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Edco HSS-14 Operator's Instruction Manual

Edco HSS-14 Operator's Instruction Manual

14” gasoline powered masonry saw
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E-HSS14-I-0517
EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.
Operator's Instruction Manual
HSS-14
14" Gasoline Powered Masonry Saw
Manual - Portable
NOTE: Shown with optional cart
100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA
Phone: 301-638-3326 • 301-663-1600
Fax: 800-447-3326 • 301-663-1607
edcoinc.com • sales@edcoinc.com

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  • Page 1 E-HSS14-I-0517 EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. Operator’s Instruction Manual HSS-14 14” Gasoline Powered Masonry Saw Manual - Portable NOTE: Shown with optional cart 100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA Phone: 301-638-3326 • 301-663-1600 Fax: 800-447-3326 • 301-663-1607 edcoinc.com • sales@edcoinc.com...
  • Page 2 E-HSS14-I-0517 READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Death or serious injury could occur if this machine is used improperly. • Do not disconnect power by pulling cord. To disconnect, grasp SAFETY MESSAGES the plug, not the cord.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NOTE: Shown with optional cart Figure 1 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS HSS-14 To insure product safety and reliability, always use genuine EDCO replacement parts when making repairs to the equip- “A” 42” 106.68cm ment. “B” 27” 65.58cm When ordering parts, please specify the MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER of the machine as given on the NAMEPLATE.
  • Page 4: Safety/Warnings

    EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. Safety Guidelines Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while the HSS-14 is in use. During normal opera- tion, sound pressure levels exceed 85dBA. Use only ANSI approved safety glasses to help prevent eye injury.
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    E-HSS14-I-0517 EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. Operating Instructions Diagrams shown with Honda Cyclone Dual-Filter Element Engine as an example. Consult the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for information on specifi c models. N. Rolling Table A. Spark Plug Lead O. Diamond Blade B.
  • Page 6 If dry cutting, attach the vacuum to the end of the dust channel circled in (Figure 7). Note: While the HSS-14 was designed to be used with a standard shop vac, EDCO recommends using a heavy duty industrial vacuum such as the VAC-200. The VAC-200 has the advantage of a Self-Purging System to help keep concrete dust from building up on the fi...
  • Page 7: Starting The Engine

    E-HSS14-I-0517 EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. Starting the Engine: • Be sure blade is clear of item to be cut. • Determine that the recoil starter assembly turns freely, starter rope pulls easily, and the rope retracts properly. • Follow the instructions supplied in the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for starting engine. •...
  • Page 8: Maintenance

    The HSS-14 was designed to be used with diamond saw blades only. It is a “fi xed head machine”, therefore it is important to use blades that will not wear down. Fiber blades will wear down and the cut will not go all the way through the work piece.
  • Page 9 E-HSS14-I-0517 EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. Belt Adjustment and Replacement: • Periodically check to be sure the belts are undamaged and that they are at the proper tension. Slipping belts will overheat causing the cutting speed to be limited and will shorten the life of the belts. Over-tensioned belts will shorten the life of the belts and bearings.
  • Page 10: Smi Dust And Silica Warning

    E-HSS14-I-0517 EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. Change Engine Oil: • Check Engine Oil before each operation. Open the fi ller cap and look at the dip stick. (Figure 15) Oil should be clearly visable both on the stick and in the cavity and should look fairly clean. Running the machine on dirty oil or when the oil is low will result in damage to the equipment.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    E-HSS14-I-0517 EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. Repairs are to be done Read and follow instructions by authorized EDCO in the Engine Manufacturer’s Dealers only. Owner’s Manual. Maintenance Schedule This is for a quick reference to the information supplied in the Maintenance portion of this manual.
  • Page 12 *Seller reserves the right to alter payment terms. EDCO will, at its option, repair or replace, at the EDCO factory or at a point designated by EDCO, any part which shall appear to the satisfaction of EDCO inspection to have been 3.

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