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OPERATION MANUAL CUTTER 1 CE SERIES MODEL CD6CE13H18 CONCRETE/ASPHALT SAW (HONDA GX390 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #2 (12/20/07) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.stowmfg.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. P/N 35440...
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust some its constituents, and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drillingandotherconstructionactivities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Leadfromlead-basedpaints.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — SILICOSIS/RESPIRATORY WARNINGS WARNING WARNING SILICOSIS WARNING RESPIRATORY HAZARDS Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes off dust or mists containing crystalline silica.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! HAZARD SYMBOLS Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read, understand and comply with the Lethal Exhaust Gases Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to yourself or others.
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STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, when the saw ALWAYS wear approved respiratory protection. is not in use. Over Speed Conditions Sight and Hearing hazard NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine governor.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION fatigue, illness or taking medicine. ■ NEVER operate the saw under the influence or drugs or alcohol. WARNING ■...
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STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION General Safety Diamond Blade Safety ■ ALWAYS read, understand, and follow procedures in ■ Use appropriate steel centered diamond blades Operator's Manual before attempting to operate equipment. manufactured for use on concrete saws. See further blade information on pages 19 to 21.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Saw Transportation Safety Machine Operation And Safety Decals ■ DO NOT use the handle bars and/or front pointer as lifting The CUTTER 1 CE saw is equipped with a number of operation points.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — GENERAL INFORMATION Power Plants Intended Use The CUTTER 1 CE saw is classified in the industry as a "low" Operate the CUTTER 1 CE Saw, tools and components in powered saw. This classification is particularly useful when selecting accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — CONTROLS & COMPONENTS CONTROLS & COMPONENTS 10. Belt Tension Adjuster – Adjusts belt tension. 11. Front Pointer – Front pointer wheel assists in straight Figures 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components for the CUTTER 1 CE.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — BASIC ENGINE BASIC ENGINE Figure 4. Engine Controls and Components Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in Initial Servicing cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and mixture.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — PREPARATION/PRE-INSPECTION PREPARATION / PRE-INSPECTION Reference manufacturer engine 1. Read and fully understand this manual, NOTE manual for specific servicing the safety intructions in particular, and instructions. the engine manufacturer's manual supplied with the saw. UPPER LIMIT 2.
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STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — PREPARATION/PRE-INSPECTION V-belt Alignment and Tensioning Guards And Covers This saw is equipped with premium V-belts that have been WARNING aligned and tensioned by factory personnel. The V-belt must be NEVER operate the saw without blade aligned and tensioned for proper operation of the saw.
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STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW— BLADES Drive Pin Hole – A commonly located hole on the diamond SPECIFIC TOOLS TO BE USED blade core that prevents operational blade slippage between the inner & outer blade flanges (collars). Inspect This saw is to use tools (blades) as follows: the diameter of the hole to ensure there is no distortion, Steel Core Segmented or Continuous Diamond Rim and that a snug fit develops between the hole and drive...
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW— BLADE PLACEMENT 6. Inner Flange (Collar) - This flange is fixed upon the spindle. Blade Removal and Replacement The inside surface of the flange must be free of debris and permit a tight closure on the surface of the blade. 1.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW— RAISE/LOWER AND DEPTH STOP Raise/Lower and Depth Stop Setting the Depth Stop The saw is equipped with a Raise/Lower and Depth Stop 1. Lift the Adjusting Hand Crank to unlock (disengage) the Assembly that is supported by the following components. (Figure Depth Stop.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — INITIAL START-UP INITIAL START-UP CAUTION NEVER place hands or feet inside the CAUTION belt guard or blade guard while the engine is running. ALWAYS shut the DO NOT attempt to operate the saw until engine down before performing any kind this manual has been read and of maintenance service on the saw...
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STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — INITIAL START-UP Figure 18. Engine Stop Switch (Handlebar) Figure 20. Throttle Lever The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the fuel 7. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 21) and slowly pull it out. The mixture for starting a COLD engine.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — OPERATION The Engine Stop Switch located on the OPERATION handlebar (Figure 18) serves both as WARNING an Emergency Engine Shut-Off and NOTE as the primary ON/OFF switch. This ALWAYS cut with the saw at FULL THROTTLE. Attempting allows the operator to shutdown the to cut with the saw at less than full throttle could cause the saw safely away from moving parts.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — OPERATION c. Lift the guard up and back until the retaining spring Restarting After Intervention acts to hold the guard in the “up” posiiton. If cutting is interrupted where the engine stops or is turned off d.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CAUTION See the engine manual supplied with your ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before machine for appropriate engine servicing. NEVER attempt any maintenance maintenance schedule and troubleshooting guide for problems. work on a hot! engine. General maintenance practices are crucial to the Saw Blade Removal and Installation performance and longevity of your saw.
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STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — MAINTENANCE Engine tank & strainer: Engine oil change: Clean every year/or 300 hours. Change engine oil the first month or 20 hours of operation. Then every 3 months/or 50 HOURS of operation. See Engine Owner’s Fuel line: Manual for detailed information.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — OPTIONAL WATER TANK WATER TANK KIT (OPTION) 5. After determining the correct spacer length, place the spac- ers (item 12, Figure 24) between the engine block and the An optional water tank kit is available for use with the CUTTER tank shelf bracket and secure the assembly with the 3/8"...
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — OPTIONAL WATER TANK Decommissioning Saw/Components Place the Water Tank (with the hose assembled), onto the Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely retire a Tank Shelf so the valve and hose are resting in the notch of piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable.
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