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OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL CONCRETE SAW SFCG1 SERIES EXPORT VERSION ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS MODEL # SERIAL # Revision #2 (03/10/04) STOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT A DIVISION OF MULTIQUIP HANOVER MILL FITZROY STREET ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE LANCASHIRE, OL7 OTL Atlanta • Boise • Newark • Quebec, Canada UNITED KINGDOM Manchester, UK •...
UNITED KINGDOM (UK) CALL: UNITED KINGDOM (UK) CALL: UNITED KINGDOM (UK) CALL: PHONE: 161-339-2223 FAX: 161-339-3226 Your Local Dealer is: STOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT A DIVISION OF MULTIQUIP HANOVER MILL FITZROY STREET ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE LANCASHIRE, OL7 OTL Atlanta • Boise • Newark • Quebec, Canada UNITED KINGDOM Manchester, UK •...
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW— DIMENSIONS Side View Front View Figure 1. SFCG1 Concrete Saw Dimensions y l l e s i ) . n y l l ) . n y l l s i a & r e t ) . n y l l s i a &...
SFCG1 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, understand and Lethal Exhaust Gases comply with the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to yourself and others.
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF ALWAYS wear approved respiratory position, when the saw is not in use. protection. Over Speed Conditions Sight and Hearing hazard NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine governor.
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION fatigue, illness or taking medicine. WARNING WARNING WARNING NEVER operate the saw under the influence or drugs or WARNING WARNING alcohol.
SFCG1 CONCRETE 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 and 22.
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SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Maintenance Safety Emergencies NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a ALWAYS know the location of running machine. the nearest fire extinguisher . ALWAYS allow the machine a proper amount of time to cool before servicing.
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW— OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Operation And Safety Decals The SFCG1 Concrete Saw is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figure 2). These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. WARNING WARNING Always use approved...
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW— GENERAL INFORMATION Heavy-duty front and rear axles, polyurethane wheels with Intended Use permanently sealed ball bearings, and solid undercarraige assembly provide years of reliable use. The MiniCutter Operate the SFCG1 Saw, tools and components in accordance incorporates an innovative PosiLok raise/lower control assembly with the manufacturer's instructions.
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SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW—COMPONENTS Figures 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components, 20. Screw Plunger – Line up bottom edge of Depth Stop Rod for the SFCG1 Concrete Saw. Listed below is a brief explanation on Screw Plunger across from desired depth line mark. of each control or component 21.
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW— 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.
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — GUARDS, COVERS AND V-BELTS V-belt Alignment and Tensioning WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING This concrete saw is equipped with a premium V-belt that has NEVER operate the saw without blade been aligned and tensioned by factory personnel. The V-belt guards and covers in place.
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — GUARDS, COVERS AND V-BELTS 3. Tighten the adjusting hex screw (4) while holding the engine in place to maintain pulley alignment. (a screwdriver can be used as a lever at the rear belt guard mounting boss to hold the back of the engine while adjusting V-belt tension.) 4.
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — BLADES SPECIFIC TOOLS TO BE USED Drive Pin Hole – A commonly located hole on the diamond blade core that prevents operational blade slippage This saw is to use tools (blades) as follows: between the inner & outer blade flanges (collars). Inspect 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...
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — BLADE PLACEMENT r e t l a i i t s i t c r e t l a i t l a t l a t l a / t l , k c i r B , k c , y r r f e...
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SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — BLADE PLACEMENT 4. Diamond Blade - Ensure that the proper diamond blade WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING has been selected for the job. Pay close attention to the directional arrows on the blade. The blade's operating directional arrows must point in a "down-cutting"...
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SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — BLADE PLACEMENT Cutting Depth Adjustment The SFCG1 Saw is equipped with a Raise/Lower Assembly that is supported by the following components (Figure 13). Figure 14. Raise/Lower Adjustment Wheel WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Dropping or forcing the blade onto the cutting surface can severely damage the diamond...
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — INSPECTION — PRE-INSPECTION 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 Figure 16.
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — OPERATION OPERATION 1. Ensure the engine Shutdown switch and the engine ON/ OFF switch on the engine are both in the OFF position to WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING avoid accidental starting. DO NOT attempt to operate the saw until The Engine Stop Switch serves both this manual has been read and thoroughly as an Emergency Engine Shut-Off...
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SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — OPERATION 3. Place the engine Shutdown switch (next to the handle lock), and the engine ON/OFF switch on the engine to the "ON" position. Always use the Engine Shutdown Safety Switch located next to the NOTE handle lock to shut down the engine.
