Edco SS-20 Operator's Instruction Manual

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E-SS20/16A-I-0801

Operator's Instruction Manual

SS-20 & SS-16A

SS-20 Shown

Self Propelled

Concrete/Asphalt Saw

100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA

Phone (301) 663-1600 • 1-800-638-3326

Printed in USA

Fax (301) 663-1607 • 1-800-447-3326

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Website: www.edcoinc.com • Email: sales@edcoinc.com

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Page 1 E-SS20/16A-I-0801 Operator’s Instruction Manual SS-20 & SS-16A SS-20 Shown Self Propelled Concrete/Asphalt Saw 100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA Phone (301) 663-1600 • 1-800-638-3326 Printed in USA Fax (301) 663-1607 • 1-800-447-3326 © 2001 Page 1 Website: www.edcoinc.com • Email: sales@edcoinc.com...
Page 2 Failure to do so could result in dismemberment or death. • Check all electrical cables - be sure connections are tight and • Do not modify the machine. Use only genuine EDCO parts and cable is continuous and in good condition. Be sure cable is cor- accessories.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
A (handles extended) HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS 201cm 201cm 45 1/2” 45” B (handles retracted) To insure product safety and reliability, always use genuine EDCO 116cm 114cm replacement parts when making repairs to the equipment. 24” 24” 61cm 61cm When ordering parts, please specify the MODEL and SERIAL NUM- 39”...
Page 4: Safety Guidelines
The SS-20 is designed to cut flat, horizontal concrete or asphalt slabs using diamond saw blades. • The SS-20 is to be operated by a single operator from a position at the rear of the saw. • Avoid deck inserts, pipes, columns, openings, electrical outlets, or any objects protruding from slab surface.
Page 5: Operating Instructions
10 - Clutch: Pull back to engage DRIVE. Push forward to UP to increase engine RPM, PUSH DOWN to decrease. Turn release drive wheels (Freewheel) SS-20. Push right to engage CLOCKWISE to lock cable in position once desired engine DRIVE. Push to left to release drive wheels, SS-16A only.
Page 6 Check to be sure water flows freely to the blade. Water should be visible on the ground around the blade. SS-20 only. For blades marked DRY CUTTING, leave switch in the DRY position. While water is not required for cooling, it may be used for controlling dust. For health reasons, it is strongly recommended that the operator wear a respirator if cutting dry and water is not being used to control dust from the material being removed.
Page 7 Note: If while cutting, the front wheels start to lift, reduce forward speed. For positioning the saw, the maximun forward speed is 200ft. per minute. For safety reasons when in reverse, the SS-20 and SS-16A is designed to move at a slow walking pace. Do not force it to go faster.
Page 8: Transporting The Saw
• To stop water flow, SS-20 only, turn the Blade Saver back to DRY and then the Water Pump switch to OFF. Close the water valve. Never interrupt the flow of water to the pump while the pump is ON. Stopping the flow of water to or from the pump while it is ON may cause a blown water pump fuse.
Page 9: Maintenance
Engine Manufacturer’s Maintenance Instructions. Maintenance Should the Engine Stop While Operating: • Check water supply, SS-20 only: a. Is city water valve fully open? b. Is valve on saw console open? c. If you are using gravity feed, check the flow.
Page 10: Changing Blades
For safety reasons, EDCO does not recommend the use of any abrasive blades. Abrasive blades can break and cause serious personal injury to operator and/or bystanders. If abrasive blades are used by choice, only use those which are marked as reinforced abrasive blades.
Page 11 E-SS20/16A-I-0801 (Left side not shown) Important! Arbor Shaft Bearings MUST be lubricated EVERY FOUR HOURS! Drive Axle Bearings (2) Grease Bearings - (9 Total) Arbor Shaft Bearings (2) must be greased every 4 hours. All other Bearings (7) must be greased every 40 hours. Those include: Front Fork Bearings (2), Rear Wheel Bearings (2), Drive Axle Bearings (2), and the Depth Control Handle...
Page 12 E-SS20/16A-I-0801 Check Engine Oil Before Each Operation - Check Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for specific instructions. Change Oil & Filter Every 50 Hours of Operation (Sooner if Necessary). Check Drive Chains Before Operation - Lubricate Weekly Open gas tank door - Drive chain is just inside, on the right.
Page 13 E-SS20/16A-I-0801 Changing To Left-Side Cutting: • Disconnect water hose from the blade guard. • Using SAE 9/16” and 3/4” wrenches, remove the bolts on the blade guard. • On the other side of the machine, remove the arbor shaft guard. •...
Page 14 E-SS20/16A-I-0801 Inspect and Clean Air Filter Element Daily - (Shown with Honda Engine) Replace when necessary with factory parts. Refer to the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for specific requirements. Air Filter Inspect Transmission Fluid Level - Every 50 hours of operation - fill as required. The fill level line is located on the fill spout.
Page 15: Maintenance Schedule
E-SS20/16A-I-0801 Maintenance Schedule Repairs are to be Read and follow instructions done by authorized in the Engine Manufacturer’s EDCO DEALERS only. Manual Follow Engine Manufacturer’s Maintenance Schedule Visual Inspection of Entire Machine Inspect Blade Inspect Arbor Shaft Check Engine Oil...
Page 16: Limited Equipment Warranty
EDCO will not in any event be liable to the user, any successors in interest or any beneficiary or assignee This warranty, does not apply to failure occurring as a...

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