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Cut-off Saw and Blades
(last updated 01/07/2011
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The MC Cable Cutter &
Pigtailer now uses the Hitachi C7SB2 7-1/4" Circular Saw as its cut-off
saw. It has been thoroughly tested and works fine in our machine. We now also
include a 7" Norton Diamond blade as the standard cut-off blade. We also
offer a
kit that will allow this saw to be retrofitted in place of the Milwaukee saw
below.
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Click HERE
to download the Owner's Manual for this saw (C7SB2_OM.pdf, 2.45MB). |
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Click HERE
to download the Parts List for this saw (C7SB2_BD.pdf, 555k) |
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We used to incorporate the Milwaukee 6405-6 15A 8-1/4" Circular Saw as
our cut-off saw but it has now been discontinued. This was an industrial-duty saw especially prized by building
contractors because its power and depth of cut allows them to cut large planks in one pass. We initially chose it to use on our
machine because it allows more mileage out of a fiber cut-off blade due to the
aforementioned depth of cut. We still offer and recommend an 8" Norton Diamond blade
for this saw.
(Milwaukee's Warranty)
In Milwaukee's words:
"Milwaukee's 8-1/4 inch Circular Saw uses a
15 amp motor to cut through the toughest materials. With quick height and angle adjustment, along with a spindle lock and superior balance, this saw is easy to use. The lower guard contour lip is designed for smooth retraction as the saw cuts into the work piece. This saw uses all ball and roller bearings and hardened steel gears for long life."
FEATURES:
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15 amp motor,
AC-DC, 120v |
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No-load speed: 5800 RPM |
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2-3/4 inch maximum depth of cut at 90 degrees |
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Spindle lock for fast blade changes |
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Uses commonly available 8"
fiber or steel metal-cutting blades |
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5/8"
spindle |
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9/16 in. blade
wrench |
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Built-in chip guard and
cut-off sawblade guard |
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Length 13" |
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Weight 13.0 lbs. |
The following are factory
instructions, exploded pictures and parts lists, etc. for the Milwaukee 6405-6.
You will need the Adobe Acrobat viewer to view them (.pdf files). Download
Acrobat HERE.
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Click HERE
to download the Owner's Manual (6405manual.pdf, 594k) |
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Click HERE
to download the Service Parts List for serial #s 552A (6405-552A.pdf,
106k) |
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Click HERE
to download the Service Parts List for serial #s 552B (6405-552B.pdf,
156k) |
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Click HERE
to download the Service Parts List for serial #s 552C (6405-552C.pdf,
137k) |
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Click HERE
to download the Wiring Diagram for serial #s 552B (6405-552Bwiring.pdf,
90k) |
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Click HERE
to download the Wiring Diagram for serial #s 552C (6405-552Cwiring.pdf,
166k) |
Cut-off
Blades: UPDATED
01/07/2011
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- NOTE:
There have been reports of fiber cut-off blades (not the Ace, Oldham or
Norton) creating
excessive vibration when mounted. DO NOT USE these
blades--they are defective and could harm you, others or the machine when
they explode! Similarly, do not use any blade if it is nicked or
separating. We recommend a continuous-rim diamond blade for most uses.
- We are now a full-line Norton/Saint Gobain Abrasives dealer. We will mainly
be marketing the blades below but feel free to inquire about any other
abrasive products they offer.
- The following blades are pictured below. Note the new Norton offerings!
- Diamond blades offer 100 times the life of a fiber blade and are well
worth the added cost. Plus, you don't need to lower the saw as a fiber blade
wears down. NOTE: Diamond blades must be mounted with the lable side IN!
Although designed for cutting stone and tile, they work great for cutting MC
and other armored cables, including steel-jacketed cables.
- The Norton 02788 Continuous-rim 7" Diamond blade is the standard blade
for the Hitachi saw. We include a 7" fiber blade in case you have to
cut a harder material such as EMT conduit with the machine.
- We no longer carry the Norton 89096 8"x1/8" Fiber Cut-off blade.
It has been replaced by the the Norton 02785 8"x.060" Continuous-rim Diamond
blade for the Milwaukee 8" saw (only).
- The
Milwaukee 8" 18T carbide blade has been discontinued as well as the
"in a pinch" kit for converting it back to a circular saw for
cutting wood.
- We also have the
original Hitachi 7" 24T carbide blade available. This is NOT for
cutting armored cable or other metals.
- Oldham
Cut-EASE is a stick-type wax lubricant for a number of uses. This item has
been discontinued.
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UPDATE:
We can provide you with the parts and directions to be
able to use the Milwaukee cut-off saw as a regular circular saw. Because
of our warranty and adjustment concerns, we don't recommend this. But if
you are ever in a pinch and need a circular saw, the kit can allow you to change
over to a circular saw in about 5 minutes or so. The kit consists of the
original base plate (shoe), angle adjustment hardware, saw guard hold-open
lever, misc. screws with complete re-assembly and OEM instructions. It
also includes a new 8-1/4" carbide 18T saw blade. Note that
this kit is no longer offered.
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