saw components

Figure 2 shows the location of the basic components of the TP24 saw. Listed below is a brief explanation of each component.

1.ACPowerCord — Plug this cord into a 125VAC receptacle when starting of the electric motor is required.

2.V-belt Cover — Remove this cover to access the drive V-belt. NEVER operate the saw with the V-belt cover removed

3.Rubber Splash Guard — Keeps water from splashing from the blade.

4.Electric Motor — This unit uses a 115V, 60 Hz, 2 HP electric motor.

5.Overcurrent Breaker Button — When a thermal overload condition exists, press this button to reset the breaker. Allow time for the electric motor to cool down before reseting the breaker.

6.Cutting Blade — This unit uses a 10-inch (254 mm) premium diamond blade. Always use recommended Multiquip cutting blades. 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.Cutting Head Handle — Grab hold of this handle to control the movement of the cutting head.

8.Power ON/OFF Switch — To turn on the saw place in the ON position. Place in the OFF position to shut down the saw.

9.Water Pump Power Receptacle — Plug the water pump power cord into this AC receptacle.

10.Blade Guard — Protects the user from the cutting blade. NEVER operate the saw with the blade guard removed.

11.Blade Guard Adjustment Knob — Turn knob clockwise to loosen and remove blade guard. Turn counterclockwise to tighten.

12.Blade Guard Brushes — Prevents foreign matter and debris from accumulating on the saw blade. Replace brushes immediately when they become worn or damaged.

13.CuttingTable — Place material to be cut on this rubber padded table. For ease of cutting, this table has been placed on rails so that it can easily slide back and forth.

14.Ruler Backstop — When cutting, place material against backstop. Use measurement rail (ruler) to determine where material is to be cut.

15.Stopper — Place stopper in water tray when filling with water.

16.Bearing Housing — Houses permanently lubricated ball bearings to allow motor shaft to rotate smoothly.

17.Cutting Head Adjustment Knob — Turn knob clockwise to loosen and position cutting head to desired height. Turn counterclockwise to tighten.

18.Water Tray — When wet cutting is required, fill with clean fresh water. Make sure submersible pump is totally immersed in water.

19.Electric Water Pump — The electric water pump for this saw requires 115 VAC. Plug power cord of electric water pump into AC receptacle located on conduit box. NEVER run pump dry. Pump must be immersed in water.

20.Water Lines — Replace the clear vinyl tubing water lines when they become brittle, worn or clogged.Water kits are available through your Multiquip dealer.

21.MaintenanceWrench — Use this multi-purpose wrench when performing maintenance or repairs on the saw.

22.Rear DripTray — Rear drip tray increases the surface area for collecting water and slurry to prevent spillage.

23.MasterGuide Template Base — Mounts to ruler backstop to ensures precision while making cuts.

24.Water LInk Hose — Recycles water from the bearing housing back into the water tray.

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Multiquip tp24 manual Stopper Place stopper in water tray when filling with water