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KNOW YOUR METAL CUTTER

Carrying Handle

Motor

Depth Stop 

Adjustment Bolt

Lock Nut

Locking Chain

Locking Hook

Hex Wrench

Quick-release Lever

Spindle Lock

Trigger Lock-on Button

Vise Clamp

Stop Block

Switch Handle

Trigger Switch

Base

Vise

Adjustable Fence

Vise Handle

Upper Cutting 

Blade Guard

Lower Cutting 

Blade Guard

Extension Wing

Eye Shield

Summary of Contents for DC3550A

Page 1: ...1 DC3550A INSTRUCTION MANUAL 355 MM METAL CUTTER ...

Page 2: ...Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting Guide 19 Parts List 20 MOTOR Type Universal Amps 10 5 Voltage 220 Hz 60 RPM no load 1300 Saw blade arbor size 25 4 mm Saw blade size 355 mm CUTTING CAPACITY Cross cut 0 Round φ130mm Square 120 120 mm Rectangular 100 195 mm Angle beam 165 84 mm 133 4 133 4 mm Miter cut 45 Round φ120 mm Square 95 95 mm Rectangular 90 120 mm Angle beam 90 90 mm Vise clamp angle 0 45 TAB...

Page 3: ...safer if used at the rate for which it was designed 8 USE THE RIGHT TOOL Don t force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it is not designed 9 WEAR PROPER APPAREL DO NOT wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry that may get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 10 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK ...

Page 4: ...ng starter keys 21 DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of any drugs alcohol or medication that could impair your ability to use the tool safely 22 USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM whenever possible Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health and in some cases a fire hazard Always operate the power tool in a well ventilated area with adequate dust removal 23 A...

Page 5: ...al cutter movement Bolt or clamp the metal cutter to a firm level surface where there is plenty of room to move the workpiece through the entire cut Position the Metal Cutter so the feet are level and the metal cutter does not rock Position the metal cutter where operators and bystanders stand a safe distance away from the saw and are not in direct line with the saw blade To avoid injury from elect...

Page 6: ...s or muffs when using the metal cutter The metal cutter can throw debris into your eyes which can result in permanent eye damage Wear safety goggles not glasses that comply with ANSI Standards Regular eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses They are not safety glasses Wear a dust mask along with safety goggles during each operation 6 INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE Make sure there are no bolts or fore...

Page 7: ...ith this machine Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury WARNING To prevent metal cutter movement or tipping during cutting procedure secure the metal cutter to a workbench or work surface that is also secure Always use the vise on the metal cutter to prevent accidents that could result in serious personal injury Never stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of ...

Page 8: ...cut NEVER reach behind under or within 7 6 cm of the blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece a piece of scrap or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the blade MAKE SURE THE BLADE IS SECURELY MOUNTED as described in the operating instructions before connecting the tool to a power supply Do not tighten blade excessively...

Page 9: ...insulation CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY Check that the power supply and plug used is in accordance with your metal cutter Have a look at the rating plate of the motor or the rating on the metal cutter Any changes should always be carried out by a qualified electrician Avoid contact with the terminals on the plug when installing removing the plug to from the power supply outlet Contact will cause ...

Page 10: ...make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material To avoid the risk of personal injury If any part is missing or damaged do not attempt to assemble the metal cutter plug in the power cord or turn the switch ON until the missing or damaged part is obtained and is installed correctly NOTE To make assembly easier keep contents of box together UNPACKING YOUR METAL CUTTER ...

Page 11: ...Bolt Lock Nut Locking Chain Locking Hook Hex Wrench Quick release Lever Spindle Lock Trigger Lock on Button Vise Clamp Stop Block Switch Handle Trigger Switch Base Vise Adjustable Fence Vise Handle Upper Cutting Blade Guard Lower Cutting Blade Guard Extension Wing Eye Shield ...

Page 12: ... it for locking the arm down for storage Fig A STORING Blade wrench Fig B When you are not using the saw blade wrench 1 provided a storage holder 2 is located on the rear of the saw base to store the wrench WARNING Hex wrench Fig B 1 For convenient storage and prevention of loss there is a hole 3 in the rear of the base 4 for storing the hex wrench 5 when not in use Fig B INSTALLING AND CHANGING T...

