Hi-Tech Diamond Slant Cabber Glass/Crystal User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Slant Cabber
GLASS/CRYSTAL MODEL
EST. 1984
HI TECH
EST. 19 84
HI TECH

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT! READ FIRST
For your own safety be sure to read, understand and follow all warnings, safety rules and
instructions in this instruction manual before using this machine. Failure to do so can
result in serious personal injury. This instruction manual is intended for the following
machine models: 20-011, 20-013, 20-004 and 20-005.
Save these instructions
SETUP
• Intended for indoor use only.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
this machine near gasoline or other flammable
liquids.
• Make sure machine is securely placed on a
sturdy, level surface with ample working area
and away from open electrical outlets.
• Check for damaged parts. Before use of this
machine, always check for any damaged parts
to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for proper
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may aect its operation. A
part that is damaged must be properly replaced
through the manufacturer of this machine to
avoid risk of injury.
• Use only identical Slant Cabber parts for
replacement parts. Use of any other parts not
originally intended for the Slant Cabber create a
hazard or cause product damage.
• Use only recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories on this machine may
cause risk of injury.
• Know your power tool. Read this instruction
manual carefully. Learn the correct applications
and limitations as well as specific warnings and
hazards related to this machine.
USAGE
• Always wear proper apparel. Do not wear any
loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry that
can get caught in the machine’s moving parts.
Long hair must be secured with a rubber band or
hair tie.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Always wear proper eye protection to protect
you from any debris that may fly out while
grinding. We recommend wearing safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields. Everyday
glasses are not safety glasses. If anyone is around
the machine while it is in use, they must wear
safety glasses.
• Keep work area well lit and clean. Make sure
your work area is not cluttered.
• Do not operate unattended. Adult supervision
is required at all times. Never leave the machine
running unattended.
• Do not operate this machine while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
• Never run discs dry. Make sure there is
adequate water used while grinding so that
rock dust is not formed. This dust contains
chemicals that can be hazardous to your lungs
if inhaled and is known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well
ventilated area and wear a face or dust mask if
the grinding operation is dusty.
• Use only water as a coolant.
• Never grind more than one workpiece at a
time.
• Some rocks contain poisonous elements.
Avoid grinding rocks that contain uranium,
mercury, lead, arsenic, etc. Make sure you know
the material you are grinding.
• Do not allow water to run down the sha
and into the motor. This will cause the motor to
instantly burn out. This machine is designed in such
a way that this does not occur with normal use.
• Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job
it is not designed to do.
• Discs continue to spin aer turn o,
eventually slowing to a stop.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions. Make sure you have good balance
while working on this machine. A sudden slip
could cause your hand to move into the disc.
MAINTENANCE
• Always disconnect from power before
servicing. Disconnect machine from power
source before making any adjustments and when
not in use.
• Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry
the machine by the cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
• Do not open the blue machine housing. There
are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Clean and dry machine aer use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
WARRANTY INFORMATION 5
MACHINE DETAILS 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7
GRINDING AND POLISHING 8
MAINTENANCE 10
PRO-FLOW WATER COOLING SYSTEM 11
ACCESSORIES 12
FAQS 14
TROUBLESHOOTING 15
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
Register your Hi-Tech Diamond Slant Cabber at
hitechdiamond.com/register to help facilitate
any warranty related requests. You can also
register your Slant Cabber by completing and
mailing us the enclosed registration form.
Complimentary mailing envelope is included for
your convenience.

