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PIPE NOTCHER MODEL NO: CPTN1 PART NO: 6500101 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DL03/22 - Iss 1...
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Pipe Notcher. This Pipe Notcher cuts notches in pipe and tubing to make joints that fit together perfectly. It features a durable steel frame, is cable of 0 - 60 angle cuts and works with any standard drill press or slow speed hand drill.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING. READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
14. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user. 15. NEVER use this product for any other purpose than that described in this manual.
PARTS INVENTORY Clamp Assembly Flat Washer 8mm 5/8” Hole Saw Adapter Body Bushing Adjustable Angle Joint Plate Spindle Support External Retaining Ring Spindle 0 - 60 Angle Indicator Hex Nut M10 Hex Bolt M10 Flat Washer 10mm Spindle Lock Pin Hex Bolt M8 Clamp T-Handle Parts &...
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ASSEMBLY The notcher comes with the spindle inverted. Before use, the spindle must be removed and turned around. INSTALL SPINDLE FOR USE 1. Pull the spindle lock pin out to release the spindle. 2. Remove the 5/8” adapter from the spindle. 3.
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1. Remove the 2 hex bolts, as shown, from the back of the body and remove the spindle support from the notcher. 2. Remove the spindle lock pin. 3. Thread the hole saw on to the spindle by hand. Thread the 5/8” adapter onto the spindle before the hole saw if using a 5/8”...
OPERATION DRILL PRESS OPERATION To use the notcher with a drill press, the notcher must be clamped securely to the drill press base. It is important that the notcher is secure enough so it will not twist or come off of the table during use. To ensure square cuts, the jig must be square to the base before being mounted to the drill press table.
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5. Open the drill chuck jaws and lower the chuck onto the notcher spindle, aligning the chuck jaws with the flat sides of the notcher spindle. Tighten the chuck jaws to secure. NOTE: Failure to align the spindle flats properly with the chuck jaws may result in the spindle coming loose and damaging the notcher and...
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12. With the lock pin removed, apply cutting fluid, turn drill press On and perform the notching procedure. HAND DRILL OPERATION ITEMS NEEDED • 1 x 13mm & 2 x 17mm Open End Spanners or Socket Wrenches • 1 x Hole Saw with 1/2” or 5/8” Thread •...
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6. With the lock pin removed, apply cutting fluid, turn drill On and perform the notching procedure. ACCESSORIES • Clarke CHT576 - 6pc Plumbers Hole Saw Set, Part No: 1801576 • Clarke CHT575 - 6pc Electricians Hole Saw Set, Part No: 1801575 • Clarke CDP5EB - Drill Press, Part No: 6550030...
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