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- Page 1 MANUAL Alpha 6” Pneumatic ® Stone Cutter Instruction Manual Part No: PSC-150 Version 1 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mounting Diamond Wheels ............... 14 Cutting Angle Adjustment ..............15 Operation ................... 16 Connecting (Air & Water Hoses to PSC-150) ........16 Straight Cutting .................. 17 Curve Cutting Application (Using Step-Cutting Method)....18 PSC-150 Pneumatic Stone Cutter Schematic - 1 ......20 PSC-150 Pneumatic Stone Cutter Schematic - 2 ...... -
Page 3: Introduction
INtroduCtIoN Thank you for purchasing an Alpha PSC-150 Pneumatic Stone Cutter. ® Please read this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure safe and correct use of the Pneumatic Stone Cutter. Keep this manual in a place where operators can access it easily whenever necessary. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions For Power Tools
safeTy InsTRuCTIons foR PoWeR Tools KnoW youR PoWeR Tool. Read owner’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards particular to this tool. KeeP WoRK aRea Clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. aVoID DanGeRous enVIRonmenTs. Keep work areas as dry as possible. - Page 5 Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. To familiarize with the risks associated with a material, consult with your employer, manufacturer/supplier and government agencies regarding the hazards of the materials and their recommendations to protect yourself.
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Page 6: Psc-150 Overview
6” PNEuMAtIC StoNE CuttEr oVErVIEW Water Nozzle Angle Adjustment... -
Page 7: Specifications
6. Open End Spanner Wrench (22mm)........1 pc 7. Air Hose (15ft / 4.5m) ............1 pc 8. Water Hose (15ft / 4.5m) ............1 pc 9. Rust Inhibitor Oil (8oz / 237ml) (AIR-008) ......1 pc 10. Alpha Eclispe II 6” Blade (DEE006) .........1 pc ®... -
Page 8: Additional Precautions For Using The Pneumatic Stone Cutter
DANGER! INSTruCTIONS Alpha Professional Tools provides the highest quality parts and manufactur- ® ing techniques in the manufacture of this tool. In order to obtain the maximum effectiveness and provide the highest degree of safety, it is necessary to review and follow these instructions carefully before using the tool. -
Page 9: Air Pressure And Volume
The volume is measured in CFM (cubic foot per minute (ft /min)). You need a minimum of 32 CFM to run this tool at the 1 HP rating. Alpha recom- ®... -
Page 10: How To Add The Rust Inhibitor Oil
6. Depress the throttle lever (Part No. 3001-0071) varying the speed from very low to half speed, for a minute or two. (See Fig. 3) Figure 3 Replacement Rust Inhibitor Oil can be purchased from Alpha Professional ® Tools (Part No. AIR-008). -
Page 11: Filter/Regulator System
F/R unit, you are eliminating any rust and contamination from getting into the air tools. Alpha recommends the F/R Manifold 106 CFM for use with the PSC-150 ® stone cutter. (Part Nos. 1030-0023/1030-0024). All F/R manifolds are... -
Page 12: Water Control Valve
-40°F. aRboR sIZe The Alpha PSC-150 Pneumatic Stone Cutter features 7/8” / 22mm arbor ® flanges. maintenance and usage Tip: • Do not leave the stone cutter submersed in water. This could expose the inner moving parts to moisture, which will shorten the life of the stone cutter. -
Page 13: Attaching The Side Handle
Position 2 Position 3 Figure 5 HEIGHt AdjuStMENt Height adjustment is possible if you need to raise the PSC-150 body to control the depth of cut. 1. Loosen the clamping lever (Part No. 3001-0057) and lift the main body. When you reach the desired cutting depth, tighten the adjustment lever. -
Page 14: Mounting Diamond Wheels
MouNtING dIAMoNd WHEElS STrAIGhT BLAdE INSTALLATION Figure 7 CurvE CuTTING BLAdE INSTALLATION Figure 8... -
Page 15: Cutting Angle Adjustment
CuttING ANGlE AdjuStMENt The PSC-150 is capable of making angled bevel cuts up to 45 degrees. To set the tool to the desired angle, follow the steps below. 1. Loosen both the screws of the front and rear using the Hex. wrench. -
Page 16: Operation
(Part No. 3001-0071) is depressed to activate the motor. Releasing the throttle lever shuts down the motor. Figure 11 Figure 12 CoNNECtING (AIr & WAtEr) HoSES to PSC-150 Water hose Air hose Figure 13... -
Page 17: Straight Cutting
StrAIGHt CuttING 1. One-pass cutting can be performed on all thickness materials using the PSC-150. (2cm, 3cm & 4cm thickness materials) NOTE: ALPHA ALWAYS RECOMMENDS STEP-CUTTING ® 2. Adjust the amount of water-flow to cool the blade and remove the waste. -
Page 18: Curve Cutting Application (Using Step-Cutting Method)
4. Do not force the stone cutter during the cutting application. Allow the blade to cut at its own pace. Excessive force may damage the stone cutter. HElPful HINt: The PSC-150 can accept a 4-1/2”, 5” and 6” Curve Cutting Blades. - Page 19 StEP 1 Score along the cutting line (1/3 width of stone). Figure 15 StEP 2 Step-cut along scored line (2/3 width of stone). Figure 16 StEP 3 Plunge cut all the way to make full contact between bottom plate and stone, then maintain even cutting pressure to follow curved cut line.
