iBell CM35-24 User manual

CUT-OFF
MACHINE
CM35-24

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1. GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS __________
2. CUT-OFF MACHINE SAFETY WARNINGS _______________
3. INTENDED USE AND FEATURES _______________________
4. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________
5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW _________________________________
6. PRODUCT FUNCTIONS AND ASSEMBLY________________
7. GENERAL OPERATION ________________________________
8. TROUBLESHOOTING___________________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug
in any way. Do not use any adapted plugs with earthed(grounded)
power tools. Modified plugs and un-matching outlets will increase
the risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep it away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the
warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool
WORK AREA SAFETY
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-
position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack,
picking up or carrying the tool.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
Dress properly, say no to loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair-person
using only identical replacement parts.This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
When servicing a power tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the maintenance section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and
off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery
pack from the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Even if you are operating this product in accordance with all the
safety requirements, potential risks of injury and damage remain.
The following dangers can arise:
Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the product is
being used over long periods of time or not adequately managed
and properly maintained.
Injuries and damage to property due to broken cutting attachments
or the sudden impact of hidden objects during use.
Danger of injury and property damage caused by other objects or
due to natural reactions or calamities.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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Position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the
cutting disc. The guard helps to protect the operator from broken
wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel. Keep your
hands away from cutting area and the blade.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only and
second hand on tool arm. Keep your body positioned to either
side of the blade, but not in line with the blade.
Use only bonded reinforced cut-off wheels for your power tool.
Just because an accessory can be attached to your power tool, it
does not assure safe operation
Always use blades (cutting wheel) of correct sizes and rated
speed. Suitable blade is available within the product, use of it is
highly recommended. The parameters for selecting a cutting blade
are mentioned in the ‘Product specification’ section.
When cutting metal, sparks are generated (obvious), so take care
that no persons are endangered. Because of the danger of fire, no
combustible materials should be located in the vicinity (spark
flying zone).
Do not overload your tool, use it only for the adequate purpose.
Using the power tools for purposes that are different from what is
indicated in this manual (refer ‘Intended Use’) might lead to
hazardous situations.
Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop, note that there is
a period of inertial movement before the tool stops, after it’s
turned OFF.
The use of this tool create and/or spread dust that may cause
serious and permanent respiratory injuries. To reduce the
exposure to these substances, work in well-ventilated places and
always use dust mask.
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this power
tool. For additional protection against electric shock, be sure to
wear rubber gloves.
CUT-OFF MACHINE SAFETY WARNINGS
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When operating the tool, keep the cord away from the cutting
area and position it so that it will not be caught on the work piece
during the cutting operation. When an extension cord is required
you must ensure it has the correct ampere rating for your power
tool and that it is in a safe electrical condition.
Blade depth and adjusting locking bolt must be tight and secure
before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may
cause binding and kickback.
Make sure the cutting blade is not contacting the work piece
before the switch is turned on. Wait until the cutting wheel attains
full speed before cutting. Stop operation immediately if you notice
anything abnormal.
Do not force the cutting disc into the work piece or apply too
much pressure when using the machine. When the cutting disc is
damaged due to misuse, it may develop cracks that could lead to
bursting without warning.
The cutting disc must be flawlessly mounted and be able to
rotate freely. Make a test run for at least one minute without load.
Do not use damaged, out of round or vibrating cutting discs.
Always correctly adjust the depth stop. When the depth stop is not
properly adjusted, the cutting disc can cut into the surface
underneath the base plate.
Use the machine only for dry cutting. Store the product and
cutting wheel in a dry location only.
If the wheel stops during the operation, makes an odd noise or
begins to vibrate, switch off the tool immediately.
Avoid overloading the motor especially when working with
large work pieces. When cutting, apply only light pressure to the
handle.
Do not work with magnesium or materials containing asbestos.
Protect the cutting disc from impacts, shocks and grease.
Always wait until the power tool has come to a complete stop
before making any adjustments. Do not stop the cutting wheel by
lateral pressure on the disc.
WARNING! Misuse or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
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Cut-off machine is a circular saw kind of a power tool which is
designed to cut hard materials, such as metals, tile, and
concrete, where the cutting action is performed by
an abrasive disc.
This can make a clean cut so that the end product needs a lesser
amount of finishing. It is a powerful and compact tool for cutting
that works quite precisely and fast.
The 2400W robust motor delivers 3,900 rpm for most demanding
metal cutting applications.
It also features fence adjustment up to 45º right or left (angle
cutting), and a tool-less vice adjustment for increased
productivity.
