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Functional Description
The Reed Saw It
®
is a pneumatic reciprocating saw that
provides power for cutting plastic, steel, stainless steel, and
ductile iron pipe.
Specifications/Standard Equipment
Cutting Capacity depends on blade type and length. Use
blades at least six inches longer than outside diameter of
the pipe being cut. Use finer pitch blades on thinner walls.
A useful rule of thumb: Keep three blade teeth engaged at
all times.
For speed, straightness of cut, long life and safety,
bimetal blades are the best choice for the Reed Saw It
®
and
Heavy Duty Power Hack Saws made by Widder
®
, Fein
®
, and
Spitznas
®
. Blades cut, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, harder
plastics like PVC, copper, ABS.
the tool against the material being cut. Not doing so
can cause serious injury should the blade break or jam
in the material.
• Blades are made of high speed steel and can fracture
and break if used improperly. Ensure blades are sharp,
ensure there exists ample side and forward clearance,
and bring the tool up to speed slowly to avoid shock to
blade.
1. Remove nuts and plate from the Rail.
2. Attach blade.
3. Reinstall plate and nuts.
4. Attach SAWITVISE (#04600) to material/pipe.
5. Mount Saw It
®
to the vise by pulling plunger knob
and sliding over vise shaft.
6. Connect air supply.
7. Apply coolant as needed.
8. Hold blade away from material to be cut, depress safety
lever and squeeze deadman switch to start saw,
slowly contact material. Use light pressure on the blade
in the beginning and at the end of the cut.
9. Release deadman switch to stop saw.
USE A FILTER-REGULATOR-LUBRICATOR (FRL) UNIT.
It is imperative that a filter, regulator, lubricator be employed
when running the Saw It®. Pneumatic motors are sensitive to
contamination and are subject to wear, rust and sludge if not
maintained properly. They require clean air and proper lubri-
cation. Reed does not supply this unit with a Filter-Regulator-
Lubricator. Reed FRL #97591 is sold separately. The FRL
includes a stand and the unit is specifically tailored to the needs
of the saw’s high speed motor.
USE NONFLUID OIL® AIR LUBRICANT.
This product mixes with water inside the line and via the lubrica-
tor is introduced as a mist in the air stream to provide lubrication
fairly quickly. Set the Oiler drip on the lubricator to 3-4 drops
per minute. Nonfluid lubricating oil is sold by the quart from
Reed as UPOIL #97583.
Adjust Filter, Regulator, Lubricator
1. Before pressurizing, fill the oiler with Nonfluid oil by remov-
ing the black cap on the top. (Do not exceed the maxi-
mum fill line.) Replace cap.
2. Set air pressure on the regulator to 90 PSI maximum.
Loosen wing-nut on bottom of regulator, and turn
large knob clockwise until pressure is attained.
3. Set the Oiler drip on the lubricator to 3-4 drops per minute.
Maintenance
Warning: Disconnect air supply before servicing.
Note: Filtered and oiled air will allow the saw to operate more
efficiently and parts will last longer.
1. After every 40 hours of operation: Flush the air mo-
tor with a solution of three (3) parts cleaning solvent
and one (1) part light oil. After flushing, pour about a
teaspoon of spindle oil in the air outlet and run for
two (2) minutes.
2. After every 100 hours of operation: Remove #97653
End Cover and repack with grease.
3. After every 500 hours of operation or annually:
Disassemble the tool, clean, grease and oil.
Motor, Gears, and Speed 07615
90 psig design operating pressure
1.5 horsepower
0 - 300 rpm
Stroke length - 2 13/32, 61 mm
Air Consumption 50 cfm
Tool Weight 19 lbs. (8.6 Kg)
Tool measures 26" x 7" x 5"
Vise Weight 14 lbs. (6.4 Kg)
Vise measures 12 1/2" x 10" x 5"
Table:1
Recommended coolants and speeds
Material
Coolant
Speed (strokes/min)
Carbon and Alloy Steel Mineral and Soluble Oil
300
Aluminum and Brass
Soluble Oil
300
Cast Iron
Water
250
Stainless Steel
Soluble Oil
150
Cat. Item
Length/Width/Thickness
Teeth Std.
No. Code Inches-Nom.
mm
Per Inch Pkg.
Z1214 04494 12 x 1
3
/
8
x .062 300 x 35 x 1.6
14
10
Z1614 04495 16 x 1
3
/
8
x .062 400 x 35 x 1.6
14
10
Z2114 04496 21 x 1
3
/
8
x .062 533 x 35 x 1.6
14
10
Z2414 04497 24 x 1
3
/
8
x .062 600 x 35 x 1.6
14
10
Z3014 04498 30 x 1
3
/
8
x .062 760 x 35 x 1.6
14
10
Z1608 04499 16 x 1
3
/
8
x .062 400 x 35 x 1.6
8
10
Z1014 04479 10 x 1
3
/
8
x .062 250 x 35 x 1.6
14
10
Z2108 04597 21 x 1
3
/
8
x .062 533 x 35 x 1.6
8
10
Z814 04478 8 x 1
3
/
8
x .062
200 x 35 x 1.6
14
10
Operating Instructions
WARNING:
• Operator should be thoroughly familiar with safety
information before attempting to operate this equipment.
• When cutting, use Reed’s #04600 SAWITVISE to hold
