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HP18-24 SLAB SAW
OWNER'S MANUAL & PARTS LIST
Revision 123
Manual Part No. 164269
Caution: Read all safety and operating
instructions before using this equipment.
This manual MUST accompany the
equipment at all times.
09.2020
MADE IN USA
P/N 8302024
Barranca Diamond Products, Inc.
1315 Storm Parkway
Torrance, CA 90501
Toll-Free: (800) 630-7682
Phone: (310) 523-5867
Fax: (310) 257-3063
www.barrancadiamond.com

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  • Page 1 HP18-24 SLAB SAW OWNER'S MANUAL & PARTS LIST MADE IN USA P/N 8302024 Revision 123 09.2020 Barranca Diamond Products, Inc. Manual Part No. 164269 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance, CA 90501 Caution: Read all safety and operating Toll-Free: (800) 630-7682 instructions before using this equipment.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Barranca Diamond HP18-24 Slab Saw. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. Barranca Diamond takes pride in producing top quality products for hobbyists and commercial lapidary users throughout the world. This product is manufactured in the United States.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT Pre-start Inspection Startup 17-18 Adjustment & Operation 19-20 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance 21-22 Troubleshooting EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST HP18-24 Exploded View & Parts List 24-32 WARRANTY, RETURN, & CUSTOMER SERVICE Warranty 33-34 Return & Customer Service...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    HP18-24 SLAB SAW SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and follow all safety, operating and maintenance instructions. Failure to read and follow these instructions could result in injury or death to you or others. Failure to read and follow these instructions could also result in damage and/or reduced equipment life. In order to prevent injury, the...
  • Page 5 HP18-24 SLAB SAW SAFETY REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTS Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position before plugging in a power tool. ROTATING OR MOVING PARTS Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never operate the engine with covers, shrouds or guards removed.
  • Page 6 HP18-24 SLAB SAW SAFETY DIRECTION OF FEED Always feed work into a blade or cutter in the direction shown in this manual. All blades, grinding wheels or polishing belts should always be installed such that rotation is in the direction of the arrow imprinted on the blade, wheel or belt.
  • Page 7 HP18-24 SLAB SAW SAFETY SILICA DUST WARNING Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks. Repeated and/or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can cause serious or fatal respiratory diseases, including silicosis.

  • Page 8: Electrical Requirements

    HP18-24 SLAB SAW SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In order to prevent electrical shock and injury, the following electrical safety precautions and symbols should be followed at all times! WARNING In case of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 9 Use of undersized extension cords result in low voltage to the motor that can result in motor burnout and premature failure. Barranca Diamond warns that equipment returned to us showing signs of being run in a low voltage condition, through the use of undersized extension cords, will be repaired or replaced totally at the customer's expense.

  • Page 10: Safety Label Location

    Safety labels contain important safety information. Please read the information contained on each safety label. These labels are considered a permanent part of your saw. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Barranca Diamond or your dealer for a replacement. WARNING...
  • Page 11 MOTOR Single Phase, Continuous Duty commercial grade motor with automatic thermal overload protection. Manual reset button on HP18-24 motor. Export motor 230 volts 50Hz can be ordered with either saw. FEED MECHANISM Stainless steel screw rod with silicon bronze threaded clutch block engagement system. Silicon bronze spur to hardened steel worm gear to belt pulley drive.

  • Page 12: Unpacking & Assembly

    18" blade: 6.5 inches, 20" blade: 7.5 inches & 24" blade: 9.5 inches MATERIAL TYPES Barranca Diamond HP18-24 Slab Saw can cut a variety of material types including lapidary rock, natu- ral and artificial glass, and gemstone minerals. NOTE: HP18-24 Slab Saw is not designed to cut wood, ice, synthetics, graphite carbon, plastics, or ferrous metal materials.

