Roberts Longneck 6, 10-56, Longneck 10-55 Owner's Manual
10-55
LONGNECK
6"Jamb Saw
OWNER’S MANUAL
Scie de Jambage de 150mm
LONGNECK
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
Sierra de 150mm para
Recortar Jambas
LONGNECK
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
WARNING Read and understand
all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious bodily injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
AVERTISSEMENT Lire et comprendre
toutes les directives. Le non-respect
des directives décrites ci-dessous
peut causer des chocs électriques, un
incendie ou des blessures graves.
VEUILLEZ CONSERVER CES DIRECTIVES
POUR RÉFÉRENCE ULTÉRIEURE.
ADVERTENCIA Lea y comprenda todas las
instrucciones. Si no se cumplen todas las instrucciones
enumeradas a continuación se puede producir choque
eléctrico, incendio y/o lesiones físicas graves.
CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PARA
CONSUL
T
ARLAS EN EL FUTURO
Double insulated
Double isolement
Doble aislamiento
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WARNING
W
ORK AREA:Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
g
ases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep bystanders,
c
hildren, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider
t
han the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
o
utlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded
p
ower cord and grounded power supply system.
Av
oid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There
is
an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
o
f electric shock.
D
o not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These
cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY: Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tools while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts.Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on. A wrench or key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE: Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustment, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE:Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may
create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tools may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a “live wire” will make exposed metal parts of the
tool “live” and shock the operator.
SAFETY SWITCH: For your safety, and to comply with safety regulations, the switch on the
10-55
LONGNECK
6" Jamb Saw DOES
NOT
LOCK in the “on” position. The motor will tur
n of
f when
the switch is released.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 10-55
LONGNECK JAMB SAW
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES CONTINUED
M
AINTENANCE:
After use, check tool to keep it in top condition.
1. Clean out accumulated dust.
2. Check the brushes periodically for wear and replace both brushes when either is worn to
about 1/3 in length.
DO NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT WHILE THE MOTOR IS IN MOTION!
WARNING
KEEP SAFETY GUARDS IN PLACE TO AVOID POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY!
Never cover, nor allow dust to accumulate in air vents since they must always be open for
proper motor cooling.
Always remove the electric cord from the power supply before changing brushes, lubricating or
when working on the unit, to avoid possible serious injury.
To assure safety and reliability all repairs with the exception of external accessible brushes
should be performed by an Authorized Service Center or other qualified Service Organization.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
1. The Roberts 10-55
LONGNECK
6" Jamb Saw is manufactured for the specific use of trimming
wood door jambs, base molding, and undercutting brick. It can cause bodily harm if used
improperly or if operated by inexperienced persons.
2. Do not use this product for any purpose other than stated in these instructions.
3. Never operate this saw “freehand”.
4. Always wear eye protection and gloves. It is recommended that safety goggles which are
fully enclosed and contact your forehead and cheeks be worn to prevent injury. Do not wear
loose clothing. Dust masks are recommended.
5. Unplug the Roberts 10-55
LONGNECK
6" Jamb Saw when not in use. Store it in the custom
molded case.
6. Keep blade safety guards installed at all times.
7. Avoid hitting nails, screws, masonry, tile or other hard materials. Keep work area clear of
tools and scraps.
a. These materials can cause dangerous chips and debris to be ejected from the saw.
b. The blade will be damaged or dulled. Teeth can be broken or bent, requiring
replacement of the blade.
c. Check jambs and base moldings carefully to locate nails or other fasteners so they can
be removed or avoided during trimming.
8. Do not use this or any electric tool on wet floors or near standing water.
9. Make sure blade screw and handle retaining nuts are tightened securely
before operating.
ADVISORY: Use the shortest extension cord possible to avoid loss of electric power.
We recommend 25ft. 12 gauge extension cord.
W
ARNING:
Some dust cr
eated by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead fr
om lead-based paints
• cr
ystalline silica from brick, cement and other masonry product, and
• arsenic and chr
omium from chemically-treated lumber.
Y
our risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
T
o reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and work with
appr
oved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out micr
oscopic par
ticles.
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ASSEMBLY AND BLADE CHANGING
1. Make sure the saw is unplugged.
2. Insert the blade clamp into the saw blade arbor hole,
so the blade clamp is securely seated in the blade.
* Make sure the blade teeth are facing the direction of rotation
(counterclockwise viewed from the bottom).
3. Insert the blade retainer screw, with the saw blade
c
entered, into the saw arbor shaft. When the screw
is finger tight, check that the blade is centered and
fully seated.
4. Depress the black arbor lock knob on the top of the saw
motor head to engage and lock the arbor.
5. Using the Allen® wrench , turn the blade screw clockwise
until the blade clamp is tight on the shaft.
6. Insert masonry blade adaptor prior to installing the masonry blade. Repeat steps 1 through 5.
7.
Attach the plastic handle, using the two 3/8" diameter bolts. Put the lock washers between the
outside of the handle and under the bolt head. Tighten both bolts with the open
end wrench provided. Make sure the handle is secure before using the
Roberts 10-55
LONGNECK
6" Jamb Saw.
