Multiquip SP2S13H20A manual Operation, Adjusting the Handle Bars, Adjusting the Blade Height

OPERATION

CAUTION

NEVER stop the engine while cutting at high speeds, except for extreme emergencies. This can damage your SP2S13H20A Saw.

Adjusting the Handle Bars

The SP2S13H20A has adjustable height handle bars. Before operating the saw, adjust the handle bar height to a comfortable working position:

1.Loosen the height adjustment bolts (Figure 35) on the handle bars until the handle bars can freely pivot.

Figure 35. Handle Bar Adjustment Bolts

2.Move the handle bars (Figure 36) up or down to operators desired preference.

Figure 36. Handle Bar Height Adjustment

3.Tightentheheightadjustmentboltstosecurethehandlebars in place.

CAUTION

To avoid losing control of the SP2S13H20A saw, be sure to fully tighten the adjustment bolts before operating the saw to prevent the bolts from loosening during cutting.

Adjusting the Blade Height

The SP2S13H20A saw uses a manual raise/lower crank handle located on the console with clockwise rotation providing lowering action, and counter-clockwiserotation providing raising and lowering action (Figure 37).

To adjust the blade height:

1.Pull upward on the raise/lower crank handle knob.

2.Rotate the crank handle clockwise to lower the blade. Rotate the crank handle counter-clockwiseto raise the blade (Figure 37).The handle will stop rotating when the blade has been fully raised or lowered.

Figure 37. Blade Height Adjustment

When moving the saw around

NOTEbetween cutting, fully raise the blade to avoid striking the ground with the blade.

Determining the Cut Depth

When preparing to cut, your blade size determines the depth of the cut. See Table 6 to determine the proper blade size for your required cutting depth.

TABLE 6. BLADE SELECTION

Diamond Blade	Depth of Cut
Diameter (In.)
12"	3-5/8"
14"	4-5/8"
16"	5-5/8"
18"	6-5/8"
20"	7-5/8"

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