Operating The Saw - Norton C1320P Owner's Manual

Tachometer/Hour Meter:
The Tachometer/Hour Meter shows the engine RPM only when the
Engine is running. The total Engine operating hours (run time) are shown
when the Engine is turned off.
Emergency Kill Switch:
The Emergency Kill Switch will stop the engine when depressed. The
engine will not restart until the Emergency Kill Switch is pulled out. Use
the Engine Ignition Switch for normal shut down of the Engine. Use the
Emergency Kill Switch when a problem arises.
G. Operating the Saw
1. For the engine starting instructions see the Engine manual and follow the
instructions located in section II. Operation sub heading A. Installing the
Blade on page 10.
2. Check the Engine Oil level.
5. Raise the saw to the full upright position. Do not let the blade come in
contact with the ground.
6. Maneuver the saw to the desired starting point.
7. If wet cutting connect the water supply to the saw.
8. Follow the instructions for starting the engine found in the Engine manual.
9. If wet cutting turn on the water supply at the source and then open the
water valves on the saw. Make sure that there is a minimum of two gallons
per minute of water flow!!
10. Be sure that the engine is running at full throttle!!! Check Engine Speed
on the Tachometer to that listed on the Blade Speed Chart located on the
Console is correct for the diameter of Blade being used.
Blade
Diameter
14"
(356mm) 3600 RPM
16"
(406mm) 3600 RPM
20"
(508mm) 3600 RPM
Engine and Blade Speed Chart
Engine
Engine Pulley
RPM Diameter
3.15" (80mm)
3.15" (80mm)
3.15" (80mm)
18
Blade Shaft
Blade Pulley
Shaft RPM Diameter
4.5"
2520 RPM (114mm)
4.5"
2520 RPM (114mm)
4.5"
2520 RPM (114mm)