Clarke CAT118 Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0410
SABRE SAW
MODEL NO: CAT118
PART NO: 3110874

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE product.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as
waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted,
taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is
compatible with the environment.
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories are available, including Filter/Regulators,
Lubricators, High Pressure Hoses (5 to 100 Metres), etc.
Contact your CLARKE dealer for further information, or CLARKE International
Sales Department on 01992 565 333.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy.
2. Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair
out of the way.
3. Keep children and visitors away - Do not let children handle the sabre
saw.
4. Do not operate the sabre saw where there are flammable liquids or
gases.
5. Keep the air supply hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
6. Do not fit the sabre saw to any stand or clamping device that may
damage the tool.
USE
1. Stay alert and use common sense - Do not operate the sabre saw when
you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
2. Always wear eye protectors when using the sabre saw - Eye protectors
must provide protection from flying particles from the front and the side.
3. Always wear ear protectors when using the sabre saw.
4. Do not overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
5. Never use bottled gas as a source of power for the sabre saw.
6. Do not connect the air supply hose with your finger on the trigger of the
sabre saw.
7. Do not exceed the maximum pressure for the sabre saw: 90 psi / 6.2 bar.
8. Check hoses for leaks or worn condition before use, and ensure that all
connections are secure.
9. Do not use the sabre saw for any other purpose than that described in this
book.
10. Do not carry out any alterations or modifications to the sabre saw.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

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11. Always disconnect from the air supply when:
• Performing any maintenance
• The sabre saw is not in use.
• The sabre saw will be left unattended.
• Moving to another work area.
• Passing the sabre saw to another person.
12. Never use the sabre saw if it is defective or operating abnormally.
13. Avoid damaging the sabre saw for example by applying excessive force
of any kind.
14. ALWAYS maintain the tool. Keep it clean for the best and safest
performance.
15. Quick change couplings should not be located at the tool. They add
weight and could fail due to vibration.
16. DO NOT force or misuse the tool. It will do a better and safer job at the
rate for which it was designed.
17. Do not remove any labels. Damaged labels should be replaced.
18. This tool vibrates with use. Vibration may be harmful to your hands or
arms. Stop using the tool if discomfort, a tingling feeling or pain occurs.
Seek medical advice before resuming use.
19. Always use the appropriate blade for the material being cut.
20. Always switch the machine OFF once the task is completed.
21. Always ensure the blade is fully tightened before use.
22. Always allow sufficient clearance beneath the work to ensure the blade
does not come into contact with the floor, table etc.
23. Always check for hidden electrical wires or water pipes etc.
24. Do not cut material above the specified thickness.
25. Do not cut through walls or cavities before checking for hidden electrical
wires or water pipes etc.
26. Do not touch the blade immediately after use, allow time for it to cool.
27. Do not cut work less than at least twice the pitch of the saw blade. i.e. at
least two teeth must be in contact with the work at all times.
28. When cutting wood, ensure all nails have been removed beforehand.
Nails will damage the wood saw blade.
29. When cutting metals, always use a cooling agent i.e. cutting/soluble oil.

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TRANSPORTATION
1. Never carry the sabre saw by the air supply hose.
2. Never carry the sabre saw with your finger on the trigger.
STORAGE
1. When not in use the sabre saw must be disconnected from the air supply
and stored in a dry place out of the reach of children (preferably in a
locked cabinet).
2. Avoid storing the sabre saw in environments where the temperature is
below 0oC.

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OVERVIEW
NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION
1 Blade 4 Trigger
2 Blade Securing Screw 5 1/4” BSP (Female Air Inlet)
3SafetyLock
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BEFORE USE
AIR SUPPLY
• Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air as a power source for
the sabre saw.
• Air compressors used with the sabre saw must comply with the
appropriate European Community safety directives.
• A build up of moisture or oil in the air compressor will accelerate
wear and corrosion in the sabre saw.
• Never exceed the maximum operating pressure for the sabre saw.
AIR HOSE
• The air hose must be rated at least 150% of the maximum operating
pressure of the tool.
RECOMMENDED AIR SUPPLY CONNECTION
WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU
ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF
COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY.

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BEFORE USE
FITTING THE BLADE
1. Slide the blade into the saw as
shown.
2. Secure the blade by tightening the
grub screw shown using the
hexagonal key supplied.
CONNECTING THE SAW TO AN AIR SUPPLY
NOTE: Ensure the air supply is turned off.
1. Remove the travel plug from the
bottom of the sabre saw as shown.
WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU
ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF
COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY.