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
What does this warranty cover?
This warranty covers all parts of your Hi-Tech
Diamond motorized equipment. This includes the
4" Trim saw, 5" Trim saw, 6" Trim saw, 10" Slab
saw, All-U-Need and Slant Cabber.
What does this warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover problems resulting
from abuse, misuse, intentional damage,
incorrect usage, failure to adequately take care
of the machine or improperly following the
instructions. This warranty also excludes all Hi-
Tech Diamond accessories. Per industry standard,
consumable items such as saw blades, diamond
abrasives and polishing accessories will not
receive our one-year warranty service.
Who is covered under this warranty?
This warranty covers the original purchaser of the
equipment and is non-transferable.
What is the warranty period?
This warranty service is in force for one full year
from the date of your purchase. Please retain
the original invoice of your machine for proof
of warranty or register your product.
Reentel International Inc. stands behind the quality of its Hi-Tech Diamond machines.
That’s why they’re warranted to be free from defect for one full year from the
date of purchase. Registering your product helps facilitate warranty requests.
Whom should I contact if I need a
warranty service?
Contact Hi-Tech Diamond directly by phone
at 1 [phone] or by email at sales@
hitechdiamond.com and we will assist you
through our warranty service. You must prove
that you are under warranty by providing us
with the original invoice of your machine or
by registering your product in order to receive
our warranty service.

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MACHINE DETAILS
This image shows parts and accessories included with your Slant Cabber machine
SPEED CHART
The motor installed in the Slant
Cabber is variable speed, delivering
speeds of 800 rpm - 3,400 rpm. Use
this speed chart as a guide so you
can work at the speed you desire.
These values are approximate. Actual
speeds may vary.
3,400 rpm 800 rpm
1,800 rpm
2,300 rpm
1,200 rpm2,900 rpm
1
2
3
4
6
5
8
1. On/o power control knob
2. Modular water tube with
water control valve
3. Silver arbor with black
knob and washer
4. Slant Cabber base unit
(1/4 hp variable speed motor)
5. Black spray shield
6. Clear drain tube (included
with instruction manual)
7. 3/32" Allen wrench
(included with instruction
manual)
8. 360# diamond disc with
acrylic backing plate
9. 600# diamond disc
10. 1,200# diamond disc
11. 3,000# diamond disc
12. Tech-11 polishing pad
with 14,000# diamond paste
syringe
13. Acrylic backing plate - to
be used with Tech-11 pad
14. Disc bushing - inserts
into backing plate arbor hole
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910 11 12
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1Carefully unpack the Slant Cabber from the box and remove all loose foam and
accessories. Set the packaging aside should
you need it in the future. Check to make sure
all parts are present on both the machine and
in the accessory kit. If you find any missing or
damaged parts, call us immediately at 1 (630)
596-9909 or email us at sales@hitechdiamond.
com. Place the Slant Cabber on a table or surface
that is flat in a well lit location. Make sure the
machine sits level.
2
Set up the water system by inserting the clear
drain tube into the fitting located on the right
side of the machine. Place the other end of the
tube into a bucket (not included). Fill the top water
reservoir with clean water. Adjust the flexible
modular water tube to the center of the disc (Fig.
A). This allows the water to spread evenly across
the surface of the discs while they spin. Never
re-use water. Note: To install the optional Pro-Flow
water cooling system, see page 11.
3
Included in the Slant Cabber accessory kit
are four nickel-electroplated diamond discs,
one Tech-10 polishing pad, one 2-gram diamond
paste syringe and one acrylic backing plate. To
determine what disc you need to start with, see
page 8. To properly install your discs, place the
backing plate onto the arbor (Fig. B). The backing
plate has a 1/2" arbor hole which fits snug onto
the lip of the arbor. Next, place the diamond disc
on top of the backing plate, making sure the 1/2"
arbor hole in the disc and the 1/2" arbor hole in
the backing plate are centered. Secure the disc
and backing plate with the ¼"-20 thread knurled
knob and washers (Fig. B). Make sure the disc has
even contact with the backing plate surface. Note:
Always use a backing plate for diamond discs or
polishing pads on the Slant Cabber.
4
Put on safety goggles (not included) and
turn the power switch on. Use the black
water control valve located on the centered
water tube to control the water flow on and o.
You only need a few constant drops of water to
lubricate the discs. Do not use wipers or sponges,
as they may become contaminated with larger
diamond particles. IMPORTANT NOTE: If water
isn’t coming out of the water tube aer
twisting the water control valve on, refer to
Troubleshooting on page 15.
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The arbor may be adjusted up and down
using the included Allen wrench to keep the
discs below the black spray shield. See page 10
for arbor adjustment instructions.
Fig. A
Centered
water tube
Top water reservoir
Knurled knob
& washers Arbor
Fig. B

