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U.S.SAWS MC-800 OPERATING MANUAL Notice of Copyright Protection Copyright 2020, by U.S.SAWS . All rights reserved. This work may not be reproduced or disseminated in whole or in part by any means without the prior written permission of U.S.SAWS 3-22-2024...
The owner’s manual is intended to point out some of the basic safety situa- tions that maybe encountered during the normal operation & maintenance of the MC-800 Machine & to instruct you in safety practices for dealing with CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided these conditions.
You must be qualified for safe operation of the U.S.SAWS MC-800 machine. You must clearly understand the written instructions supplied by U.S.SAWS, be trained - including actual operation - & know the safety rules & regulations for the job site. It is a safety practice to point out & ex- plain safety signs &...
U.S. SAWS representative or from an autho- 4.15 AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT BLADE AND BLADE GUARD. rized distributor for U.S.SAWS. The blade and blade guard become hot during operation and remain hot PROTECT YOUR FEET. after stopping the engine. Do not touch the blade and blade guard without Observe all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations.
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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S 4.25 STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. 4.41 LOAD AND UNLOAD SAFELY. The machine, blades and tools should be stored in a dry and secure loca- Use proper heavy lifting procedures.
Never operate a blade in the wrong rotation Check the condition of the Vanguard engine. See the sec- direction. Verify blade direction when changing blades. The MC-800 is tion titled “Before operation - is your engine ready to go?” in the designed to cut in a straight line.
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5.10 Check the belt tension each day before starting work. Check after the first hour of operation if the MC-800 or belt is new. See section Figure 3 - Max rpm label - maximum blade speed 7.3 for detailed instructions on checking and adjusting the belt tension.
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If an accurate depth must be cut, install the blade to be with guard re- away. used with the engine in the OFF position. Place the MC-800 in a secure moved. Replace position that allows the blade to overhang and be visibly measured at guard before op- full blade depth.
O P E R AT I O N OPERATION The U.S.SAWS MC-800 saws are designed for the purpose of: Cutting/Milling: • cleaning out existing control joints Slowly lower the blade stack into the concrete. Do not drop it or force it.
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The blade will turn as soon as the MC- 6.17 800 is started. This could damage the blade or cause the MC-800 to jump dure above, 6.16, to pull the saw blade out of the cut.
WARNING: Damaged diamond blades are hazardous and should never be mum blade operating speed is 5850 rpm as labeled on the blade guard. used on a MC-800. Inspect diamond blades at least twice daily and before The MC-800 shaft diameter is 1 inch. Therefore, only use dry cut diamond each use for signs of damage.
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Vanguard engine to the chassis. Then, turn the 3/8” hex head bolt Figure 21 - Blade, spacers, and flanges set up clockwise on the front of the MC-800. This bolt can be seen as item #44 in Figure 18.
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P R O PA N E P O W E R S Y S T E M Propane Power Systems, LLC. 3334 East Milber Street Tucson, AZ 85714-2097 Phone: (520) 889-3593 Engine Block Ground This white wire is your key start (+) positive.
Warranty This document is to be used as a guide in determining warranty policies and procedures for U.S.SAWS and its U.S.SAWS products. It is to be used in determining whether a warranty is justified and as a procedural guide in completing a U.S.SAWS warranty claim form.
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FILL OUT THE ATTACHED CARD COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IMPORTANT! To ensure that your U.S.SAWS machine is covered under warranty, please fill in the following information and mail or fax it to U.S.SAWS, 8004B E. Broadway Ave. Tampa, FL 33619 Fax No. (813) 621-7125.