Rated voltage
Rated Input Power
Rated no load speed
Weight
Cutting blade/disc diameter
Cutting blade bore
Protection class
Max cutting capacity (90°|45°)
As accessories, you will get a cutting blade/abrasive disc attached
with the product and a wrench (spanner)
Only use cutting discs with 355 x 25.4 x 3 mm dimension.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
INTENDED USE AND FEATURES
: 230V~50Hz
: 2400W
: 3900 rpm
: 16.8 Kg
: 355 mm
: 25.4 mm
: Class II
: Round pipe - 100mm | 90mm
: Square pipe - 100x100 | 90x90mm
: Rectangle - 100x120 | 75x100mm
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WARNING! The product must be fully assembled before
operation! Do not use a product that is only partly assembled or
assembled with damaged parts! Follow the assembly instructions
step-by-step and use the pictures provided as a visual guide to easily
assemble the product!
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1. Main handle
2. Stationary guard
3. Movable guard (Spark guard)
4. Abrasive disc/ blade (Accessory)
5. Lock-release lever (vice)
6. Vice handle
7. Adjustable stationary vice
8. Heavy duty base
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9. ON/OFF switch
10. Lock on button
11. Spindle lock
12. Adjustable depth stop
13. Shaft lock clamp
14. Fence (with angle adjustment)
15. Fence bolts
16. Spanner (Accessory)
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Two sided spanner
suitable for every nut-bolt
used in the machine.
Abrasive cutting disc/ blade with 355 x 25.4 x 3 mm dimension
is to be used. Only use sharp and undamaged cutting blades.
Follow the steps and figure below for mounting/ replacing:
PRODUCT FUNCTIONS AND ASSEMBLY
To start the tool, simply press the
trigger switch (9). Tool speed can also be
increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. For continuous operation,
press the lock on button (10) as well.
Release the trigger switch to stop.
ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH & LOCK BUTTON
REPLACING/ MOUNTING CUTTING BLADE
Place the machine in the working position. Swing the movable
protection guard upwards to the stop.
Turn the hex head bolt with the spanner/wrench (16) provided,
pressing the spindle lock (11) at the same time until it engages.
Keeping the spindle lock depressed then unscrew the hex head
bolt. Remove the washer and the clamping flange. Remove the
cutting disc (4) for inspection or replacement.
For mounting the same or with a replaced one, obviously follow
the above step backwards; as simple as that.
Tightening and loosening
is based on the direction
of rotation marked.
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Spindle
Lock
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The Lock clamp (13) makes easier handling of the machine when
transporting to various working locations as well as for safety and
easy storage.
Securing the machine (Transport/Storage Position):
Swing the tool arm with the operating handle downward till it
stops. Press in the clamp and release the handle.
Releasing the machine (Working Position):
Press the tool arm with the operating handle of the machine
downward to relieve the load on the lock clamp. Pull the clamp
outward and guide the tool arm slowly upward.
SHAFT LOCK CLAMP (LOCK PIN)
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NOTE: The direction in which the cutting wheel rotates has to be the
same as the direction of the arrow marked on the guard.
After replacing the cutting wheel, make sure that the cutting wheel
runs freely by turning the cutting wheel by hand.
Transport
Position
Working
Position
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NOTE: Always adjust the depth stop (12) so that the cutting disc does
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The adjustable depth stop-bolt (12)
is threaded into the neck of the
machine at the rear. By raising and
lowering the bolt with the provided
wrench you can control how far the
abrasive wheel travels when the
machine handle is depressed.
This feature is particularly useful:
To limit travel of the abrasive disc, especially useful after
installation of a new disc.
To increase wheel travel as the abrasive disc wears.
To tighten up the machine’s handle against the head (shaft)
locking clamp when moving the machine or during storage.
To deflect sparks away from surrounding persons and materials,
adjust the spark deflector (3), which is a movable guard associated
with the stationary guard (2).
Operating the tool will cause many sparks to fly around, position
this guard at a position where minimum sparks fly around.
ADJUSTABLE DEPTH STOP
SPARK GUARD ADJUSTMENT
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To ensure optimum work safety, the work piece must always be
firmly clamped. Place the work piece against the fence (14) of the
angle stop. Slide the vice spindle against the work piece and clamp
the work piece firmly with the aid of the vice handle (6).
The Cut-off machine is equipped with a quick lock-release (5) :vice
system as standard equipment. With this feature you are able to
open and close the vice quickly without repetitive turning of the
vice handle.
To loosen, Slightly release tension on the vice by rotating the vice
handle. Lift up the quick release lever and pull back on vice
handle to slide open the vice.
To tighten, Lift up the quick lock-release lever. Push the vice
handle forward to slide the vice against the work piece. Push
down the release lever to engage its threads with vice spindle.
CLAMPING THE WORK PIECE
QUICK LOCK-RELEASE LEVER
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The adjustable stationary vice (7) can be rotated to attain cutting
angles from 45° left to 45° right and moved rearward to allow
greater cutting widths.
The mitre angle can be set in a range from 0° to 45°. Often used
angles are identified on the angle stop with appropriate marking.
The 0° and 45° positions are set at the end stops.
