LUMBERJACK TOOLS ST2000 User manual

MODELS:
ST2000
ST3000
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www.lumberjacktools.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [phone]
ST2000
30° Staking Tool
ST3000
35° Staking Tool
30° STAKING TOOL™ & 35° STAKING TOOL™
USER MANUAL

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Our lifetime guarantee covers the tool body and shank. The blades
are covered for breakage under normal working conditions for 90
days from the date of purchase. Blades will dull faster cutting
hardwoods versus softwoods (peeled or unpeeled). Soil and other
abrasive substances will reduce blade life and are not covered
under this warranty. When making a claim, you must show proof of
purchase from an authorized distributor. The lifetime guarantee is
only valid to the original buyer and not for tools sold secondhand,
used, or sold “as is” to a second party.
WHAT VOIDS WARRANTY
In order to keep our lifetime and 90 day warranty you must AVOID
the following actions:
●Running the tool into a nail or foreign object
●Altering or misusing the tool from standard procedure
ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT
Thank you for purchasing one of our dual-blade staking tools! The ST2000
will cut a 30o point on up to 2.25” round material size. The ST3000 will cut
a 35o point on up to 2.9” round material size. Staking tools will cut a point
on the material in seconds. The tool's body is CNC machined from a solid
aluminum billet to ensure precision. The blades are stamped, heat
treated and ground to provide years of service if properly maintained.

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SAFETY
Before beginning any project, carefully read and follow ALL safety and
operational instructions for any tools or devices you use. Failure to do so may
cause physical harm to yourself or those around you. If you feel uncomfortable
using our staking tool, STOP immediately. Lumberjack Tools assumes no
responsibility for injury caused to the operator, bystander, or tools used in
conjunction with the use or misuse of our tools.
NEVER OPERATE POWER TOOLS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATIONS.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, DUST MASK, AND ANY OTHER
PERSONAL PROTECTION ITEMS AS NEEDED.
NEVER WEAR LOOSE ITEMS THAT COULD BE CAUGHT IN MOVING
PARTS. SECURE LOOSE OR LONG HAIR AWAY FROM AREA.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND A SINGLE-SPEED, GEAR DRIVEN
DRILL WITH RPMS OF 500 OR LESS. EXCEEDING THESE RPMS MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TOOL.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER AND ALLOW DRILL TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING, OR ADJUSTING
THE TOOL.
NEVER APPLY BENDING FORCE (SIDE LOADING) TO THE TOOL. SIDE
LOADING COULD CAUSE THE SHANK TO FAIL, OR MAY RESULT IN
BLADE DAMAGE.
ALWAYS SECURE THE LOG IN A VISE OR CLAMP PRIOR TO
STARTING YOUR DRILL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY.
ALWAYS HANDLE THE BLADES WITH EXTREME CARE! FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
WHEN EXCESSIVE FORCE IS REQUIRED TO CUT, RE-SHARPEN OR
REPLACE THE BLADES. A SHARP TOOL IS A SAFE TOOL!
NEVER PUT HANDS OR ANY BODY PART INSIDE THE TOOL WHILE THE
BLADES ARE ATTACHED! DOING SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

PART IDENTIFICATION
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ST2000
●Tool Body (ST2000)
●Blade (TB2500)
●Blade Edge
●Shank (SH1000)
●Shim
1A
1B
1D
1C
1E
ST3000
●Tool Body (ST3000)
●Blade (TB2500)
●Blade Edge
●Shank (SH1000)
●Shim
2A
2B
2D
2C
2E
1A
1B
1D
1C
2B
2A
2C
2B
1B
2D
1E
2E
2”
Capacity
Square
2.9”
Round
1.5”
Capacity
Square
2.25”
Round

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BLADE SETTING: ST2000
●Install and secure the blades with
the Button Head Cap Screws
Max Capacity
Round 2.25”Dia
Square 1.5”x1.5”
Top Blade
Bottom
Blade
(Blade too close)
Correct
(Blade too far)
3/16”
It is critical that both blades have the same “offset”. Blade offset refers to
the gap size between the blade edge and the side of the pocket. 3/16” is
the standard gap size to use.
●The tool will not cut with 5/16” or greater spacing
●The tool will not cut with 1/16” or less spacing
WRONG WRONG
Cardboard
Spacer
●The cardboard box that the tool
comes in is about 3/16” thick
●Remove a piece of box to use as a
quick spacer for blade gap setting
TIP

BLADE SETTING:ST3000
Max Capacity
Round 2.90”DIA
Square 2.0”x2.0”
Top Blade
Bottom
Blade
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●Install and secure the blades with
the Button Head Cap Screws
Cardboard
Spacer
●The cardboard box that the tool
comes in is about 3/16” thick
●Remove a piece of box to use as a
quick spacer for blade gap setting
(Blades too close)
WRONGWRONG WRONG
(Blades too far) (Blades not parallel)
It is critical that both blades have the same
“offset”. Blade offset refers to the gap size
between the blade edge and the side of the
pocket. 3/16” is the standard gap size to use.
●The tool will not cut with 5/16” or
greater spacing
●The tool will not cut with 1/16” or less
spacing
Correct
3/16”
TIP

