OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
& LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Operation guidelines
1. Even the best saw blades would not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean and sharp.
Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and increases the risk of
kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so sharp blades are always available.
2. Gum and pitch hardened on your blade will slow your saw down. Use gum and pitch
remover, hot water or keronsene to remove these accumulations. Do not use gasoline.
3. The lower blade guard is there for your protection and safety. It should NEVER be
altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged of begins to return slowly, DO NOT
operate your saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced. ALWAYS leave the
guard in its correct operating position when using the saw.
4. CAUTION: NEVER use the saw when the guard is not operating correctly. The guard
should be checked for correct operation before each use. If you drop your saw, check
the lower blade guard for damage.
5. The lower blade guard is operating properly when it moves freely and then returns to the
closed position. If it is not operating properly, have it repaired.
6. If the blades comes in contact with the workpiece before they reach full speed, it could
cause the saw to kickback towards you, resulting in serious injury.
7. When making a cut, always use steady, even pressure. Forcing the saw causes rough
cuts and could shorten the life of the saw or cause kickback.
8. Always use the lubricating system (wax stick) when cutting aluminum, copper, stainless
steel and cast iron materials, because these have a tendency to smear and adhere to
the blades.
9. Feeding must be parallel to the blade. Feeding at an angle can burn the blades and
damage blade teeth.
Lubrication System
Warning!
The supplied blades have “drycut”
teeth , always use the lubricating system (wax
stick) or cutter paste when cutting aluminum,
copper, stainless steel and cast iron materials,
they have a tendency to smear and adhere to the
blades. This will also reduce overheating and
warping.
1. Insert the lubricating wax stick (A) Fig.1 into
the lubricating feeder wheel housing (B) as
shown.
2. Start the saw, turn the feeder wheel to
introduce the wax stick into the saw and begin
operation, turn feeder wheel to lubricate as
needed.
FIGURE 1
FEED SPEED &
CUTTING TECHNIQUES
Correct Feed Speed Is Important
1. Feed speed is how quickly you push the saw blades through the material being cut. The
correct feed speed is totally determined by the hardness and the thickness of the
material being cut.
2. For thin materials, feed the blades down with the teeth protruding about 1/2” below the
material, then move forward or backward to cut.
3.
If the feed speed is too slow
, the blades will only press down on the material rather
than cut it. The blade edges will glide and wear down the material. This will produce a
poor cut and cause excessive wear on the blades.
4.
If the feed speed is too fast
, there is a risk that the cut might split and the splinter
opening’s volume will not be sufficient to divert all the shavings. The result is a poor cut
with significaant discharge on the lower side of the material.
5. Feeding must be parallel to the blade. Feeding at an angle can burn the blade and
damage the blade teeth.
Various Cutting Techniques
FIGURE 2
