Potter Coil Cutter Deluxe User manual

Coil Cutter Deluxe
Instructions
For Video Instructions, visit PotterUSA.com.
The Coil Cutter Deluxe is a heavy-duty, motorized, stand-alone machine
designed to quickly and efficiently cut large quantities of jump rings in a
variety of metal types and sizes. While primarily designed for this use, the
Coil Cutter Deluxe can also be used for cutting sheet metal, multiple pieces
of stock to identical lengths, cutting ring shanks for resizing, and more!

Coil Cutter Deluxe Body with Base, Table,
Ramp, Motor, and Motor Housing
Removable Right and Left Guides
Coolant Reservoir
Coolant Concentrate
Empty Squeeze Bottle for Mixing Coolant
Solution
1/8" Hex Key
5/32" Hex Key
8mm Wrench
Arbor Key
Blade (not visible in picture)
15 Amp 120-Volt NEMA
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3-Prong Plug
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Coil Cutter Deluxe Includes:
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Coil Cutter Deluxe Safety
Read the owner's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before attempting to use the machine.
Learn the applications and limitations before use.
Make sure the blade is in good condition and is positioned properly.
Make sure all guards/guides are in place and properly adjusted.
Adjust blade guides so that the coil fits snugly but not tightly between them.
Adjust the table height so that it will fully cut through only the bottom portion of the coil.
Ensure the blade is tracking correctly and runs freely in the blade slot.
The coolant reservoir acts as a bottom blade guard. NEVER run the blade without the
coolant reservoir in place.
Keep hands away from the line of the cut, and braced against the table.
Before beginning to cut a coil, make sure any tails or sharp edges are trimmed off the
ends of the coil. When the blade comes into contact with the coil at the start of the cut
there is a slight kickback and this can cause the tail to possibly push back into your
fingers which can be painful or possibly cut the skin.
Hold the coil firmly and flat on the table while feeding it through the guides towards the
blade.
Use a wooden push stick when you remove cut pieces from between the guides and saw
blade or when your hands are close to the blade.
If you need to stop cutting, hold the material firmly and shut down the saw. Wait for the
blade to stop moving before removing the piece.
Ensure that there is enough coolant in the reservoir so that the blade is always in contact
with the coolant. Do not use the blade without coolant.
Do not use excessive force when pushing coils through the blade.
Do not leave this machine running unattended. Turn off the power and make sure the
machine has stopped running before leaving the area.
Check the cord regularly for any signs of damage.
Do not rinse or submerge the machine in water, and ensure that the plug and cord do
not get wet.
Keep the power plug and cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not cut anything with the Coil Cutter Deluxe that is not recommended or approved
by PotterUSA.
Keep children and pets away from this machine.
Only use replacement parts obtained by PotterUSA. In order to ensure the safety and
proper care of your investment in the Coil Cutter Deluxe, only use PotterUSA
replacement parts. Always consult with PotterUSA before performing any repairs or
alterations.
Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses when operating this machine. When properly
operating this machine, nothing should become airborne, but accidents happen. Eye
protection should be worn to protect against injury.
Tie back your hair, remove jewelry, and wear fitted clothes to avoid getting caught or
pulled by the moving blade.
Never operate this machine when you're tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Variable Speed
Control Dial
ON/OFF Switch
Arbor Key
5/32" Hex Key
1/8" Hex Key
8mm Wrench
Base
Motor Housing
Parts Ramp
Coolant Reservoir and
Bottom Blade Guard
Blade
Table Table
Left Guide
Right Guide
Parts Ramp
Blade and
Blade Slot Table
Adjustment
Nuts
Arbor Key Hole
Arbor
Blade
Coil Cutter Deluxe
Parts of the
Peg
Measurements
Length: 9.5”
Width: 9”
Height: 5.75”
Weight: 9 lbs 10 oz
(machine weight only)
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Not recommended, but it is possible
Recommend no thicker than 1mm
Must use slower speed
Must apply slow but constant forward pressure to the coil when cutting. If you back
off/pause, the metal will work-harden instantly and will be nearly impossible to
continue to cut.
Blades will wear out faster. Recommend purchasing extra.
Recommended metals: We recommend using typical non-ferrous jewelry metals (copper,
silver, brass, bronze, gold, platinum, niobium, aluminum) with the Coil Cutter. We DO NOT
RECOMMEND cutting stainless steel or titanium, but it may be possible, with special
treatment.
Maximum Blade Height: 4mm
Minimum Gauge: 22 Gauge
Maximum Gauge: 8 Gauge
Minimum Coil Inner Diameter: 1.5mm
Maximum Coil Diameter: None
Speed: We recommend running the Coil Cutter on the highest speed for non-ferrous
metals, and on a lower speed (approximately half) for harder materials.
Cutting Stainless and Titanium:
Coil Cutter Deluxe Recommended
Materials and Gauges
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Make sure the ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the Power
Cord. Plug the Power Cord into a grounded wall outlet.
Mix the Coolant Solution by adding a few drops of the Coolant Concentrate to the
Empty Squeeze Bottle and adding water. The solution should be mixed at a ratio
of approximately 10 parts water to 1 part Coolant Concentrate. Very little coolant is
needed at one time so mix a small amount. The Empty Squeeze Bottle can also be
used to suck excess coolant out of the Reservoir and back into the Squeeze Bottle
for storage.