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FINE-TUNING STAKES
Fine-tuning requires minor blade adjustments and re-cutting until satisfied
with the final result. Loosen screws one-quarter turn and tap the rear of
the blade with a mallet or block of wood.
The following images are exaggerated examples of cut stake points:
Larger Top: Top noticeably larger than
bottom
Make the top blade gap smaller (reduce
offset) by moving the blade and testing
the cut. Repeat until point is even.
Just Right: Stake point is even
DO NOT MAKE ANY ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS
Larger Bottom: Bottom noticeably
larger than top
Make the bottom blade gap smaller
(reduce offset) by moving the blade and
testing the cut. Repeat until point is even.
TIP
Use a scribe or screwdriver to mark the
blade position on the tool so you can repeat
if the blades accidentally get moved.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO CUT
SMOOTHER STAKES?
Place a shim underneath a
TB2500 blade and secure both
with screws as shown
The shim should NOT extend
into cutting area or cover the
sharp edge of the blade
Blade
●
Screw
●
Shim
●
INSTALLING SHIMS
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●Smoother stake
●Reduced drill torque
●Less aggressive blade bite
Prosofusingshims
●Slightly longer time to cut
Consofusingshims

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CUTTING STAKES
WARNING: If the stock comes loose or unclamped while cutting the stake,
DO NOT drop the drill or try to grab the stock! Stop cutting and remove the
tool from the end of the log. Re-secure the log, and resume cutting.
●Obtain the stock you want to point
●Make sure the diameter fits the tool
●Cut it to length and make sure the ends
are flat. If the ends are not even/flat, the
point will be crooked.
●If the diameter is larger
than the tool can accept,
taper the end with a
hatchet or draw knife.
●Secure the stock in a vise, clamp,
or fixture with a “V” shaped
notch
●The Lumberjack Tools Log Lock
is a safe, easy, economical way
to clamp material, and is
available on our website.
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ALWAYS unplug the drill before adjusting
the blades or adjusting the chuck!
CUTTING STAKES(CONT.)
●Carefully install the staking tool into an unplugged 1/2” drill, and
tighten it firmly by using the chuck key
●With the tool installed, square up to the log/stock so that the cutting
face is flush with the end of the log/stock
●Apply body pressure by leaning against the back of the drill.
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●Wait until the drill comes to a complete top before removing the
cutter from the log/stock.
Pull tool back once
drill has stopped
Maintain
constant
pressure
●Pull the trigger to cut a stake. Continue applying body pressure as
the tool cuts.
TIP
The staking tool will continue to cut even after the log is pointed.
Stop the drill immediately after the point is cut to avoid wasting material.

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WRONG
Drill not in-line with stock (crooked)
CORRECT
Drill in-line with stock
●Make sure the tool is square against the end of the log
before cutting
●If the tool is held at an angle the stake will be cut angled
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CUTTING STAKES (CONT.)
Remember to always use a vise or clamp to hold your material.
RECOMMENDED MOTOR SPECS
Horsepower
●½HP to 2HP
RPM
●500 to 1750
Voltage
●115
Hertz
●60
Shaft Diameter
●5/8 in
Shaft Design
●Keyed
WARNING: Never hold onto material being cut with bare
hands under and circumstances!

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MOTOR MOUNT ADAPTER
●If desired, the staking tool can
be mounted to a motor for
production stake cutting.
●We offer an adapter that allows the tool to
fit over a motor shaft. The Motor Shaft
Adapter is available for purchase on our
website or by phone.
●Remove the shank that comes pre-installed to the
tool by using a pipe wrench
●Screw the adapter into the tool where the shank
was removed
●Slide the tool with the adapter over the motor
shaft and secure in place by tightening the set
screws (Make sure the key is in place)
●NEVER exceed more than 1750 RPM when
operating the tool.
●Make sure a key is included
with the motor shaft
●If there is no key the
adapter will not properly
hold.
TIP

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●Body
Cleaning
○Keep the staking tool body clear of sap and other build-up
○Always remove the blades before cleaning
○Clean the tool with a solvent (such as mineral spirits).
●Blades
Care
○Always wipe blades with a thin film of oil at the end of the day
to help prevent oxidation.
Cleaning
○Clean the blades with a solvent (such as mineral spirits) and
immediately apply a thin film of oil to prevent oxidation.
Sharpening
○Use a sharpening stone, file or the Blade Boss (BB2575) to re-
sharpen the blades, then clean the blades and apply a thin film
of oil.
●Shank
Replacement
○If your shank breaks, we offer replacement shanks (see first
page for contact information)
○Turn the shank counter-clockwise to remove
○Turn the shank clockwise to install.
WARNING: ALWAYS HANDLE THE BLADES WITH EXTREME
CARE! FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
TASK EACH USE
Clean blade pockets X
Clean cutter bore X
Clean blades X
Inspect blades X
Oil blades X
MAINTENANCE
Visit our website or call
for more information
about our Blade Boss.

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
•Tool skips off
to one side or
bounces
around
•Stock is larger than tool will
accept
• Taper down the end of the
stock with a draw knife
•Not enough pressure is being
applied • Lean into drill with body
•Not cutting
stock
• Stock is larger than tool will
accept
•Taper down the end of the
log with a draw knife
• Blades are slid too close •Position blades so they are
back no closer than 1/8"
•Blades are dull
• Not applying enough
pressure
• Sharpen blades
•Purchase new blades
•Lean into drill with body
•Takes too much
of a "bite"
•Aggressive cutting from dual
blades
•Use the TB2500 Blade
Shims
• Crooked stake •Holding drill/tool crooked
while cutting
•Position drill/tool parallel
with the stock before cutting
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Spiral grooves
on stake
Lateral wobbling of the drill
Hold the drill as steady as
you can while cutting
Removing the cutter while
drill is still spinning
DO NOT remove the cutter
until the drill has come to a
complete stop
TROUBLESHOOTING

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Thank you again for purchasing our tools!
Engineers and Quality Control staff at Lumberjack Tools have provided
you with one of the easiest to use and safest staking tools on the market.
However, there is always the unexpected chance of failure.
●Please contact our customer support for a replacement if a failure
ever occurs to the tool body, shank or blades.
UNEXPECTED OCCURRENCES

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REV: 03-2023