Pearl VX RSPRO VX1048RSPRO, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...S A Pearl Abrasive Co 2 1 RAIL SAW REV 3 serial number You should record the Serial Number of your saw on this Owner s Operator s Manual and on the Warranty Card The Warranty Card must be sent back with all the required pertinent information for the warranty to take effect MODEL VX10RSPRO RAIL SAW OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... INSTALLATION 10 x WATER PUMP INSTALLATION 10 xi OVERFLOW PLUG INSTALLATION 10 xii THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE GUIDE 10 xiii OPERATING THE SAW 11 xiv CHOOSING THE RIGHT BLADE 12 xv ELECTRIC MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS 13 xvi DO S AND DONT S FOR BLADES 13 xvii CARE AND MAINTENANCE 14 xviii WATER PUMP MAINTENANCE 15 xix ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS 16 xx TROUBLESHOOTING 17 xxi HOW TO ORDER PARTS 18 xxii CUSTOMER SERVIC...

Page 3: ...ct resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty and ear protectors plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation 13 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 14 Maintain tools in top condition Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect t...

Page 4: ...edges 23 Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces For example pipes radiators ranges and refrigerator enclosures 24 Outdoor use extension cords When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked 25 Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired 26 Drugs alcohol medication Do not op...

Page 5: ...respiratory protection where dust hazard may occur Paper masks or surgical masks without NIOSH approval number are not recommended because they do little to protect the worker For more information about respirator programs including what respirators have received NIOSH approval as safe and effective please visit the NIOSH website at http www cdc gov niosh topics respirators Observe OSHA regulation...

Page 6: ...rew Extension Table Knobs 2 Lifting handles 2 Angle guide Proceed to the following section to complete assembly of the saw vi UNPACKING ASSEMBLY SET UP v SPECIFICATIONS VX10RSPRO RAIL SAW MOTOR BLADE CAPACITY CUTTING LENGTH CUTTING DEPTH WEIGHT DIMENSIONS legs folded 8 10 Blade 5 8 arbor blade 46 rip cut 32 diagonal with plunge cut 8 1 1 2 10 2 5 8 172 lbs L 60 W 25 H 24 1 1 2 HP 115 v 60 Hz 3 450...

Page 7: ...nstall it in the side furthest from the post 3 Loosen the lock knob on top of the cutting head 4 Deploy the stand legs by following the folded leg assembly section 5 Install the side extension table side splash guard and back splash guard 6 Install the spring holder on top of the sliding rail to hold the power cable and the water hose 7 Fill the tray with water before operating the saw ...

Page 8: ...SY TRANSPORT 1 It is recommended that adjusting the folding leg be done by at least two people 2 Remove the detachable wheel assembly and stow it on the frame 3 Shift the cutting head away from the end of the frame where the leg is being adjusted Tighten the cutting head carriage knob to hold the head in place 4 Loosen the knob that is locking the leg in place 5 Lift the saw slightly to give the l...

Page 9: ... diamond saw blade is clean 4 Install the saw blade on the supporting flange Ensure the blade rotation arrow matches the clockwise rotation of the saw blade shaft 5 Install the blade clamping flange 6 Re tighten the cutting shaft nut Block the cutting shaft from turning while tightening the nut 7 Lightly turn the installed saw blade by hand and check the blade for true running 8 Mount the blade gu...

Page 10: ... water tray while the water is allowed to pass through the tube and into the water bucket where fresh and filtered water reside 1 Remove the water level tube from the plastic bag 2 Insert the thin end of the tube into the rear hole next to the water pump as shown in the illustration 3 Fill the water tray with water The Adjustable Angle Guide is a two piece assembly consisting of a base and an atta...

Page 11: ...iginal starting position and turn off the motor PLUNGE CUTS The handling of long or partial cuts can be made using the plunge cutting method In this case the cutting head will not be set to a fixed cutting depth clearance while performing a cut The cutting head is freely movable during seesaw cutting operations 1 Before starting the cut the cutting head must be fully raised Be sure to grasp the pl...

Page 12: ... of saw blade for the material to be cut and the required cutting depth xiv CHOOSING THE RIGHT BLADE BLADE DIAMETER CUTTING DEPTH 8 inch 1 1 2 inch 10 inch 2 5 8 inch Setting the blade too low may damage the cutting table and if set too high the blade may grab the material being cut causing damage and possibly injury WARNING THE RIGHT BLADE DOES THE RIGHT JOB For the most effective cutting and bla...

Page 13: ... blades for segment cracking or loss Do not use damaged blades Use proper safety equipment when operating the saw DONT S In addition to the following always follow wet recommendations Do not make long cuts with dry blades allow them to air cool Do not use the edge or side of blade to cut or grind Do not attempt to cut a radius or curve Do not cut too deep or too fast into the material Do not cut a...

