Equalizer EM415 User manual

120-Volt Electric
Equalizer
® Magnum
Users Guide & Exploded View
EM415 • EM417
READ THIS FIRST! Keep sheaths clean on the inside! To prevent extensive tool damage, do not allow sheath to hit
blade mount! Set the blade to the proper depth, and do not hit the pinchweld on the outside of the vehicle! Cut wide
urethane in 3/4” stages! Grease main drive gear every 3 months, using high heat grease!
© 2004 Equalizer Industries, Inc.
EM415_EM417_Mag_User_Guide Rev 4/1/04

Description
The Equalizer® Magnum is an interior auto
glass cut out knife. It is designed to cut
the urethane bonding which holds most
modern auto glass in cars. The .020” thick
blade reciprocates inside a metal sheath.
This sheath protects the dash and garnish
mouldings and regulates the depth at which
the blade cuts. The blade is exposed only
1/2 inch to 1-1/2 inches on the end, depend-
ing on how you adjust the blade. The blade
length is adjustable because different cars
have different widths of urethane bonding.
Blade Replacement
A hex screw holds the
blade in place. Loosen
the screw and pull the
blade out of the sheath.
Insert a new blade and
tighten the screw tightly
against the blade. The
blade retaining screw is
accessible through the
side of the base on all Equalizer® tools.
Removing Auto Glass With Your Equalizer
® Magnum
Put The Blade In
Correctly
Look at how the
blade is installed
when you receive
your Equalizer®
Magnum and always
put it in the same
way. The flat side
rides against the
glass. This method
of installing the blade is important because
the unique way the blade is sharpened
makes it hug the glass and cut the urethane
where it is easier to cut. The only exception
to the above is when the glass is encapsu-
lated or has mouldings bonded to the glass.
If you are trying to take an encapsulated
glass out without breaking it, turn the blade
around so the flat side will hug the pinch-
weld. If you do not do this the blade may cut
into the plastic and damage the moulding.
Adjusting Blade Length
To adjust the length the blade comes out
of the sheath, loosen the sheath retainer
screws 1/2 turn and pull the sheath down.
Pulling the sheath down in the clamp
decreases the length the blade comes out
of the sheath. Putting the sheath higher in
the sheath clamp increases the length the
blade comes out. Always use the correct
size blade for the correct sheath (example:
4-inch blade in 4-inch sheath, 8-inch blade
in 8-inch sheath). Never adjust the blade
length with the tool plugged in or running.
Urethane
Blade Appearance From Inside
Looking Out
Sheath Up For
Longer Blade
Sheath Down For
Shorter Blade
The Sheath
The sheath is a unique patented idea that
makes Equalizer® tools work. The sheath is
a protective sleeve that surrounds the blade
so the blade will not damage the dash or
garnish mouldings. The sheath is designed
to help you regulate the length of the
blade. This is important to keep the blade
from hitting the pinchweld on the outside.
Sheaths are available in 4 inch, 8-inch and
12-inch sizes. The 4 inch is most com-
monly used around quarter glasses where
there is not much vertical height. The 8
inch is the most commonly used size when
removing windshields or back glasses. The
12 inch is useful when reaching far below
the dash on vehicles where the windshield
extends below the hood.
WARNING!
Our blade material is a special made mate-
rial. It has rounded edges so it will not bind
in the sheath. It has the correct Rockwell
hardness so it will not buckle inside the
sheath. The use of any material other than
our blades will cause damage to the sheath
and drive unit and will void your warranty.
Patented Worldwide
Caution
When you are changing the blade and sheath
at the same time, be sure to put the sheath in
and tighten it first, then install the blade. If you
install and tighten the blade first, the sheath can
bind against it and damage the tool.
Patented Worldwide
The Blade
The blade is made of mild steel so it will not
shatter. If it bends, use a pair of pliers and
straighten it. To sharpen the blade simply
grind the edge on a bench grinder, belt sander,
or use a file or honing stone. You do not have
to remove the blade to sharpen it. Be sure
to disconnect electric tools from the power
source, disconnect air tools from air pressure
and remove the battery from cordless tools.
Changing The Sheath
The sheath is held in
place by four hex head
screws. To change
the sheath, loosen the
screws and pull the
sheath out of the sheath
clamp. Insert the new
sheath and tighten
the screws. Use care not to overtighten the
screws and crush the sheath. Crushing the
sheath can cause the blade to bind and dam-
age the drive unit.
Side View
Caution
Keep the sheath clean inside! Failure to do
so can put excess strain on the drive unit and
damage it. We will not warranty tools dam-
aged in this way!
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Sheath Maintenance
If urethane or butyl is
pulled up into the sheath it
can be cleaned by remov-
ing the sheath and soaking
it in a solvent. We recom-
mend using Equalizer®
Sheath Cleaner SCS775.
Avoid the use of harsh
cleaners such as lacquer
thinner or similar “hot”
cleaners. We also recom-
mend our Sheath Cleaning
Container ESC780. Its
unique design keeps you
from wasting cleaner,
stores the sheaths in a
sealed container, and holds
the sheath in an upright
position so the urethane
or butyl will drain out the
bottom of the sheath.

