operation and
maintenance instructions
Model SEC 230 and 230–LN
page 17 of 20
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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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1 Plug in the tool.
2 Each day, before you begin operation, perform the
following:
2.1 Make sure that tool moves freely on its balancer.
2.2 Make sure that the saw is working correctly.
Check for the correct operation of the trigger(s)
prior to use or daily.
2.2.1 For models equipped with a single trigger,
depress the rear trigger and the tool should
start. Release the trigger and the tool should
stop within 1.5 seconds. If the tool malfunc-
tions, remove it from service and report the
problem to your supervisor immediately.
2.2.2 For dual anti-tie-down control handles
(front and rear handles), depress each trig-
ger separately and the tool should not start.
Depress both triggers simultaneously
(within one second of each other) and the
tool should start. Release either or both trig-
gers and the tool should stop within 1.5 se-
conds. If the tool malfunctions, remove it
from service and report the problem to your
supervisor immediately.
Always use two hands when starting and
stopping the tool. Continue holding the
tool with two hands until the saw blade
comes to a complete stop.
3 Make the cut:
3.1 Position the saw.
3.2 Depress the rear trigger or both triggers simulta-
neously (within one second of each other), as
applicable, and make the cut.
Always use two hands when starting and stop-
ping the tool. Continue holding the tool with
two hands until the saw blade comes to a com-
plete stop.
3.3 When the desired length of cut is reached, re-
lease the trigger or triggers. This will stop the
blade from rotating. Continue holding the tool
with two hands until the saw blade comes to a
complete stop.
3.4 Withdraw the saw from the carcass.
4 Unplug the tool.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES
(29 CFR 1910.147) BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING A
BLADE. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCE-
DURES (29 CFR 1910.147) BEFORE PERFORMING ANY RE-
PAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
1 PRIOR TO USE OR DAILY:
1.1 Add Jarvis 1315 White Grease to grease fitting
(item 42) on the right angle gear housing (item
17 or 25).
1.2 Make sure that the saw is working correctly.
Check for the correct operation of the trigger(s)
prior to use or daily:
1.2.1 For models equipped with a single trigger,
depress the rear trigger and the tool should
start. Release the trigger and the tool should
stop within 1.5 seconds. If the tool malfunc-
tions, repair or remove it from service im-
mediately.
1.2.2 For models with dual anti-tie-down control
handles (front and rear handles), depress
each trigger separately and the tool should
not start. Depress both triggers simulta-
neously (within one second of each other)
and the tool should start. Release either or
both triggers and the tool should stop within
1.5 seconds. If the tool malfunctions, repair
or remove it from service immediately.
Always use two hands when starting and
stopping the tool. Continue holding the
tool with two hands until the saw blade
comes to a complete stop.
