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SAINT-GOBAIN Norton Clipper GC25E UP Owner's Manual

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Joint Clean Out and Concrete Saw
MODEL:
GC25E UP
FORM << GC25E UP rev 8/2013

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL Joint Clean Out and Concrete Saw MODEL: GC25E UP FORM << GC25E UP rev 8/2013...
  • Page 2 Discount-Equipment.com is your online resource for quality parts & equipment. Florida: 561-964-4949 Outside Florida TOLL FREE: 877-690-3101 Need parts? Click on this link: http://www.discount-equipment.com/category/5443-parts/ choose one of the options to help get the right parts and equipment you are looking for.
  • Page 3 WARRANTY Norton warrants all products manufactured by it against defects in workmanship or materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment to the customer. The responsibility of Norton under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair of defective parts at Norton's Stephenville, Texas factory, or at a point designated by it, of such part as shall appear to us upon inspection at such point, to have been defective in material or workmanship, with...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents CONTENTS PAGE I. Preparation A. Safety Precautions B. Assembly C. GC25E UP Joint Clean Out and Concrete Saw Specifications D. Pointer Alignment D. Electrical Connections GC25E UP 11-14 Power Connections Generators Wiring Diagram GC25E UP Thermal Reset Electrical Trouble Shooting 13-14 15-18...
  • Page 5 I. PREPARATION A. Safety Precautions Important! The following safety precautions must always be observed. Hazard Symbols Motor components can get extremely hot from operation. To prevent burns, do not touch the engine or related parts while the engine is running or immediately after it is turned off. Never operate the engine with any heat shields or guards removed.
  • Page 6 Dust and Silica Warning Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause serious or fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular process and/or material being cut or the composition of the tool being used, review the material safety data sheet and/or consult your employer, the material manufacturer/supplier, governmental...
  • Page 7 1. Before mounting any blade on the saw, the blade should be inspected for any damage which might have occurred during shipment, handling or previous use. 2. The blade collars and arbors should be cleaned and examined for damage before mounting the blade. 3.
  • Page 8 (not supplied), and power supply. Inspect the saw for shipping damage. If any damage is found, contact the shipper immediately and file a freight claim. Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. is not responsible for any freight- related damages.
  • Page 9 C. GC25E UP Series Joint Clean Out and Concrete Saw Specifications Dimensions/Weight GC25E UP Length (Working) 42-23/32” (1,090mm) Length (Transport) 32: (813mm) Width 18-1/8" (460mm) Height 42-23/32” (1,090mm) Frame Width 18-1/8” (460mm) Pointer Length 8-7/32”(209mm) Blade To Wall 7-1/2” (190mm) Wheel Base Length 19”...
  • Page 10 The GC25E UP Joint Clean Out and Concrete Saw was designed from the ground up to be a High Performance Multiple Application saw. The GC25E UP is the best electric Joint Clean Out saw on the market and is capable of cutting Cured Concrete and Asphalt.
  • Page 11 D. Pointer Alignment 1. Use a straight edge, and carefully mark a line 12 feet long on a smooth level surface. 2. Place the saw blade on the marked line, move the saw to the center of the marked line and then lower the blade until it is about 1/16” above the marked line.
  • Page 12 E. Electrical Connections GC25E UP Important-Before connecting the motor leads to the power supply be sure that the voltage, cycles and phase shown on the nameplate of the motor correspond to the available power supply. The GC25E UP is equipped with a dual voltage motor which runs on 115v or 230v 60Hz Single Phase Voltage.
  • Page 13 Caution-When wires that are too small gauge or too long are used, loss of power, over heating, or possible damage to the motor will result. Damage or failure of motors due to incorrect power supply cord lengths are not covered under any warranty.
  • Page 14 Damage or failure of a motor due to continued over heating as the result of incorrect extension cord length/size, incorrect power supply, incorrect application, and continued overloading is not covered under warranty. Electrical Trouble Shooting: The following solutions depend largely on the total load on the circuit and operator technique.
  • Page 15 b. Spread the tools over different circuits, especially the higher amperage drawing products (Vacuums and saws). 6. Let the GC25E UP work for you. As you push it harder the motor will draw more amperage which will over time trip the breaker. The motor with a medium working load will pull around 13A and will run with no problem.
  • Page 16 II. OPERATION A. Installing the Blade 1. Verify that the GC25E UP is disconnected from the power supply and that the ON/OFF switch is in the “OFF” position. 2. Remove the 5/16”-18 UNC x ¾” Right Hand Thread Cap Screw, 5/16 Lock Washer, 5/16 SAE Washer from the end of the blade (rotate Counter Clock Wise - CCW).
  • Page 17 Blade Retaining System Use Only Norton Diamond Blades B. Operating the Saw 1. For blade installation instructions see section II. Operation sub heading A. Installing the Blade. Electrical Connections see section E. Electrical Connections GC25E UP 2. Loose the Depth Lock Thumb Screw ½ Turn. 3.
  • Page 18 Verify that the GC25E UP power switch in the “OFF” position. Connect the extension cord set to the machine and power supply. Follow all local and national electrical code. If unsure of how to connect the extension cord set or of the electrical circuit have a qualified Electrician make all electrical connections.
  • Page 19 GC25E UP Dust Bellows Fully Extended 9. Vacuum Attachment: a. Attach the Vacuum Hose to the Vacuum Port located on the front of the Blade Guard. b. If using a Vacuum Hose that is not 2” diameter an adapter may be needed.
