Safety and operating instructions Introduction Thank you for choosing a product from Atlas Copco. Since 1873, we have been committed to finding new and better ways of fulfilling our customers' needs. Through the years, we have developed innovative and ergonomic product designs that have helped customers improve and rationalize their daily work.
Safety and operating instructions LS 14, 16 Drugs, alcohol or medication Safety instructions WARNING Drugs, alcohol or medication To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your yourself or others, read and understand the Safety judgment and powers of concentration.
LS 14, 16 Safety and operating instructions WARNING Hydraulic oil at high pressure WARNING Unexpected movements Thin jets of hydraulic oil under high pressure can The machine and the cutting blade might kick back penetrate the skin and cause permanent injury.
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Safety and operating instructions LS 14, 16 Select, maintain and replace consumables/ ► WARNING Dust and fume hazard working tools/ other accessories as recommended Dusts and/or fumes generated or dispersed when in the operating and safety instructions. Incorrect using the machine may cause serious and permanent...
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LS 14, 16 Safety and operating instructions Always feed the machine down in line with the ► WARNING Slipping, tripping and falling cutting blade. hazards There is a risk of slipping or tripping or falling, for ► Only use the cutting section.
Safety and operating instructions LS 14, 16 Immediately stop working if the machine suddenly ► WARNING Noise hazard starts to vibrate strongly. Before resuming the High noise levels can cause permanent and disabling work, find and remove the cause of the increased hearing loss and other problems such as tinnitus vibrations.
The simple hydraulic design with direct drive, reduces maintenance and provides consistent speed and torque. The Atlas Copco LS 14 and LS 16 cut-off saws are delivered with 2 m ⅜” tail-hoses with ½” 'Flat-Face' quick-release couplings. Assembling the cut-off saw in to the cart: Main parts Untighten the screws (1).
Safety and operating instructions LS 14, 16 Disconnect the body of the cut-off saw from the ● Cutting blade speed rating brackets (2). Never use a cutting blade with a lower speed rating than the machine's. A minimum cutting blade speed rating of 4400 r.p.m.
LS 14, 16 Safety and operating instructions When the machine is used continuously, the oil Installation temperature will stabilise at a level which is called the working temperature. This will, depending on the WARNING Whipping hydraulic hose type of work and the cooling capacity of the hydraulic Hydraulic hoses under pressure can whip system, be between 20-40°C (68-104°F) above the...
Safety and operating instructions LS 14, 16 It is, however, most common to use a wet cutting Connect the machine. ♦ diamond blade and a small amount of water to Ensure that the hydraulic couplings are clean and ♦ remove the dust and cool the diamond segments.
LS 14, 16 Safety and operating instructions If the cutting blade gets jammed in a cut, shut off ♦ Operating the grinder and ease the wheel free. Before continue make sure it is not damaged. NOTICE Diamond blades can become dull when...
Safety and operating instructions LS 14, 16 Change damaged parts immediately. ♦ Replace worn components in good time. ♦ ♦ Make sure that all the attached and related equipment, such as hoses and flow dividers are properly maintained. If the machine has been dropped, carefully ♦...
LS 14, 16 Safety and operating instructions Technical data Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Saw turns too fast or develops too much Connected to improper power source Use proper power source torque Power source not adjusted correctly Adjust power source flow and pressure...
2000/14/EC EN ISO 28927-8 r=1m dB(A) rel guaranteed dB(A) value spreads Type 20µPa rel 1pW LS 14 (Ø405 mm, 20 lpm) 4.90 1.00 LS 14 (Ø405 mm, 30 lpm) 5.00 1.10 LS 16 (Ø405 mm, 20 lpm) 4.90 1.00 LS 16 (Ø405 mm, 30 lpm) 5.00...
LS 14, 16 Safety and operating instructions EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity (EC Directive 2006/42/EC) We, Construction Tools EOOD, hereby declare that the machines listed below conform to the provisions of EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) and 2000/14/EC (Noise Directive), and the harmonised standards mentioned below.
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