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Rules for Safe Operation ........9-11 Dimensions ............12 Weights ..............13 Basic Components ..........14 Basic Engine Components ........16 General Information ..........17-18 MQ-Whiteman — FS 1 NOTE Specification and part Concrete Saw number are subject to change without notice Inspection Engine ..........
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FS 1 CONCRETE 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 and understand the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in Lethal Exhaust Gases injury to yourself and others.
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place ON/OFF switch to OFF, remove key and/or disconnect the spark ALWAYS wear approved respiratory plug lead before servicing the engine or protection. equipment. Ground the lead to prevent sparks that could ignite a fire.
Machine Safety Decals The FS 1 Concrete Saw is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figure 1). These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration shows these decals as they appear on the concrete saw. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from you dealer.
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow WARNING: these parts to cool before Failure to follow instructions in this manual servicing engine or saw. may lead to serious injury or even death! This...
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY DIAMOND BLADE SAFETY ■ Always read, understand, and follow procedures in Operator’s ■ Use appropriate steel centered diamond blades manufactured Manual before attempting to operate equipment. for use on concrete saws.
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Emergencies ■ Always know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher and first aid kit . Know the location of the nearest telephone. Also know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance , doctor and fire department .
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — BASIC ENGINE COMPONENTS Figure 5. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop the flow of fuel. The engine (Figure 5) must be checked for proper lubrication and Choke Lever –...
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — GENERAL INFORMATION POWER PLANTS FAMILIARIZATION The FS1 Saw Series provides a variety of gasoline engine The MQWhiteman FS1 Series Concrete Saws are designed for choices. Selection of a specific engine, and its capacity measured wet or dry cutting utilizing diamond blades. They have been in horsepower/torque, directly affects the performance of the engineered for general and industrial flat sawing applications.
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — GENERAL INFORMATION UNDER CARRIAGE SYSTEM MANUAL RAISE/LOWER SYSTEM A jig welded heavy steel gauge under carriage chassis assembly A positive locking mechanical raise and lower spring tension supports the saw in tracking, pivoting and stabilization. Two rear assembly supports elevation cycling operations.
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — INSPECTION -ENGINE Before Starting 1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual. 2. Clean the SAW, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner. 3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — INSPECTION -BLADE Directional Arrow – Check to ensure that the blade is WARNING oriented properly on the blade shaft for sawing. Reference Failure to thoroughly inspect the diamond blade (Figure 9) for the directional arrow in the blade and place it so the direction operational safety could result in damage to the blade, the saw, of rotation “downcuts”...
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — INSPECTION -BLADE PLACEMENT Diamond Blade – Ensure that the proper diamond blade WARNING has been selected for the job. Pay close attention to the directional arrows on the blade, clockwise for right-hand Failure to thoroughly inspect the diamond blade (Figure 10) for...
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — INSPECTION -BLADE PLACEMENT The following steps should be NOTE accomplished before using the FS1 on any cutting surface. Diamond Blade Placement Procedure The FS1 is equipped with an Raise/Lower assembly that is supported by the following components (Figure 11): ■...
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — INSPECTION -GUARDS, COVERS AND V-BELTS Guards and Covers Check V-belts and Cover CAUTION: WARNING NEVER operate the saw without blade guards and covers NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine running (Figures 12,13 and 14) in place. DO NOT operate with the front because severe injury can occur.
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — INSPECTION -GUARDS, COVERS AND V-BELTS 3. Check V-belt tension (Figure 16) by using a tension meter (6.0 - 9.0 lbs) against the inside belt at a mid point between the two pulleys, or by deflecting the center belt at a mid point 3/8”...
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW— INITIAL START-UP CAUTION: The CLOSED position of the DO NOT attempt to operate the saw until the choke lever enriches the fuel Safety, General Information and Inspection NOTE mixture for starting a COLD sections have been read and understood.
FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — INITIAL START-UP 8. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 21) and slowly pull it out. The Stopping the Engine resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- NEVER stop the engine while the blade is in the cut, except sponding to the compression point.
5. Set the depth and saw only as the job conditions and specifications require. Unnecessary deep sawing is wasteful 1. The FS 1 employs a front and rear pointer (Figure 22) that has to the life of your blade. been precisely aligned with the diamond blade at the factory.
4. Selecting the “grade” of diamond blade often defines the (Figure 20). performance factors that can be achieved. Multiquip offers a variety of diamond blade grades to provide the desired level 3. Set the engine ON/OFF switch to the “OFF” position of valve and performance.
There are three (3) grease points (zerk fittings, Figure 23) on the The following procedures devoted to mainte- FS 1 Concrete Saw. Use only Premium Lithium 12 based Grease, nance can prevent serious saw damage or conforming to NLG1 Grade #2 consistency.
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3. To loosen the tension on the two V-belts perform the follow- ing: The FS 1 is supported by “tapped" base lock collar self-aligning Remove the V-belt cover (Figure 14). blade shaft bearings. These heavy duty bearings support the 1- 1/4 blade shaft, and have grease (zerk) points (Figures 24 and Loosen the engine adjustment bolts (Figure 26).
2 belts. 1. Remove the belt guard, Figure 14. The FS 1 is equipped with (2) premium A-27 V-belts for the 14- 2. Loosen the engine adjustment bolts (1). inch model and (3) premimum A-27 V-belts belts for the 18-inch 3.
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FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) i t a i r b t i s c i f t l u , t r u f " l i a . " g c r i i c i...
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FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN How to read the marks and remarks used in this parts book. Section 1: Items Found In the “Remarks” Column Serial Numbers-Where indicated, this indicates a serial number range (inclusive) where a particular part is used.
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FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — BLADE GUARD ASSY. BLADE GUARD ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 26250 SCREW, HHC 1/4 - 20 X 13/4 503103 FITTING 503082 MANIFOLD 503083 GASKET, MANIFOLD FLOOD 503079 TUBE, FLOOD 10024 NUT, NYLOCK 1/4 - 20 X 3/4...
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FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — WATER SYSTEM ASSY. WATER SYSTEM ASSY. PAGE 48 — MQ-WHITEMAN FS1 CONCRETE SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (04/24/03)
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FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — WATER SYSTEM ASSY. WATER SYSTEM ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 0730 SCREW, HHC 1/4-20 X 1 511431 CLAMP, 3/4 0948 WASHER, FLAT 1/4 491163 FITTING, 1/2" X 90" PIPE 10024 NUT, NYLOC 1/4-20 491201 FITTING, 1/2"...
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FS 1 CONCRETE SAW — ENGINE ASSY. ENGINE ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 8.0 H.P. HONDA MODEL GX240K1QA2 8.5 H.P. KOLHER MODEL PA-951502 9.0 H.P. HONDA MODEL GX270K1QC9 12.0 H.P. KOHLER MODEL PA-941502 13.0 H.P. HONDA MODEL GX390K1QC9...
RETURNED GOODS POLICY d. Special order items. and in no event shall Multiquip be liable for loss Return shipments will be accepted and credit of profit or good will or for any other special, e.
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