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GRINDING AND POLISHING
STEP 1: ROUGHING
The 360# diamond disc is the coarsest disc that
comes with this Slant Cabber. If you have less than
a millimeter to remove, we suggest skipping this
step and begin at step 2. The 360# disc is required
if you need to remove a large amount of material
from your work piece, or to remove glass le from
the punty. Install the 360# disc according to the
instructions on page 7. Remove material until you
obtain the general shape, size or depth of your
finished piece.
STEP 2: SHAPING
The 600# diamond disc will either create your
first intial shape, or if you started at step 1,
remove the deeper scratches le by the 360# disc
and attain the final shape. Install the 600# disc
according to the instructions on page 7. Remove
material until you have a look simliar to a surface
having been roughly sandblasted.
STEP 3: SMOOTHING
The 1,200# diamond disc will remove scratches
le behind from step 2. Install the 1,200# disc
according to the instructions on page 7. Proceed
to grind until you have a finely frosted surface. A
properly shaped surface is perfectly smooth and
satiny in appearance. Rinsed and dried, you should
not see any scales (aka dimples, facets, flats, etc,)
or scratches. Hold it up to a bright light and look
for deep lines. Scales are most easily observed by
watching the piece dry. Because the “scales” will
have deeper puddles of water, they will evaporate
more slowly. Wet your piece and watch for this
phenomenon. If you see any scratches or scales,
you may not have smoothed long enough. If aer
additional smoothing you
360# diamond disc
600# diamond disc
1,200# diamond disc

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GRINDING AND POLISHING
still see scratches or scales, they are too deep to
remove. You must return to step 1 (360# disc) and
start this process over. If aer this step, your piece
has a finely frosted finish, then you are ready to
move onto step 4.
STEP 4: PRE-POLISHING
The 3,000# diamond disc removes the satin-like
finish from the previous step. Install the 3,000#
disc according to the instructions on page 7. Your
goal aer this step is a very smooth, hazy surface.
There should be no visible scratches or scales at
this point. If you can still see scratches, you need
to go back to step 1. This disc preps your piece for
the final polish.
STEP 5: POLISHING
The Tech-10 polishing pad is used to put the final
polish on your material. You will need to charge
the Tech-10 polishing pad with the 14,000#
diamond paste before use. To do this, take the
diamond paste syringe, remove the cap and
squeeze the syringe plunger in a series of small
dots onto the surface of the Tech-10 pad (Fig.
C). Use your fingers to rub these small dots into
the pad. Once charged, you will only need to
apply additional diamond paste to the pad when
you notice that the pad is no longer polishing.
Using the Tech-10 polishing pad with water is
not required because the diamond compound
mixture contains its own carriers. However, if you
are working with brittle, heat sensitive material,
such as opal, be careful not to let your work
piece overheat. To avoid overheating, use a very
small amount of clean water to keep your work
piece cool or simply lower the RPM to reduce
heat buildup. Note: Use only one type of polishing
compound per Tech-10 polishing pad. Do not mix.
3,000# diamond disc
Fig. C
Tech-10 polishing pad with
14,000# diamond paste syringe