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Page 20: Psc-150 Pneumatic Stone Cutter Schematic - 1
AlPHA PSC-150 6” PNEuMAtIC StoNE CuttEr ® SCHEMAtIC Water hose Air hose Figure 18 AddItIoNAl AVAIlABlE SIzES for tHE AlPHA ® ANd WAtEr HoSE ASSEMBlY PART NO. LENGTH DESCRIPTION 1030-0030 15ft./4.5m Water Hose 1030-0031 15ft./4.5m Air Hose 1030-0032 20ft./6.0m Water Hose 1030-0033 20ft./6.0m... -
Page 21: Psc-150 Pneumatic Stone Cutter Schematic - 2
AlPHA PSC-150 6” PNEuMAtIC StoNE CuttEr ® SCHEMAtIC... -
Page 22: Psc-150 Pneumatic Stone Cutter Parts List
AlPHA PSC-150 6” PNEuMAtIC StoNE CuttEr ® PArtS lISt D RAW ING N O . PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 3001-0001 Carriage Bolt (M6x16) 3001-0002 Screw SHC (M5x12) 3001-0003 Lock Washer (M5) 3001-0004 Splash Guard Flap 3001-0005 6” Blade Guard 3001-0006... - Page 23 AlPHA PSC-150 6” PNEuMAtIC StoNE CuttEr ® PArtS lISt (CoNt’d) DRAW ING NO . PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 3001-0026 Spacer 3001-0027 Spring Pin (M3x8) 3001-0028 End Plate 3001-0029 Ball Bearing (6002ZZ) 3001-0030 Washer 3001-0031 Governor Assembly 3001-0032 Air Guide Ring 3001-0033 O-Ring (M50x1.5)
- Page 24 AlPHA PSC-150 6” PNEuMAtIC StoNE CuttEr ® PArtS lISt (CoNt’d) DR AWING NO . PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 3001-0051 Air Filter 3001-0052 Spring Washer (M6x1.5) Oversized Washer M6 3001-0053 (6.8IDx16ODx2T) 3001-0054 Base Plate 3001-0055 Shoulder bolt 3001-0056 Nylock Nut (M6x1)
- Page 25 AlPHA PSC-150 6” PNEuMAtIC StoNE CuttEr ® PArtS lISt (CoNt’d) DR AWING NO . PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 3001-0076 Steel Ball (5/8”) 3001-0077 Spring 3001-0078 O-Ring (19.5x1.5) 3001-0079 Spring Seat 133463 Screw (M6x30-Left) 133464 Screw (M6x20-Left) 133419 Flange-2 Optional 5” / 6” Curve Cutting Blade DEE006 Alpha®...
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Page 26: Accessories And Factory Service
Alpha accessories. Returns within the warranty period should be ® sent in freight prepaid to one of Alpha’s Authorized Warranty Service Centers. The warranty does not apply in situations where: • The tool has been misused, abused or improperly maintained •... -
Page 27: Product Registration
PrOduCT rEGISTrATION CArd Model No. PSC-150 Serial No.___________________________ Company Name: _____________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City: _______________________State: ________Zip: _______________ Email:______________________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________________________________ Purchase date: ______________________________________________ Dealer’s Name: ___________________________________ Note: Serial & Model Number must be included for proper registration. (800) 648-7229 Register online at: www.alpha-tools.com/productregistration.aspx... - Page 28 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.com Copyright © 2015 Alpha Professional Tools. All rights reserved. 10/2015...
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