TUBING NOTCHER
OWNER’S MANUAL
TUBING NOTCHER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Important Safety Information
WARNING:
• Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
injury.
• The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool.
Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and
responsible manner.
• DO NOT allow persons to operate or assemble this product until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of how the product works.
• DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for
which the product was designed.
• Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force a small equipment to do the work of
larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was
designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended.
DO NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
• Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WARNING:
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the box in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
• Do not use the box where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The tool can create sparks, which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Do not allow the box to come into contact with an electrical source. Contact will cause a
shock.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the box. Do not allow
children to play with the box.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in
your work area. Some of these hazards may be below the work surface hidden from your
view and may cause personal harm or property damage if unintentionally contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the box. Do
not use the box while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating the box may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught.
• Use ANSI-Z87.1 compliant safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, or when
needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety
shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate.
This applies to all persons in the work area.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
CAUTION
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the tool will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never
operate the tool with a damaged part.
• Store the tool when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING:
• Use only on sturdy, level surfaces.
• Check that the workpiece is firmly clamped before use
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the tool will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never
operate the tool with a damaged part.
• Check that all mounting bolts are securely tightened before placing a workpiece in the
notcher to prevent the notcher from unexpectedly shifting.
Assembly
• The tubing notcher must be mounted to a drill press table using the mounting plate (16). You
must purchase your own hardware.
• The spindle (7) is shipped in the reverse position. Turn it around at installation.
• After mounting, make sure that the spindle travels smoothly without binding against the
bushings (5).
Before Each Use
WARNING:
• Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles.
• Use only on sturdy, level surfaces.
• Check that the workpiece is firmly clamped before use
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the tool will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never
operate the tool with a damaged part.
• Check that all mounting bolts are securely tightened before placing a workpiece in the
notcher to prevent the notcher from unexpectedly shifting.
Operating Instructions
• Before placing a workpiece in the notcher, make sure that the spindle (7) travels smoothly
without binding against the bushings (5). Any undue friction will cause premature wear.
• The angle of the notcher can be adjusted by loosening the left bolt (10) that holds the clamp
assembly to the adjustment plate (15), rotating the assembly as necessary according to the
angle indicator (12), and then retightening the bolt.
For side-to-side adjustments, loosen the bolt (10) that holds the adjustment plate (15) to the
mounting plate (16).
• When installing a hole saw (not included), check first to see if its arbor is 1/2" or 5/8". The
threads on the spindle are for 1/2" hole saws, however, there is an adapter (3) for 5/8"
models that can be screwed on over the 1/2" threads. You may need to use the adapter
washer (4) to ensure a good, secure fit.
NOTE: This notcher is designed for use only with threaded, metal cutting holes saws.
DO NOT use locking pliers or clamps to hold the spindle (7) when installing a hole saw.
Always secure the spindle with the locking pin (14) by sliding the pin in through the hole on
the side of the spindle support (6) when the machine is not in use.
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