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3.  ASSEMBLY AND SET UP CHECKS

2.  INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS

2.1. 

Introduction.

The SM16/1, SM17/1 and SM18/1 power hacksaws are manufactured to comply with Supply of Machinery (Safety) 

Regulations 1992 (S.I.3073). Cast base with integral mitring vice and setting bar for repetition cutting. Machined 

saw arm runners with wear shims for smooth cutting performance. Automatic power cut-off stops machine after 

completion of cutting. Fitted with heavy duty 230Volt single phase electric motor and an approved 3 pin safety plug. 

SM17/1 and SM18/1 supplied with a belt driven coolant pump system to lubricate and cool the workpiece. Fully 

guarded pulley and drive assembly.

 

WARNING!

 

These hacksaws  

MusT NOT

 be used to cut 

non-metallic materials

 (including wood) as to do so will invalidate your insurance    

 

cover and your warranty and may cause damage and/or personal injury. 

 

DO NOT wear loose or ill-fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other jewellery. Tie up, or adequately cover, long hair.

 

DO NOT start machine until workpiece is secure and the blade has been lowered to just above the workpiece.

 

DO NOT use the hacksaw with the blade guard or pulley cover removed.

 

DO NOT use damaged or deformed hacksaw blades.

 

Turn the saw off 

before

 raising the blade.

 

DO NOT run the saw with the blade in the raised position.

 

DO NOT use the machine in wet or damp locations.

 

DO NOT use the machine in areas where fumes from paint, solvents, or flammable liquids pose a potential hazard. Keep all  

 

 

flammable materials (including wipers or cleaning rags) away from the saw, and dispose of according to local regulations.

 

DO NOT stand on the machine.

 

DO NOT leave machine running unattended. Turn power switch ‘Off’ and do not leave area until machine has come to a complete stop.

 

DO NOT operate the saw when you are tired, under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.

2.2. 

Specifications

Model No 

SM16/1  

SM17/1  

SM18/1

Capacity at 90º (mm) 

180 X 180 

185 X 185 

205 X 205 

Capacity at 45º (mm) 

90 X 180 

90 X 185 

110 X 205 

Motor  

375W 230V 

375W 230V 

375W 230V

Size of blade  

400 X 25 X 1.25mm 

400 X 25 X 1.25mm 

400 X 32 X 1.6mm  

Cutting speed 

50/70 strokes/min 

50/70 strokes/min 

60/80 strokes/min

Working floor area required 

1020 X 350mm 

1020 X 350mm 

1050 X 370mm

Weight 

110kg 

115kg 

140kg

Note: 

Letters in brackets refer to Fig.1.

3.1.    Glass oiler 

3.1.1.  The glass oiler ensures constant lubrication between the bow saw and the saw arm.

3.1.2.  Screw the glass oiler into the mounting on the saw bow, as shown in (A).

3.1.3.  Fill the oiler with light machine oil.

3.1.4.  Adjust the rate of flow by turning the serrated collar on the top of the oiler.

3.2.   Oil caps

3.2.1.  There are five oil caps fitted to the saw, (B1 - B5). 

3.2.2.  Remove the six self tapping screws in the guard, (C, only two shown) and fold it  

 

down.

3.2.3.  Identify the two oil caps on the frame support (B1 & B2) and the two on the saw  

 

arm, (B3 & B4).

3.2.4.  Lift each cap in turn and fill the cups with light machine oil.  Allow time for the oil  

 

to penetrate and refill as necessary.

3.2.5.  Fold the guard into position and refit the six screws removed in paragraph 3.2.2.

3.2.6. The fifth oil cap is fitted on the connecting rod, (B5).  Lift the cap and fill the cup  

 

with light machine oil.

3.3.  Length bar 

3.3.1.  When cutting multiple same length pieces, the length bar and length plate can be  

 

fitted to save the operator having to measure the item to be cut each time.

3.3.2.  Screw the length bar (D) into the side of the saw bed and tighten the locking nut.

3.3.3.  Adjust the length plate (E) to the required position and lock in place by    

 

tightening the “T” head bolt (F).

3.4.  Blade tension

3.4.1.  Check the blade tension by flicking the blade.  The blade should make a sharp  

 

pining sound if it is properly adjusted.

3.4.2.  If the blade needs adjusting, refer to paragraph 5.3.

3.5.  Coolant tank (Models SM17/1 and SM18/1 only)

3.5.1.  Fill the cooling tank, attached to the underside of the saw bed, with cutting oil

Fig.1.

 

by pouring through the slots in the saw bed into the coolant tank.  Ensure the supply tap at the base of the coolant pipe is turned off.  

Note:

  Neat cutting oil, part no NCO/5L and soluble cutting oil SCO/5L  are available from your local Sealey dealer. 

3.6.  Saw arm weight

3.6.1.  Fit the saw arm weight, (G) onto the saw arm to increase the cutting weight if required.

Original Language Version

SM16/1, SM17/1, SM18/1    Issue: 2 - 08/12/09

Summary of Contents for SM18/1

Page 1: ...oard We also recommend that a Residual Current Device RCD is used It is particularly important to use an RCD with portable products that are plugged into a supply which is not protected by an RCCB If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician You may obtain a Residual Current Device by contacting your Sealey dealer You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrica...

Page 2: ...25mm 400 X 25 X 1 25mm 400 X 32 X 1 6mm Cutting speed 50 70 strokes min 50 70 strokes min 60 80 strokes min Working floor area required 1020 X 350mm 1020 X 350mm 1050 X 370mm Weight 110kg 115kg 140kg Note Letters in brackets refer to Fig 1 3 1 Glass oiler 3 1 1 The glass oiler ensures constant lubrication between the bow saw and the saw arm 3 1 2 Screw the glass oiler into the mounting on the saw ...

Page 3: ...mped 4 2 8 Where the length of the workpiece to be secured is half the width if the vice or less adjust the bolt on the free vice so that it touches the fixed vice face as shown in fig 3 4 2 9 The saw bed provides an alternative pair of mounting holes for the fixed side of the vice o use these holes remove the centre bolt fig2 C the vice clamp bolts fig 2 B D and the vice swivel bolt fig 2 A 4 2 1...

Page 4: ...lts as this will cause excessive wear 5 7 Vibration 5 7 1 If the saw arm shakes vibrates excessively or apears otherwise insecure it may be necessary to tighten the support frame fig 8 to the gear shaft or tighten the saw arm to the support frame fig 9 5 7 2 To tighten the support remove the six self tapping screws in the guard fig 1 C and fold it down 5 7 3 Loosen the lock nuts and tighten the bo...

Page 5: ...he hydraulic system 4 Pump the arm a few times manually Excessive noise 1 The saw is low on lubricant 1 Check lubricant and refill as required 2 The pulley is touching the pulley guard 2 Adjust the pulley so that it does not touch the guard 3 The gears are worn out 3 Replace the gears 4 Screws bolts or other moving parts are loose 4 Tighten loose parts as required Coolant delivery is weak 1 Sedime...

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