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MP1455H (5.5 HP GASOLINE) MP1415E (1.5 HP ELECTRIC) MP1420E (2.0 HP ELECTRIC) MODEL # SERIAL # Revision #2 (11/08/04) MULTIQUIP INC..PARTS DEPARTMENT: 18910 WILMINGTON AVE. 800-427-1244 CARSON, CALIFORNIA 90746 FAX: 800-672-7877 SERVICE DEPARTMENT/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 310-537-3700...
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HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING PARTS DEPARTMENT 800-427-1244 or 310-537-3700 FAX: 800-672-7877 or 310-637-3284 SERVICE DEPARTMENT 800-421-1244 FAX: 310-537-4259 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 800-478-1244 FAX: 310-631-5032 WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 888-661-4279, or 310-661-4279 MP1 — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/08/04) — PAGE 3...
800-421-1244, Ext. 279 Fax: 310-537-1173 FedEx Ground Service at no charge for freight 310-537-3700, Ext. 279 No other allowances on freight shipped by any other Multiquip’s Main Phone Numbers carrier. 800-421-1244 Fax: 310-537-3927 310-537-3700 NOTE: DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE MULTIQUIP INC.
Standards Institute, OSHA or other applicable efficient operation local regulations. NOTE MULTIQUIP MP1. For engine maintenance information, please refer to the engine manufacturers Rotating Blade instructions for data relative to its safe operation. Before using this MASONRY SAW, ensure that the operating individual has read and understands all instructions in this manual.
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Over Speed Conditions HAZARD SYMBOLS - Gasoline Powered Models NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the Lethal Exhaust Gases engine governor or settings. Personal injury and damage to the engine or equipment can result if operating in speed ranges above Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous maximum allowable.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not recommended by Multiquip ■ ALWAYS use extreme caution when for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to working with flammable liquids. When user may result.
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY - ELECTRIC POWERED MODELS WARNING ■ ALWAYS connect the motor to a power source in compliance with all local electrical codes. This must be performed by a qualified electrician. ■ ALWAYS check to make sure that the ■...
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAW TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SAW MAINTENANCE (CLEANING) ■ Use an appropriate lifting equipment to ensure the safe ■ ALWAYS clean the saw before maintenance or repair. movement of the saw. ■ DO NOT use aggressive cleaners (i.e. containing solvents). ■...
MP1 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS MACHINE OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS The MP1 SAW is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. MP1 —...
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — SPECIFICATIONS (SAW/ENGINE) x " x " " 7 o i s s b l ) . g c i r r o t r e t y l l n i l , e l i l y , r e r i A r e t...
MP1 MASONRY SAW — DIMENSIONS Figure 1. Dimensions c i r ) r o i l o . n i . n i . n i . 6 ( ) s r ) s r MP1 — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/08/04) — PAGE 13...
14-inch (356 mm) Diamond Blades ™ that match the material being cut. Ask your dealer, or call MULTIQUIP about your specific cutting application. PAGE 14 — MP1 — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/08/04)
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls or components 16. Carrying Handle (Tray) – Grip this handle (right-side) to for the MP1 saw. Listed below is a brief explanation of each trasport the saw.
MP1 — ENGINE COMPONENTS Figure 4. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING-GASOLINE ENGINE Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air filter filled with fuel prior to operation.
MP1 MASONRY SAW — PRE-SETUP (ELECTRIC) PRE-SETUP Insert the water pump power plug into the outlet receptacle on the electric motor conduit box as shown in Figure 6. WARNING Whenever cleaning, adjusting or lubricating any part of the saw, MAKE CERTAIN to place the power ON/OFF switch in the OFF position and disconnect the plug from the power source.
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Diamond Blades ™ are recommended for you saw. Ask your of-round arbor condition will cause damage to the blade MULTIQUIP dealer about your specific cutting application. and the saw. 7. MAX RPM - This RPM reference is the maximum safe SAW BLADE DEFINITIONS (FIGURE 8) operating speed for the blade selected.
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — PRE-SETUP (ELECTRIC) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CONNECTING THE POWER (FIGURE 10) Place the power ON/OFF switch (Figure 10) in the OFF NEVER grab or touch a live power cord position (down). (Figure 11) with wet hands , the possibility exists of electrical shock, electrocution, and even death! NEVER use a damaged or worn extension cable when...
