SteelMax S14 User manual

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Model S14
350mm Dry Metal Cutting Saw
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
EYE PROTECTION
REQUIRED
HEARING PROTECTION
REQUIRED
Serial # Date of Purachse
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
NEVER PLACE
FINGERS NEAR
CUTTING AREA.
BEWARE OF
ROTATING
MACHINE PARTS
LINE VOLTAGE
PRESENT
MODEL S14 (240V)

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350mm Dry Metal Cutting Saw
Congratulations on your purchase of your SteelMaster brand Dry Metal Cutting Saw.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General Safety Rules and Specific Instructions . . . . . . . .3- 4
Specific Safety Rules and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 -7
Functional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Assembly View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Emptying the Chip Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
M a i n t e n a n c e / C h a n g i n g S a w B l a d e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Industrial Tool & Machinery Sales (hereinafter refered to as ITMS) will, within twelve (12) months from the original
date of purchase, repair or replace any goods found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
This warranty is void if the item has been damaged by accident, neglect, overload of tool, improper use,
improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to machines and/or components which have been altered, changed, or modified in any way,
or subjected to use beyond recommended capacities and specifications.
Electrical components are subject to respective manufacturers’ warranties. All goods returned defective
shall be returned prepaid freight to ITMS or agreed repair agent, which shall be the buyer’s sole and exclusive
remedy for defective goods. ITMS accepts no additional liability pursuant to this guarantee for the costs of travelling
or transportation of the product or parts to and from ITMS or the service agent or dealer, such costs are not included
THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE
IMPROVEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS TO DESIGN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
350mm Dry Metal Cutting Saw
Congratulations on your purchase of your SteelMaster brand Dry Metal Cutting Saw.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General Safety Rules and Specific Instructions . . . . . . . .3- 4
Specific Safety Rules and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 -7
Functional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Assembly View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Emptying the Chip Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
M a i n t e n a n c e / C h a n g i n g S a w B l a d e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Industrial Tool & Machinery Sales (hereinafter refered to as ITMS) will, within twelve (12) months from the original
date of purchase, repair or replace any goods found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
This warranty is void if the item has been damaged by accident, neglect, overload of tool, improper use,
improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to machines and/or components which have been altered, changed, or modified in any way,
or subjected to use beyond recommended capacities and specifications.
Electrical components are subject to respective manufacturers’ warranties. All goods returned defective
shall be returned prepaid freight to ITMS or agreed repair agent, which shall be the buyer’s sole and exclusive
remedy for defective goods. ITMS accepts no additional liability pursuant to this guarantee for the costs of travelling
or transportation of the product or parts to and from ITMS or the service agent or dealer, such costs are not included
THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE
IMPROVEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS TO DESIGN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
SteelMax
Our goods come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods
fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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15 amp extension cord not exceeding 15 Metres.
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- DANGER! — Keep hands and body away from and to the side of the blade. Contact with blade will result in
serious injury.
- WARNING! — To reduce the risk of injury, check lower guard. It must close instantly! Keep free hand away
from blade at all times during operation. Support and clamp work. Wear eye and hearing protection.
Additional Specific Safety Rules:
DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor
housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
•Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could
cause the material to jump backwards. (See "Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback.")
•Do not reach underneath the work. The guard can not protect you from the blade below the work.
•Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely
and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped,
lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or
any other part, at all angles and depths of cut.
•Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a buildup of debris.
•An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to cut whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes
for the blade to stop after switch is released.
•NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
•Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
•Always use blades with correct size and shape arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of
the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
•Never use damaged or incorrect blade washer or bolts. The blade washer and bolt were specially designed
for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
•Always clamp workpiece in vise and check security of vise bolts and position often. Vise can loosen due to
vibration.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES (continued)
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Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled
workpiece to lift up and out of the saw toward the operator. When the blade is pinched or bound
tightly by the kerf (saw cut) closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the workpiece
rapidly backward. If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of
the blade can dig into the top surface of the material causing the material to climb out of the blade
and jump back toward operator. Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating pro-
cedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw. KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator,
if proper precautions are taken.