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MAINTENANCE
OILING & ARBOR ADJUSTMENTS
The only part you need to oil on the Slant Cabber
machine is the inside of the 2" silver arbor. This is
required because the motor sha and arbor are
made of dierent materials. Over time, they can
seize together, making it impossible to remove
the arbor. Every two months or so, remove the
arbor by inserting the included Allen wrench into
the set screw, turning counter-clockwise. Turn the
arbor upside down. Apply a few drops of motor
oil, way oil, lithium or water pump grease into the
area where the arbor fits onto the sha. Make
sure there is no excess oil so that oil doesn’t drip
down the motor sha and get into the motor.
This will cause an instant motor burn-out. When
putting the arbor back onto the sha, make sure
the screw is positioned against the flat side of the
motor sha. If the screw is positioned against the
rounded side of the sha, it will make a squeak-
ing noise and create friction, causing the motor
sha to get hot. Once the arbor is positioned
properly, check the set screw for tightness on the
arbor using the Allen wrench. Do not over tighten
the set screw. The arbor may be adjusted up and
down as necessary to keep the spinning disc
below the black spray shield.
CLEANING
The Slant Cabber is designed to be easily
cleaned. Aer each use, flush out the bottom
water reservoir with clean water so the rock
sediment gets washed down the drain tube. Any
used water must not be disposed down a sink, as
it can harden like cement, closing o the drain.
Allow the machine to dry completely then store it
in a safe place, away from children.
Note: When you are finished using the diamond
discs, rinse and spin completely dry. Store them in
a clean, dry plastic bag until next use. Maximum
weight of any discs/laps should not exceed 1.5lbs
on your Slant Cabber machine.
FUSE DETAILS
The fuse is installed in the back of the Slant Cab-
ber machine. It is a 250V, 2AMP slo-blo cartridge
fuse. If you need a replacement, this fuse can be
found at your local hardware store. See below for
how to change the fuse.
Set
screw
Push in with a flat head screwdriver, then turn to the le
(counter-clockwise)
Arbor

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PRO-FLOW WATER SYSTEM
The Pro-Flow oers two innovative ways to increase the water reservoir capacity on the
Slant Cabber. If you’re looking for an eicient cooling system, then the Pro-Flow is for you.
Upgrade to the Pro-Flow water system today at hitechdiamond.com.
PRO-FLOW PRESSURE TANK
The Pro-Flow’s one-gallon pressure tank provides
hours of drips with the occasional priming.
Instead of filling the top water reservoir, fill the
pressure tank with clean water. Insert the black
tube connected to the pressure tank into the
tube located on the top water reservoir. Once
connection is secure, use the Slant Cabber as
normal and manually pump when needed.
PRO-FLOW WATER PUMP
The Pro-Flow’s submersible water pump provides
even more hours of drips than the pressure tank.
Instead of filling the top water reservoir, fill a
five-gallon bucket with clean water and place
the water pump in the bucket. Insert the Pro-
Flow tube connected to the water pump into the
tube located on the top water reservoir. Once
connection is secure, plug the water pump into
an electrical outlet and use the Slant Cabber as
normal. Water pumps available in 110V and 220V.

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ACCESSORIES
Backing plates
Our 6" and 8" acrylic backing plates provide a
flat surface to back diamond discs, diamond
smoothing discs and polishing pads. They are
3/8" thick and have 1/2" arbor holes.
Tech-11 polishing pads
Our 6" and 8" Tech-11 polishing pads serve as a
general polishing pad to polish stone and glass.
Use with cerium oxide, tin oxide or diamond
compound.
Final polish pads
Our 6" and 8" final polishing pads are specially
designed to put a mirror polish on stone and
glass. They are pre-charged with cerium oxide so
you don’t need to mess with slurry or diamond
paste .
Electroplated diamond discs
Our 6" and 8" diamond discs are used for precise
rough and fine grinding on glass and stone.
They are nickel electroplated, using top grade
diamond powder. Discs are 1mm thick top plates.
Select from the following grits: 60#, 80#, 100#,
180#, 260#, 360#, 600#, 1,200# and 3,000#.
For more Hi-Tech Diamond products and accessories, visit hitechdiamond.com.

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Glass/crystal disc kit
Our glass/crystal disc kit is the same accessory
kit included with this All-U-Need. It’s great for
replacing all of your discs at once. Kits include
the following: 360# disc, 600# disc, 1,200# disc,
3,000# disc, Tech-11 polishing pad, 14,000#
diamond paste and two backing plates.
Sponge pads
Our 6" and 8" sponge pads are used under
diamond smoothing discs and polishing pads to
provide a cushion that helps facilitate doming
into cabochons and removes flat spots. They are
1/8" thick and ideal for making cabochons.
Electroplated diamond laps
Our 6" and 8" diamond laps use high quality
diamond discs for precise rough and fine
grinding. This disc is then professionally bound
to an acrylic backing plate, making it ready to
use. Select from the following grits: 60#, 80#,
100#, 180#, 260#, 360#, 600#, 1,200# and 3,000#.
Diamond smoothing discs
Our 6" and 8" diamond smoothing discs are
used for smoothing, refining and polishing
gemstones, glass, synthetic material and metal.
Discs are available in the following grits: 220#,
325#, 600#, 1,200# and 3,000#.
ACCESSORIES
For more Hi-Tech Diamond products and accessories, visit hitechdiamond.com.

