North Star 49157 Owner's Manual

163cc concrete cutter

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163cc Concrete Cutter
Owner's Manual
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions, warnings, and cautions before using this
product. Failure to follow the instructions, warnings, and cautions may result in serious personal
injury and/or property damage.
Item #49157
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 163cc Concrete Cutter Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read and understand all instructions, warnings, and cautions before using this product. Failure to follow the instructions, warnings, and cautions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. Item #49157 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Thank you very much for choosing a North Star product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. This concrete cutter is designed for certain applications only. Northern...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 7 Main Parts of Concrete Cutter ......................8 Before Each Use ..........................10 Operating the Concrete Cutter......................11 Start the Engine ..........................11 Operation ............................
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended Use This Concrete Cutter is designed to cut concrete, asphalt, or both at the same time. (The cutter is not designed to cut through concrete with rebar however.) The rotating handle adjusts the cutting depth from 3.9 in. to 4.7in. The cutter includes a built-in water distribution system that supplies water to both sides of blade for cooling.
  • Page 5  Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: - lead from lead-based paints, - crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and - arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
  • Page 6  Equipment can tip over when moving, causing injury.  Persons not operating should be at least 10 feet away while equipment is in use.  Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use in doors.
  • Page 7: Specific Operation Warnings

    Specific Operation Warnings To avoid fatal accident  Stop the engine before refueling and be careful not to spill fuel during the refueling. Spilled fuel may ignite causing a fire.  Do not refuel the engine near flammable objects to avoid fire. ...
  • Page 8: Main Parts Of Concrete Cutter

     Do not insert hands or fingers between pulley cover and engine during operation, this will cause injury.  Do not transport the Concrete Cutter with fuel in its fuel tank by the motor vehicle.  Do not lift the Concrete Cutter by a person when putting on and off from vehicle. Always use a proper lifting crane to move.
  • Page 9 Elevate Bar Page 9 of 30...
  • Page 10: Before Each Use

    Before Each Use Engine Recommended Fuel The cutter engine requires fresh, clean, regular, unleaded gasoline . Fuel containing water or dirt will damage the fuel system. Consult to engine owner’s manual for complete fuel specifications. DANGER: Adding fuel to the tank should be done only when the engine is stopped and has had an opportunity to cool down to avoid a risk of an explosion or fire from a fuel spill.
  • Page 11: Operating The Concrete Cutter

    Operating the Concrete Cutter Operators must be trained in the use of the concrete cutter and maintain practiced skill. It is dangerous to operate this machine improperly or by an untrained person. An operator should read and understand the manual and follow its directions. Do not stop the engine when the concrete cutter is at high speed or the engine temperature will rise suddenly, possibly causing engine parts to jam or the oil to deteriorate.
  • Page 12: After Each Use

    After Each Use Cleanup Check that the cutter engine is turned off and cooled before attempting any maintenance, cleaning, or inspection to avoid an accidental start and possible injury.  Remove foreign substances from the saw blade and rinse it with water. ...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance Check that the concrete cutter engine is turned off and cooled before attempting any maintenance, cleaning, or inspection. Performing maintenance on an operating concrete cutter can cause injury. Maintain the Concrete Cutter by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures.
  • Page 14: Installing The Saw Blade

    Installing the Saw Blade Check that the cutter engine is turned off and cooled before attempting any maintenance, cleaning, or inspection to avoid an accidental start and possible injury. Note: The saw blade is not supplied. Diamond Saw Blade Specifications ...
  • Page 15 See Figure 3. 5. Remove Counterclockwise Nut (06) with the supplied 36mm wrench (07). If the shaft spins, hold it in place with the supplied 32mm wrench (08). 6. Remove the Blade Holder Outer (09). Figure 3 See Figure 4. 7.
  • Page 16 See Figure 5. 8. Replace the Blade Holder Outer (09) and Nut (06). 9. Tighten Nut (06) to approximately 45-50 ft. lb. (61-68 N/m). Figure 5 10. Replace the blade cover and hose by performing steps 1 – 4 in reverse order. Page 16 of 30...
  • Page 17: Setting The Saw Blade Depth

