operation and
maintenance instructions
Model SEC 280--4
page 19 of 24
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 the tool moves freely on its ba-
lancer.
2.2 Make sure that the saw is working correctly.
Check for the correct operation of the trigger(s)
prior to use or daily.
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.
2.2.1 For SEC 280--4 models equipped with a
single trigger,
depress
the rear trigger and
the tool should start.
Release
the trigger and
the tool should stop within 2.5 seconds.
2.2.2 For dual anti-tie-down control handles
(front and the rear handles),
depress
each
trigger separately and the tool should not
start.
Depress
one trigger, then pause one
second and depress the other trigger and the
tool should not start.
Repeat
this procedure
reversing the triggers.
Depress
both trig-
gers simultaneously (within one half second
of each other) and the tool should start. With
the tool running,
release
one trigger and the
tool should stop within 2.5 seconds.
Con-
tinue
holding the depressed trigger and then
depress the other trigger. The tool should
not start. Repeat this procedure holding the
other trigger.
If the tool malfunctions, remove it from service and re-
port the problem to your supervisor immediately.
3 Make the cut:
3.1 Position the saw.
3.2
Depress
the rear trigger or both triggers simulta-
neously (within one half second of each other),
as applicable
, and make the cut.
3.3 When the desired length of cut is reached, re-
lease the trigger(s). 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.
Refer to figures A through C on pages 4--6 for referenced
items.
1 PRIOR TO USE OR DAILY:
1.1 Add
Jarvis
1315 White Grease
to grease fitting
(item 40) on the right angle gear housing (item
16).
1.2 Make sure that the saw is working correctly.
Check for the correct operation of the trigger(s)
prior to use or daily.
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.
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 2.5 seconds.
1.2.2 For dual anti-tie-down control handles
(front and the rear handles),
depress
each
trigger separately and the tool should not
start.
Depress
each trigger separately and
the tool should not start.
Depress
one trig-
ger, then pause one second and depress the
other trigger and the tool should not start.
Repeat
this procedure reversing the trig-
gers.
Depress
both triggers simultaneously
(within one half second of each other) and
the tool should start. With the tool running,
release
one triggers and the tool should stop
within 2.5 seconds. Continue holding the
depressed trigger and then depress the other
trigger. The tool should not start.
Repeat
this procedure holding the other trigger.
If the tool malfunctions, repair it or remove it from ser-
vice immediately.
