USER MANUAL STAKING TOOL (30° Shoulder Profile) Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Lumberjack Tools Inc. PO Box 730 Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 www.lumberjacktools.com Email: info@lumberjacktools.
About Your Product Thank you for purchasing our 30� Staking Tool! The dual-bladed stake tool will cut a 30� point on a log or square timber in seconds. The body of the tool is CNC machined from a solid aluminum billet to ensure each cut is precise. The blades are stamped, heat treated and ground to provide years of service if properly maintained. Our lifetime guarantee covers the tool body and shank. The blades are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase for breakage under normal working conditions.
SAFETY Before beginning any project, carefully read and follow ALL safety and operational instructions for any tools or devices you will be using. Failure to do so may cause physical harm to yourself or those around you. If you feel uncomfortable using our staking tool, STOP immediately. Lumberjack Tools assumes no responsibility for injury caused to the operator, bystander, or tools used in conjunction with the use or misuse of our tools.
Setting the Blades Max Round Square ● CAUTION, keep the blade offset of both blades equal (see below) TIP Capacity 2.00” DIA 1.50” x 1.50” ● Install and secure the blades with the Button Head Cap Screws Cardboard Spacer ● The cardboard box that the tool comes in is about 1/8” ● Remove a piece of box to use as a quick spacer for blade gap setting Blade Offset 1/8” Correct WRONG (too close) WRONG (too far) To cut a stake that comes to a point the blade offset has to be at 1/8”.
Would you like to cut smoother stakes? Included with your tool are the TB2500 Blade Shims.
Cutting Stakes WARNING: If the stock comes loose or unclamped while cutting the stake, DO NOT drop the drill or try to grab the stock! Stop the drill and remove it from the end of the log. Re-secure the log, and resume 1 1-1/2” Max Square 2” Max Round ● Obtain the stock you want to point ● Make sure the diameter fits the tool ● Cut it to length and make sure the ends are flat. If the ends are not even/flat, the point will be crooked 2 Max Round Square Capacity 2.00” DIA 1.50” x 1.
Cutting Stakes (cont.) ALWAYS unplug the drill before adjusting the blades or adjusting the chuck 4 ● Carefully install the staking tool into an unplugged 1/2” drill, and tighten it firmly. Use the chuck key to tighten the chuck ● With the tool installed, square up to the log/stock so that the cutting face is flush with the end of the log/stock Maintain constant pressure ● Apply body pressure by leaning against the back of the drill ● Pull the trigger to cut a stake.
Cutting Stakes (cont.) ● Make sure the tool is square against the end of the log before cutting ● If the tool is held at an angle the stake will be cut angled 4.
Motor Mount Adapter ● If desired the ST2000 can be mounted to a motor for production stake cutting ● We offer an adapter that allows the tool to fit over a motor shaft.
Maintenance ● Body - Cleaning ○ Keep the staking tool body clear of sap and other build-up ○ Always remove the blades before cleaning ○ Clean the tool with a solvent (such as mineral spirits) WARNING: ALWAYS HANDLE THE BLADES WITH EXTREME CARE! FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY ● Blades - Care ○ Always wipe blades with a thin film of oil at the end of the day to help prevent oxidation - Cleaning ○ Clean the blades with a solvent (such as mineral spirits) and immediately apply a thin film of oil
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE • Stock is larger than tool will • Tool Skips off accept to one side or bounces around • Not enough pressure is being applied • Stock is larger than tool will accept • Blades are slid too close • Not cutting stock • Blades are dull SOLUTION • Taper down the end of the stock with a draw knife • Lean into drill with body • Taper down the end of the log with a draw knife • Position blades so they are back no closer than 1/8" • Sharpen blades • Purchase new blades • Lean into dr
Unexpected Occurrences Engineers and Quality Control staff at Lumberjack Tools have provided you with one of the easiest to use and safest staking tools on the market. However, there is always the unexpected chance of failure. ● Please contact our customer support for a replacement if a failure ever occurs to the tool body, shank or blades Thank you again for purchasing our tools! PO Box 730 • Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 • 715.720.4719 • www.lumberjacktools.
