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OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL SideWinder MODEL HS81 CUT-OFF SAW Revision #4 (09/12/05) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
You CAN be injured if you DO guards removed. Keep fingers , hands , hair NOT follow directions. and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. PAGE 6 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
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Rotating blade can cut and crush. Keep hands and feet clear. This concrete/asphalt saw , other NOTE property, or the surrounding environment could be damaged if you do not follow instructions. HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 7...
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel. ■ ALWAYS check the saw for loosened hardware such as nuts ■ NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent. and bolts before starting. PAGE 8 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
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■ ALWAYS use the correct blade for the type of work being done. Check with blade manufacturer if you do not know if blade is correct for desired application. HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 9...
■ NEVER allow blade exposure from the guard to be more than 180 degrees. ■ NEVER operate this saw without both hands on the handles. PAGE 10 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
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Also know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance , doctor, and fire department . This information will be invaluable in the case of an emergency. HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 11...
Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. P/N DCL 230 P/N DCL 231 P/N DCL 232 P/N DCL 234 P/N DCL 161 HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 13...
12. Engine ON/OFF Switch – ON position permits engine the pulley V-belt cover. NEVER operate the saw with this starting, OFF position stops engine operation. cover removed. PAGE 14 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
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0.02 inch (0.5 mm). Clean spark plug saw blade rotation. This lever is to be used in conjunction once a month. with either the throttle lock or variable throttle levers. HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 15...
Ensure the main cutting arm is seated all the way on the main saw body , and re-install the hardware that you previously Figure 7. Cutting Arm Collapsed removed (items ) and fully tighten. PAGE 16 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
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Fully tighten the three nuts Re-install the cover guard , and fully tighten the two cap screws and replace the adjustment knob Figure 11. Re-Installing Cover Guard HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 17...
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Figure 15. Securing the Cutting Blade Figure 13. Inner and Outer Flanges (Placement) PAGE 18 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
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. This will take tension off the V-belt, and permit you to reverse the cutting arm . Figure 18. Belt Tensioning Cam HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 19...
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Figure 19. Reversing the Cutting Arm Re-attach the cover guard with the 2 cap screws and reconnect the guard adjustment knob Figure 20. Re-attaching Cover Guard PAGE 20 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
When using the Water Kit option for your saw, the Dry Air Filter Canister MUST be replaced with the Wet Air Filter Canister (See page 54, Item 10). Figure 23. Wet Air Filter Canister HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 21...
NEVER exceed the max RPM on the diamond blade. Exceeding the maximum RPM is dangerous and may cause poor performance and may damage the blade. PAGE 22 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
NOTE unleaded gasoline and smoke free 2-stroke starting, and for restarting a warm engine. motor oil. See Figure 22. HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 23...
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Cutting too fast will cause the blade to rise up out of the cut. Improper cutting rate can decrease the life of the engine and blades. PAGE 24 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
NOT air blast clean this element with compressed gas. The supplementary filter element should be replaced after three pre filter changes . Figure 27. Supplementary Filter HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 25...
* Replaces DRY Air Filter Canister When Using Water & Standard Water Kit (provided) HS099900778A [ Includes 1 ea.] Water Filter fits both HS62 & HS81 HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 29...
A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold sale through Multiquip. separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 30 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — WATER KIT ASSY. WATER KIT ASSY. PAGE 62 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
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SCREW, SOCKET HEAD CAP W/ WASHER 1 HOSE, WATER HS52010207 VALVE, SHUT-OFF Items 3-6 are included with the NOTE Water Kit Assembly and cannot be purchased separately. HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 63...
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TOOLS PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS HS4191240 TOOL KIT 00325 SMOKELESS 2-STROKE OIL..1 ..... CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED AS A CASE (QTY 36) HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 65...
Side Winder For your 12" x .125" x 1" - 20mm Arbor Material to Cut 14" x .125" x 1" - 20mm Arbor Material to Cut PAGE 66 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
Multiquip’s designated receiving point. at the time of any price change. HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 67...
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This manual MUST accompany the equipment at all times. This manual is considered a permanent part of the equipment and should remain with the unit if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Illustrations are based on the HS81 Cut-Off Saw. Illustrations, descriptions, references and technical data contained in this manual are for guidance only and may not be considered as binding.