Page 13: ...t the base 1 Loosen the locknut 1 with a 13 mm wrench 2 Turn the depth stop bolt 2 with a 13 mm wrench counterclockwise to decrease the cutting depth or clockwise to increase the cutting depth 3 Lower the cutting head to check if the blade contacts the base 4 Repeat until adjusted properly and tighten the locknut 1 NOTE To maintain this adjustment the locknut 1 on the depth stop bolt 2 must be tig...

Page 14: ... clockwise to secure the workpiece within the vise Fig G 3 2 4 1 ADJUSTING FOR ANGLE CUTTING FIG H 1 Loosen the vise handle and back the vise clamp 2 away from the adjustable fence 3 2 Loosen the two bolts 1 of the adjustable fence with a 17 mm wrench 3 Move the adjustable fence 3 to the desired angle between 0 and 45 degrees 4 Tighten the two bolts 1 5 The vise clamp 2 will align itself automatic...

Page 15: ...king in place Fig I Fig J CARRYING YOUR METAL CUTTER FIG K The metal cutter can be transported to any workplace conveniently by 1 Lower the cutting arm to its lowest position and secure in place by attaching the locking chain 1 to the hook 2 2 Transport the saw by the carrying handle 3 located above the motor 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 2 1 2 3 Fig K ...

Page 16: ...ted on the side of the handle Release the trigger switch and the tool will run continuously 2 To disengage the lock on feature depress the trigger switch and release If you have the lock on feature engaged during use and the power is disconnected to the saw disengage the lock on feature immediately To avoid accidental start up of your metal cutter always make sure the switch is OFF and the lock on...

Page 17: ...ng arm out of the workpiece Do not attempt to cut wood or masonry with this metal cutter Never cut magnesium or magnesium alloy with this machine Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury WARNING WORKPIECE SUPPORT FIG J NOTE When cutting long workpieces the opposite end of the material need extra support The support should be placed under the workpiece Keep your hand holding the wo...

Page 18: ...er has less than 6 4 mm length of carbon remaining or if the spring or wire is damaged or burned 1 To inspect or replace brushes first unplug the tool remove the black plastic cap 1 on the side of the motor 2 NOTE The brush assembly has a spring so the cap may pop out when loosened 2 Pull out the brush assembly and replace with the new one if needed The ears on the metal end of the WARNING assembly...

Page 19: ...ive blade pressure 1 Replace immediately 2 Check adjustable fence for squareness to cut blade 3 Lessen blade pressure during cutting operation Metal cutter blade binds jams burns workpiece Rough cuts 1 Improper operation 2 Dull metal cutter blade 3 Improper metal cutter blade 1 See Operation section 2 Replace blade 3 Replace with 355 mm saw blade Tool vibrates or shakes 1 Blade not round 2 Blade d...

Page 20: ...W 8 1 325L CLEAR PLATE 1 0JB5 WAVE WASHER WW 18 1 32CQ CUTTER SHAFT GUARD 1 0JCV SPRING PIN 1 32CT SPRING GUARD 1 0JE7 C RING 1 32CX LEVER 1 0JEF C RING 2 32CY SUPPORT 1 0JPC HEX HD BOLT M6 1 0 12 1 32CZ ARBOR COLLAR 2 0JPU HEX HD BOLT M8 1 25 20 2 32D0 COVER 1 0JQ7 HEX HD BOLT M8 1 25 25 2 32D1 BUSH 2 0JUK HEX SOC HD CAP BOLT M6 1 0 16 2 32D2 BUSH 1 0JUX HEX SOC HD CAP BOLT M8 1 25 30 4 32D5 SCRE...

Page 21: ...21 21 355 MM METAL CUTTER SCHEMATIC ...

Page 22: ...EW M5 0 8 10 1 0QQU CARBON BRUSH ASS Y 2 0QR0 BRUSH COVER 2 0R1S BEARING BUSHING 1 2FG0 KNOB HANDLE 1 2LV6 CR RE PAN HEAD TAPPING WASHER SCREW M5 12 85 2 2ZP1 COMPRESSION SPRING 1 2ZPM MOTOR COVER 1 2ZPN MOTOR REAR COVER 1 2ZPP FLOW GUIDE 1 2ZPS PLATE COVER 1 2ZS3 BRUSH HOLDER ASS Y 2 32F8 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 45 4 32SX FIELD ASS Y 1 32SY ARMATURE ASS Y 1 32T0 ARBOR SHAFT ASS Y 1 344K ...

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