Fill the Coolant Reservoir with Coolant Solution. The level of the Coolant Solution
should be high enough that it comes into contact with the Blade and maintains
contact while the Blade is running. The Blade should NEVER be run without the
Coolant Reservoir in place as it acts as a Bottom Blade Guard.
Adjust the Blade height to accommodate the size coil you are cutting. This is done
by using the 8mm Wrench to adjust the Table Adjustment Nuts. When these nuts
are loosened, the Table can swivel up or down to change the height of the Blade.
The Blade should extend high enough that it can cut through the bottom of your
coil.
Adjust the Right and Left Guides to fit the coil you will be cutting. This can be done
with the 1/8" Hex Key. Loosen the screws, slide the Guards into position, and then
re-tighten the screws. The coil should fit snugly in between the Guides but should
also be able to slide freely through them.
Once the Guides and Blade height are set the Coil Cutter Deluxe is ready for use.
Turn the Switch to the ON position and wait for the Blade to come up to speed.
Ensure the Blade is being coated in Coolant Solution from the Reservoir below the
Table.
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How to Use the Coil Cutter Deluxe
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7. Blade speed can be adjusted with the Variable Speed Control Dial. The blade can be
run at full speed for most applications but can be slowed down for harder materials if
desired.
8. Insert your coil into the channel created between the Left and Right Guides. Feed the
coil slowly through the Guides and over the Blade. The jump rings will slide down the
Parts Ramp. You may want to place a receptacle below the Parts Ramp to catch your
jump rings.
9. Turn off the machine and wait until the Blade comes to a complete stop before
removing any jump rings from the Table. Remove jump rings from the Table with a
wooden push stick or brush (not fingers). **Unplug the machine when not in use.
How to Use the Coil Cutter Deluxe
How to Adjust the Blade Height
Use the 8mm Wrench to adjust the Table Adjustment Nuts. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise to loosen the nuts. You may need to remove the Right Guide in
order to fit the wrench onto the nuts.
When the Table Adjustment Nuts are loosened, the table can swivel up or down to
change the height of the Blade. The blade should extend high enough that it can cut
through the bottom of your coil.
Adjust the Table to the desired height and re-tighten the Table Adjustment Nuts. If
you removed the Right Guide, put it back in place and re-tighten the nuts before
using the machine.
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Adjust the Table so it is in the highest possible position.
Remove the Coolant Reservoir by sliding it off the Peg. If needed, the Empty
Squeeze Bottle can be used to draw Coolant Solution out of the Reservoir for
storage. Once you slide the Reservoir off the Peg, you will need to tilt it under the
Blade in order to fully remove it.
Rotate the Blade by hand until the Arbor Key Hole is visible (it will be the hole
without the set screw).
Insert the Arbor Key into the Arbor Key Hole.
Use the 5/32" Hex Key to remove the bolt at the end of the Arbor.
Remove the old Blade and replace with the new Blade. Make sure the lettering on
the face of the Blade is FACING THE MOTOR side of the machine. Ensure the
Blade is properly seated on the central step in the Arbor.
Replace the bolt in the end of the Arbor and tighten it with the Hex Key.
Replace the Coolant Reservoir by sliding it back into place on the Peg.
*Make sure the machine is unplugged before beginning.*
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Tips & Tricks
The Coil Cutter Deluxe was designed to quickly and efficiently cut large quantities
of jump rings in a variety of metals and sizes. While its primary use is for cutting
jump rings, the Coil Cutter Deluxe can have other uses including the following:
Cut small lengths of sheet by removing the Right and Left Guides.
Use the Blade to cut through ring shanks for resizing.
Cut off tabs from pancake die stampings (straight lines only).
Cut multiple pieces of metal to the same length by using the Right Guide as a
stop.
Are there video instructions? Yes! Visit PotterUSA.com or check out our YouTube
channel for how-to instructions. A downloadable PDF is also available on our
website.
The metal/jump ring gets stuck in the blade slot, what do you do? Turn the
machine OFF immediately. Wait for the blade to stop spinning. Use a wood
push stick to remove any metal from the blade slot. Check under the table to
make sure metal is not stuck in the blade slot beneath the table as well.
Make sure the blade has not broken or bent before resuming use of the
machine. If the blade is broken or bent, replace before using.
The motor turns on but blade doesn’t spin...why? Likely metal is trapped in
the blade slot…see above.
The wire is not fully cut through...why? Likely the blade height was too low.
Adjust the table so that more of the blade is showing, ensuring it is set high
enough to cut through the entire bottom of the jump ring coil.
Both sides of the coil have been cut...why? The blade was set too high. Adjust
the table so less of the blade is showing.
Why did the blade break? Likely metal flexed while cutting, or too much
force was applied to the coil. Other possible culprits are trying to cut too fast,
or the blade is dull.
Troubleshooting
Stay up-to-date with any modifications to these
instructions, new tooling, and more by visiting
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our Facebook Group, "Potter People-Jewelry Group."
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