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the
saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the
workpiece from the saw or pull the material backward while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may
occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth
are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK from the
workpiece as the saw is restarted.
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut
and near the edge of the panel.
Do not use dull or damaged blade. Dull or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.
Blade depth and miter adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making a cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES (continued)
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CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK

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FUNCTIONAL DRAWINGS
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Metal Cutting Saw
Blade
Chip Collector Tray
Miter Lock Bolts
Vise Jaw
Blade Depth
Adjustment Bolt
Vise Wheel
Handle
Blade Lock
Carbon Brushes
(Inside Cover)
Vise Clamp
Blade Guard
L EFT S IDE V IEW
Auxiliary
Handle
R IGHT S IDE V IEW
Trigger Switch and
Lock
Pipe Swivel
Vise
Blade Drive
Mounting Bolt
Swivel Guard
Miter Scale
Transport Lock
Vise Plate
Cast Iron Base
Caution! Always unplug saw before changing blades, servicing or adjusting saw.

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EXPLODED VIEW
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1 1FLAHMOTTOB-ELDNAH5
121X2.4TSWERCS61
1HCTIWSNIAM71
1 1ELDDAPHCTIWS8
1FLAHTFEL-ELDNAHYRRAC91
2 152X2.4TSWERCS0
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103X5MWERCS22
991X2.4TSWERCS32
2 1FLAHPOT-ELDNAH4
1DROCREWOP52
26 1TOOBDROC
1FLAHTHGIR-ELDNAHYRRAC72
28 251X2.4TSWERCS
29 CORD CLAMP 1
35MTUN03
1EVEELSREBBUR13
2REDLOHHSURB23
33 CARBON BRUSH 2
2PACHSURB43
35 S 1ROTAT
25REHSAWGNIRPS63
208X5MWERCS73
38 WIND BAFFLE 1
1GNIRAEB93
1ERUTAMRA04
41 BEARING 1
42 1TFEL-GNISUOHRAEG
281X4ANIP34
1GNIRPS44
18GNIRGNINIATER54
1KCOLELDNIPS64
47 BEARING (6000) 1
48 1RAEGRELLAMS
121X5YEK94
1TFAHSRAEG05
1)0026(GNIRAEB15
52 BEARING (6001) 1
53 BIGGER GEAR 1
54 KEY 6X12 1
1TFAHSTUPTUO55
1)4026(GNIRAEB65
1THGIR-GNISUOHRAEG75
1PACGNIRAEB85
321X4MWERCS95
60 RETAINING RING 14 2
1SIXAMRA16
62 1GNIRPSDAOL
63 PIVOTING ARM BASE 1
231X5MWERCS46
18MTUN56
105X8MTLOB66
26REHSAW76
26REHSAWGNIRPS86
69 HEX SCREW M6X20 2
1TAESLEVELGNITCARTER07
71 1KCOLTROPSNART
72 PIN 3X18 1
1TAESKCOL37
1GNIRPS47
1NIP57
1MM8HCNERWXEH67
1TAESHCNERW77
78 RETAINING RUBBER 1
251X5MWERCS97
1ESABWAS08
81 W 401REHSA
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201REHSAW39
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1LEBALGNINRAW501
1NOITCETORPEYE601
221X4MWERCS701
1REVOCYTEFAS801
409X5MWERCS901
2REPPOTSREBBUR011
121X5MWERCS111
101X4MWERCS211
113 LOAD SPRING 1
101X4MWERCS411
1DRAUGGNITCARTERREWOL511
116 RETAINING RING 42 1
1EGNALFRENNI711
12WERCS811
1RELLORGNITCARTERDRAUG911
11REVEL021
15MTUN121
122 SCREW 4 1
1WERCS321
124 12REVEL
125 SCREW 3 1
1REVOCLEETS621
127 SPRING WASHER 4 4
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129 W 1LEBALGNINRA
130 SWIVEL GUARD 1
131 W 1REHSA
132 1WERCS
133 1LEBALOGOL
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1SSBL350-MSEDALBWAS531
1EGNALFRETUO631
1REHSAW731
101REHSAWGNIRPS831
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140 CHIP BOX 1
141 CHIP BOX SEAT 1
0101X4MWERCS241
2TOOFREBBUR341
144 253X8MTLOBXEH
28REHSAW541
28REHSAWGNIRPS641
203X8MTLOBXEH741
1NIP841
149 CLAMP 1
150 SUPPORT 1
1DAP151
141PILCGNIRPSGNIRAEB251
153 251X2.4TSWERCS
1PACTLOB451
1ESABLLAMS551
303X6MTLOBXEH651
36REHSAW751