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2. Connect a suitable hose to the
sabre saw as shown.
• Use the adaptor supplied if
required.
3. Connect the other end of the hose
to the compressor.
4. Your sabre saw is now ready for
use.
You can fit a whip hose with a quick fit
coupling if required (available from your Clarke dealer.)
OPERATION
1. Slide the safety lock forward.
2. Squeeze the trigger.
• Allow the saw to reach full
speed before use.
3. Release the trigger to stop the
sabre saw. When the blade has
stopped remove it from the
workpiece.
DISCONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY
Do not disconnect the air supply hose until the compressor has been shut
down and the compressed air released.
1. Refer to the compressor instruction book for the procedures to shut down
and release the compressed air.
2. Once the pressure has been released, disconnect the air supply hose from
the sabre saw.
3. Store the sabre saw safely in its box in a dry, secure environment.
WARNING: THE BLADE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN FOR A SHORT PERIOD
AFTER THE TRIGGER HAS BEEN RELEASED. WAIT UNTIL IT STOPS BEFORE
REMOVING IT FROM THE WORKPIECE

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MAINTENANCE
DAILY
• Drain water from air tank, air line and compressor.
• Pour a few drops of CLARKE air line oil, into the air inlet. This should be
carried out regardless of whether or not the inline mini oiler is used.
WEEKLY
• Check the air inlet screen filter
and clean if necessary.
CLEANING
• Keep the body of the sabre saw
clean and free from debris, grit
or gum deposits.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
• All servicing and repair must be
carried out by qualified service technicians.
NOTES
• Please note that factors other than the tool may effect its operation
and efficiency such as reduced compressor output, excessive drain
on the airline, moisture or restrictions in the line, or the use of
connectors of improper size or poor condition which will reduce air
supply.
• **Clarke air line oil is available from your CLARKE dealer part no.
3050825.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE SABRE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM
THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING ANY CLEANING, OR MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES.

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STORAGE
• If the tool is to be stored, or is idle for longer than 24 hours, run a few
drops of Clarke air line oil into the air inlet, and run the tool for 5
seconds in order to lubricate the internal parts.
• When not in use, disconnect from air supply, clean tool and store in
a safe,dry place.
SPECIFICATIONS
Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at
the time of going to print. However CLARKE International reserve the right to
change specifications at any time without prior notice. Always consult the
machine’s data plate
Model Number CAT118
Air Consumption 6 CFM
Operating Pressure 90 psi (6.2 bar)
Air Inlet Size 1/4” BSP
No Load Speed 5000 strokes/min
Stroke Length 8 mm
Sound Pressure Level (LpA dB) 82.9 dB(A)
Sound Power Level (LwA dB) 93.9 dB(A)
Vibration Levels 3.5 m/s2 at the main handle
K = 0.63 m/s2
Dimensions (L x W x H) 255 x 41 x 81 mm
Weight 0.95 Kg

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VIBRATION EMMISIONS
Employers are advised to refer to the HSE publication “Guide for Employers”.
All hand held power tools vibrate to some extent, and this vibration is
transmitted to the operator via the handle, or hand used to steady the tool.
Vibration from about 2 to 1500 herz is potentially damaging and is most
hazardous in the range from about 5 to 20 herz.
Operators who are regularly exposed to vibration may suffer from Hand Arm
Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), which includes ‘dead hand’, ‘dead finger’, and
‘white finger’. These are painful conditions and are widespread in industries
where vibrating tools are used.
The health risk depends upon the vibration level and the length of time of
exposure to it……in effect, a daily vibration dose.
Tools are tested using specialised equipment, to approximate the vibration
level generated under normal, acceptable operating conditions for the tool in
question. For example, a grinder used at 45° on mild steel plate, or a sander
on soft wood in a horizontal plane etc.
These tests produce a value ‘a’, expressed in metres per second per second,
which represents the average vibration level of all tests taken, in three axes
where necessary, and a second figure ‘K’, which represents the uncertainty
factor, i.e. a value in excess of ‘a’, to which the tool could vibrate under
normal conditions. These values appear in the specification panel below.
You will note that a third value is given in the specification - the highest
measured reading in a single plane. This is the maximum level of vibration
measured during testing in one of the axes, and this should also be taken into
account when making a risk assessment.
‘a’ values in excess of 2.5 m/s2are considered hazardous when used for
prolonged periods. A tool with a vibration value of 2.8 m/s2may be used for
up to 8 hours (cumulative) per day, whereas a tool with a value of 11.2 m/s2
may be used for ½ hour per day only.
Model Number CAT118
Description Sabre Saw
Declared vibration emission value in accordance with EN12096
Measured vibration emission value - a: 3.5 m/s2
Value determined according to EN28622-1

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The graph on the right shows the
vibration value against the maximum
time the respective tool may be
used, per day.
The uncertainty factor should also be
taken into account when assessing a
risk. The two figures ‘a’ and ‘K’ may
be added together and the resultant
value used to assess the risk.
It should be noted that if a tool is
used under abnormal, or unusual
conditions, then the vibration level
could possibly increase significantly. Users must always take this into account
and make their own risk assessment, using the graph above as a reference.
Some tools with a high vibration value, such as sabre sawes, are generally
used for a few seconds at a time, therefore the cumulative time may only be
in the order of a few minutes per day. Nevertheless, the cumulative effect,
particularly when added to that of other hand held power tools that may be
used, must always be taken into account when the total daily dose rate is
determined.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY