
NOTE: Only use original Jepson Power saw
blades.
5.
Place the outer spindle flange on the spindle
with the flat side toward the blade. See fig. 2.
6.
Replace and finger- tighten the blade retaining
bolt by turning it clockwise.
7.
Push in the blade lock lever and rotate the
spindle by hand until the lock engages the
spindle See fig. 3. Tighten the blade retaining
bolt securely with the provided wrench and
release the spindle lock.