Flexco EBC1 Installation manual
Electric Belt Cutter
Safety and Operating Manual
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For cutting rubber and elastomeric materials only.
IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury!
is manual contains important information about product function and safety. Please read and
understand this manual BEFORE operating the power tool. Please keep this manual available for
other users and owners before they use the power tool. is manual should be stored in a safe place.
WARNING
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Table of Contents
Main Components...................................................................................pg. 3
Tool Specications...................................................................................pg. 3
General Safety Rules.......................................................................... pgs. 4-7
Tool Preparation......................................................................................pg. 8
Operation of Electric Hammer Drill ....................................................pg. 8
Electric Cutter Operation.......................................................................pg. 9
Tool Maintenance–Bearings ..................................................................pg. 9
Tool Maintenance–Blade Replacement ..............................................pg. 10
Logbook..................................................................................................pg. 11
Spare Parts..............................................................................................pg. 12
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Electric Belt Cutter
Main Components
Tool Specications
1.Housing Guard
2.Blade Guard and
Cutting Guide
3.Carriage
4.Eye Bolt
5.Handle
6.Electric Hammer Drill
7.Circular Blade
8.Power Cord
9. Rear Carriage Bolt
10. Carriage Support Bolt
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EBC1
EBC1
Specifications Imperial Metric
Tool Description
Weight 19 lbs 8.5 kg
Machine Housing Stainless Steel
Blade Material High Speed Steel
Blade Size
ø 6.70 x .157, hole
ø .787, key way
.236 (in)
ø 170 x 4, hole
ø 20, key way
6 (mm)
Blade Phases phase 1.38,
pre-phase .079 (in)
phase 35,
pre-phase 2 (mm)
Drill Description
Hammer drill – Make and Model Hitachi, DV16 V
Hammer drill – Power Source 120 V
Hammer drill –
Power Consumption 590 W
Hammer drill – Current 6.0 A
Number of Revolutions, Nominal 0 – 2.900 RPM
Number of Revolutions - Blade < 40 RPM
Direction of Rotation Forwards and Backwards
Cutting Description Imperial Metric
Cutting Capacity – Rubber Belt Up to 1 inch Up to 25 mm
Cutting Capacity – PVC Belt Up to 360 PIW Up to 630 EP
Material hardness 25° - 90° Shore A
EBC2
EBC2
Specifications Imperial Metric
Tool Description
Weight 29 lbs 13 kg
Machine Housing Stainless Steel
Blade Material High Speed Steel
Blade Size
ø 8.66 x .236, hole
ø .984, key way
.315 (in)
ø 220 x 6, hole
ø 25, key way
8 (mm)
Blade Phases phase 2.95, pre-phase
.079 (in)
phase 75, pre-phase
2 (mm)
Drill Description
Hammer drill – Make and Model Metabo, SBE750
Hammer drill – Power Source 120 V
Hammer drill –
Power Consumption 750 W
Hammer drill – Current 6.2 A
Number of Revolutions, Nominal 0 – 3.000 RPM
Number of Revolutions - Blade < 40 RPM
Direction of Rotation Forwards and Backwards
Cutting Description Imperial Metric
Cutting Capacity – Rubber Belt Up to 2 inch Up to 50 mm
Cutting Capacity – PVC Belt Up to 1140 PIW Up to 2000 EP
Material hardness 25° - 90° Shore A
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General Safety Rules
–Save ese Instructions–
Signal words:
“DANGER” indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. e signal word is
limited to the most extreme situations.
“WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
“CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
Safety Symbol
!
is international safety symbol is used to
identify and call attention to specic safety
matters.
Safety Information
To Avoid Severe Personal Injury or Property
Damage, read carefully and understand the
following Safety Precautions.
!CAUTION
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
!DANGER
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust of fumes.
!CAUTION
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
!WARNING
Never leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
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!DANGER
Double Insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). is plug will t in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not t fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
t, contact a qualied electrician to install a
polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way. Double Insulation eliminates the need
for the three wire grounded power cord and
grounded power supply system.
!WARNING
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
ere is an increased risk of electric shock.
!WARNING
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
!DANGER
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tool or pull the plug from a receptacle.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges,
or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
!WARNING
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.
ese cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce
the risk of electric shock.
!WARNING
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
!WARNING
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
!WARNING
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is o
before plugging in. Carrying tools with your
nger on the switch or plugging in tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
!WARNING
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
!CAUTION
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.
!WARNING
Never alter or remove safety devices.
!WARNING
Keep your hands and ngers away from all
moving parts, e.g. the blade, at all times.
General Safety Rules
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General Safety Rules
!WARNING
Always use belt cutter on a level, rm surface.
Cutting is only allowed when operating the
machine with one hand on the handle and the
other on the hammer-drill. Before starting the
machine, the handle must be installed on either
the right or le side.
!CAUTION
Do not force tool.
!WARNING
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
o. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
!WARNING
Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
!WARNING
Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
!CAUTION
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
!CAUTION
Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may aect the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
!WARNING
Tool service must be performed only by
qualied repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualied
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
!CAUTION
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instruction may
create a risk of electric shock or injury.
!DANGER
Do not use power tools if the plastic housing or
handle is cracked. Cracks in the tool’s housing
or handle can lead to electric shock. Such tools
should not be used until repaired.
!CAUTION
Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent. Solvents
such as gasoline, thinner, benzene, carbon
tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and
crack plastic parts. Do not wipe them with such
solvents. Wipe plastic parts with a so cloth
lightly dampened with soapy water and dry
thoroughly.