To adjust the angle of cut:
Locate the two hex head bolts (15) behind the vice fence. Using
the supplied spanner, loosen both bolts.
Rotate the vice fence until the desired angle of cut is aligned with
the indicator groove in the machine base.
Check the angle of the vice fence to the abrasive wheel using a
protractor, bevel square, or a similar device.
Using the spanner, securely tighten the two hex head bolts
holding the vice to the machine base.
ADJUSTABLE STATIONARY VICE
CUTTING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect machine from power source before installing and
removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups or when
making repairs. Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF position.
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Do not attempt to cut wood or masonry with this machine. Never
cut magnesium or magnesium alloy with this tool.
Secure the tool in a place to prevent machine movement during
the cutting procedure. Firmly secure the material to be cut using
the machine’s vice.
Start the machine by fully depressing the trigger switch and allow
the cut-off wheel to come up to full speed before contacting
wheel to material.
Slowly push down on the machine arm handle until the cut-off
wheel contacts the material being cut. Use a steady and even
pressure to obtain a uniform cut. Never force the wheel into the
material.
When the cut is completed, release the trigger switch and allow
the wheel to stop before raising it to the full open position.
Large, circular, or irregularly
shaped material may require
additional means of clamping to
be secured in place adequately
for cutting. Use C-clamps or
blocks (as shown in the figure) to
hold material securely.
Do not touch the cut material
until it cools or you will be
burned.
GENERAL OPERATION
NOTE: Always switch the product off, disconnect the product from the
power supply and let the product cool down before performing
inspection, maintenance and cleaning work!
WARNING! Never twist or force the tool in the cut. This may
result in serious injury to the operator.
Do not use a deformed or cracked blade. Replace it with a new one.
Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before operating.
Refer the specific safety warnings provided at page no. 6 & 7
before operating the machine.
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Keep the tool clean. If available, blow compressed air into the
vents to clear any internal dust (safety goggles must be worn
when undertaking this process). Accumulation of dust in the
motor or on the base may cause a malfunction of the tool.
Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your tool.
Wipe it clean with a dry cloth. Your power tool requires no
additional lubrication.
Cleaning guards; When accumulation of dust on the cover looks
excessive, loosen the clamp and remove the cover. Wash off
accumulation of dust inside the cover and wipe it and reinstall.
Cleaning of the disc could be done as well.
We recommend using the original package for covering the
product or suitable means to protect it against dust.
Before and after each use, check the product and accessories (or
attachments) for wear and damage.
Inspecting cutting disc; Check the cutting blade or wheel
carefully for cracks or damage before and after each use.
Continuing to use a dull blade may cause a dangerous kickback
and/or motor overload. Dressing could be suitable or replace with
a new blade as soon as it no longer cuts effectively.
Inspecting the supply cord; Do not pull or allow its contact with
edges, sharp elements, rough surfaces, oil or chemicals that may
damage its flexible and insulating properties. If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
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WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these
instructions! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work
must be performed by an authorised service centre or a similarly
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Inspecting carbon brushes; The motor employs carbon brushes
which are consumable parts. Keep the brushes clean so that they
move freely on the support. Remove and check the carbon
brushes quite often. To inspect or replace the carbon brushes, use
a screwdriver to remove the rear cover and take out the carbon
brushes. Replace when they wear down to an extended limit since
an excessively worn carbon brush results in motor trouble.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time.
Use only identical carbon brushes.
The accessories or attachments included with the tool are
recommended only for use with this product. The use of any
other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to
persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
Carbon Brush
compartment
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NOTE: This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired
by the consumer. Contact an authorised service centre or a similarly
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Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the users can
fix themselves, therefore check the product using this section.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
1. Machine does
not start
1.1 No power supply.
1.2 Product damaged.
1.3 Circuit breaker is
tripped.
1.4 Circuit fuse is
blown.
1.1 Check the plug.
1.2 Check it by a
technician.
1.3 Reset circuit
breaker.
1.4 Replace circuit fuse.
2. Motor does
not reach full
speed or
power.
2.1 Low voltage from
power source.
2.2 Circuit is
overloaded.
2.3 Switch is
defective.
2.1 Request a voltage
check-up.
2.2 Test on a different
circuit or without
anything else on it.
2.3 Replace it by a
technician.
3.Unsatisfactory
result (Poor
cutting quality)
3.1 Improper
installation of
cutting blade.
3.2 Damaged/Worn
out cutting blade.
3.3 Incorrect cutting
operation or depth
stop setting.
3.1 Reinstall cutting
blade.
3.2 Replace the blade.
(355 x 25.4 x 3 mm)
3.3 Refer the sections:
Operation & Function.
4. Machine
overheating
4.1 Overload running.
4.2 Disc/Blade is
being fed into
work too fast.
4.1 Conduct the
operation correctly.
4.2 Feed blade into the
work slower.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING! All further inspection and repair work must be
performed by an authorised service centre or a qualified technician!
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