Dake CUT 250 COLD SAW User Manual

CUT 250 COLD SAW

MANUAL FOR 250 COLD SAW

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SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE PURCHASED:

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DAKE Division of JSJ
724 Robbins Road
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
616-842-7110 Phone [phone]
616-842-0859 Fax [phone]
Web: www.dakecorp.com
Email: [e-mail]

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CUT 250 COLD SAW

Accident prevention
Regulations

-This machine has been built to comply with national accident prevention regulations. Improper
use and/or tampering with the safety devices will relieve the manufacturer of all responsibility.

-Check that the voltage indicated on the plate, normally fixed to the machine motor is the same as
the line voltage.

-Check the efficiency of your electric supply making sure the machine has it’s own grounded
circuit.

-Do not operate machine without safety guards or with the electrical panel cover removed.

-Always disconnect machine from power source before changing the blade, performing
maintenance or if the machine is operating abnormally.

-Do not operate this machine without the handle and/or handle switch disconnected.

-Always wear OSHA approved safety glasses when operating this machine.

-Never put your hands or arms into the cutting area while the machine is in operation.

-Do not shift or move machine while the machine is in operation.

-Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, rings, watches, chains or any other object
that could get caught in the machine while in operation and Tie back long hair.

-Keep the machine bed free from tools or any other object, while machine is in operation.

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Location of safety
Covers

-Grey metal shield covering the blade.

-Blue plastic shield covering the blade.

-Black plastic cover, covering the electrical supply box.

Electrical equipment

-According to European Standard “CENELEC EN 60 204-1” which simulates modifications,
publication (IED 204-1)

-The electrical equipment ensures protection against electric shock as a result of direct or indirect
contact. The active parts of this equipment are housed in a box so that access is limited, the screws
can only be removed with a standard screwdriver.

-This equipment is protected against splashes of water and dust.

-This machine has been tested in conformity with EN 60204.

Recommendations for use

-This machine has been designed to cut metal building materials with different shapes, profiles
used in workshops and mechanical structural work.

-Only one operator is needed to use the machine.

-Before starting each cutting operation, ensure that the part is firmly gripped in the vice and that
the end is suitably supported.

-Do not use cutting blades of a different size from those stated in the cutting capacity section (next
page).

-If the cutting blade gets stuck in the work piece, release the blade ON button immediately, switch
off the machine, and open the vise slowly. Remove the part and make sure that the cutting blade
and/or its teeth are not damaged or broken.

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-Before carrying out any repairs on the machine, consult the distributor or DAKE.

Cutting capacity

CUTTING
CAPACITY

90* 1 1/8 2 3/4 2 1/2 3½ X 1 3/4
45* 1 2 3/8 2 1/8 2 ½ X 2

-Single Phase, single speed electric motor 1HP

-Reduction gear Ratio = 1:32

-Maximum blade diameter Inches 10

-Blade speed rotation rpm 44

-Max. Vice opening Inches 4 1/8

-Machine weight without stand Pounds 176

-Machine weight with stand Pounds 238

Machine Dimensions

All Dimensions are in Inches

Instructions when you receive your machine

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-When you receive your machine it will be wrapped in plastic (see illustration 3).

-Remove the plastic and set pedestal to the side.

-Remove wooden walls from the crate.

-There are two bolts securing the machine to the crate, remove these two bolts.

Illustration 3

Assembling the Pedestal

-Open the box and remove all pieces. You will have four large pieces with a bag of nuts and bolts
(see illustrations 4, 5 and 6)

Bag of
nuts and
bolts

Illustration 4 Illustration 5 Illustration 6

Piece 1 Piece 2 Piece 3 Piece 4

-Open the bag of nuts and bolts you will have the following contents (also see illistration7 on page

6):

2 – 13mm x 40mm bolts 2 – 13mm nuts 8 – 12mm washers
4 – 10mm x 16mm bolts 2 – 31mm washers
2 – 23mm washers 4 – 10mm bolts

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13mm x 40mm bolt

10mm x 16mm bolt

31mm

12mm washer

washer

10mm nut

23mm
washer

Illustration 7

13mm nut

-Place both large pieces of the pedestal next to each other like in Illustration 4 on page 5.

- Take piece 4 and place between piece 1 and 2, as you will notice there are tabs on the sides, Put
these tabs in the holes of piece 1 and push down, the two pieces will snap together (see illustration
8 & 9). Do the same with piece 3.

Hole for bolt

Tab

Piece 1

Piece 4

Illustration 8 Illustration 9

-There are 4 holes on the inside of this pedestal (two on the front and two on the back side). Take
the 10mm x 16mm (see illustration 7) bolt and put one 12mm washer on it, put this bolt in the hole
located on the inside of the pedestal (see illustrations 10 & 11 next page), then put one 12mm
washer and one 10mm nut on, tighten nut as needed. Repeat this step for all four-bolt holes.

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Piece 2

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Hole on rear of
pedestal

Holes on
front of
pedestal

Illustration 10 Illustration 11

-When you finish assembling the pedestal it will look like Illustration 12.

Illustration 12

Transporting and handling

-When you receive your machine use a forklift to transport the machine.

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