!WARNING
NEVER use a tool which is defective or
operating abnormally. If the tool appears to
be operating unusually, making strange noises,
or otherwise appears defective, stop using it
immediately and arrange for repairs.
!WARNING
Before performing any belt cutter maintenance,
remove the plug from the socket and follow all
procedures noted in manual.
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!WARNING
Make sure that the power cable is not located
between circular blade and lower carriage.
!WARNING
Keep your body positioned to either side of the
cutter blade, but not inline with the cutter blade.
!WARNING
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate cutter if blade guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie blade guard into the open position.
!WARNING
Never hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. It is important to support the
work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
!DANGER
Hold tool by the insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will also
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
!WARNING
Do not run the saw while carrying it. Lower
guard may be opened by contact with your
clothing. Accidental contact with the spinning
saw blade could result in serious personal injury.
!CAUTION
Do not use dull or damaged blade.
!CAUTION
Do not attempt to resharpen blades. is will
aect cutting completely through belt.
!WARNING
Always wear cut-proof safety gloves and safety
glasses when replacing blade. Blade is razor
sharp, treat it accordingly.
!WARNING
Before performing a blade replacement, remove
the plug from the socket and follow all
procedures noted in manual.
!WARNING
Only authorized and trained technicians should
work on the cutter.
!WARNING
Test the cutter aer blade replacement to make
sure that it can be used safely.
General Safety Rules
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Fig. 1. Right-Handed Operation
Mounting of side handle:
e Flexco Electric Belt Cutter is supplied
with a handle that can be mounted on
either side of the tool: For right-handed
operation thread the handle into the le
side of the tool housing, see Fig. 1. For le-
handed operation thread the handle into
the right side of the housing, see Fig. 2.
Fig. 2. Le-Handed Operation
Eye bolt use with optional balancer:
e Flexco Electric Belt Cutters are supplied
with an eye bolt for mounting the cutters to
tool balancers. NOTE: Tool balancer must be
purchased separately. Be sure to use a balancer
that is properly rated for the weight of the belt
cutter and has a cable long enough to permit safe
operation of the cutter. e EBC1 weights 19 lbs.
and the EBC2 weights 29 lbs.
For normal use, operate in Reverse Direction;
press drilling direction button for reverse
direction operation.
Operate in Drill Mode only; slide the action
mode selector switch to indicate drill mode.
Cutting Speed Adjustment; adjust Electric
Hammer Drill to low speed by turning switch to
low speed. For best results, always operate cutters
in low speed.
Tool Preparation
Operation of Electric Hammer Drill
EBC1
EBC2
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
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Electric Belt Cutter
Square belt using centerline method Use of Cutting Guide
Make sure belt is clean. Spray area to be cut
with silicone lubricant (Flexco # 30392, not
included). Li Blade Guard and insert belt
between Carriage and Blade Guard. Position
Electric Belt Cutter so that slot in Cutting Guide
is directly centered above cut line on belt.
Producing Square Edge during cutting
In order to produce a square edge during
cutting, hold Electric Belt Cutter perpendicular
to belt throughout the entire cutting
operation. Use two hands for operation.
Belt Cutting
Position Electric Belt Cutter on edge of
belt at square line. Align Cutting Guide
on the Blade Guard with square line on
belt. Squeeze drill trigger to start drill.
Clean Belt Support Bearings when dirty. Wipe
Bearings with a clean cloth and a solvent such as
mineral spirits.
Electric Cutter Operation
Tool Maintenance–Bearings
For best results: Always elevate belt. • Always use appropriate lubricant. • Always cut in low speed.
EBC1 EBC2
Support Bearings may be taken apart for a more thorough cleaning. Replace Bearings in the order
shown above for EBC1 or EBC2
Unplug drill from power source prior to performing any maintenance.
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1. Loosen Rear Carriage Bolt. 2. Remove Carriage Support Bolt and Nut.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH BLADE.
3. Rotate Carriage away from Blade.
4. Remove Blade Mount Bolt. 5. Remove Blade Mount Sha.
WARNING: Blade edge is very sharp.
DO NOT TOUCH EDGE OF BLADE!
Push the Blade Guard into the Cutter Housing just
enough to clear the Blade. Remove the Blade and
Blade Spacer carefully.
6. Carefully replace Blade Spacer and slide new
Blade into Housing. Align keyway in Blade, Spacer,
and Gearbox and insert Blade Mount Sha.
Secure Blade with Blade Mount Bolt.
Tool Maintenance–Blade Replacement
If the Belt Cutter is dicult to operate, the blade may be worn and need replacement. Unplug drill from power source.
7. Carefully pivot Carriage back into place. Be
careful to not damage Blade as it slides between the
Belt Support Bearings.
8. Replace Carriage Support Bolt. Tighten rear
Carriage Bolt.
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Logbook
DATE NOTES DATE NOTES
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ank you for choosing the Flexco Electric Belt Cutter.
Your feedback is appreciated and may be directed to Flexco Customer Service at 1-800-541-8028
Spare Parts
1. Replacement Blade
2. Handle
3. Eye Bolt
4. Electric Hammer Drill
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3
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Spare Parts List
Description Ordering Number Item Code
Replacement blade for EBC1 EBC1-B 30003
Replacement blade for EBC2 EBC2-B 30004
Replacement electric hammer drill for EBC1 EBC1-DR 30005
Replacement electric hammer drill for EBC2 EBC2-DR 30006
Replacement eye bolt for EBC1 & EBC2 EBC-EB 30007
Replacement handle for EBC1 & EBC2 EBC-H 30008
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©2009 Flexible Steel Lacing Company. 02-09. For reorder: X2143 01/08-5. For Reorder: X0000
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