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- Page 1 Model 10TSS: 10-inch Trim Saw Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions Caution: Read and understand all Safety and Operating Instructions before using this equipment...
- Page 2 ! Our dedicated team Model 10TSS trim saw is confident that you will be pleased with your purchase. Highland Park Lapidary takes pride in producing top quality, highly dependable products for both hobby and commercial lapidary users throughout the world.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY Safety Precautions Page 3 Product Specifications Page 5 SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Unpacking Page 6 Blade Installation Page 6 Spray Guard Adjustment Page 7 Removing Tray to fill Reservoir Page 7 Splash Guard Installation Page 8 Connect The Machine To Power Outlet Page 9 MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINE... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Used incorrectly, all electrical equipment carries some risk. To eliminate danger to either yourself or the machine, please read and follow all safety, operating and maintenance instructions! Failure to read, understand and follow these instructions could result in injury or death to you or others, or result in damage and/or reduced equipment life. -
Page 5: Keep Work Area Clean
● Never touch electrical wires or motor components while the motor is running. Exposed, frayed or worn electrical wiring and plugs can be sources of electrical shock that could cause severe injury or burns. ● If an extension cord is used, it must not be longer than 12 feet and must be at least 14 gauge wire with a ground. -
Page 6: Product Specifications
5/8" Blade Capacity 10" (254 mm) diameter ● WORKPIECE SIZE - The Highland Park Model 10TSS will accommodate manual cutting of specimens up to 3.25" (82.5mm) in height, and has a 16.437" (417 mm) x 13.875" (352 mm) work tray. -
Page 7: Setting Up Your Machine
Your Highland Park Model 10TSS Trim saw has been shipped from the factory thoroughly tested and inspected. Choose a place in your workspace for your saw that allows adequate working space and has a convenient power outlet. -
Page 8: Spray Guard Adjustment
For a video on how to install the spray guard, see the Highland Park Lapidary YouTube page! Removing the Tray to fill the Reservoir: Since your tray is off and your blade is installed, you are now ready to fill the reservoir. Make sure that the drain plug is installed in the reservoir. -
Page 9: Splash Guard Installation
Line represents proper coolant level Do not overfill the reservoir, as this will cause unnecessary spray while using the machine. Replace the top tray and carefully lower the tray down over the blade and into place, being careful not to bend the blade. If you are filling your saw with the top ON, simply pour lubricant into the top slot, until water sprays from the front of the blade on its own. -
Page 10: Connect The Machine To Power Outlet
How To Set up Vise and Table on your 10" inch Stainless Trim saw on the Highland Park Lapidary YouTube channel) Your Highland Park Model 10TSS 10-inch Trim Saw can also be used with two optional accessories: ● Vise Assembly – part number 10SS008 o The vise assembly option is easy to install on your Model 10TSS trim saw. -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Machine
MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINE Your Highland Park Model 10TSS 10-inch Trim Saw has been designed to require minimal upkeep. The following easy, routine maintenance will keep it running smoothly. ● CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Before using the machine, check for damaged parts or wires. -
Page 12: Replacing Or Changing Saw Blade
cutting process and increase the wear on the blade. To change the coolant, you will need to remove the tray, and then drain and clean out all the dirt, and replace the coolant with clean oil as follows: ● Unplug the machine from the electrical outlet. ●... - Page 13 This blade bushing has slipped from the This blade bushing is perfectly aligned, blade and will cause the blade to wobble which will allow your saw to cut cleanly or seize up. and smoothly. ● Replace the first flange with the flat side of the flange against the arbor shaft and the recess towards the blade ●...
