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HP14
The HP14 Slab Saw uses a clutch engagement system, the clutch handle
raises (engages at the 3 o'clock position) and lowers (disengages at the 12
o'clock lever position) the threaded (3/8-24) bronze clutch block against the
3/8-24 threaded LH (left hand) rod which is turned by the power feed motor.
Above both the power feed threaded rod and bronze thread clutch block is an
unthreaded brass locking block which locks together with the screw rod to pro-
pel the rock vise assembly and rock material into the rotating diamond blade
during sawing. The rock vise is comprised of the lower carriage attached to
3/4" diameter shaft rails with a clutch housing and the upper jaws where the
rock material is fastened securely with wood blocks (Photo 6).
SAWING MODE
To begin saw cutting of rock material into slabs, secure the material in the
rock vise by opening the vise jaws wide enough to place the material into the
wooden jaws and retightening the jaws with the crank screw on the rock vise.
The vise should be positioned in such a location close to the diamond blade
(but not touching) (Photo 7).
Once the vise is positioned closest to the blade, turn the crank screw on the
cross feed to move the vise to its desired position. Continue to laterally move
the vise to the desired slab thickness to be cut by turning the cross feed
handle clockwise or counterclockwise (Photo 8). Adjust the vise to begin the
next slab cut by disengaging the clutch. Because of the threads on the bronze
clutch block, it may be necessary to disengage the clutch by tapping or shak-
ing the 3/8-24 stainless steel threaded rod by hand to assist in clutch disen-
gagement.
Once the material is tight in the vise and the hood is closed, pull the On/Off
knob to the ON position. The rock vise and material will move forward along
the round rails into the blade and the slab will be cut from the vise. The vise
will proceed to move along the power feed rods until the automatic shut off
collar (adjustable) is engaged by the rock vise and the shut off collar on the ¼
inch rod located under the rail (Photo 9).
Once the rod mounted collar is engaged the toggle switch will shut off by moving the toggle to the pushed in
or power OFF position. The shut off collar can be adjusted to any position along the length of the ¼ inch rod
by loosening the thumb screw attached to the collar and sliding the collar to the desired position and retight-
ening. After the slab has been cut and the power feed is shut down automatically, the user can reposition the
rock vise to the next position in front of the blade. Adjust the vise to begin the next slab cut by disengaging the
clutch and sliding the rock vise to a position in front of the blade again. Once the clutch is engaged by turning
the lever to the 3 o'clock position, the next slab can be cut.
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SETUP
Photo 6
Photo 7
Photo 8
Photo 9
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