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OWNERS MANUAL MEDIUM CONCRETE SAWS MODELS: C13SPM C13SPE C20SPE FORM C20SP 3-2005...
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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 Gainesville, Georgia 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 expense for transportation borne by...
CONTENTS PAGE I. Preparation A. Safety Precautions B. Assembly C. Engine Specifications D. Pointer Alignment II. Operation A. Blade Installation B. Starting The Engine C. Water Supply 10-11 D. Operating The Saw 11-12 E. Cutting Technique 12-13 F. Lead-Off Adjustment III.
I. PREPARATION A. Safety Precautions Important! The following safety precautions must always be observed. Hazard Symbols Fuel (gasoline) is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated , unoccupied areas approved, and away from sparks or flames.
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 agencies such as OSHA and...
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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. The blade collars and arbors should be cleaned and examined for damage before mounting the blade. 3.
I. PREPARATION B. Assembly The self-propelled concrete saws are shipped completely assembled and ready for use except for diamond blade, gasoline, oil, and handle bar. Inspect the saw for shipping damage. If any damage is found, contact the shipper immediately and file a freight claim. The Norton Company is not responsible for any freight-related damages.
C. C13SP/C13SPE/C20SPE Concrete Saw Specifications Dimensions/Weight C13SPM C13SPE C20SPE 56 inch (1142 mm) 56 inch (1142 mm) 56 inch (1142 mm) Length (Transport) 26 inch (600 mm) 26 inch (600 mm) 26 inch (600 mm) Width 40 inch (1016 mm)
6. Tighten the blade shaft nut (counter-clockwise) securely against the outside collar and remove the Blade Shaft Locking Pin. 7. Reconnect the spark plug. Blades Use Only Clipper Diamond Blades...
B. Engine Prior to attempting to operate the engine, read the information contained in the engine owner's manual. An engine owners manual is supplied with every gasoline powered concrete saw. 1. Check Oil: Add oil if low. Refer to the engine owner's manual for the recommended SAE viscosity grades.
• Use Only Water In The Water Tank • Do Not Drink From The Tank D. Operating The Saw 1. For the engine starting instructions see the Engine manual and follow the instructions located in section A. Installing the Blade of the II. Operation heading for Blade installation instructions.
11. For Self-propelled models move the Transmission Engage/Disengage lever by fully to the Engage position and \ then slowly push the Speed Control forward until the desired speed is reached. If the engine begins to stall or the saw raises out of the cut slow the forward speed down!! The further the lever is pushed the fast the saw will move.
Additional Guide Lines For Sawing: • Understand and follow all of the instruction in this owners manual. • If wet cutting, turn on the water supply so that there is a minimum of two gallons per minute of water flow!! •...
A. Engine Follow the below schedule for engine maintenance. NOTE: Check the Honda Engine manual that came with the engine for any changes to the maintenance schedule. If the charts have any differences, follow the chart in the Honda Engine Manual. The Norton Company does not warranty the engine.
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Always refer to the engine manual for more detailed information on checking the oil, changing oil, and oil capacity, air filter changes, and fuel type to use. Use only Honda air filters. Do not clean the air filter with gasoline or other flammable solvents.
B. Bearings Re lubrication type bearings must be relubricated daily to assure long life. The grease used should conform to the NLGI grade two consistency and be free of any chemical impurities such as free acid or free alkali, dust rust, metal particles or abrasives.
III. MAINTENANCE C. V-Belts Warning: Never make adjustments to belts or pulleys while engine is running! 1. The best tension for a belt drive is the lowest tension at which the belts will not slip under full load. 2. Simply take up the drive until the belts are snug in the grooves.
III. MAINTENANCE D. Depth Control The depth control (raising screw) consists of a threaded rod which feeds into a brass nut . In order to keep the two parts working smoothly it is necessary to keep the rod free from dirt and sludge as much as possible. Cleaning the threaded rod with a rag after each use will prevent sludge from collecting in the tube assembly and protect the threads.
F. Self-Propelling Operations 1. Speed Control Lever: The operators right hand lever is the speed control lever. Pushing the lever slowly forward will increase the forward speed of the saw. Pulling it to the center will place the saw in neutral. Pulling the saw to the rear of the console (from the neutral) will increase the reverse speed.
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2. Remove the operators Right hand side blade nut (NOTE: Left hand thread) and Loose Collar. 2. Remove the blade from the saw if installed. 3. Remove the Blade Guard buy loosing the Blade Guard Locking Screw located on the front side of the Blade Guard and remove the Blade Pivot Bolt, Washer, and Nut from the rear of the Blade Guard.
105377 Wrench 32mm 82910 Wrench 17mm 72279 NOTE: All Parts Are Sold As Individual (each) Unless Noted Otherwise Blades Use Only Clipper Diamond Blades. Contact your local Clipper Distributor or Clipper at 1-800-554-8003 for the best blade for the application.
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Norton Construction Products PO Box 2898 Gainesville, GA 30503 Phone: 800-554-8003 or 770-967-3954 (8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time) Fax: 800-443-1092 or 770-967-7287...
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