158 SPRING W 36REHSA
159 STEEL COVER 1
151X5MWERCS061
15REHSAW161
15REHSAWGNIRPS261
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Your SteelMaster® brand saw is shipped complete and protected inside its shipping box. Remove all contents from the
box and inspect to ensure no damage was incurred during shipping. Your SS350 Metal Cutter package should also
include the following:
ASSEMBLY
D E S C R I P T I O N P A R T #Q T Y
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1
1
1
)2(SGULPRAE
SAFETY GOGGLES
1HCNERWMM8
14” STEEL BLADE (OPTIONAL) SSBL350-MS 1
GETTING STARTED
CAUTION!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
Refer to the "Functional Description" on page 8 and "Exploded View” drawing on page 9. If required, install an
authorized metal cutting saw blade by first loosening wingnut (item 134) and rotating the swivel guard (item 130)
up and out of the way. Then loosening the 8mm blade hex bolt and remove the outer blade flange and washer.
Verify the correct seat of blade onto the inner blade flange lip. Always check blade installation for proper direc-
tion of rotation. From the front of saw, blade travels downward. Improper mounting will cause blade wobble and
a possible hazardous condition. Reinstall blade bolt and flanges. Position Swivel guard and secure with thumb
screw (item# 134).
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Quick release
pipe vise
ADJUSTING THE VISE
The vise has two positions for optimal cutting and a
quick release swivel vise (item 88) for use with pipe, tub-
ing and round profiles. Always use the vise in the most
forward position that will completely cut through the
material. Smaller profiles can lift out of the vise more
easily when the vise is in the rear most position. Larger
material requires the vise be moved to the rear position.
To move the vise, proceed as follows:
Loosen the vise hex bolts and using the supplied 8mm
hex wrench. Move the vise to the desired position and
reinstall.
The thread vise wheel handle and movable vise jaw
should be positioned to tightly grip material to be cut. Vise Plate
Vise Jaw
SteelMax
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE SAWING
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1. Select the correct saw blade appropriate to the material being cut. (mild steel, stainless steel or aluminum)
2. The material surface should be clean and level, free from rust, dirt, scale, and other debris.
3. Material may become heat treated if flame cut. Always avoid cutting near these areas whenever possible.
4. Adjust the vise plate to the desired miter angle by loosening the left and right Miter Lock bolts
(item# 95). Refer to “Exploded View”.
5. When cutting smaller profiles, vise plate may be moved forward to aid in cutting quality and to minimize pull-out
from the vise. Miter can be set by observing index marks printed on vise bracket.
6. Connect machine to power source.
7. Firmly grasp guide handle and trigger handle switch (item# 14, 15 and 24).
8. Position material in the saw vise and align cutting line with blade. Adjust the front and rear vise plates as
necessary to firmly hold material in the desired position.
9. When ready, start saw motor by activating trigger switch (item# 17).
10. Slowly approach material edge and gently apply pressure until saw blade has established a cutting groove in the
material.
11. Apply smooth, constant pressure without over-loading saw motor.
WARNING!
IF SAW MOTOR SHOULD STALL OR STOP BEFORE A COMPLETE CUT IS MADE ALWAYS REMOVE BLADE FROM
MATERIAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART MOTOR.FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
OPERATION
WARNING!