  • Page 13: Contents

    HP18-24 SLAB SAW OIL/COOLANT CONTENTS In the wood crate, you will find one (1) Barranca Diamond HP18-24 Slab Saw, one (1) owner’s manual, one (1) warranty card, and 4 leg casters. TRANSPORT HP18-24 Slab Saw weighs 720 pounds dry. Do not attempt to move a saw that WARNING is not mounted on casters without a forklift or floor jack.

  • Page 14: Oil/Coolant

    HP18-24 SLAB SAW OIL/COOLANT ROC CUT Roc Cut from Diamond Pacific is a new synthetic water soluble cutting addictive with rust inhibi- tors. Mix 30 to 1 (water to Roc Cut). ROC-OIL Roc-Oil from Diamond Pacific is a oil coolant for heavy duty cutting. Provides excellent blade pro- tection and will not cause rust to your blade or saw.

  • Page 15: Pre-Start Inspection

    HP18-24 SLAB SAW STARTUP & ADJUSTMENT PRE-START INSPECTION The pre-start inspection should be performed before beginning any job. 1. Check Oil Level Oil should always cover at least 1/4" to 3/8" of the bottom of the blade (Kerf should be completely cov- ered).
  • Page 16 HP18-24 SLAB SAW STARTUP & ADJUSTMENT Automatic Shutoff Once a rock specimen has been securely vised inside of the saw, the operator can adjust the automatic shut-off control switch by moving the link chain to the desired position where the rock and vise are anticipated to complete the desired cut.

  • Page 17: Adjustment & Operation

    Should replacement be needed due to wear or breakage, the parts can be ordered from Barranca Diamond Products. Wedges of wood can be used in the voids between the rock specimen and vise plates to enhance the surface contact and pressure hold prior to tightening the vise screw bolt.
  • Page 18 HP18-24 SLAB SAW STARTUP & ADJUSTMENT Handle Crank Cross Feed Adjustable Rock Cut Index Control To use the crank cross feed index wheel, simply clamp and secure the cutting material into the vise by using the clamp screw to tighten the vise and turn the wheel crank until the...
  • Page 19 This adjustment will help the clutch block shoe to snugly engage the stainless steel feed screw by ap- plying pressure to the brass pressure block below the carriage casting. Should you have trouble with this adjustment, call Barranca Diamond at (800) 630-7682 for factory assistance in clutch adjustment. Feed screw & clutch block shoe Brass pressure block, feed screw &...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    HP18-24 SLAB SAW MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE FOLLOWING USE The following maintenance should be performed following each use. Place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position and unplug cord prior to servicing WARNING and when changing accessories, such as blades, belts, and the like.
  • Page 21 HP18-24 SLAB SAW MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Oil Sludge Removal from Reservoir Use plumber's pipe wrench to remove drain cap. Allow free liquid to drain to a pan. Use a spatula to remove sludge from tank bottom toward drain hole. Use of plumbers tape on the drain pipe threads will adequately seal the cap to thread contact to prevent leaks.
  • Page 22 HP18-24 SLAB SAW MAINTENANCE Worm Shaft and Pinion Gear Lubrication The worm drive shaft and pinion gear lubrication box on the rear of the saw should be checked for adequate grease lubrication periodically. Remove cover to check lubricant, remove the box by remov- ing the four mounting screws that attach the box to the rear of the saw reservoir.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    HP18-24 SLAB SAW TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Saw Will Not Start Check power cord and receptacle. Motor Overheating If motor overheats allow to cool for 2 to 3 hours, push reset button with power disconnected, hookup power cord and resume cutting by pulling the power switch to the ON position. All motors have automatic thermal protection and will shut off if overheated.
  • Page 24 HP18-24 SLAB SAW EXPLODED VIEW HP18-24 SLAB SAW 1.5HP P/N 8302024 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. NUT, HEX, 3/8 - 16 101188 NUT, HEX, 5/16 -18 101196 SCREW, HEX HEAD, 1/4 - 20 X 5/8 150404 WASHER, FLAT, SAE, 3/8 150923 WASHER, 3/8 SPLIT LOCK...
  • Page 25 HP18-24 PARTS LIST HP18-24 SLAB SAW 1.5HP P/N 8302024 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. SCREW, HEX HD, 1/4-20X/3/4 152370 SCREW, 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 HEX HEAD 153528 SCREW, HEX HD, CAP, 3/8-16 X 2-1/4 153529 COLLAR, SHAFT, 3/4" I.D. 153814 SCREW, 5/16-18 X 5/8 HEX HEAD CAP...
  • Page 26 HP18-24 SLAB SAW EXPLODED VIEW HP18-24 SLAB SAW 1.5HP P/N 8302024...
  • Page 27 HP18-24 SLAB SAW PARTS LIST HP18-24 SLAB SAW 1.5HP P/N 8302024 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. NUT, HEX, 3/8-16 101188 PULLEY 2-3/4 X 5/8 134668 WASHER, FLAT, SAE, 3/8 150923 WASHER, FENDER, 5/16 X 1.0 151053 SCREW, HEX HD, 5/16-18 X 3/4...

