OPERATION
This saw is a rugged and dependable tool when used and maintained properly. Many
of these saws have been in daily service for years and are still in good working order.
As with any tool, good operating procedure is important for tool life and operator
safety.
Operating Procedure
1. Set pin placement for the size hose you are cutting using the following guide:
*This guide only “suggests” the best possible pin placement, as there are vari-
ables such as new or used hose, brands of hose, braided or spiral wire rein-
forcement (4 or 6 wire multi-spiral). As an operator you will learn the best pin
placement for the hose you are cutting. Remember that the cut hose should be
square and clean.
2. Start the saw and let the motor come up to full speed. This is most important with
the DC saws as they take a moment to “ramp up”. Cutting before they’re at full
speed can cause very high amperage draw and shorten the life of the motor.
3. Push the hose into the saw with steady, even pressure. Let the blade do its’ job by
cutting the hose not ripping it. This becomes more important as the hose size be-
comes larger, especially with the 6 wire multi-spiral hose. If there is a lot of smoke
and sparks you may be forcing the hose too fast or the blade may be excessively
dull.
After the hose is cut, be careful as the blade spins down to a stop.
A coasting blade is still dangerous!
4. Examine the hose. Look at the squareness and how clean the cut is. A good cut
goes a long way toward making a strong hose assembly.
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Hose Size
Pin Location*
-4 (1/4”)
1
-6 (3/8”)
2
-8 (1/2”)
2
-12 (3/4”)
3
-16 (1”)
3-4
-20 (1 1/4”)
4-5
-24 (1 1/2”)
5-6
-32 (2”)
7
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
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