maintenance instructions
Model SEC 180--2, 230--2 and 280--2
page 9 of 16
JARVIS PRODUCTS CORPORATION
33 ANDERSON ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT 06457-4926
TEL. 860-347-7271 FAX. 860-347-6978 www.jarvisproducts.com
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES
(29 CFR 1910.147) BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING A
BLADE. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCE-
DURES (29 CFR 1910.147) BEFORE PERFORMING ANY RE-
PAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
Refer to Figures A to D on pages 4 through 7 for refer-
enced items.
1 PRIOR TO USE OR DAILY:
1.1 Model 180--2.
1.1.1 Add Jarvis 1315 White Grease to grease fit-
tings (item 28) located on on gear housing
(item 30).
1.2 Models 230--2 and 280--2.
1.2.1 Add Jarvis 1315 White Grease to grease fit-
tings (item 64) located on shaft housing
(item 66) and gear housing (item 73).
1.3 Make sure that the saw is working correctly.
Depress the trigger and the tool should start.
Release the trigger and the tool should stop
within 3 seconds. If the tool malfunctions, re-
pair or remove it from service immediately.
Always use two hands when starting and stopping the
tool. Continue holding the tool with two hands until the
saw blade comes to a complete stop.
1.4 Check all electrical plugs and cords (over their
entire lengths) for cuts and abrasions and re-
place if necessary.
2 SAW BLADE REMOVAL:
2.1 Model 180--2, indexing depth gage models.
2.1.1 Remove thumb screw (item 46) and remove
depth gage (item 43) to access blade nut
(item 42).
2.1.2 Remove blade nut (item 42) using Jarvis
wrench 8039197. Prevent blade from turn-
ing by inserting blade locking pin (item 47)
through one of the outer holes in blade.
2.1.3 Remove saw blade (item 41).
2.1.4 Remove slinger (item 48).
2.1.5 Inspect all parts for wear and replace if nec-
essary.
2.1.5.1 Inspect blade for wear and sharpen or
replace as necessary.
2.2 Model 180--2, adjustable depth gage models.
2.2.1 Loosen hex head screw (item 53) and re-
move wing nut (item 32). Remove depth
gage (item 52) to access blade nut (item 42).
2.2.2 Follow procedure as described in steps 2.1.2
through 2.1.5.1.
2.3 Model SEC 230--2.
2.3.1 Remove depth gage screw (item 92), gage
locking lever (item 91) and depth gage plate
(item 90) to access blade retaining washer
(item 85).
2.3.2 Remove blade retaining screws (item 84)
using Jarvis wrench 8039147. Prevent
blade from turning by inserting blade lock-
ing pin (item 47) through one of the outer
holes in blade.
2.3.3 Remove blade retaining washer (item 85).
2.3.4 Remove saw blade (item 86).
2.3.5 Inspect all parts for wear and replace if nec-
essary.
2.3.5.1 Inspect blade for wear and sharpen or
replace as necessary.
2.4 Model SEC 280--2.
2.4.1 Remove blade retaining screws (item 84)
using Jarvis wrench 8039147. Prevent
blade from turning by inserting blade lock-
ing pin (item 47) through one of the outer
holes in blade.
2.4.2 Remove blade retaining washer (item 85).
2.4.3 Remove saw blade (item 86).
2.4.4 Inspect all parts for wear and replace if nec-
essary.
2.4.4.1 Inspect blade for wear and sharpen or
replace as necessary.
3 SAW BLADE INSTALLATION:
3.1 Model 180--2, indexing depth gage models.
