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Sailrite
®
Edge Cordless Hotknife
The Sailrite Edge Cordless Hotknife is designed to separate and cut
lengths of rope, webbing, bands or synthetic fabrics and cords. Do not
use on natural fibers like cotton or hemp. The hot cutting blade cuts
quickly and precisely and provides a clean, sealed edge. Always use with
an insular cutting surface like the Tempered Cutting Glass for Hotknife
(#121915, sold separately) or the included cutting foot.
Operation & Use
1. Loosen the top and bottom locking screws (while hotknife is cold).
2. Insert both legs of the cutting blade. Spread or squeeze the posts
slightly as required. (The fit may be tight.) Push in fully and tighten
both screws.
3. Attach the battery pack into the hotknife body by sliding the lithium-
ion battery pack into the base of the tool body so that the gray
release lever is facing the cutting blade and an audible click can be
heard. This means the battery pack is secure.
4. Hold the spring-loaded safety button while toggling the trigger On/Off
to control the rate of cutting and to cycle the tool power. The cutting
blade does not need to be red hot at all times to cut through the
desired material.
5. Release the button and allow the cutting blade to cool down after use
and before changing it or putting the tool back in its case.
6. Clean the cutting blade with the enclosed wire brush once blade has
cooled down.
7. Remove the battery prior to storage. To remove the battery, press
down on the gray release lever located on the lithium-ion battery
pack and slide the battery out.
Inserting the Cutting Foot (Optional)
1. When the cutting blade is cool, loosen the bottom blade lock screw
using the hex key and insert the slotted end of the cutting foot
beneath the cutting blade. Position the foot so the blade is centered
halfway down into the opening, creating a scissorlike shape between
the cutting blade and the top of the foot. The cutting blade should not
touch the cutting foot on any side. The cutting blade can be gently
bent to fit more centered within the cutting foot.
2. Insert the side locking screws (included with the cutting foot) and
then tighten all locking screws to hold the blade and foot in place
using the hex key. Improper blade installation will prevent the
hotknife from heating up.
Charging the Battery
This lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time and will not develop
a “memory effect” if it is recharged after partial battery use. Remove the
battery pack from the Edge Cordless Hotknife when the blade is cool.
To Charge the Battery
1. Connect the rechargeable battery to the supplied charger by sliding
the top of the lithium-ion battery pack into the prongs on the top
of the charger, so that the gray release lever is facing down (See
drawing below). Then plug the charger cord into an outlet.
2. There are two indicator lights on the front of the charger. When the
battery pack is securely attached to the charger, the light will turn
red. When the battery pack is fully charged, the light will turn green.
3. There are four indicator lights on each lithium-ion battery pack
that light up to indicate the battery charge level when the button
is pressed.
4. The indicator lights will taper down as the battery loses power while
you use the hotknife. So, 4 green indicator lights mean the battery
is fully charged and 1 indicator light means the power is very low.
5. An empty battery typically needs approximately 90 minutes for a
100% charge.
Specifications
Voltage:
100-240V AC (Can be plugged into adapter)
Weight:
5lbs. 7.4oz.
Power:
18V/2.0Ah Lithium-ion Battery
Run Time:
20-minute continuous run-time. During normal usage
with heat cycling this provides up to 90 minutes of
operation time.
Top Screw
Bottom Screw
(For locking foot)
Side Screws
(For locking blade
when Cutting Foot
is used.)
Charger
Battery
Gray Release
Lever
