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Stopping the machine
Motor off.
• Release the lever (by pressing simultaneously on
the button) and pull it towards you to release the
blade from the groove.
• Lock the machine in the high position by means
of the lever (by releasing the button).
• Turn off the water supply.
• Allow the engine to turn at low speed.
• Stop the engine (consult the engine maintenance
manual).
Emergency stop
(engine) :
Operate the switch on the machine's
control panel.
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Incidents during sawing
• Several causes can result in the blade stopping
in the sawing groove or the machine stopping:
Tension of the belts,
Lack of fuel,
Excessively fast feed or descent, etc.
• In all cases remove the blade from the groove
and check the machine thoroughly.
Entrust repairs to authorised dealer
only
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Maintenance
(with the engine stopped)
"Engine Maintenance" : refer to the
engine maintenance booklet.
• After use, clean the machine.
• Lubrication: apply a moderate amount of bearing
lubricant to the nipples in the depth adjustment
chassis (depending on the frequency of use).
OIL
• Check ENGINE OIL daily. Read engine owners
manual for OIL and OIL FILTER change
intervals. Use :
SAE 10W30 motor oil with API class MS, SD,
SE or better for PETROL engines.
API class CD or CE for Hatz diesel.
Dispose of the old oil as laid down by
the regulations in force.
• To empty the motor, place a funnel at the drain
.
outlet (V) [
5].
FIG
X
AIR FILTER
• Read engine owners manual for maintenance
intervals. For extremely dusty conditions you
may have to clean the air filter element 2 to 3
times a day.
• Replace any damaged filters or gaskets.
Store in a safe place out ot reach of
children.
Remove all adjustment tools and
wrenches
Store diamond tool in a safe place so
it cannot be bent or damaged.
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Engine belt tension
• This saw is equipped with high tensile V-belts.
Belts are properly tensioned at the factory.
• To obtain accurate V-belt setting, a V-belt
tension tester should be used. Apply load at the
center of the belt span. Deflection should be 1/5"
with a 5 to 6 pound load.
After several hours of use it may be necessary to
adjust the tension of the belts (moderately). To do
this proceed as follows :
Release the screws fixing the motor to the
chassis.
Turn the tensioning screw (N) at the front of
themachine one quarter turn; this screw
pushes the motor backwards [
At normal tension, counterlock the nut of the
screw (N).
Relock the motor fixing screws.
Never set belts beyond original
tension
6].
FIG.
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