maintenance instructions
Model SEC 180
page 13 of 16
JARVIS
PRODUCTS CORPORATION
33 ANDERSON ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT 06457–4926
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TEL. 860–347–7271 FAX. 860–347–6978
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PRO-
CEDURES (29 CFR 1910.147) BEFORE INSTALLING OR RE-
MOVING A BLADE., OR BEFORE PERFORMING ANY RE-
PAIR OR MAINTENANCE.
Refer to Figures A–C on pages on 4–6 for referenced
items.
1 PRIOR TO USE OR DAILY:
1.1 Make sure that the control handle or handles
work correctly. For single trigger tools: depress
the trigger and the tool should start. Release the
trigger and the tool should stop. For dual trigger
tools: depress each trigger separately and the
tool should not start; depress both triggers si-
multaneously (within one second of each other)
and the tool should start. Release either or both
triggers and the tool should stop. If the tool mal-
functions, repair or remove it from service im-
mediately .
Always operate the tool with both hands on the
handles. Continue to hold the tool with both
hands until the saw blade comes to a complete
stop.
1.2 Make sure that the electronic brake is working
correctly. Depress the trigger to start the saw;
release the trigger and the saw blade should stop
within 2.5 seconds. If the tool malfunctions, re-
pair or remove it from service immediately.
1.3 Check all electrical plugs and cords (over their
entire length) for cuts and abrasions, and replace
if necessary.
1.4 Add Jarvis 1315 White Grease to grease fittings
(item 21) on the gear housing (item 20).
2 AS NECESSARY:
2.1 Inspect circular blade and sharpen or replace as
necessary. Refer to sections 3 and 4 as a proce-
dural guide.
2.2 Disassemble, clean and inspect right angle gear
housing. Refer to sections 5 and 6 as a proce-
dural guide.
2.3 Disassemble, clean and inspect motor housing
assembly. Refer to sections 7 and 8 as a proce-
dural guide.
2.4 Disassemble, clean and inspect rear handle as-
sembly. Refer to sections 9 and 10 as a proce-
dural guide.
3 CIRCULAR BLADE REMOVAL:
3.1 Non–Indexing Gage Models
3.1.1 Remove the depth gage locking lever (item
48) and rotate the depth gage (item 3) out of
the way. Continue to step 3.3.
3.2 Indexing Gage Models
3.2.1 Remove thumb screw (item 4) and washer
(item 5).
3.2.2 Remove depth gage (item 3). Continue to
step 3.3.
3.3 Both Gage Models
3.3.1 Use Jarvis wrench 8039146 to remove the
blade retaining screws (item 6). Keep the
blade from rotating by inserting the blade
locking pin (item 50) through the hole in the
blade and guard.
3.3.2 Remove the blade retaining washer (item 7).
3.3.3 Remove the saw blade (item 8).
3.3.4 Inspect all parts for wear and replace if nec-
essary.
3.3.4.1 Inspect blade for wear and sharpen or
replace as necessary.
