HIGH SPEED SABRE SAW Model Nos: CAT32B & CAT97 Part No: 3110426 & 3110853 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC11/12
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE air tool. Before attempting to use the product, it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can also look forward to the product giving you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 2 GUARANTEE ............................................................................... 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ................................................ 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 4 OVERVIEW .......................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, AND /OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WORK ENVIRONMENT • Keep the work area clean and tidy. • Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair out of the way. • Keep children and visitors away - Do not let children handle the tool. Make sure that any other persons in the work area are dressed suitably and are wearing eye and ear protectors.
c) The tool will be left unattended. d) Moving to another work area. • Never use the tool if it is defective or operating abnormally. • The tool should be serviced as required by your CLARKE dealer. • Avoid damaging the tool for example by applying excessive force. • ALWAYS maintain the tool with care. Keep it clean for best and safest performance. • ALWAYS ensure the workpiece is firmly secured leaving both hands free to control the tool.
OVERVIEW AIR INLET BLADE TRIGGER SAFETY LOCK The CAT32B and CAT 97 Sabre Saws are ideal for use in garages and workshops for cutting body panels, exhausts, plastics etc. The only difference between the two sanders is that the external parts on the CAT97 are highly polished and include rubber grips. Should you require any component parts, refer to pages 12 and 13 in the manual and contact your Clarke dealer.
AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY. • Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air as a power source. • Air compressors used with the tool must comply with the appropriate European Community safety directives. • A build up of moisture in the air compressor will accelerate wear and corrosion in the moving parts.
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE BLADE 1. Slide the blade into the saw as shown. 2. Remove the protective cover by undoing the screw shown. 3. Secure the blade by tightening the two hex screws using the hex key supplied. SECURING SCREW CONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLIES. Note: Ensure the compressor is turned off. 1.
OPERATION 1. Slide the safety lock forward. 2. Squeeze the trigger • Allow the saw to reach full speed before use. 3. Releaase the trigger to stop the saw. When the blade has stopped remove it from the workpiece. SAFETY LOCK 4. Release the trigger to stop the tool. TRIGGER 5. Always ensure the tool has stopped before putting it down. DISCONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY 1. Do not disconnect the air supply hose until the compressor has been shut down and the compressed air pressure released. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM Tool runs at normal 1. Motor parts worn. speed but slows down under load. 2. Worn or sticking mechanism due to lack of lubricant. Tool runs slowly. Air 1. Motor parts jammed flows lightly from with gum &/or dirt exhaust. particles. Tool will not run. Air flows freely from exhaust. SOLUTION 1. Return to dealer for overhaul. 2. Drip air tool lubricating oil into air inlet and soak moving parts. 1. Examine inlet air filter for cleanliness. 2. Regulator in closed position. 2.
MAINTENANCE WARNING! MAKE SURE THAT THE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. DAILY • Drain water from the compressor air tank and air-line. • Pour a few drops of CLARKE air line oil** into the air inlet. This should be carried out regardless of whether or not an air line lubricator is used. If a lubricator is not used, this procedure should be repeated after every two to three hours of use.
PARTS LIST No Description No Description 1 Va l v e S c r e w - C a p 27 Screw 2 O-Ring 28 Housing 3 O-Ring 29 Piston Assembly 4 Air Controller 30 Set Screw 5 Va l v e S p r i n g 31 Hexagonal key (2mm) 6 Va l v e S t e m 32 Guide Plate 7 O-Ring 33 Blade Chuck 7a O-Ring 34 Work Guide (long/short) 8 Va l v e B u s h 35 Saw Blade 32 teeth 9 Inlet Bush 35 Saw Blade 24 teeth 10 Cap Screw 36 Hexagonal key (4mm) 11 Wa s h e r 38 Screw 12 Lever Hinge Pin 39 Up
PARTS DIAGRAM REPLACEMENT BLADES Replacement blades are available from your CLARKE dealer: Part no. 3110429 ACCESSORIES A wide range of accessories are available including filter/regulators, lubricators, high pressure hoses, etc. Contact your CLARKE dealer for further information, or call CLARKE International on 01992 565333. 13 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400/E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
SPECIFICATIONS Feature Specification Model Number CAT32 CAT97 Nominal Air Consumption 6 cfm 5 cfm Operating Air Pressure 90 psi (6.2 bar) 90 psi (6.2 bar) Air Inlet Size 1/4" BSP 1/4" BSP Maximum Speed 10,000 strokes/min 10,000 strokes/min Minimum Hose Size 1/4" (6mm) 1/4" (6mm) Sound Pressure Level (LPA dB) 92 dBA Sound Power Level (Lwa Db) 100 dBA 92 dBA 100 dBA 2 Vibration Levels 3.26 m/s 3.26 m/s2 Uncertainty value - k: 9.7 m/s2 9.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400/E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
