Multiquip FS3SP Concrete SAW Operation, Saw Alignment, Wet Saw Operation, For wet sawing

FS3SP CONCRETE SAW — OPERATION

Saw Alignment

1.The FS3SP employs a front and rear pointer (Figure 24) that has been precisely aligned with the diamond blade at the factory. Referencing the figure below, accurate tracking is accomplished by referencing the front and rear pointer tips over the cut line. Precise saw direction is accomplished by slight operator pressure against the handle bars.

Figure 24. Saw Pointers (Front/Rear)

2.To reorient a pointer position, loosen the screw that secures the pointer bar to the shaft, adjust as necessary, and retighten the screw.

3.For operator comfort, ergonomically designed handle bars adjust by loosening two clamping knobs (Figure 5, item 14), and adjusts to the desired height. Tighten the knobs back down when the desired height has been achieved.

Wet Saw Operation

WARNING

The operator must wear the appropriate protective equipment and clothing while engaged in sawing.

For wet sawing :

1.Connect hose from water source to the hose fitting connec- tion (see page 52, item 1, WaterSystemAssembly) of the saw. The source pressure should be approximately 30-40 psi.

2.Ensure the quick disconnect water those fitting is connected to the Floodwater manifold of the blade guard.

3.Turn water source on.

4.Select the “ON” position (water valve on the saw console), and ensure the proper flow and rate (4-6 gallons/minute) is equally directed to both sides of the diamond blade.

5.Align the saw along the cut line utilizing the front and rear pointers.

CAUTION:

ALWAYS saw in a straight line only. Serious damage to the blade may occur if the saw is twisted or forced to cut radius shapes.

6.Slowly lower the diamond blade onto the cut line by cranking theRaise/Lowerhandleclockwise. Whentheblade“touches” the cutting surface, “zero-out” the depth feed gauge (Figure 5, item 10) by rolling the depth wheel until “0” is lined up with the slip mark. Slowly continue to lower the blade into the cut until the desired depth is achieved.

If the water supply to your blade is interrupted - STOP sawing immediately.

7.Set the sawing depth and saw only as job conditions and specifications require. Deep sawing is wasteful to the life of the blade. The preferred method of sawing is to “step cut” in increments of 2” (51 mm). Step cutting provides the optimum opportunity for the blade to cut fast and last it’s longest.

8.The rotation of the blade creates a tendency for the saw to slightly pull in a particular direction. To ensure a straight line ofsawing,applypressureagainsttheappropriatehandlebar as you slowly advance the saw forward. DO NOT force the bladeintothecutanyfasterthanitsdesignedtendency is effective cut and remove the material.

MQ-WHITEMAN FS3SP CONCRETE SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/15/02) — PAGE 29