NEVER START THE SAW WITH CUTTING EDGE OF SAW BLADE CONTACTING WORK SURFACE.
DO NOT RETRACT BLADE GUARD (ITEM# 115)MANUALLY.GUARD RETRACTS AUTOMATICALLY.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW WHILE SAWING
ALWAYS CHECK BLADE DOWN-STOP BOLT,LOCK NUT AND BOLT CAP (ITEM #65,66, 154)FOR CORRECT
POSITIONING AND WEAR BEFORE FIRST USE AND AFTER EACH BLADE CHANGE.FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO BLADE CONTACT WITH SAW BASE OR CHIP BOX.
1. After installation of saw blade or before first use, adjust down-stop bolt so that blade does not contact chip
tray bottom when blade is in the full down position.
1. After the cut, release trigger switch to the “OFF” position.
2. When saw motor completely stops, clear both drop piece and material from vise.
AFTER COMPLETING THE CUT
EMPTYING THE CHIP COLLECTOR BOX
WARNING!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING BLADES,CLEARING CHIPS OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
1. Turn the Chip Collector Box retaining thumbscrew (see below).
2. Remove chip collector box from the back of saw.
3. Empty chip collector completely. Clean all debris from saw body.
4. Install chip collector box in saw and fasten securely by tightening thumbscrews.
OPERATION (continued)
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WARNING!
FAILURE TO INSTALL COLLECTOR BOX TOTALLY AND SECURE MAY RESULT IN UNCONTROLLED DISCHARGE OF CHIPS AND OPERATOR
INJURY
.ALWAYS VERIFY PROPER INSTALLATION OF CHIP BOX AND CHECK FREQUENTLY.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, EMPTY THE CHIP COLLECTOR BOX OFTEN.
WARNING!
MOTOR DOWN-STOP BOLT AFFECTS HOW FAR BLADE TRAVELS INTO THE CHIP COLLECTOR BOX.AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED DOWN-
STOP CAN HIT THE BOTTOM OF BOX,CAUSING AN EJECTION HAZARD.ALWAYS CHECK DOWN-STOP ADJUSTMENT AFTER REPLACING
SAW BLADES OR SERVICING MACHINE.
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EMPTYING THE CHIP COLLECTOR BOX
WARNING!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING BLADES,CLEARING CHIPS OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
1. Turn the Chip Collector Box retaining thumbscrew (see below).
2. Remove chip collector box from the back of saw.
3. Empty chip collector completely. Clean all debris from saw body.
4. Install chip collector box in saw and fasten securely by tightening thumbscrews.
OPERATION (continued)
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WARNING!
FAILURE TO INSTALL COLLECTOR BOX TOTALLY AND SECURE MAY RESULT IN UNCONTROLLED DISCHARGE OF CHIPS AND OPERATOR
INJURY
.ALWAYS VERIFY PROPER INSTALLATION OF CHIP BOX AND CHECK FREQUENTLY.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, EMPTY THE CHIP COLLECTOR BOX OFTEN.
WARNING!
MOTOR DOWN-STOP BOLT AFFECTS HOW FAR BLADE TRAVELS INTO THE CHIP COLLECTOR BOX.AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED DOWN-
STOP CAN HIT THE BOTTOM OF BOX,CAUSING AN EJECTION HAZARD.ALWAYS CHECK DOWN-STOP ADJUSTMENT AFTER REPLACING
SAW BLADES OR SERVICING MACHINE.
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WARNING!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING BLADES,CLEARING CHIPS OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
CHANGING SAW BLADES
Refer to the diagram to the right.
1. Place saw on a level, secure surface.
2. Move the swivel guard (item #130) by
loosening the thumb screw (item #134)
and rotating it to expose the blade
retaining bolt.
3. Engage spindle lock (item# 46).
4. Using supplied hex wrench, loosen and
remove the blade drive mounting bolt,
washer and outer blade drive flange
(items# 136-139).
5. Move the blade guard up and out of the
way (item # 115).
6. Remove saw blade. (item 135)
7. Thoroughly clean inner and outer blade
drive flanges and blade mounting
surface before installing new blade.