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — PRE-SETUP (ELECTRIC) CAUTION CAUTION DRY CUTTING (ELECTRIC SAWS ONLY) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION ALWAYS use a grounded (3-wire ) Un-plug the water pump power cord from the outlet extension cord and MAKE CERTAIN that the receptacle on the electric motor conduit box. motor is connected to a properly grounded electric circuit.
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — PRE-SETUP (GASOLINE) PRE-SETUP The MP1 gasoline model utilizes some of the same procedures that are used for the MP1 electric models. Please reference pages WARNING 20 and 21 for the below referenced procedures: ■ Conveyor Cart Placement Whenever cleaning, adjusting or lubricating any part of the saw, ■...
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — PRE-SETUP (GASOLINE) BEFORE STARTING Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual. Clean the saw, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace Figure 18.
MP1 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION (ELECTRIC) START-UP ELECTRIC MOTOR WARNING CAUTION NEVER lift the blade guard while the blade is rotating. The possibility exists of severe Read and fully understand this manual before bodily harm if fingers or hands come in starting or attempting to operate the saw .
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION (ELECTRIC) Adjust the cutting depth by pulling up or down on the Cutting Head Handle (Figure 21). This saw is designed, and is best utilized as a " Chop-Saw ". Once the mounting plate release/lock lever is released, the optimum cutting action is attained by using the Raise/Lower Handle to rotate down onto the material to be cut.
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION (GASOLINE) START-UP GASOLINE ENGINE 1. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 24) to the "ON" position. WARNING Read and fully understand this manual before starting or attempting to operate the saw . Before starting the saw's electric motor make sure that the Safety , General Information , Inspection and Pre-setup sections have been completed and understood.
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION (GASOLINE) 4. Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 27) halfway between fast and slow for starting. All cutting is done at full throttle . The WARNING engine governor speed is factory set to ensure optimum ALWAYS cut with the saw at FULL THROTTLE. Attempting to blade operating speeds.
MP1 MASONRY SAW — MAINTENANCE (SAW) Gasoline Powered Saws - To adjust belt tension, loosen the MAINTENANCE four (4) jackshaft mounting bolts and remove the belt guard. A good preventive maintenance program of regular inspection Screw the adjusting bolt back to increase the tension. Proper and care will increase life and improve the performance of the belt tension is 4-5 lbs.
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — MAINTENANCE (SAW) CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: 13. Replace the spindle bearings as soon as they begin to make CAUTION: CAUTION: any strange noises. Worn bearings can destroy blades very When loosening the handle lock, hold onto quickly. the front of the motor/engine plate handle to prevent the plate from raising rapidly, possible 14.
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MP1 — MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) ENGINE MAINTENANCE Perform engine maintenance procedures as referenced by Table 6 below: t n i ) 3 ( l i O r i A ) 1 ( g i t l l A & s t l i l o s n i r e t...
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MP1 — MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) MAINTENANCE DANGER: DANGER: DANGER: DANGER: DANGER: Perform the engine maintenance procedures as indicated below: DO NOT use gasoline as a cleaning solvent, DAILY because that would create a risk of fire or ■ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control explosion.
MP1 MASONRY SAW — EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN How to read the marks and remarks used in this parts book. Section 1: Items Found In the “Remarks” Column Serial Numbers-Where indicated, this indicates a serial number range (inclusive) where a particular part is used. Model Number-Where indicated, this shows that the corresponding part is utilized only with this specific model number or model number variant.
MP1 MASONRY SAW — CART ASSY. CART ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 23804-002 MAT, RUBBER V-RIB 11.91 X 10.10 23804-001 MAT, RUBBER V-RIB 5.79 X 10.10 24569-001 INSERT 24289-001 CART, CONVEYOR 0730 SCREW, HHC 1/4 - 20 X 1 08233-004 NUT, LOCK 1/4 - 20 GRIPCO 23793-001...
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — MOTOR PLATE & SHAFT ASSY. MOTOR PLATE & SHAFT ASSY. PAGE 48 — MP1 — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/08/04)
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — MOTOR PLATE & SHAFT ASSY. MOTOR PLATE & SHAFT ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 26138-001 GRIP, HAND 29707-351 PLATE, ELECTRIC MOTOR 29708-351 PLATE, GASOLINE ENGINE 23846-001 SPRING, 6 X 1.5 X 1.77 WIRE 12391-004 WASHER, FLAT 1/4 AN970-4 0181 B WASHER, LOCK 1/4...
