Hurricane HK450 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR
UNMRSdL C-MG MACH-
HK450
Hurricane Grinder Kit
KWIKTOOL USA
JUNE 2006 Volume 1, Issue 1
KW/K TOOL USA MAKERS OF
WREME CUTTING MACHINES, BAD HADES, BITS AND SAWS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model: HK450, HK4SOQ
Volts
Amps
RPM
Certification
Housing
Switch
Bearings
Motor
Cooling
I 1 &I 20 volts
6.2 amps
II ,000
UL approved
ABS, Aluminum
Momentaryllock on
High Speed Sealed
lndustria! Class
lnternal Vortex/ fan assist

TABLE OF COMTEMT
Getting Started .....................................................................
Disassembly ......... ..... ...................................................
Choosing the Right Blade .............................................
Reassem biy.. ....... ... ...........................................................
Warranty Information. .....................................................
Product Registration Page ...............................................
IMPORTANT: Do Not Attempt to change blades
or Re-assemble unit with the Tool Plugged Inl
Take a few minutes to become famlliar with
your new Univmrsat Cutting Machlne.
The Universal Cutting Machine cuts like a
Hurricane system comer pre-asr embled.
GElTlNG STARTED
I. DISASSEMBLY
Pick-up the Universal Cutting Machineand roll it over
so the black Bad Bade Cover and the mandrel nut are facing
you. Hold it in your left or right hand with the machine's
handle pointing towards your bcdy (as shown in the picture).
Take the Mandel Wrench and pressing the black detenfflocking
buttan loatedon the silver gear head of the machine to lock
the blade, turn the wrench counter clocMse and loosen
the mandrel nut and remove. Pinch the Blade and Bad Blade
cover together and remove from the spindle.
When you noad to change blades please read
the fnstructitoas below carefulty.

2, CHOOSING THE RIGHT BLADE
Use the C7 Universal Blade (the one with 24 teeth) for
woods, plastics, laminates, wood with nails, metals, and
steel. Use the wood blades when working with only woods,
laminates and plastics (see blade description picture).
Note: Depending on which product you purchased you may
have only one or all five blades pictured. Other blades are
available at your retailer or by contacting: www.kwiktoolusa.mm
C7 Universal - +-. IYL mn
3, REASSEMBLY
1. Insert the blade into the Bad Blade guard as shown
(in the picture) with the teeth polnting down
Note: the logo side of the blade goes down and cannot be
seen if you have preformed this pmedure properly.
The blade will fit snugly over the SILVER colored inside
bearing ring which is protnrding siihtly
2. Now holding the cover and blade in place with your
forefingets and thumb, flip the blade and cwer over and
install
it on to the mandrel shaft of your machine. Be dre to
hold the blade in place on the bearing ring while installing
the blade into the wver (see picture above). Also be sure to
check that the dockwise rotation am on the blade match the
clockwise rotation arrow imbedded on the head of the
machine otherwise the blade will not cut and spins backwards.

3. REASSEMBLY CONTINUED
3. Take the SILVER colored large bore insert nut (as shown)
and screw it on to the mandrel andthru the black Bad Blade
cover while making sure the blade stays in place. If done
correctty you can do this all by hand with out a wrench. If
the blade is misalignedon the bearing ring and notcentered
properly you will not be able to tighten the mandrel nut by
hand. Inthis case, realign the blade on to the bearingand try it
again. When the blade is not property seated on the bearing
ring it will spin out of balance causing premature wear to
the machine and possible Injury to yourself.
HINT: You may also roll back the spring loaded guard once
over
the mandrelshaft to glve yourself a check and possibly
more clearan-.
4.Tighten the mandrel nut using the silvercoloredmandrel
wrench.
Make sure the nut is tight. At this point if you have
installedeverything correctly yw will barely see the blade
behind the black Bad Blade cover.
5. Once the guard, bladeand nut are secured open the
spring loaded guard and tightly rotate the blade by hand to
be sure there isnobinding or catching. Ifthere is, go back
to check as you may have somethingout of place.
6. If no binding or catching isobserved you are now ready
to pluginyour machine and try your first cut.
7. Your first at. Hold the HurricaneUniversal Cutting
Machine In the hand you are most comfortable with. Turn
on the tool as you approach your work. Rotate the blade
cover open with your free hand and make your cut. You will
notice
the ease with which the Bad Blades move searnlessly
through the wood, laminates, wood with nails, aluminum,
and sfeel. You are now ready to cut just about anything
your
Universal CuttingMachine!
4 WARRANTY
KWIKTOOL USA AND ITS PRODUCTS
LIMiTEDWARRANTY AND REGISTRATION
Note: please registeryour product, save your proof of
purchase such as a dated store receiptor shipping invoice
to establish a warranty period. Otherwise, we wi I l use the
manufacture's production date code to establish the
warranty date.
This written warranty for KWIKTOOL produets Is extended
by KWIKTOOL USA referred to (KTU) here after to the
original purchaser only and covers defects In material and
workmanship for one year.
For malfunction due to defects In materials or workmanship
during the first year we will replaceyour product with a new one
provided it has not been abused, mishandld by user, mishandled
by freight company, accidental andlor unreasonable use or
misuse, repaired by an unauthorized person or repair center,
normal wear or accident.
For malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship
after one year we can repair your product or replace your tool
with a refurbished one for a fee based on work required
provided it has not been abused, mishandled by user, mishandled
by freight company, accidental andlor unreasonable use or
misuse, repaired by an unauthorized person or repair center,
normal wear or accident.
Mum the
product to us for repalr. Include an mail address if you haveone.
Please writs clearly, spelllng out all names and addresses, and
provide a phone number. We will contact you with a repair estimate.
Sewlca Address: sCWlKTOOL USA
4850 MURRIETA STREET, CHINO, CA 91 71 0
www.M ktoolusa.com
In no went shall (KTU) liability under this warranty exceed the
purchase price paid for the product. Any lqal actions brought
against (KTLI) shall be tried in the State of North Carolina, County
of Johnston. Alw, we shall in no event be liable for death,
injuries to person or properly or for incidental, contingent, special
or consequential damages arlsing from the use of our products.

5. PRODUCT REGlSTRATION
Name
Mailing Address
Phone
Emall Addmss
(We da not sell your information. It la used only to contact you
in the case of warranty or product Information.)
Where Purchased
Product you Purchased
Model#
Purchase Date
Purchase Prlce
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