8. Verify that blade rotation is correct.
9. Reverse process to install new blade.
MAINTENANCE
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Swivel Guard
Thumb Screw
Blade Flange
and Bolt
Metal Cutting
Saw Blade
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1. Machine will not turn on
•Inspect power cord for damage. Check & replace if needed.*
•Inspect brushes for excessive wear. Replace if needed. (2)*
•Do not exceed 30 minutes run time without cool down of saw.
•Check trigger switch for operation. Replace if needed.*
2. Losing Power
•Inspect brushes and replace if needed. (2)*
•Extension cord too long. Limit cord length to 15M or less.
•Extension cord too thin. Use 15AMP or larger.
3. Blade Guard Sticks
•Remove guard and remove any foreign material.
Guard must move freely. Use light grease on mating contact surfaces to aid in movement.
•Check guard return spring for sufficient tension. Replace if spring is weak.
•Check guard for distortion. Replace if distorted or damaged.
4. Blade Spins on Spindle
•Check for proper tightness and installation. Inspect inner blade flange and outer blade
flange for wear or damage. Replace if wear is excessive.
•Check flange mating surfaces for flatness. Replace if excessive distortion exists.
•Check to ensure flat washer is present between bolt head and outer blade drive flange.
5. Low Blade Life/Teeth Chipping
•Wrong blade for the type of material.
SSBL350-MS for mild steel up to 25.4mm solid.
SSBL350-AL for aluminum up to 25.4mm solid.
SSBL350-SS for stainless steel up to 13mm solid.
SSBL350-TS for thin steel up to 6mm solid.
•Aggressive contact with blade into material. The blade must be allowed to do the work.
•Too much vibration due to insufficient clamping, worn or bent blade, or worn parts (see "Saw Vibrates"
below).
6. Saw Vibrates
•Check blade for tightness.
•Inspect inner blade flange and outer blade drive flange for wear or damage. Replace if needed.
•Check to ensure work is properly clamped. Both primary and cut-off piece can cause vibration.
•Check miter lock for tightness.
•Check blade teeth for missing carbide, bends or cracks.
350mm METAL CUTTING SAW
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
CAUTION!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICE WORK SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN QUALIFIED & COMPETANT TO PERFORM SUCH TASKS
* NOTE: ELECTRICAL SERVICE WORK MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A LICENCED ELECTRICIAN
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For cutting thin steel to 6mm SSBL350-TS
For cutting aluminum to 25.4mm SSBL350-AL
For cutting stainless steel to 13mm SSBL350-SS
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DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
)"71(mm134thgieH
)"4.31(mm043htdiW
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)"0.1(mm4.52robrAedalB
)"0.41(mm553retemaiDedalB
Depth of Cut/Pipe or Angle (maximum) 120mm (4.75")
Depth of Cut/Plate or Bar Solid (maximum) 25.4mm Mild Steel (1")
25.4mm Aluminum (1")
13mm Stainless Steel (1/2")
SPECIFICATIONS
Model SS350
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DISTRIBUTOR
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ACCESSORIES
Saw Blades
#traPnoitacilppA
For cutting mild steel to 25.4mm SSBL350-MS
For cutting thin steel to 6mm SSBL350-TS
For cutting aluminum to 25.4mm SSBL350-AL
For cutting stainless steel to 13mm SSBL350-SS
YOUR STEELMASTER DISTRIBUTOR
©1/08
DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
)"71(mm134thgieH
)"4.31(mm043htdiW
)"12(mm335htgneL
31kgthgieW
2200W240V -rotoM
50 Hz / 1500 RPM
)"0.1(mm4.52robrAedalB
)"0.41(mm553retemaiDedalB
Depth of Cut/Pipe or Angle (maximum) 120mm (4.75")
Depth of Cut/Plate or Bar Solid (maximum) 25.4mm Mild Steel (1")
25.4mm Aluminum (1")
13mm Stainless Steel (1/2")
SPECIFICATIONS
Model SS350
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