Shindaiwa 68002-94310 manual Operation, Reversing cutting head for flush cutting operations

Operation

WARNING!

■ Never permit bystanders or

animals near the unit when

Adjusting Wheel Guard Angle

Adjust the position of the wheel guard so that fragments will not fly toward you if the wheel fractures. To reposi- tion the wheel guard, loosen the lock knob (counterclockwise). When the

Reversing cutting head for flush cutting operations

WARNING!

Before performing any work on the cut-off saw, make sure the engine is stopped and the ignition switch is OFF.

starting or operating the unit.

■ Be aware of kickback!

Kickback may force the cut-off

wheel up and back toward the

operator lightning-fast. Kick-

back can occur whenever the

upper half of the cut-off wheel

touches an object. Never cut

an object using the upper-

half of the cut-off wheel.

■ When operating, always wear

snug-fitting clothing, safety

gloves, safety non-skid

footwear, hearing protection, a

dust-proof mask, a helmet and

goggles.

WARNING!

When using the cut-off saw, the wheel guard must be securely in position as a protection against a broken wheel. If the wheel guard is not in place, a broken wheel could project fragments at high speed and strike you or others, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Wet or Dry Operation

This unit is designed to be operated for either dry or wet cutting. A water dust-suppression kit is available for

wheel guard is positioned correctly, securely tighten the lock knob. See Figure 14.

Wheel Guard	Wheel	Wheel Guard
	Guard	Locked
Free
		Lock
		Knob
EC7500.27
Figure 14
Cutting

This unit performs most efficiently when cutting between 8,500 and 9,500 min-1(rpm). While running the engine at full throttle, apply slight pressure to the cut-off wheel against an object so that engine speed stays at 8,500–9,500 min-1(rpm). Too much pressure to the wheel will lower wheel speed, reduc- ing cutting efficiency considerably.

1.	Make sure you have a clear work
	area and secure footing.
2.	Position the cut-off wheel vertically
	to an object. Start cutting at a low
	speed and then gradually acceler-
	ate the speed.

Remove Cutting Wheel
	Loosen
	Two Bolts
Tension Screw	Tension
	Indicator
Figure 15
	NOTE:

For units equipped with a water kit, loosen the (2) water nozzles and disconnect the main water line from the double nozzle.

1.Remove the cutting wheel (See pages 10 and 11). Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the tension screw until the tension indicator is all the way to the front of the scale. See Figure 15.

Tension Screw	Mount
Figure 16

Belt Guard

6mm Socket-

Head Bolts

Figure 17

3.Using a 6mm hex wrench, remove the two belt guard bolts and slide the belt guard forward to remove. See Figure 17.

Figure 18

4.Remove the blade mount from the mounting surface and rotate the blade mount 1800, then remount to the right hand side of mounting surface. See Figure 18.

this unit but is not supplied in the unit packaging. Please refer to the assembly and operating instructions supplied with the water dust-suppres- sion kit.

2.Back off tension screw another 4-5 turns so that adequate clearance is achieved where the tension screw contacts the mount when the mount is turned over. See Figure 16.

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