Omega Diamond blue ripper sr Guide

The Blue Ripper Sr™
The Blue Ripper Sr™
Rail Saw
Blade shown might not ship with saw or be available.
Saw might not match image due to design changes or model differences.
Operation, Safety, and Instruction Manual
v 20150723
™

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Operating/Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT: Read Before Operating Equipment
o avoid accidents or injury, keep work area clean, well lit, and well
ventilated.
Always wear eye, hand, and all other appropriate protective apparel
when operating saw.
Keep all other people, children, and small farm animals away while
operating saw.
Use only properly grounded, GFCI protected electrical outlet. GFCI
must be tested every 2 months.
arning: Do NO turn machine on or off with the GFCI safety switch.
urn machine power switch off before resetting the GFCI.
Ensure that the electrical system in your work location meets all codes
and regulations prior to operating saw.
Do not modify the plug on the saw or use any adapters between the saw
and the electrical outlet.
Do not allow water to run directly on the motor or any other electrical
component.
If power cord or any other part of the saw is damaged, discontinue use
immediately until damaged parts can be replaced.
Keep saw blade clear of clothing, jewelry, hair, cords, hoses, or any other
objects while in operation.
Ensure that the saw is switched off before plugging or unplugging it.
Ensure that blade is clamped firmly between flanges and spinning freely
prior to operating.
Do not stand directly in front of or behind the saw while in operation.
Keep hands on top of the saw and away from the blade while operating.
Never force the saw if it seems to be stuck or if it seems to be moving
with difficulty.
Use only blades of correct size and shape. Do not modify blades.
Do not force bolts; most have been assembled with an adhesive, such as
a Loctite® threadlocker adhesive, for safety.
Loctite is a registered trademark of Henkel Corporation.
Give one good squirt of marine grease in the zerk fitting once a month.
Do not grease the lifting/lowering mechanism. Use a dry lubricant such
as P FE ( eflon®) or a graphite-based spray when necessary.

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Operating Instructions
Installing/Replacing Blade:
Note: This saw is designed for stone and masonry applications
exclusively. For optimal performance use only blades designed for your
saw model. These blades can be purchased directly from Omega
Diamond.
Place the saw on the rail (with rail rubber side down) providing
clearance for installing the blade. Loosen Vertical Adjustment lock and
raise motor to full height.
Remove the threaded nut holding the
outer flange and blade to the inner flange
and shaft. If nut is tight, use the included
wrench to turn it. o lock the flange, press
the flange lock pin on the back of the blade
guard and rotate the flange until it locks.
Remove the front flange (and old
blade, if applicable) and slide the new blade against the rear flange.
Ensure that the blade is flat against the rear flange with rotation direction
arrow matching the arrow on front guard. If you place the blade on
backwards the blade will glaze instantly upon first cut attempt and will
need to be redressed. See our website for an instructional video for this
task.
Replace the front flange so the blade is sandwiched between the two
flanges. Replace the threaded nut and tighten with included wrench. o
lock the flange, press the flange lock pin on the back of the blade guard
and rotate the flange until it locks.
Under normal circumstances the interior flange should not have to be
removed. If it seems necessary, please call us at 1-888-996-4777 or at
1-530-889-8977 before attempting to do so.
Shaft lock pin located on back of
guard.

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Typical Operation:
Note: For most cutting operations, it is recommended that you lay your
slab on top of a foam sheet at least 1” (3cm) thick. (1.5” (4cm) is
preferred for less crumbling).
1) Lay the rail on the slab along the line to be cut.
2) Allow the rails to overhang enough for the blade to clear the stone
where you will begin your cut. It may be necessary to clamp the rails to
the stone to prevent wandering. Clamp onto provided angle bolted to
one side of rail.
3) Put the saw on the end of the rail with the arrow on the guard pointed
at the edge of the stone.
4) Adjust the blade height to just enter the stone about ¼ inch (3mm)
deep.
5) urn the water valve on and adjust desired flow – the more the
merrier.
6) urn saw on before blade touches the stone. Do not stand directly in
front of or behind the blade while cutting.
7) Slowly begin your cut by pulling or pushing the saw into the stone.
After entering the cut, draw the saw along the stone at good speed to
finish the “strike” cut. You may need to apply pressure to the top of the
saw to keep it from “climbing” out of the cut.
8) After clearing the stone on the opposite side of the slab, re-position
the motor to the lowest position the blade can be set. he deeper the
blade cuts through the stone, the easier and faster the blade will cut.
9) Enter the cut by gently pushing the saw into stone. If you enter the
cut too hard the saw could kick, and can also cause the blade to wander.
10) Once you have initiated the cut you must not go too slow or the
diamonds on the blade will glaze over, and the cutting speed will drop
dramatically. he speed of cut should be just below the point of
stressing the motor: push it to the stressing point and back off a touch.
Example: On a 2 cm thick slab of Absolute Black granite try to
maintain a cutting speed of about 10 fpm (3 meters per minute) or faster.
his is critical in the High-Speed (“HS” model code) saws.

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Troubleshooting
Blade seems to be cutting slowly or not cutting at all?
Suggestions: Make sure the blade is mounted to spin in the proper
direction (align arrow on blade with arrow on face guard).
he material being cut may have “loaded” or “glazed” the diamond.
Use a dressing stone or “green stone” to free the diamond. Alternate
techniques are available on our website.
Blade binds or “freezes.
Suggestions: he blade may be cutting at a slight angle. Check
alignment. Make sure that the saw is rolling freely on the rails and the
rails are not damaged or bent. Make sure that the motor is securely
fastened to the mounting plate.
Saw shuts off after a few minutes of use and/or fails to turn
on at all.
Suggestions: Check circuit breaker. If that is on and it still fails to
start, the motor may have overheated. Allow time to cool, but verify that
the power switch is turned to the off position. hen push in the Heat
Overload button to reset the protection. You will then hear a dry click
sound from the button when pressed and the motor has cooled down
enough to restart.
Height adjusting hand wheel is difficult to turn.
Suggestions: Loosen the jamb knob on the right side of the height
adjustment post. Spray a P FE ( eflon®) or graphite-based spray on
slide areas. DO NO APPLY GREASE as this will reduce the life of the
assembly dramatically.
eflon is a registered trademark and brand of the DuPont Co.
If you have any questions please call us toll free 1-888-996-4777, or
if you are located outside the USA [phone]

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Spin and Machine Motion Direction
Saw might not match image due to design changes or model differences.
Cut stone by moving machine in either direction
Preferred cut direction
Strike Cut Full Cut
← Right to left ← → Left to right →
Perform a strike cut about ¼ inch (6mm) deep first, then go to full
depth and cut the remainder. his technique reduces surface chipping
and provides a straighter cut as the blade has a groove to follow to
prevent “wandering.”

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Replacement Parts
Need parts? Is your blade worn out? Want a spare? Need extra
rail? Give us a call and we will be happy to take your order.
oll Free: 1 [phone]
Outside USA: 1-530-889-8977
Fax: [phone]
Web: OmegaDiamond.com
Email: [e-mail]

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See omegadiamond.com/676-877 under Attached Files for the most
current Replacement Parts List.

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Limited arranty
For warranty information please visit our web site at
omegadiamond.com/warranty
Please record the Date of Purchase and the Serial Number of your
machine here for future reference:
Date of Purchase:
Serial Number:

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USER NOTES:
NOTICE: This product may have been field tested for quality
control purposes.

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Blue Ripper Sr Rail Saw Manual
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