STOPPING THE UNIT (Gasoline Models):
Normal Operation: Stop the unit by following the procedure in the engine operation manual. Wait for all blade movement to stop before removing material from the machine.
Emergency: Turn the Engine Stop Switch (VV) to the OFF position (Fig. 7).
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Incidents During Operation
•If the engine or motor stops during sawing, check the following:
Electric Model:
1.Interruption to electrical connection: Check all electrical connections.
2.Manual Overload switch has been tripped: Single phase, 60 Hertz motors are equipped with a manual overload Reset Button (PP) (Fig. 5). If the motor stops because of an electrical overload and the overload Reset Button (PP) trips, turn the motor Power Switch (RR) to the OFF position (Fig. 9). Allow the motor to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then push the Reset Button (PP). A click indicates that the motor is reset and ready for operation. Restart the motor by turning the Power Switch (RR) to the ON position.
Gasoline Model:
1.Out of fuel: Check fuel level.
2.Low Oil Level: This unit is equipped with a shut down system that stops the engine if a low oil level is encountered. Check the engine oil level with the Head Platform Assembly (B) pivoted so that the engine is in a horizontal position.
•If the engine, motor or blade stalls for any reason, raise the blade completely out of the cut, inspect the machine thoroughly before restarting. When lowering the blade into a partial cut, align the blade exactly with the cut to prevent damage to the blade.
•Excessively fast cutting will stall the engine or motor.
•If the blade stops during sawing check that the drive belt tension is adequate.
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WA R N I N G : B e f o r e p e r f o r m i n g a n y maintenance, ALWAYS locate the machine on a level surface with the engine / motor OFF, and the start switch in the OFF position, or power source disconnected.
After each use: CLEAN the machine.
Check Daily (All Models):
•Clean the reservoir pan [Pan Weldment (A)] to remove sludge and slurry. This concrete slurry is an abrasive. cutting compound and will shorten the life of the Water Pump (U) and the Diamond Blade (DD). Clean the. reservoir pan twice a day in heavy cutting. Then refill the water reservoir pan with clean water.
•At the end of each day clean the water reservoir pan [Pan Weldment (A) ] to remove sludge from the saw. Flush clean water through the Water Pump (U) and hoses.
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Gasoline Model:
1.Check engine air cleaner daily! If cutting dry check. engine air cleaner every four hours! Clean or. replace air cleaner element as recommended by the engine manufacturer.
2.Check engine oil daily. Change engine oil after. every 50 hours of operation. See engine operation manual for proper care and maintenance.
Gasoline Model:
•Change Engine Oil: Change engine oil after every 50 hours of operation.
•Engine Oil Type: Under normal operating conditions use SAE 10W30 API service classification SF or SG. See engine operation manual for other recommended oil types.
•Engine Oil Capacity (Honda GX160)
0.63 U.S. Quarts, 0.6 Liters, 0.63 Imperial Quarts
Engine Oil Change Procedure:
1.Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete oil drain. Pivot the Head Platform (B) so that the blade is in the lowered position. Place a bucket in the Pan Weldment (A) under the Oil Drain Hose (WW) to catch the used oil. Remove the oil drain plug on the end of the Oil Drain Hose (WW) [Fig. 1] and wait for all of the used oil to be drained for the engine.
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5.Dispose of the used oil in a proper container and in a manner that is compatible with the environment.
When Required:
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1.Loosen the nut holding the Top Wheel (X).
2.Adjust the Setscrew (Y) to force the Top Wheel
(X)down against the Track Bar (Z).
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Blade Alignment (FIGS. 11 & 12):
•The blade shaft arbor on this machine is aligned at the factory so that a new blade will cut “square” with the.
