Klutch 114832 Owner's Manual

Klutch 114832 Owner's Manual

14in. 4.7hp gas powered concrete cut saw

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14in. 4.7hp Gas Powered
Concrete Cut Saw
Owner Manual
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #114832
READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 Concrete Cut Saw Owner Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #114832 READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Thank you very much for choosing a Klutch product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Packaging Contents ..........................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Main Parts of Product ........................... 7 Safety Equipment ..........................8 Cutting Blade ............................11 Assembling and Adjustments......................15 Fuel Handing ............................18 Operating .............................
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended Use This gas power 14-Inch Concrete Cutter Saw is ideal for quick and easy on-site cutting and adjustment of building elements. Count on it to deliver high performance, durability, low maintenance, reliable operation and long uptime. Packaging Contents • Concrete Cutter Saw (1) •...
  • Page 5 Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements. • ⚠WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, • or other reproductive harm. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities •...
  • Page 6 and/or property damage if contacted. ⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use • the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 7: Main Parts Of Product

    Main Parts of Product Subassembly 14in. Blade Front handle Starter handle Throttle trigger lockout Throttle trigger Page 7 of 40...
  • Page 8: Safety Equipment

    Safety Equipment ⚠WARNING Never use a machine that has faulty safety equipment! If your machine fails any checks contact your • service agent to get it repaired. The engine should be switched off, and the stop switch in STOP position. •...
  • Page 9 Check that the throttle trigger and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs  work properly Start the power cutter and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that  the cutting blade stops and remains stationary. If the cutting blade rotates when the throttle is in the idle position you should check the carburetor’s idle adjustment.
  • Page 10 This guard is fitted above the cutting blade and is designed to prevent parts of the blade or cutting fragments from being thrown towards the user Checking the blade and the blade guard Check that the guard over the cutting blade is not cracked or damaged in any other way. ...
  • Page 11: Cutting Blade

    Cutting Blade ⚠WARNING A cutting blade may burst and cause injury to the operator. • The cutting blade manufacturer issues warnings and recommendations for the use and proper care • of the cutting blade. Those warnings come with the cutting blade. Read and follow all instructions from the cutting blade manufacturer.
  • Page 12 power cutter. Blade vibration The blade can become out-of-round and vibrate if an excessive feed pressure is used  A lower feed pressure can stop the vibration. Otherwise replace the blade  Abrasive blades The cutting material on abrasive blades consists of grit bonded using an organic binder. ...
  • Page 13 When using diamond blades make su「e that it rotates in the d「i ection indicated by the arrow on the blade Diamond blades for different materials  Diamond blades are ideal for mason「y, reinforced concrete and other composite materials  Diamond blades are available in several hardness classes. ...
  • Page 14 Due to the hazardous nature and exigent circumstances involved with fire fighting and rescue operations conducted by the various highly trained public safety forces, safety professionals (fire departments), we are aware that they may use this power cutter with carbide tipped blades in certain emergency situations due to the ability of carbide tipped blades to cut many different types of obstructions and materials in combination without having to take time to switch blades or machines.
  • Page 15: Assembling And Adjustments

    Assembling and Adjustments ⚠WARNING • Do not start the engine during the entire assembly 1. Checking the spindle shaft and flange washers. When the blade is replaced with a new one, check the flange washers and the spindle shaft Check that the threads on the spindle shaft are undamaged. ...
  • Page 16 4. Fitting the cutting blade  The blade is placed on the bushing (A) between the inner flange washer (B) and the flange washer (C) The flange washer is turned so that it fits on the axle. Lock the shaft. Insert a tool in the hole in the cutting head and rotate the blade until it is ...
  • Page 17 The machine is fitted with a reversible cutting head allowing cutting close to a wall or at ground level, restricted only by the thickness of the blade guard. In the event of a kickback it is harder to control the machine when cutting with the cutting head reversed. The cutting blade is further away for the center of the machine which means the handle and the cutting blade is no longer in alignment.
  • Page 18: Fuel Handing

    Fuel Handing ⚠WARNING NOTICE! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a • mixture of petro land two-stroke oil. it is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.
  • Page 19 remaining fuel to evaporate If you have spilled fuel on yourself or you clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of  your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines ...
  • Page 20: Operating