  • Page 20 Pin and rotate the Extension Cord Support 90° counter clockwise, and reinstall the Locking Pin. Pass the Extension Cord through the pig tail located on the end of the Extension Cord Support. Locking Extension Cord Support pig tail Extension Cord Support 11.
  • Page 21  Go slowly with a new blade until it opens up, that is, until the diamonds can be seen and felt. E. Joint Clean Out The new Norton Clipper GC25E UP is specifically designed for Joint Clean Out. The machine features a Center Line cut system that allows the machine to track...
  • Page 22 straighter than competitive designs. In addition the machine features a vacuum port, and dust Bellows to help keep air bore dust down to when compared to other machines. The up cut blade rotation is utilized to help the vacuum system extract the cutting particles.
  • Page 23 III. MAINTENANCE A. Electric Motor The GC25E UP is designed with a maintenance free dual voltage totally enclosed fan cooled motor. B. Bearings The GC25E UP is equipped with permanently sealed blade shaft and wheel bearings that will never need any lubrication. These types of bearings are designed for long life and minimum maintenance.
  • Page 24 7. Line up the straight edge along the outside face of both pulleys as shown in the drawing. 8. Misalignment will show up as a gap between the pulley face and the straight edge. 9. Make sure that the width of the outside land (Area between the belt and the edge of the pulley) is equal on both pulleys.
  • Page 25 IV. PARTS LIST SECTION A. Ordering Information 1. List model number and serial number of machine. 2. List part number and serial number of part not the item number. 3. Wherever alternate parts are shown due to product improvement, inspect the part you have and provide additional description as necessary.
  • Page 26 Blade Guard Assembly GC25E UP Item Part No Description Type NOTES 241160 BLADE GUARD WELDMENT GC25E UP Blade Guard Only GC25E UP ONLY 241161 VACUUM SHORUD PLATE GC25E UP GC25E UP Only 241162 SHROUD CLAMP GC25E UP GC25E UP Only 241163 VACUUM SHOURD GC25E UP GC25E UP Only...
  • Page 27 Cutting Head Assembly GC25E UP Item Part No Description Type NOTES 241151 CUTTING HEAD W/BEARING GC25E UP GC25E UP Only 241006 PULLEY IDLER TENSION ADJUSTER 241007 SPACER INDLER 241008 PULLEY IDLER ASSEMBLY 241010 SCR M12 x 80 1.75 DIN933 300323 SCR M8 X 25 1.25 DIN933 HHC FULL THD Sold As Each 241011...
  • Page 28 Blade Shaft Assembly GC25E UP Item Part No Description Type NOTES 241150 CUTTING HEAD GC25E UP GC25E UP Only 241016 BLADE SHAFT 241017 BEARING COVER BLADE SHAFT 212142 BEARING RADIAL 20MM .787B Sold As Each RETAINING RING E-STYLE 19mm X 1.8mm 241018 DIN6799...
  • Page 29 Depth Control Assembly GC25E UP Item Part No Description Type NOTES 241090 DEPTH TUBE 241019 FIT GREASE ZERK M6 X 1.0 241020 SCR DEPTH CONTROL 241021 DEPTH CONTROL MOUNT 241022 SPACER HAND WHEEL 241023 HAND WHEEL 9201074 KEY 3/16X3/4 241024 CLAMP HOSE 13/16"...
  • Page 30 Motor Assembly GC25E UP Item Part No Description Type Notes Complete Motor (Items 2 to 21) 241112 MOT 2.5HP 115-230v/60/1 241113 COVER FAN 241114 GASKET RUN CAPACITOR COVER 241115 COVER RUN CAPACITOR 241116 GASKET START CAPACITOR COVER 241117 COVER START CAPACITOR 241118 BOX VOLTAGE CHANGE SWITCH 241119...
  • Page 31 Frame Assembly Item Part No Description Type Notes Frame Only 241101 FRAME GC25E/GC25E UO 241040 SCR M8 X 65 1.25 DIN931 HEX HEAD CAP 241039 REAR POINTER 232110 WASHER M8 DIN125 FLAT 235104 WASHER M4 DIN125 FLAT 241041 NUT M8 1.25 LOCK DIN985 241042 NUT M4 0.7 LOCK DIN985 241058...
  • Page 32 Front Pointer Assembly GC25E UP Item Part No Description Type NOTES 241085 POINTER WELDMENT Weldment Only, NO Components 241086 WHEEL 75X28X8mm 241087 FRONT POINTER ROD Sold As Each 232110 WASHER M8 DIN125 FLAT Sold As Each 241041 NUT M8 1.25 LOCK DIN985 Sold As Each...
  • Page 33 Main Frame Assembly GC25E UP Item Part No Description Type NOTES 241152 FRAME ASSY GC25E/GC25E UP Includes Wheels – NO additional Components 241109 CONDUIT 14.5MM OD X 10MM ID FLEXIBLE 241105 PANEL SWITCH 241107 PULLEY 70MM X 24MM 6G J SECTION 241052 HANDLE BAR 241110...
  • Page 34 Item Part No Description Type NOTES 241064 PIN CLEVIS 3/8"OD X 1/2" LONG 241065 PIN 0.073OD X 1-7/16" (3/8" PIN) HAIR COTTER 241067 COLLAR LOCK 241071 PULLEY 56.5MM D X 3/4B 6G J SECTION 241155 BELT 380J6 J SECTION 6 GROOVE “J”...
  • Page 35 Discount-Equipment.com is your online resource for quality parts & equipment. Florida: 561-964-4949 Outside Florida TOLL FREE: 877-690-3101 Need parts? Click on this link: http://www.discount-equipment.com/category/5443-parts/ choose one of the options to help get the right parts and equipment you are looking for.