Proper Tool Use
The sheath is curved so the drive unit
can be held away from the glass. This
curvature keeps the blade from bending
as it comes out of the sheath. Not hold-
ing the tool so the blade goes straight
in and out can cause excessive friction,
overheating the blade and causing it
to break. This is extremely important
on all blades, but more important on
serrated blades. Holding the tool incor-
rectly can break serrated blades.
Use Cutting Lubricant
The use of Equalizer® Cutting Lubricant
ECL784 will improve the cutting action and
reduce drag on the Equalizer® blade. It will
also keep the blade and sheath from getting
hot. Cutting lubricant will greatly reduce the
amount of urethane and butyl that is pulled up
into the sheath.
Remove & Replace Windshields,
Side Glasses & Back Glasses
Remove and replace windshields with-
out breaking them. Because of the thin
blade (it is actually .002” thinner than
a normal piece of cut-out wire) you can
use your Equalizer® Magnum to remove
auto glass without breaking it. Keep
the blade moving and use Equalizer®
Cutting Lubricant. Use a utility knife
to cut down to the pinchweld, on the
outside, taking care not to let the knife
cut into the paint. Use your Equalizer®
Magnum to cut the glass loose from
the urethane. On bonded encapsulated
parts, turn the blade over so the flat side
is against the pinchweld. If the blade is
not turned over it can cut into the plas-
tic encapsulation and damage it.
Right Or Left Hand Use
All Equalizer® tools can be set up for right
or left hand use. The Equalizer® line of
tools are shipped set up for right hand use.
To convert them to left hand use, take the
blade and sheath out and turn them in the
opposite direction. Be sure they are both
reinstalled properly, so the flat side of the
blade rides up against the glass.
General Safety Information
1. Always wear safety glasses and safety
gloves when using Equalizer® tools.
2. Do not activate Equalizer® tools until
they are in the cutting position. Disengage
the tool and let it stop before taking it out
of the urethane.
3. The blade is sharp and can cut even
when the tool is not running.
4. Do not force the tool. Put light for-
ward pressure on the tool. Let it do
the work.
5. Consider your work environment. Do
not use or expose power tools to rain or
damp weather.
6. Unplug electric tools before servicing
and when changing accessories.
7. Stay Alert!! Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense.
Left Hand
Use
Warning
Cutting lubricant contains soap and certain
solutions that could contaminate urethane. Do
not use cutting lubricant if you do not intend to
remove the old urethane. Cured urethane can
contain air bubbles that will allow cutting lubri-
cant to flow inside urethane and contaminate it.
If you intend to “short cut” then do not use cut-
ting lubricant. Use clean uncontaminated water.
Plunge Cuts & Cutting
Start the tool with the blade a short dis-
tance from the urethane. Then, with the
tool running at full speed, push the blade
into the urethane. This is called a plunge
cut. Grip the tool firmly and do not allow
it to kick back. Plunge cutting works better
with the tool running at full speed. Plunge
cutting is possible because the blade is
sharp around the end. After the plunge cut
you can cut in either direction because the
blade is sharp on both sides.
3
Voltage 120 Volts
Amps 4.5
Watts 540
Maximum Strokes Per Minute 3,200
Warning
It is acceptable to run The Equalizer®
Magnum on a generator. Be sure
the generator produces at least 1000
watts of 120 volt alternating current.
You can also run The Equalizer®
Magnum on an inverter. Do not use
an inverter smaller than 1000 watts.
If the inverter gives a signal that the
battery which powers it is getting
low be sure to start the motor of your
mobile vehicle to recharge the bat-
tery. Some inverters can continue to
run these tools even though inverter
is not producing 120 volts of electric-
ity. This can damage your tool.
Important Information About
Your Equalizer® Magnum
Right
Dash
Glass
Glass
Dash
Wrong
Right Hand
Use
Removing Auto Glass With Your Equalizer
® Magnum

