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TO CUT METALS AND THIN MATERIALS
For minimum operator effort and greatest efficiency when cutting
metals and other thin materials, adjust shoe for maximum depth of
cut (Figure 3).
TO CUT STONE OR MASONRY MATERIALS
For maximum effectiveness, set the wheel exposure to about 1/2”
(13mm)beyond the shoe. For many applications, the material will
readily break along the 1/2” (13mm) deep scored line. If a deeper
cut is needed, increase the depth of cut in approximately 1/2” (13mm)
increments. See Figure 4.
Installing Abrasive Wheels (Figure 5)
1. TURN OFF TOOL AND DISCONNECT FROM POWER SUPPLY.
2. Lay unit on a firm surface with bottom of shoe facing up.
3. Loosen shoe adjustment wing nuts, bring shoe up to minimum
cutting depth and tighten wing nuts. This step allows more
freedom in removing spindle nut and washers.
4. Using 1 1/8” (28mm) open end wrench (supplied with unit) remove
spindle nut, outer clamp washer and used wheel if one is installed.
Hold spindle from turning with spindle lock pin. Spindle threads
are right hand.
5. Select proper wheel, use only those approved accessories
specified in this manual. Never use wheels rated lower than
nameplate speed of unit.
6. Make sure inner clamp washer is in place and ears are engaged
with spindle flats. Slip wheel through bottom of shoe and slip
wheel over spindle. Be sure wheel goes over pilot diameter. of
inner clamp washer. Slip on outer clamp washer. Start threading
on spindle nut which will self align outer clamp washer. Engage
spindle lock pin and tighten nut with wrench. Do not over tighten
spindle nut.
7. Turn wheel by hand to make sure the wheel is properly centered,
that the wheel does not hit the shoe or guard and nut and that nut
and flanges are tight.
English
Figure 1
Figure 2
BAIL HANDLE
WEAR RING (GEAR CASE
COVER UNDERNEATH)
FIELD
SPINDLE
LOCK PIN
GUARD MOUNTING
SCREWS
GUARD
ADJUSTMEN
T KNOB
GEAR CASE
MOUNTING
SCREWS (4)
TRIGGER
SHOE
GUARD
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
WING NUTS
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