  • Page 28: Exploded View & Parts List

    HP18-24 SLAB SAW EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST HP18-24 ASSEMBLY, HOOD P/N 172309 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. WINDOW 166151 GASKET, WINDOW 166213 SCREW, PAN HD PHIL 8-32 X 3/4" SEALING 166257 HOOD WELDMENT 172845...
  • Page 29 HP18-24 SLAB SAW EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST HP18-24 ASSEMBLY, VISE P/N 167368 SCALE 0.375 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. WASHER, FLAT, SAE, 1/4 151915 SCREW, HEX HD, CAP, 1/4-20X 2-1/4 156607 SCREW, 5/16-18 X 3/8 SOCKET HEAD SET 157083 NUT, HEX, NYLK, 1/4-20...
  • Page 30 HP18-24 SLAB SAW EXPLODED VIEW HP 24-30 ASSEMBLY, VISE P/N 171244...
  • Page 31 HP18-24 PARTS LIST HP 24-30 ASSEMBLY, VISE P/N 171244 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. WASHER, 5/16 FLAT CUT 101352 NUT,HEX,1/4-20 151893 SCREW,HEX HD,1/4-20X3/4 152370 WASHER,LOCK,SPLIT,1/4 152591 SCREW,FLAT HD,1/4-20X3/4 154657 SCREW, 5/16-18 X 2 HEX HEAD 155494 SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1.0 FLAT HEAD SOCKET...
  • Page 32 HP18-24 SLAB SAW EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST HP18-20 WATER PUMP KIT P/N 172897 (Optional Accessory) ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. ADAPTER, PUMP TPF-22 1/4 X 1/4 128397 HOSE, VINYL, 1/4 X 3/8 (7.0') 132951 WASHER, FLAT, SAE, 1/4 151915 KNOB, RUBBER, 1/4-20 X 1-1/4" LONG...
  • Page 33 Barranca Diamond Customer Service department at (800) 630-7682 M-F 8am - 5pm PST. Barranca Diamond warrants to the original retail purchaser for a period of 90 days except as noted, from the date of purchase all products covered by this Warranty to be free of defects in materials and workmanship.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    Blades and bits damaged due to careless or improper use are not covered under this war- ranty. Exclusions Barranca Diamond does not warrant the following components, which carry their own manufacturer’s warranty for the indicated periods: Electric Motors Manufacturer’s Warranty...
  • Page 35 • Date of purchase • Distributor’s name Then please call Barranca Diamond at (310) 523-5867 or toll free at 800-630-7682 to obtain a Return Goods Authorization number (RGA) authorizing the return. Please Note: • Ensure your item(s) are prepaid to the destination •...
  • Page 36 HP18-24 OWNER’S MANUAL & PART LIST Barranca Diamond Products, Inc. 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance, CA 90501 Toll-Free: (800) 421-5830 Phone: (310) 539-5221 Fax: (310) 539-5158 www.barrancadiamond.com...

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