Operating Instructions - Roto Zip Tool SCS02 Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions

Remove the battery pack
WARNING
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before making
assembly, adjustments or changing
accessories. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally. Make certain the collet nut is
secure before turing on tool.
Slide "ON/OFF" Switch
This tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch
located on the front of the motor housing.
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" slide the switch
button up.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF" slide the switch
button down or "0" position.
Hold the tool with both hands
WARNING
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while starting, since torque of
the motor can cause the tool to twist.
Installing Bits
The bits are held by a collet system. At the time
your tool was assembled, the 1/8" collet (used
for 1/8" bits) was installed for your convenience.
The 1/4" collet (used for 1/4" bits) is located in
the bit package with your tool.
Do not use .118" shank bits in the 1/8" collet,
use only Roto Zip Tool Corporation 1/8" bits.
Identify the different parts of your bits.
WARNING
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any
The bit flutes are sharp and
should be handled with caution.
Step 1:
To insert a bit into the tool, first remove the
standard equipment wrench and locate the shaft
lock button. Depress and hold down the shaft
lock button with one hand and at the same time
loosen the collet nut with the other hand by
turning it counter clockwise with the wrench for
a couple rotations.
Remove the old bit (if there is one), insert shank
of bit into the collet so that 1/16" to 1/8" of
smooth shank remains visible above the collet.
CAUTION
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Do not allow the flutes/cutting edges of the bit to
fall into the collet, and do not tighten the collet
around the flutes; doing so will result in broken
bits.
After properly placing the bit into the collet,
depress the shaft lock
simultaneously tighten the collet nut in a
clockwise direction- first by hand and then with
the wrench until bit is held securely.
Changing the Collet
As stated above, the 1/8" collet is used with 1/8"
diameter bits and the 1/4" collet is used with
1/4" diameter bits. To interchange collets, first
remove the bit. Continue to loosen and unscrew
the collet nut until you can remove it from the
tool. Remove the collet and replace it with
another. (Each collet is double-ended, and
either end is acceptable to use.) By hand,
re-tighten the collet nut around the collet in a
clockwise direction. You are now ready to
insert a new bit as instructed in step 1 above.
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COLLET COLLET
NUT
SYSTEM SEPARATED
CAUTION
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collet, DO NOT tighten the collet nut down onto
an empty collet. Doing so will make the collet
hole smaller, preventing you from inserting bits
into it in the future.
Adjusting, Removing and Installing the
Depth Guide Assembly
Step 2:
Use the depth guide to adjust the depth of the
cut. The depth guide assembly consists of the
depth guide, locking knob and bracket. Loosen
(counter clockwise) the knob enough to enable
the depth guide to slide up or down to the
desired depth of your cut and re-tighten the
knob in a clockwise direction. It's best to set the
guide at about 1/8" greater than the material
thickness. For example, to cut 1/2" plywood,
set the bit end so it protrudes 5/8" below the
base guide.
button and
SYSTEM COMPLETE
Note: Zip
In order to remove the depth guide, twist the
entire assembly, approximately 1/8 of a turn, in
a counter clockwise fashion. Pull the whole
assembly straight off the tool. To re-attach the
assembly, align the notched areas of the depth
guide bracket up to the indentations of the tool
collar. The depth guide assembly should easily
fall into place on top of the tool collar, and the
tops should be flush with one another. Twist
the assembly clockwise about 1/8 of a turn until
the spring locks in place.
After assembling the bit into the tool and
adjusting your depth guide, as described above,
DURING STORAGE of your you should make a few practice cuts with the
tool before attempting an actual job.
tool when there is no bit in the
A few exercises will give you the necessary
practice to make clean, professional cuts.
Step 3:
Make certain that the collet nut is securely
tightened before turning the tool on.
Step 4:
Hold the SCS02 Spiral Saw™ power tool firmly
and turn the tool ON.
WARNING
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from the motor can cause the tool to twist.
Step 5:
While holding the tool firmly, insert the bit into
the material at a 45° angle.
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® Bits can cut materials up to 1" thick.
Make A Few Practice Cuts
Hold the tool with both hands
while starting, since torque