Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited Stone Cutter PSC150 ver 1 User Manual

Part No: PSC-150Version 1
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Alpha® 6” Pneumatic
Stone Cutter Instruction  Manual
MANUAL  

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Table of ConTenTs
Introduction ........................................................................\
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About the Symbols ........................................................................\
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Safety Instructions for Power Tools ..................................................... 4
PSC-150 Overview  ........................................................................\
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  Specifications...

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INtroduCtIoN
Thank  you  for  purchasing  an Alpha®  PSC-150  Pneumatic  Stone  Cutter.  
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure safe and correct 
use  of  the  Pneumatic  Stone  Cutter.    Keep  this  manual  in  a  place  where 
operators can access it easily whenever necessary.
  abouT The symbols
According  to  the  hazard  level,  all  safety  notes  in  this  manual  are 
classified into “DANGER”,  “WARNING”, and “CAUTION”.
  DANGER!  Death or serious personal injury is imminent...

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 safeTy InsTRuCTIons foR PoWeR T ools 
1. KnoW  youR PoWeR T ool.    Read  owner’s  manual  carefully.  
Learn  its  applications  and  limitations  as  well  as  specific  potential 
hazards particular to this tool. 
2.  KeeP WoRK  aRea Clean.  Cluttered  areas  and  benches  invite 
accidents. 
3.  aVoID DanGeRous enVIRonmenTs.  Keep work areas as dry 
as  possible.    Do  not  use  tool  in  presence  of  flammable  liquids  or 
gases.  Keep the area well lit. 
4.  KeeP C hIlDR en an D VIsIT oRs...

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Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this 
type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well ventilated area, and 
work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially 
designed to filter out microscopic particles.      
         
To  familiarize  with  the  risks  associated  with  a  material,  consult  with  your 
employer,  manufacturer/supplier  and  government  agencies  regarding  the 
hazards of the materials and their recommendations to...

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6” PNEuMAtIC StoNE CuttEr  oVEr VIEW
Angle
Adjustment Water Nozzle   

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 SPECIFICATIONS:
Air Pressure ........................................................................\
..... 90 PSI
Air Consumption Min  ................................................. 32 CFM / 1HP*
Air Consumption Max  .................................................. 48 CFM / 2HP
No Load RPM  ........................................................................\
...  8,500
Air Inlet ........................................................................\
....... 3/8” BSPP
Water Inlet...

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AddItIoNAl PrECAutIoNS for uSING   
tHE PNEuMA tIC StoNE CuttEr
In addition to the general safety notes described on the preceding pages, 
please read and observe the following precautionary notes before using 
the pneumatic stone cutter.
  DANGER!
 INSTruCTIONS
Alpha Professional Tools® provides the highest quality parts and manufactur-
ing techniques in the manufacture of this tool. In order to obtain the maximum 
effectiveness and provide the highest degree of safety, it is necessary to 
review and...

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 aIR PRessuRe anD Volume
The  recommended  air  pressure  for  this  stone  cutter  is  90  PSI. The  most 
important factor in running this stone cutter is the volume of air being sup-
plied to the stone cutter. The volume is the air consumption needed to run 
this stone cutter at a constant speed under light downward hand pressure. 
The volume is measured in CFM (cubic foot per minute (ft
3/min)). You need 
a  minimum  of  32  CFM  to  run  this  tool  at  the  1  HP  rating.   Alpha®  recom-
mends...

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 hoW To aDD The RusT InhIbIT oR oIl
1.  Disconnect the stone cutter from your air supply.
2.  Remove the screw (Part No. 
3001-0061) using the supplied Hex 
Wrench (5mm). (See Fig. 1)
3.  Add 5-6 drops of the Rust Inhibitor 
Oil into the oil port. (See Fig. 2)
4.  Reinstall the Oil screw (Part 
No.3001-0061). 
5.  Reconnect the pneumatic stone 
cutter to your air supply.
6.  Depress the throttle lever (Part No. 
3001-0071) varying the speed from 
very low to half speed, for a minute 
or two. (See Fig....