Faqs - Hi-Tech 22-229 Instruction Manual

What lubricants can I use with this
trim saw?
This trim saw machine is designed to be
operated with oil or water. We recommend
water because it is less messy to work with than
oil. If you are using water as a lubricant, we
suggest adding a coolant to reduce heat buildup
between the saw blade and stone. Some stones,
such as tourmaline for example, fracture with
too much heat. No one likes a fractured stone!
How large should the material be that
I'm cutting?
This trim saw is to be used for trimming smaller
material. The rocks and glass you are cutting
should never exceed more than 2/3 the size of the
visible cutting area of the saw blade. The blade
height of the 4" Trim saw is 1". This measurement
is taken from the saw table to the top of the saw
blade (see below).
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FAQS

What size saw blades can I use on this
trim saw?
You can use either 4" or 5" diameter saw blades
on this trim saw machine. The saw table fits both
4" and 5" blades to accommodate the size of the
material you are cutting. Please note that only saw
blades with 5/8" arbor holes fit onto the saw arbor.
In regards to saw blades, what do
"core" and "kerf" mean?
Core is the thickness of the inside of the saw
blade (the core), while kerf is the thickness of the
saw blade's rim. When purchasing a saw blade,
the dimension of the kerf is what matters most
because the kerf determines how thick of a cut you
will get. FYI - the kerf gets thinner over time as the
saw blade wears away with continuous cutting.
Kerf
What is the recommended RPM for this
trim saw?
The RPM speed depends on the type of saw blade
you are using and the saw blade's maximum
RPM. Remember to never exceed the maximum
RPM of your saw blade.
Core