MP1 MASONRY SAW — ENGINE HONDA 5.5 H.P. ENGINE HONDA 5.5 H.P. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 22052-404 ENGINE, HONDA 5.5 H.P. 2623 SCREW, HHC 5/16 - 18 X 1-1/4 0161 C WASHER, LOCK 5/16 0300 B WASHER, FLAT 5/16 29724-001 BRACKET, MOUNTING 27058-001...
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — ELECTRIC MOTOR ELECTRIC MOTOR PAGE 52 — MP1 — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/08/04)
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — ELECTRIC MOTOR ELECTRIC MOTOR PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 23871-403 ELECTRIC MOTOR, 1-1/2 HP 25140-402 ELECTRIC MOTOR, 2 HP 0627 KEY, 3/16 X 1-1/4 23863-001 PULLEY (MOTOR) 08696-006 SCREW, SHS 1/4 - 20 X 3/8 29053-501 BELT GUARD 521003...
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — WATER PUMP ASSY. (GASOLINE ONLY) WATER PUMP ASSY. (GASOLINE ONLY) PAGE 54 — MP1 — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/08/04)
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — WATER PUMP ASSY. (GASOLINE ONLY) WATER PUMP ASSY. (GASOLINE ONLY) PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 28917-001 PULLEY, WATER PUMP 3" 10138 SCREW, SHS 1/4 - 20 X 1/2 28910-001 PUMP SHAFT 25799-001 HAND GRIP 10120-010 SCREW, RHM 1/4 - 20 X 5/8 28964-001 BRACKET, PUMP MOUNT...
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — SUPPORT STAND ASSY. SUPPORT STAND ASSY. (Option) PAGE 56 — MP1 — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/08/04)
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MP1 MASONRY SAW — SUPPORT STAND ASSY. SUPPORT STAND ASSY. (Option) PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 23748-351 STAND ASSEMBLY OUTER 23747-351 STAND ASSEMBLY INNER 25396-001 PLATFORM STAND 2X4 TREX WOOD POLYMER 26045-001 BUSHING 07030-006 WASHER, FLAT 3/8" 06501-010 SCREW, HHCS 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 08233-006 LOCK NUT 3/8-16"...
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HONDA GX160K1QXC9 — AIR CLEANER ASSY. AIR CLEANER (CYCLONE) ASSY. PAGE 58 — MP1 — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/08/04)
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HONDA GX160K1QXC9 — AIR CLEANER ASSY. AIR CLEANER (CYCLONE) ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16271ZE1000 GASKET, ELBOW 17210ZE1505 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER (DUAL) .... 1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 17218ZE1505 FILTER, OUTER 17219733010 GASKET, AIR CLEANER COVER 17230ZE1841 COVER, AIR CLEANER (DUAL) 17232891000 GROMMET, AIR CLEANER 17238ZE7010...
HONDA GX160K1QXC9 — CARBURETOR ASSY. CARBURETOR ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16010ZE1812 GASKET SET 16011ZE0005 VALVE SET, FLOAT 16013ZE0005 FLOAT SET 16015ZE0831 CHAMBER SET, FLOAT 16016ZH8W01 SCREW SET 16024ZE1811 SCREW SET, DRAIN ......1 ..... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ % 16028ZE0005 SCREW SET B ........
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HONDA GX160K1QXC9 — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PAGE 64 — MP1 — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/08/04)
HONDA GX160K1QXC9 — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16500ZH8853 CONTROL ASSEMBLY, CYCLONE ..... 1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 16551ZE0010 ARM, GOVERNOR 16555ZE1000 ROD, GOVERNOR 16561ZE1020 SPRING, GOVERNOR 16562ZE1020 SPRING, THROTTLE RETURN 16571ZH8020 LEVER, CONTROL 16574ZE1000 SPRING, LEVER 16575ZH8000 WASHER, CONTROL LEVER...
HONDA GX160K1QXC9 — PISTON AND RINGS ASSY. PISTON AND RINGS ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 13010ZF1023 RING SET, PISTON (STANDARD) 13010ZH8941 RING SET, PISTON (STANDARD 13011ZF1023 RING SET, PISTON (OS 0.25) (OPTIONAL) 13011ZH8941 RING SET, PISTON (OS 0.25) (OPTIONAL) 13012ZF1023 RING SET, PISTON (OS 0.50) (OPTIONAL) 13012ZH8941...
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