CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
Figure 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components for the MP2 Saw. Listed below is a brief explanation of each control or component.
1.Ruler Backstop – When cutting, place material against backstop.Use measurement rail (ruler) to determine where material is to be cut.
2.Miter Box – For angled cuts, place the lip of the miter box on the measurement rail with the threaded thumb knob facing you and tighten.
3.Water Tray – When wet cutting is required, fill with clean fresh water.Make sure the water pump is totally immersed in water before cutting.
4.Cutting Head Handle – Grab hold of this handle to control the movement of the cutting head as you step on the Blade Raise/Lower Foot Pedal.
5.Blade Guard – Protects the user from the cutting blade. NEVER operate the saw with the blade guard removed.
6.Spindle Bolt/Outside Blade Flange – When mounting of the cutting blade is required, remove the spindle bolt and outside blade flange. Align cutting blade with inside flange arbor and reassemble spindle and outside blade flange.
7.Power ON/OFF Box – This box is used on electric models saws only.To turn on the saw place in the ON (I) position. Place in the OFF (0) position to
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9.Electric Motor/Conduit Box– This unit uses 2 different types of electric motors and voltages (see Table 2). Plug the water pump (electric models only) power cord into the AC receptacle located on the conduit box.
10.Mounting Plate – Supports the electric motor/gasoline engine. Plate has slotted holes for horizontal
11.Mounting Plate Handle – Grip this handle (rear) to lift the mounting plate.
12.Tie Rod – The tie rod length has been set at the factory for best blade guard position for the majority of the cutting that will be done.
13.Splash Guard – Keeps water and debris from leaving the water tray.
14.Stopper – Place stopper in tray when filling with water.
15.Electric Water Pump – For best results place the pump between the splash shield and the rear of the water tray. This is for electric models only. Plug water pump power cord into AC receptacle on electric motor conduit box. NEVER run pump dry.Pump must be immersed in water.
16.Blade Raise/Lower Crank Handle – Use this handle to set the maximum cutting depth of the MP2 Saw.Turn clock- wise to LOWER the blade. Turn
17.Blade Raise/Lower Foot Pedal – Step on the pedal to lower the blade for cutting. Gently step off the pedal to raise the blade when finished cutting.
18.SpringTensioner – Connects to the foot pedal bar to allow for an easy up and down movement of the mounting plate and blade.
19.Forklift Pockets – Use to easily move the MP2 Saw from one location to another.When moving the saw, ensure that the forks pass completely through the pockets on both sides of the machine before attempting to lift the MP2.
20.MechanicalWater Pump – This pump is used on gasoline models only. Saw is shipped from the factor for wet cutting applications (pump handle down). Place pump handle upwards to disengage pump. NEVER run pump dry.
21. Engine – The gasoline model saws uses a 9.0 HP Honda GX270,
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23.Water Lines – Replace the clear vinyl tubing water lines when they become brittle, worn or clogged. Water kits are available through your dealer.
24.Strainer – For best results place the strainer between the splash shield and the rear of the water tray. This is for gasoline models only.NEVER run pump dry.Strainer must be immersed in water.
25.Priming Bulb – Squeeze this bulb to prime the mechanical water pump (gasoline models only).
26.BladeWrench – Use this tool to mount and remove cutting blade.
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