    Setting the Saw Blade Depth Check that the cutter engine is turned off before making adjustments to the cutter to avoid an accidental start and possible injury. Use the procedure below to adjust the gauge pin correctly to zero depth (ground level). Once the pin is set, an accurate depth reading can be obtained when cutting concrete.
  • Page 18: Changing The V-Belt

    Changing the V-Belt Check that the concrete cutter engine is turned off and cool before attempting to change the V-belt. Changing the V-belt while the cutter is still hot or operating will cause injury. 1. Remove the four Bolts (02) and lift off the Belt Cover (01). 2.
  • Page 19: Parts Diagram

    Parts Diagram Engine Mount Page 19 of 30...
  • Page 20 Engine Mount Ref. Parts No. Description Qty. Remark GX-160S Engine Honda GX160 CA110-000 Inner Belt Cover QKY-5x5x50 50X50X50L CA040-25.4 Engine Pulley QWS-SPM8 Plain Washer M8-Large QWS-SM8 Spring Washer QBL-M8x35 Bolt M8x35L PA130-001 Belt Cover QWS-PM8 Plain Washer QBL-FM8x20 Flange Bolt M8x20L QBL-M8x80 Bolt...
  • Page 21: Blade Shaft

    Blade Shaft Page 21 of 30...
  • Page 22 Blade Shaft Ref. Parts No. Description Qty. Remark QBL-M12x110 Bolt M12x110L QWS-SM12 Spring Washer QWS-PM12 Plain Washer CA090-000B Blade Cover QNT-M10 QBL-M10x30 Bolt M10x30L QBL-M12x45 Bolt M12x45L QWS-PM12 Plain Washer QBR-UCP206 Unit Bearing UCP206 QKY-7x28 7X7, L=28 CA040-001 Blade Pulley QWS-SM24 Spring Washer QNT-M24...
  • Page 23: Adjust Handle

    Adjust Handle Page 23 of 30...
  • Page 24 Adjust Handle Ref. Parts No. Description Qty. Remark CA050-000B Adjust Mount QWS-PM12 Plain Washer QBL-M12x35 Bolt M12x35L CA070-001 Handle QWS-OM12 Plain Washer QNT-NM12 Nylon Nut QHD-100 Height Adjust Handle QNT-M12 CA130-005 Adjust Handle Holder QWS-SM12 Spring Washer QBL-KM10x20 Knob Bolt M10x20L QBL-M10x30 Bolt...
  • Page 25: Wheel Shafts

    Wheel Shafts Ref. Parts No. Description Qty. Remark CA080-000 Wheel Shaft QBR-UCFL205 Unit Bearing UCFL205 CA130-002 Rear Wheel QWS-PM10 Plain Washer QWS-SPM10 Spring Washer QBL-M10x25 Bolt M10x25L QBL-M12x35 Bolt M12x35L QWS-PM12 Plain Washer QWS-SM12 Spring Washer QNT-M12 QBL-FM8X15 Flange Bolt M8x15L QWS-PM8 Plain Washer...
  • Page 26: Frame & Water Tank

    Frame & Water Tank Ref. Parts No. Description Qty. Remark PP700-002 Water Tank Cap PC700-001B Water Tank CA030-000 Frame QBL-M12x35 Bolt M12x35L QWS-SM12 Spring Washer QWS-PM12 Plain Washer QBV-PT1/4BS Ball Valve/PT1/4(bs) Φ8 QPT-8X12X300 Water Hose/Ø12(PU)*300L Page 26 of 30...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine throttle control does not Open the engine throttle control open completely. completely. Throttle control not adjusted Adjust the throttle control correctly. correctly. Concrete is too thick or contains steel reinforcing bars. Replace the cutting blade. Cutting blade is worn-out.
  • Page 28: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts  For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.  Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. ...
  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the North Star product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of two years from date of purchase with the Honda GX engine having a period of three years from date of purchase.
  • Page 30 Distributed by Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 NorthernTool.com Made in Korea Page 30 of 30...

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