MULTIQUIP FCG1 SERIES Operating & Parts Manual page 22

Cutting Depth Adjustment
The FCG1 Saw is equipped with a Raise/Lower Assembly that
is supported by the following components (Figure 13).
Figure 13. Raise/Lower Assembly
(1) Shift Knob
(2) Depth Stop Rod
(3) Blade Guard
(4) Depth Control Indicator
(5) Depth Adjust Disk
(6) Screw Plunger
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
ALWAYS be certain the Shutdown switch and the engine
ON/OFF switch are in the "OFF" position and the blade
shaft has COMPLETELY STOPPED ROTATING before
performing the following operations.
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FCG1 CONCRETE SAW — BLADE PLACEMENT
To adjust the blade to the desired cutting depth, perform the
following steps:
1. Mount the desired diamond blade on the shaft and secure
2. While holding the handle bars to support the weight of the
3. Gently allow the blade to contact the surface.
4. Rotate the Depth Stop Disk about the Screw Plunger and
5. Press down on the handlebars again to lift the blade until
6.
7. Test the depth of cut by cutting a short distance, then measure
Figure 14. Raise/Lower Adjustment Wheel
WARNING WARNING WARNING
WARNING WARNING
Dropping or forcing the
blade onto the cutting
surface can severely
damage the diamond
blade and may cause
serious damage to the saw
and bodily harm.
as instructed in the Blade Removal and Replacement
section.
saw, grasp the knob of the Depth Stop Rod and move it
forward out of its keyhole slot. (Figure 14)
line up the bottom edge of the Depth Stop Disk across
from desired depth line mark.. THIS LINE MARK WILL
COINCIDE WITH THE BLADE CUTTING DEPTH
REGARDLESS OF BLADE DIAMETER USED.
the Depth Stop Rod drops into the back portion of the
keyhole slot.
You are ready to start cutting. Refer to the following pre-
inspection and operation sections.
the depth of the cut.