4123
4125
4124
4117
4132
4130
4131
4140
4143
4147A
4149
4137
4151 4156
4152
4153
4127
4112
4118 4103
4107
(4112)
4121
4108
Models EM415, EM417
Part No. Description Required
4103 Brushes 2
4107 Switch 1
4108 Cord and plug 1
4112 Handle (Set of 2) 1
4117 1/8-inch hex wrench 1
4118 Motor 1
4121 Cord protector 1
4123 Forming screws 2
4124 Gear case cover 1
4125 Plastite screws 2
4127 Plastite screws 6
4130 M5 X 5 socket set screw (metric) 1
Part No. Description Required
4131 1/4 X 28 X 1/4 blade retaining screw 1
4132 Blade clamp 1
4137 Sheath holding assembly 1
4140 Yoke bar 1
4143 Machine screws 2
4147A Crank plate 1
4149 Counterbalancer 1
4151 Sheath holder screws 4
4152 Gear and bearing 1
4153 Gear case 1
4156 Foot screw 1

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Blades for your Equalizer® Magnum
Sheaths for your Equalizer® Magnum
EEB797 • 12" Blade
EEB795 • 8" Blade
EEB793 • 4" Blade
ESB1312 • 12" Serrated Blade
ESB1308 • 8" Serrated Blade
ESB1304 • 4" Serrated Blade
These blades will fit any Equalizer® tool: Equalizer® GT, Excalibur®, Equalizer® Magnum, Thor™, Equalizer® 12V, and Equalizer® Freedom.
EES812 • 12" Sheath
EES808 • 8" Sheath
EES804 • 4" Sheath
These sheaths will fit any Equalizer® tool: Equalizer® GT, Excalibur®, Equalizer® Magnum, Thor™, Equalizer® 12V, and Equalizer® Freedom.
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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The Equalizer® Magnum is warrantied for one year. These tools are warrantied to be free of FACTORY DEFECTS.
Warranty does not apply to abuse, misuse, or normal wear and tear. We will repair or replace, at our option, any
defective part. Tools are repaired and sent back the same day they are received.
If you feel your tool is covered under warranty, the entire tool, including any sheaths, blades, cases, etc., must be
returned to:
EQUALIZER INDUSTRIES, INC.
1304 WEST INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78681
If you want a tool repaired but are not seeking to have it repaired under warranty, it is not necessary to include
blades and sheaths, but please include the foot assembly which is attached separately to the Equalizer® Magnum.
Equalizer Industries, Inc., reserves the right to refuse to repair, at our expense, any tool which has not been prop-
erly maintained as specified in the Users Guide. Particularly important are the following:
1. Keep the inside of the sheaths clean. We recommend using Equalizer® Sheath Cleaner.
2. Use only Equalizer® Blades.
3. Set the blade to the proper depth to prevent it from hitting the pinchweld.
If you have any questions about your tool, call us toll free at 1-800-334-1334 or fax us at [phone].
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