Instruction manual

Diagram “F” Vertical Clamp Assembly
Removing Material From the Blade:
If the machine is stalled while cutting, immediately shut saw off and disconnect power. NEVER attempt to free the
blade while the motor is still on. If a piece is bound on the blade, do not attempt to raise the blade out of the material.
Instead, tap the piece down on both sides of the blade with light pressure until the piece has freed the blade.
Cutting Wood:
While wood is generally soft and simpler to cut than aluminum, it requires that the material be held in place as the
blade passes through the material. CTD suggests using a Carbide Blade with Alternate Top Bevel (AT) for lighter
wood sections and picture frame mouldings. This type of blade gives the finest of finishes. No ONE blade will cut
all material perfectly. High lacquers or jesso covered moulding may require a special modified blade for best results.
Consult factory. Never use a wood blade to cut aluminum, as it will chip and fracture the carbide tips of the blade.
Cutting Plastic; High Lacquers,or jesso Mouldings:
Plastic can be cut as easily as wood on the A500 Series Saws. H.L. & Jesso Mouldings can quickly dull carbide
blades ground for wood. It is important to clamp the material as close as possible to the blade and support it by use
of fixtures. CTD offers Horizontal and Vertical Clamps for this application. Additional tooling may be required.
Cutting Aluminum:
As with cutting any material, it is important that aluminum be clamped properly. Precision blades are required
for accurate cutting. CTD suggests and uses a Triple Chip Grind on all its non-ferrous Carbide Blades. When
cutting aluminum, or other non-ferrous materials, it is essential that the blades be lubricated with a Sawblade
Lubrication System or other blade lubricating system for the finest finish. See “Sawblade Lubrication System” on
the next page for more details.
Combination Blades:
Any combination blade is basically an aluminum cutting blade. Significant blade life in between sharpenings
will be lost if a blade is used for cutting both aluminum and wood. The amount of production for either wood
or aluminum should be the determining factor in the assessment of the particular blade type to be used. Please
consult factory.
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Diagram “G”