Manual

E-MPS-I-0612
Printed in USA
TVW ©2012
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100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA
Phone [phone] • 1-800-638-3326
Fax [phone] • 1-800-447-3326
Website: www.edcoinc.com
Email: [e-mail]
Be sure to read the Rx for Concrete Saws supplied with your machine.
IMPORTANT: Perform Pre-Start Check.
• Visually inspect the equipment for wear or damage.
• Be sure all guards are in place and functioning properly. Do not operate unless blade guard is in place and
secure.
• Perform all daily maintenance.
• Check to be sure water tubes are functioning properly if performing wet-cutting operations.
• Inspect blade - Be sure the correct blade is installed properly on the machine, including RPM, size, mounting
arrangement and its intended use.
• Check blade for damage (see Figure 5 , below).
• Inspect work area to determine the presence and location of deck inserts, pipes, columns and objects protruding
from the slab surface so that they may be avoided during the cutting operation. Scribe a line to help guide the
saw.
Operating Instructions
• Read and understand all operating instructions before operating this equipment. Death
or serious injury can result if this machine is used improperly.
• Concrete saws are designed to be used to cut at horizontal concrete or asphalt slabs using
diamond saw blades.
• The machines may be equipped with gasoline engines or electric motors.
• They are designed to be controlled by a single operator from a position at the rear of the saw.
• Maintain a safe distance from other personnel in the area.
Possible Diamond Blade Problems
Segment Loss:
Usually insufcient
water
Arbor Hole
Out-Of -Round
Blade not properly tightened
or seated on arbor
Cracked Segments
and/or Core
Wrong Blade for the job
Blade Will Not Cut:
Blade is glazed or
to hard for the job
Figure 5