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FAQS
What lubricants should I use with the
Slant Cabber?
Only use clean water with the Slant Cabber. If
desired, you may add a water soluble coolant to
the water.
Can I reuse water for diamond
grinding?
You can, but we don’t recommend this. When you
reuse water, you risk getting contamination on
your diamond discs which increases the chances
of unwanted scratches on your work pieces. For
best results, use clean water every time you use
the Slant Cabber.
How do I clean the bottom water
reservoir?
To prevent the drain tube from clogging with rock
sediment, flush the bottom water reservoir aer
each use. Take a small bucket of clean water and
pour the water into the reservoir so the leover
rock sediment gets flushed down the drain tube.
Once you see all of the sediment gone and the
reservoir is clean, your Slant Cabber will be ready
for the next use.
Do you sell electrical spare parts for
my Slant Cabber? Whom do I contact
if I need a repair or replacement for my
Slant Cabber?
Due to the technical nature of our machines,
we do not oer electrical spare parts for you to
install yourself such as motors, speed controllers,
rectifiers, etc. Instead, we oer a repair
service that is done in-house by our qualified
technicians. For more information about our
repair service, visit hitechdiamond.com/repairs.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
My machine is vibrating...
The motor that is installed in the Slant Cabber
is variable speed, meaning you can adjust the
speed in-between the range of 800 rpm - 3,400
rpm. When the Slant Cabber runs at lower
speeds, you may experience a vibration. We
recommend running the Slant Cabber at higher
speeds to prevent this vibration. If you are still
experiencing a vibration aer running the Slant
Cabber at high rpms, check to see if your discs
are properly centered. If the diamond lap disc,
diamond smoothing discs or polishing pads are
not accurately centered with the 1/2" arbor hole
in the backing plate, this will cause a vibration.
Remember to always use your machine on a flat,
sturdy workbench or surface.
Water isn’t coming out of my water
tube.
This means an air bubble formed in the inner
tubing, causing a blockage in the water system.
Try one of two things:
1) Move the water tube clockwise in large circles.
2) Blow air through the top water reservoir fitting
using compressed air or a straw.
What should I do if the drain tube
keeps clogging with sediment?
If the drain tube keeps clogging with leover rock
sediment, simply flush out the sediment with lots
of clean water until the sediment gets flushed
down the drain tube. If a large piece of sediment
is clogged and stuck in the drain tube, use an air
spray gun to blow it out.
My Slant Cabber makes a high speed,
“whirring” sound. Is this normal?
Yes, this is a normal sound the Slant Cabber
makes. The “whirring” sound is produced by a
thin, white disc (also known as a slinger) that is
installed under the arbor and around the motor
sha. This disc prevents water from getting into
your motor.
My motor is beginning to rust, why is
this?
The only possible way the motor can rust is
if there is water getting into the motor. Water
should never get into the motor with the correct
water set up so if you are seeing rust, make sure
your water set up doesn’t allow water to drip into
the motor.
I can’t remove the arbor from the
motor shaft.
If you can’t remove the arbor from the motor
sha using the Allen wrench, it is most likely
because the arbor and motor sha seized
together. This is a result from not oiling the inside
of the arbor according to the oiling instructions
on page 10. If it impossible to remove, please
contact Hi-Tech Diamond at 1 [phone] and
one of our specialized technicians will help you
over the phone for correct removal.

MANUFACTURED BY
Reentel International Inc.
808 Burr Oak Drive
Westmont, IL 60559
U.S.A.
PHONE
1 [phone]
EMAIL
[email protected]om
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EST. 1984
HI TECH
Rev 07/31/18
EST. 19 84
HI TECH