RYCO RYCS10 CUT-OFF SAW
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The following are indications that the Cut-Off Blade may require sharpening:
• Tube of hose separated from the reinforcement
• Wire reinforcement changed colour to blue due to excessive heat
• Wire reinforcement not cleanly cut
• Excessive force required for cutting; and,
• Blade cutting edge turned blue from heat or the blade being warped.
17. BLADE CHANGING PROCEDURE
Figure 7 – RYCS10 blade change schematic
1. Disconnect the electrical power supply from the Cut-Off Saw. Secure a Safety Hazard “Do Not Operate” tag to the equipment.
2. Wearing safety gloves remove screws from left side saw blade shroud - E.
3. Remove blade shroud from saw
4. Using appropriately sized spanner hold blade shaft D, loosen the nut A holding the Steel Cut-Off Saw Blade, and remove the Blade.
Take extreme care when handling Steel Cut-Off Saw Blades to avoid personal injury.
5. When blade is removed ensure hub and shaft are clean and free from and debris.
6. Replacement is in the reverse order to removal, ensure blade is installed straight and true. Note the direction of rotation of the blade
and the correct direction of the teeth. Inspect all components to ensure there is no wear or damage; replace as necessary. Ensure that
the nut holding the Blade is tightened to correct torque.
7. Securely re-install left side blade shroud.
8. Remove Safety Hazard “Do Not Operate” tag.
9. Reconnect the electrical power supply to the RYCS10 Cut-Off Saw.
10. Inspect to ensure that the Cut-Off Saw Blade is mounted centrally, with no axial or radial run out. Also inspect for any vibrations. If there
is any run out or vibrations, immediately turn off the Cut-Off Saw and repeat Steps 1 to 9.
RYCO RYCS10 CUT-OFF SAW
BLADE CHANGING PROCEDURE
REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER
BLADE SIZE
mm
inch
RYCSW10
250
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