    Operating ⚠WARNING The use of products such as cutters, grinders, drill s, that sand or form material can generate dust • and vapors which may contain hazardous chemicals. Check the nature of the material you intend to process and use an appropriate breathing mask. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.
  • Page 21 saw will move in the plane of the cutting blade Maintain a safe distance from the cutting blade when the engine is running  Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor running  Never move the machine when the cutting equipment is rotating. Make sure that the blade has ...
  • Page 22 Feed down the machine in line with the blade Pressure from the side can damage the blade and  1s very dangerous Move the blade slowly forwards and backwards to achieve a small contact area between the  blade and the material to be cut. This reduces the temperature of the blade and ensures effective cutting Managing dust The machine is fitted with a low flushing water kit that offers maximum dust suppression...
  • Page 23 No persons that do not have the protective equipment described above shall be allowed inside the risk area for thrown material Blade speed Apply the cutting blade gently with high rotating speed (full throttle) Maintain full speed until cutting is complete Low blade speed, especially in hard and thin materials can result in jamming and the breaking-off of the carbide tips Thin material Cutting thin and hard material (i.e.
  • Page 24 Check that the blade and the blade guard are not damaged or cracked. Replace the blade or the blade guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked Check that no carbide tips have loosened from the cutting blade ...
  • Page 25 If the kickback zone is used for cutting the reactive force drives the blade to climb up in the cut. Do not use the kickback zone. Use the lower quadrant of the blade to avoid climbing kickback Pinching kickback Pinching is when the cut closes and pinches the blade. If the blade is pinched or stalled the reactive force will be strong and you might not be able to control the power cutter.
  • Page 26 downward, the cut will open and no pinching will occur Proper sequence cutting a pipe 1. First cut section I 2. Move to side II and cut from section I to bottom of the pipe 3. Move to side Ill and cut the remaining part of the pipe ending at the bottom How to avoid kickback Avoiding kickback is simple The work piece must always be supported so that the cut stays open when cutting through.
  • Page 27: Starting And Stopping

    Starting and Stopping ⚠WARNING Note the following before starting: Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you • understand the instructions before using the machine. Wear personal protective equipment. See under heading "Personal protective equipment". • Do not start the machine without the belt and bell guard fitted. Otherwise the clutch could come •...
  • Page 28 Grip the front handle with your left hand. Put your right foot on the lower section of the rear  handle pressing the machine against the ground. Pull the starter handle with your right hand until the engine starts. Never twist the starter cord around your hand. Push in the choke control as soon as the engine starts, with the choke pulled out the engine ...
  • Page 29 Decompression valve: Press in the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder, this is to  assist starting the power cutter. The decompression valve should always be used when starting. The valve automatically returns to its initial position when the machine starts Push the choke control to disable the choke (the start throttle position remains) ...
  • Page 30 Stopping Stop the engine by moving the stop switch (STOP) to the right  Page 30 of 40...
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance ⚠WARNING The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator's • Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. The engine should be switched off, and the stop switch in STOP position. •...
  • Page 32 Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric  shock If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and at the same time check that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm. ...
  • Page 33 Replacing the drive belt Loosen the three nuts (A) holding the upper belt guard. Turn the belt tensioner (B) to position  "O" to release the tension Remove the upper belt guard.  Now remove the rear belt guard  Replace the drive belt.
  • Page 34 Adjust the idle speed using the T screw. When an adjustment is necessary, first turn the  screw clock wise until the blade starts to rotate. Now turn the screw anti-clockwise until the blade stops rotating. Rec.idle speed: 3000+300 rpm Starter housing Changing a broken or worn starter cord Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the starter.
  • Page 35 Loosen the screws. Remove the air filter cover.  Check the air filter and replace if necessary  Replacing the air filter Loosen the screws. Remove the cover.  Replace the air filter  Drive gear, clutch Check the clutch centre, drive gear and clutch spring for wear. ...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ⚠WARNING lf service operations or troubleshooting does not require the machine to be on, the engine should • be switched off, and the stop switch in STOP position. Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action See instructions under the heading Incorrect starting procedure Starting and stopping Stop switch in the right (STOP) Make sure that the stop switch...
  • Page 37: Parts Diagram

    Parts Diagram Page 37 of 40...
  • Page 38: Parts List

    Parts List Reference Part Number Part Description Quantity Front handle Warning decal Air filter cover Starting instruction decal Cylinder cover Choke control with start throttle lock Throttle trigger lockout Throttle trigger Stop switch Starter handle Starter housing Muffler Cutting equipment decal Flange, spindle, bushing (see instructions in the section "Assembling and adjustments")
  • Page 39: Limited Warranty

    Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Klutch product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase.
  • Page 40 Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 40 of 40...

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