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Operating Instructions
Disconnect the plug from the
power source before making
any assembly, adjustments or changing
accessories. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Slide "ON/OFF" Switch
This tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch
located on the front of the motor housing.
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" slide the switch
button up.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF" slide the switch
button down or "0" position.
Hold the tool with both hands
while starting, since torque of
the motor can cause the tool to twist.
Installing Zip® Bits
The Zip Bits are held by a collet system. At the
time your tool was assembled, the 1/8" collet
(used for 1/8" Zip Bits) was installed for your
convenience. A 1/4" collet is required for
1/4” inch diameter Zip Bits, sold separately.
Do not use .118" shank bits in the 1/8" collet,
use only Roto Zip Tool Corporation 1/8" Zip Bits.
Identify the different parts of your Zip Bits.
The Zip Bit flutes are sharp
and should be handled with
caution.
Step 1:
To insert a Zip Bit into the tool, first remove the
standard equipment wrench and locate the shaft
lock button. Depress and hold down the shaft
lock button with one hand and at the same time
loosen the collet nut with the other hand by
turning it counter clockwise with the wrench for
a couple rotations.
Remove the old Zip Bit (if there is one), insert
shank of Zip Bit into the collet so that 1/16" to
1/8" of smooth shank remains visible above the
collet.
Do not allow the flutes/cutting
edges of the Zip Bit to fall into
the collet, and do not tighten the collet around
the flutes; doing so will result in broken Zip Bits.
After properly placing the bit into the collet,
depress the shaft lock button and
simultaneously tighten the collet nut in a
clockwise direction- first by hand and then with
the wrench until Zip Bit is held securely. Be
careful to not overtighten the collet nut when
using the wrench. Doing so will make the collet
hole smaller, preventing you from inserting Zip
Bits in the future.
Changing the collet
As stated above, the 1/8" collet is used with 1/8"
diameter Zip Bits and the 1/4" collet is used with
1/4" diameter Zip Bits. To interchange collets,
first remove the Zip Bit. Continue to loosen and
unscrew the collet nut until you can remove it
from the tool. Remove the collet and replace it
with another. (Each collet is double-ended, and
either end is acceptable to use.) By hand, re-
tighten the collet nut around the collet in a
clockwise direction. You are now ready to
insert a new Zip Bit as instructed in step 1
above.
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WARNING
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WARNING
DURING STORAGE of your
tool when there is no Zip Bit
in the collet, DO NOT tighten the collet nut
down onto an empty collet. Doing so will make
the collet hole smaller, preventing you from
inserting Zip Bits into it in the future.
Adjusting, removing and installing the
depth guide assembly.
(RTM01 & SCS01 models only)
Step 2:
Use the depth guide to adjust the depth of the
cut. The depth guide assembly consists of the
depth guide, locking knob and bracket. Loosen
(counter clockwise) the knob enough to enable
the depth guide to slide up or down to the
desired depth of your cut and re-tighten the
knob in a clockwise
direction. It’s best
to set the guide at
about 1/8" greater
than the material
thickness. For
example, to cut
1/2" plywood, set
the bit end so it
protrudes 5/8"
below the base
guide.
Note: Zip Bits can cut materials up to 1" thick.
In order to remove the depth guide, twist the
entire assembly, approximately 1/8 of a turn, in
a counter clockwise fashion. Pull the whole
assembly straight off the tool. To re-attach the
assembly, align the notched areas of the depth
guide bracket up to the indentations of the tool
collar. The depth guide assembly should easily
fall into place on top of the tool collar, and the
tops should be flush with one another. Twist
the assembly clockwise about 1/8 of a turn until
the spring locks in place.
Pro Series Classic Depth Guide assembly.
Locate the base
plate and its
locking screw.
Using the end of
the standard
wrench, loosen
( c o u n t e r
clockwise) the
screw enough to enable the base plate to slide
up or down to the desired depth of cut. For best
performance, set the base plate so the Zip Bit
protrudes approximately 1/8" beyond the
material being cut. For example, to cut a piece
of 1/2" thick plywood, set the base plate so the
Zip Bit protrudes 5/8" below the base plate, as
shown here. Re-tighten the screw in a
clockwise direction.
Removing Depth Guide Assembly From Tool
and Reinstalling
In order to
remove the
depth guide
from the tool,
release the
locking lever
and pull the
entire assembly straight off of the tool. To
reattach the assembly, fully replace the guide
onto the tool collar and lock the clamp lever.
Make A Few Practice Cuts
After assembling the Zip Bit into the tool and
adjusting your depth guide, as described above,
you should make a few practice cuts with the
tool before attempting an actual job.
A few exercises will give you the necessary
practice to make clean, professional cuts.
Step 3:
Make certain that the collet nut is securely
tightened before turning the tool on.
Step 4:
Hold the Spiral Saw power tool firmly and turn
the tool ON.
Hold the tool with both hands
while starting, since torque
from the motor can cause the tool to twist.
Step 5:
While holding the tool firmly, insert the bit into
the material at a 45° angle.
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CAUTION
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WARNING
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WARNING
SYSTEM COMPLETE
COLLET
NUT
COLLET
SYSTEM SEPERATED
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CAUTION