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Page 14: Adjusting Belt Tension
Place second flange with the recess Place 1st flange flat side against arbor against the saw blade and secure shaft, recessed side against blade. with the arbor nut. BELT TENSION: The drive belt is adjusted and tensioned at the factory. However, after some amount of use, it may be necessary to adjust the tension on the belt if it begins slipping. -
Page 15: Trim Saw Tips
GENERAL CLEANING: With use, your Highland Park Model 10TSS Trim Saw may get some dust and oil residue on it. Keeping your machine clean is a good way to keep it looking great and avoid issues. Unplug the saw before wiping it down. You can use a mild cleaning solution like Formula 409 or Simple Green, but don’t spray the cleaner directly on the machine. -
Page 16: How To Trim Cabochon Preforms
Sharpie. color that you like. 1. Highland Park Lapidary offers a variety of well-designed templates to trace geometric shapes on your slab in preparation for cutting. You also can create shapes using masking tape or contact paper, or draw a shape freeform. - Page 17 While the blade grinds rather than Hold rock or slab firmly with both hands, keeping cuts, pushing your finger against it fingers away from the blade can still result in injury if force is great enough. 3. Some beginners make the mistake of trying to cut around curves, which can damage both the blade and the cabochon.
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Page 18: How To Cut Slabs
HOW TO CUT SLABS Your 10TSS trim saw can be used to cut slabs from rocks up to 3.25” in height. Highland Park Lapidary offers an add-on vise for the 10TSS ( SKU: 10SS008 ) that will help keep rocks for slabbing steady and parallel. - Page 19 Once you are finished, use the edge of the saw to trim off the nub that occurs when the slab falls from the stone (or, to avoid the nub, cut even more slowly as the slab nears the end). You have cut a slab on your trim saw! Enjoy your Highland Park 10TSS Trim Saw - HAPPY CUTTING!
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Page 20: Exploded Views
EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS Main Components View #1 Parts List Part Number Description Quantity 100060 Toggle switch guard 10SS002 Bakelite Base 10SS007 Table Assembly 10SS008 Vise Slide Assembly 10SS009 Switch Box 10SS010 Plastic Hood 10SS031 Splash Guard Assembly 10SS035 10SS Spray Guard Assembly WR0033 Moulded Plug Cord... -
Page 21: Main Components View #2 Parts List
MAIN COMPONENTS View #2 Parts List Part Number Description Quantity 100009SS 5/8-18 Arbor Nut 10SS001 Tank Assembly 10SS003 Arbor Assembly 10SS005 Belt Guard Body 10SS006 Belt Guard Cover 10SS011 Flange 10SS033 Motor Adjust Bar 10SS034 Motor Adjust Guide BLT046 Serpentine Style Belt F00027 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 SHCS Socket Head Cap FT0105... -
Page 22: Arbor Assembly Exploded View
MT0014 Electric Motor SP17B625 1.7 inch Serpentine Style Pulley with 5/8 inch bore SP20B5 2 inch Serpentine Style Pulley with 1/2 inch bore TL002 Saw Blade ARBOR ASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEW ARBOR ASSEMBLY Parts List Part Number Description Quantity 10SS020 Arbor Shaft BR0051 Ball Bearing BR0052... -
Page 23: Vise Assembly View
VISE ASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEW VISE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Part Number Description Quantity 10SS023 Vise Body 10SS024 Vise Slide Bracket Assembly 10SS025 Vise Rail 10SS026 Vise Slide Block 10SS027 Vise Back Jaw 10SS028 Vise Front Jaw 10SS032 Vise Wood F00046 10-32 Flat Washer F00048 10-32 Lock Washer F00058... -
Page 24: View #1 Parts List
F00200 5/16-18 Wing Nut F00201 5/16-18 Threaded Rod 10TSS Screws & Fasteners View #1 EXPLODED VIEW 10TSS Screws & Fasteners View #1 Part Number Description Quantity F00009 1/4-20 Flat Washer F00010 1/4-20 Lock Washer F00021 1/4-20 x 1/2 PHP Pan Head Phillips... -
Page 25: View #2 Parts List
F00129 8-32 Hex Nut F00136 8-32 x1/2 PHP Pan Head Phillips F00210 10-32 x 1 1/4" SS304 PHP Pan Head Phillips 10TSS Screws & Fasteners View #2 EXPLODED VIEW 10TSS Screws & Fasteners View #2 Part Number Description Quantity F00080... - Page 26 F00161 5/16-18 x 1/2 Set Screw MF00071 M8-1.25 x 20mm PHSCS Pan Head Socket MF00084 M8 Flat Washer MF00085 M8 Lock Washer...
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