OPERATING THE ROBERTS 10-55
LONGNECK
6" JAMB SAW
1. Make sure you have read all safety instructions before operating.
2. Make sure the saw is unplugged. Make sure the safety guard and handle are
attached securely, and that you are wearing protective goggles.
3. Check for nails, screws, masonry or other hard material in the area you want to
cut. Remove all such material and debris from the cutting area.
4. Determine the amount of material you need to remove from the bottom of the jamb and
draw a scribe line on the door jamb.
5. Loosen the three wing nuts on the adjustment skirt.
a. Set the base of the adjustment skirt on the floor and adjust the saw so the TOP of the
blade is even with the scribe mark on the jamb. You can also measure the distance
from the floor to your scribe line with a ruler, then set the Roberts 10-55
LONGNECK
6" Jamb Saw height against the ruler. Remember to measure to the top of the
saw blade.
b. Tighten the wing nuts enough to hold the adjustment skirt firmly in the saw body.
c. Check the inside of the adjustment skirt to make sure the saw body is parallel to the
index lines inside the skirt. This step is important to prevent “binding” of the blade
against the material you are cutting.
d. If the adjustment skirt is parallel, tighten the wing nuts securely.
e. Double check your saw height adjustment against the scribe mark on your work.
f. DO
NOT allow the blade to contact the floor or substrate material. This can damage the
blade, and the floor, and place excess loads on the motor.
6. Set the depth guide by loosening the screw knob on the adjustment tab. Set the depth guide
to allow the saw blade to cut the depth needed to just CLEAR your jamb or base molding.
a.
Deeper cuts will cause damage to plaster or wall boar
d, and will cr
eate excessive
dust. This will also cause excessive wear to your saw blade.
b. Plaster dust will cause excess wear to the gears and bearings in the power unit.
7. Plug the electrical cord into a 120V outlet or extension cord. Place the saw on the floor.
8. Grasp the saw firmly and push the saw into the wood and move
the saw parallel to the to the floor to cut the jamb.
9. Limit the depth of your cut to the thickness of the base material
to minimize the chance of hitting nails, drywall, plaster, etc.
10. For your safety, and to comply with safety regulations,
the switch on the Roberts 10-55
LONGNECK
6" Jamb
Saw DOES NOT LOCK in the “on” position. The motor
will turn off when the switch is released.
ROBERTS 10-55
LONGNECK
6" JAMB SAW INSTRUCTIONS
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REGARDING WOOD BASE MOLDINGS
While some flooring installers trim wood base molding with
jamb saws, it is not a recommended practice.
Professional Flooring and Trade Associations recommend that the base molding be removed
then replaced after the new floor is installed. This results in a better looking installation and
preserves the height and appearance of the base molding. Should you choose to trim the wood
base molding with the jamb saw, be especially careful to avoid embedded finishing nails.
Make sure you have a flat, even, smooth surface to support the saw base plate as you cut the
base molding. Never run the saw over carpeting or pad. Do not allow the blade to contact the
floor or substrate! This will overload the motor, and damage the blade.
REGARDING DOOR TRIMMING
ALWAYS remove doors, and cut evenly with a table saw or circular saw. It is not recommended
practice to cut doors with a jamb saw.
REGARDING MASONRY
The masonry blade is primarily used for cutting brick. It is not for use on tile or stone. We
strongly recommend the operator wear a dust mask.
DO NOT use this saw for cutting steel
or aluminum.
ROBERTS 10-55
LONGNECK
6" JAMB SAW
INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
NOTE: ALWAYS feed the saw to your
RIGHT so the blade teeth advance into the
wood. If the saw is moved to your left, it could
result in “kickback” and loss of control of the
saw, which can result in damage to the
material or personal injury. Move the saw
slowly and evenly through the material. Hold
the saw firmly and keep it firmly on the floor as
you cut through the material.
Motor Unit:
Motor: 120V-60Hz / 9.5 Amps
Watts: 1050
No Load Speed: 8,000 RPM
Arbor Diameter: 5/8" (16mm)
Blade Adapter Diameter: 20mm
All Ball Bearing: Spiral ground gears for
smooth, quiet operation
Saw:
Saw Assembly: Diecast and machined aluminum
Height Adjustment Range: "Flush" to 1
1
⁄16"
SPECIFICATIONS
CUTTING INSIDE CORNERS
1. The Roberts 10-55
LONGNECK
6" Jamb Saw will cut completely
though 90° corners in base moldings up to 1/2" thick. The depth
gauge must be removed, and the motor must be unplugged
while removing the depth gauge.
2. Set the height adjustment skirt to the proper level.
3. Turn the saw on, and advance the blade slowly into the
base, to the left of the corner. Move the saw evenly and
steadily to the RIGHT, and carefully into the corner. Maintain
your depth of cut so you do not cut more than the thickness
of the wood base molding. Note: With the blade fully
inserted into the corner, the depth of cut will be slightly
deeper than needed to fully cut 1/2" thick wood base molding.
W
all Board
B
ase
M
ove saw this
d
irection only
Blades:
10-47 (Carbide-Tipped)
Diameter: 63⁄16"
T
eeth: 36, carbide
Width of Teeth: .080 (approx 1/12")
Arbor Size: 20mm
1
0-55-24
(Masonry)
Diameter: 6"
Arbor Size: 22mm
Thickness: 3mm
Corner
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