Dake Model Zip 28 - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING: Never let the pull down handle go at the end of the cut. The cutting head is under
spring tension and will return upward rapidly and could cause serious injury. Always keep
hands on the pull down handle.
Always cut with arm extended, never put face over the cutting head return path!
4. Machine operation:
4.1 Set-up
1. Select cutting speed by placing the switch on control box to the ON position. (Paragraph A in
section 2)
2. Set length. Using the stock stop, tape measure or line on the material place the part under
the blade at desired length. (Figure 4)
3. Clamp the material into the vise. Make sure material is supported and level with the cutting
table using the hand wheel run the vise jaw just up to the material leaving approx. 1/16” –
1/8” gap. Move the quick release vise lever down until part is firmly held in place. (Paragraph
D in section2)
4. If miter is required loosen the head lock lever and rotate cutting head to desired angle and
lock in place. NOTE: For some miters the throat filler plate must be removed. Do so before
material is clamped. (Paragraph E , I in section 2)
5. Adjust guide arm distance if needed. You want to maintain close proximity to the material if
possible. (Paragraph H in section 2)
4.2 Operation:
1. With all set up complete, turn the start switch to the ON position making sure you have a
firm footing and a comfortable grasp of the pull down handle, squeeze the trigger to start the
blade. Take note while the blade is running but not in the work of the coolant flow. You want
a steady but not excessive flow from both guides. If flow is not suitable adjust the flow
control valve before continuing. (Paragraph F in section 2)
2. Slowly pull the cutting head down allowing the rotating blade to make light contact with the
material. When contact with material is made increase the pressure and continue with the
cut. When the cut is finished with the blade still running raise the blade up just past the
material and release trigger to stop the blade. Keeping the blade running while raising the
blade prevents the blade from catching the material and damaging the blades teeth.
Continue to lift the head all the way back up keeping control of the cutting heads return rate .
NOTE: Never let go of the pull down handle before it reaches its up most rest position!
NOTE: New blades must be broke in properly for best performance and blade life. See the
blade selection section in this manual for break in and optimum cutting hints.
5. Changing the blade:
Handle blades with caution they are sharp and can cause serious injuries!
1. Turn power off and lock out machine. (Paragraph A in section 2)