Page 14: ...EVERY USE OF THE SAW Remove dirty water from container Remove dirt and mud from the bottom of the container Rinse the immersion pump with fresh water to prevent water pump clogging from residual dirt AFTER WET CLEANING AND BEFORE USING THE SAW AGAIN Connect the machine to an electric power outlet equipped with a GFCI safety power breaker If the safety power breaker cuts off the electrical power su...

Page 15: ...in the fan blade by hand to confirmit can spin effortlessly 7 Reassemble the fan cover 8 Plug the water pump in briefly to check whether it works properly For your safety before performing any maintenance on the saw turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord WARNING For your safety before performing any maintenance on the saw turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord WARNING xvi...

Page 16: ...ntly shifting left using Fig 4 as reference the cutting head must be rotated counterclockwise left 3 If the blade is constantly shifting right using Fig 4 as reference the cutting head must be rotated clockwise right Note The cutting head should glide effortlessly across the bridge Should the head be too tight or too loose adjust the rollers on the left A using a size 17 wrench to rotate it Roller...

Page 17: ...ve the motor checked and replaced if necessary by a qualified technician Exert less pressure when cutting Use a saw blade which corresponds to the material being cut Have the electric system of the saw checked by a qualified technician Use a power cord extension cable of the rated length use a cable drum with cable fully extended Observe the electrical ratings of the machine and connect it only to...

Page 18: ...r warranty purpose please have the following ready Serial Number and When purchased and where All parts listed may be ordered from your Local warehouses If the part is not stocked locally call our Corporate office and ask for our Customer Service Department For Technical Support call 1 800 969 5561 In Canada call 1 800 387 0008 There is a 25 00 minimum order Return Policy Return goods for credit o...

Page 19: ...r mat and 2 legs PA103850 PART NAME PART NUMBER MAIN ASSEMBLY 1 Outer blade guard weldment Black PA103868 2 Plastic male 5 16 x male 5 16 barbed straight valve PA00001JI 3 12D 8d X 120L Reinforced water hose PA103870 4 12D 8d X 180L Reinforced water hose PA103871 5 12D 8d X 2430L Reinforced water hose PA103872 6 Splash guard PA140275 7 M6 x 1 0 x 16L Cross hex bolt PA140347 8 M4 x 0 7 x 20L Cross ...

Page 20: ... 18 M10 x 1 5 Nylon Nut PA140267 19 M10 x 1 5 x 20L Wing screw PA103820 20 Cable clamp PA102719 21 M4 x 0 7 x 10L Cross screw PA0353 22 Safety pin with chain PA42148 23 6 inch Wheel assembly PA140381 24 Overflow plug assembly PA140224 25 Table assembly PA103900 26 Table support screw PA103901 27 Table support feet arrangement PA103902 28 20D x 10L M5 Rubber stop PA102751 29 M6 x 1 0 x 25L Hex bolt...

Page 21: ...ing Lock Washer PA103883 18 M4 Spring Lock Washer PA15999 19 13mm OD hose clip PA103783 20 M4 x 0 7 x 12L Cross screw PA141113 21 M4 x 0 7 x 25L Cross screw PA103884 22 Female M10 X 1 5 Knob PA102746 23 M6 x 1 0 x 30L Knob PA102739 24 M14 x 2 0 Nut PA140345 25 M8 x 1 25 x 16L Hex Flange bolt PA103885 26 M10 x 1 5 x 260L x 2S Socket head cap hex screw PA103923 27 M10 Wide washer PA0306 28 M10 x 1 5...

Page 22: ...ic flat rolle PA102745 5 Slide handle with rubber sleave PA102732 6 Carriage A weldment Black PA103803VX 7 M8 x 18 x 1 8T Wide washer PA230166 8 M8 Spring lock washer PA0121 9 M8 x 1 25 x 12L Hex bolt PA100087 10 M8 x 1 25 x 16L Hex bolt PA103799 11 M 8 x 1 25 Nut PA0119 PART NAME PART NUMBER CUTTING HEAD SUB ASSEMBLY ...

Page 23: ...itch shield Toggle Switch Safety Bracket PA100003 8 15A 125V Toggle switch with rubber boot PSV00001 9 18A 125V Circuit breaker PA141038 10 Switch box lower housing PA103839 11 Junction box PA420290 12 14AWGx3C X 3M NEMA 5 15P Power plug PA102748 13 16AWG3C X 2M NEMA 5 15R Power cable PA102711 14 PG 11 Cable gland PA150224 15 PG 9B Power cable gland PA102744 16 M4 x 8 x 1T Teflon washer PA150241 P...

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