Specifications

operation and
maintenance instructions
Model SEC 400
page 21 of 24
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3 Making the cut:
3.1 Start the saw by depressing both triggers simul -
taneously.
3.2 Saw through the tail bone. The saw should be
pointing upward when making this cut. Do not
exert pressure on the SEC 400; guide the saw to
insure a straight cut.
3.3 After the tail and aitch bones h ave been split,
saw through the loin area. The SEC 400 should
be in a horizontal position during this cut.
3.4 Saw through the shoulder and neck.
3.5 When the desired cut is achieved, release the
triggers. Continue to hold the tool with both
hands until the saw blade comes to a complete
stop.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to Figures A, B and D on pages 4, 5 and 7 for refer-
enced items as applicable.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES
(29CFR 1910.147) BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR
MAINTENANCE.
1 PRIOR TO USE OR DAILY:
1.1 Add Jarvis 1315 White Grease to grease fittings
(item 8 or 25, for thin h ead). The gear housing
(item 17 or 24, for thin head) is equipped with
a hex head plug (item 54 o r 22, for thin head)to
flush out old grease as new grease is added.
1.2 The SEC 400 is equipped with dual anti--tie
down control handles (the front and the rear han-
dles). Check for the correct operation of the dual
anti--tie down control handles before each shift
every day. Depress one trigger, then pause one
second and depress the other trigger and the tool
should
not start. Repeat this procedure revers-
ing the triggers. Depress both triggers simulta-
neously (within one half second of each other)
and the tool should
start. With the tool running,
release one
trigger and the tool should stop
within 1.5 seconds. Continue holding the de-
pressed trigger and then depress the other trig-
ger. The tool should
not start. Repeat this proce-
dure holding the other trigger. If the tool
malfunctions, repair or remove it from service
immediately.
Note: The power supply must be connected
to perform this maintenance check only.
2 AS REQUIRED:
2.1 Adjust handle grip:
2.1.1 Loosen hex head screw (item 18) and set
screws (item 21) to rotate front handle grip
(item 23) to desired position.
2.1.2 Re--tighten screws (items 18 and 21) to lock
front handle grip into position.
2.2 Clean and inspect circular blade. Refer to sec-
tions 3 and 4 as a procedural guide.
2.3 Disassemble, clean and inspect gear housing as-
sembly. Refer to section 5 a s a procedural
guide. For thin head models refer to section 7.
2.4 Disassemble, clean and inspect motor. Refer to
section 9 a s a procedural guide.
3 CIRCULAR BLADE REMOVAL:
3.1 Remove hex head screw (item 1), right hand
thread, and blade clamp (item 2 ).
3.1.1 For thin head models, remove hex nut (item
1), right hand thread, and blade clamp (item
2).
3.2 Remove circular saw blade (item 3).
3.3 Inspect all parts for wear and replace or sharpen
if necessary.
4 CIRCULAR BLADE INSTALLATION:
4.1 Reverse steps and procedures outlined in section
3. See notes below.
4.1.1 To ensure proper fit and safe operation, the
hub of the saw blade (item 3) must face to-
ward and fit securely on the extended lip of
the blade mounting shaft (item 6) or gear
and blade shaft (item 9, for thin head)asap-
plicable. Refer to Figs. 2 and 3 on page 22.
4.1.2 The holes on the blade clamp (item 2) must
align with dowel pins (item 4 or 8, for thin
head) on the blade mounting shaft (item 6)
or gear and blade shaft (item 9, for thin
head), as applicable. Refer to Figures 2 and
3, as applicable.
4.1.3 Tighten hex head screw (item 1) to 65 l bf--ft.
Figure 2
Blade Installation
Blade
Screw
Blade Clamp
Dowel Pins
Holes for
Dowel Pins
Blade Mounting
Shaft
Lip
Holes for Dowel Pins