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SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — OPERATION Stopping the Engine 7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever (Figure 20) to the "OPEN" position. If the engine has not Stopping the engine under normal conditions: started repeat steps 1 through 5. 1.
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SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — OPERATION Restarting After Intervention If cutting is interrupted where the engine stops or is turned off while the blade is still in the cut: a. Turn engine Shutdown switch (next to the handle lock) to the "OFF" position. b.
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — MAINTENANCE 3. Adjust the front pointer so it just touches the side of the See the engine manual supplied straight-edge or level. NOTE with your machine for appropriate 4. Remove the straight-edge or level. engine maintenance schedule and troubleshooting guide for problems.
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SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Change Engine tank & strainer: Drain the used oil while the engine is warm by the following: Clean every year/or 300 hours. Fuel line: Refer to Figure 27. Replace every two years/or as necessary. 1.
EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN How to read the marks and remarks used in this parts book. Items Found In the “Remarks” Column Serial Numbers-Where indicated, this indicates a serial number range (inclusive) where a particular part is used. Model Number-Where indicated, this shows that the corresponding part is utilized only with this specific model number or model number variant.
PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 35210 DECAL, MINICUTTER 22972-003 DECAL, STOW 36099 DECAL, SAFETY CLOTHING ISO BLUE ..1 ... SAFETY ITEM 13118 DECAL, POWDER COATED SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ........1 ... CONTACT PARTS DEPT. 25427 DECAL, DEPTH INDICATOR 20525 DECAL, CA PROP 65 .........
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — UNDERCARRIAGE ASSY. UNDER CARRIAGE ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 25368 BAR, PIVOT SHAFT 25407 WHEEL, 5 X .625 X 1.5 BALL BRG 15028 COLLAR, SET 5/8 DIA 25379 BEARING, 5/8 FLANGE UHMW 9154 SCREW, HHC 3/8 - 16 X 1-3/4 2064 ROD END, 3/8 -24 FEM RH 2199...
HONDA GX200QXC9 — AIR CLEANER (CYCLONE) ASSY. AIR CLEANER (CYCLONE) ASSY. PAGE 48 — SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/10/04)
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HONDA GX200QXC9 — AIR CLEANER (CYCLONE) ASSY. AIR CLEANER (CYCLONE) ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16271ZE1000 GASKET, ELBOW 17210ZE1505 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER (DUAL) ......1 ..... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 17218ZE1821 FILTER (OUTER) 17219733010 GASKET, AIR CLEANER COVER 17230ZE1841 COVER, AIR CLEANER (DUAL) 17232891000 GROMMET, AIR CLEANER 17238ZE7010...
HONDA GX200QXC9 — CARBURETOR ASSY. CARBURETOR ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16010ZE1812 GASKET SET 16011ZE0005 VALVE SET, FLOAT 16013ZE0005 FLOAT SET 16015ZE0831 CHAMBER SET, FLOAT 16016ZH7W01 SCREW SET 16024ZE1811 SCREW SET, DRAIN 16028ZE0005 SCREW SET B 16044ZE0005 CHOKE SET 16100ZL0V21 CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY (BE64F B) ....1 .....
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HONDA GX200QXC9 — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PAGE 54 — SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/10/04)
HONDA GX200QXC9 — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16500ZH8853 CONTROL ASSEMBLY (CYCLONE) ......1 ..... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 16551ZL0000 ARM, GOVERNOR 16555ZE1000 ROD, GOVERNOR 16561ZL0000 SPRING, GOVERNOR 16562ZE1020 SPRING, THROTTLE RETURN 16571ZH8020 LEVER, CONTROL 16574ZE1000 SPRING, LEVER 16575ZH8000 WASHER, CONTROL LEVER 16576891000...
HONDA GX200QXC9 — CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 12204ZE1306 GUIDE, VALVE OS (OPTIONAL) 12205ZE1315 GUIDE, EXHAUST VALVE OS (OPTIONAL) 12210ZL0000 CYLINDER HEAD ...........1 ..... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 12216ZE5300 CLIP, VALVE GUIDE 12251ZL0003 GASKET, CYLINDER HEAD 12310ZE1841 COVER, HEAD (BREATHER TUBE) 12391ZE1000...
“freight numbers clearly marked. no event shall STOW be liable for loss of profit allowed” requirements, transportation charges or good will or for any other special, 4.
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