Equalizer Express 360 SR1418360, Operation Manual

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Proper Use Of Your Equalizer ®
Express ® StingRay ™
Begin the cutting process by spraying
the entire cutting area and blade with
cutting lubricant. Lubrication is vital
for maximum cutting ease. Failure to
use cutting lubricant increases cutting
friction and will cause tool damage.
Periodically during cutting, spray the
blade with cutting lubricant. In the
absence of cutting lubricant you can use
water.
Rust Prevention:
To prevent rust caused by water droplets, every day place a few drops
of oil into the sheath and allow it to run down into the blade holder.
Start cutting from the inside top center of the glass. Cut toward the A-pillars and
down the side to the bottom corner of the glass (On some models you can cut
the sides from the outside of the vehicle). Keep the blade properly orientated
and flat against the glass. Reverse and cut from the top center of the glass toward
the other A-pillar. Relax and let the tool do the work.
After both sides are cut, insert two PUMPER ™ s (Equalizer ® LB779) to
increase the cutting angle, thereby improving cutting ease. For an even greater
cutting angle, slightly deflate the PUMPER
™ s then fold in half, re-insert and
reinflate.
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After the top and sides are loose, cut the bottom of the glass loose by starting at the center and
cutting toward the sides (fig. 1). A Pumper
™
(Equalizer
®
LB779) can make this process easier. On
some vehicles the angle of the corner will not allow you to cut all the way into the corner. On these
vehicles you can plunge cut down from the top to completely release the corners (fig. 2).
The plunge cut
The angle cut
Figure 1
Pumper
™
can be folded in half
to increase distance of outward
pressure.
Figure 2
Between each removal
Every ten removals
SFE329
Blade Sharpening
A sharp blade is crucial for effective cutting action and tool longevity. A dull blade will
destroy the drive mechanism in your Equalizer
®
Express
®
Stingray™ 120-Volt.
Keep the blade sharp!
Sharpen the blade between each removal with blade sharpener
SFE329. Be careful to maintain the original sharpening angle. Every ten removals,
re-sharpen the blade on a bench grinder. Keeping a sharp blade will help the tool cut
faster and prolong the life of the tool. A sharp blade will reduce vibration, minimizing
the fatigue of the operator. Most tool damage is caused because the blade has not
been kept sharp.
We will not warranty tools when the blade has not been kept
sharp!