3.
Loosen both guide tensioner knobs fully.
4.
Fit the blade in position with its grooves facing the male grooves in the guide wheels.
5.
Fit the drive wheel on the spindle. Using the face spanner wrench to immobilize the wheel, tighten the
arbor bolt using the T-handle box wrench.
6.
Tighten one guide tensioner knob, just enough to keep the guide wheel from slipping on the blade.
(Wearing gloves, grab the blade and rotate it back and forth while holding the guide wheel to check that
it will not slip.) Do not over tension the guide tensioner. Overtensioning will unnecessarily increase
the load on the motor and increase wear on the mechanism. Repeat for the other guide tensioner.
7.
Wearing gloves, grab the blade and rotate it back and forth while turning in the drive tensioner knob
until there is enough tension so that the blade is turning the drive wheel without skidding. Then tighten a
further 1/4 turn. Do not over tension.
8.
Slide the drive wheel cover plate into position over the drive wheel and tighten the thumb knob.
NOTE: Always replace the drive wheel with a new one when replacing a worn blade. The drive wheel and
blade wear together and should be replaced as a set.
Inspect the blade before use. It must not be cracked, warped or damaged in any way that would cause a hazard
in operation. Loose diamond segments can be ejected at high speed, causing possible injury. Always check
that the diamond segments are not under cut. If the diamond segments are thinner or nearly thinner than the
blade core, the kerf will be too tight fitting and could easily lead to kickback.
Inspect the blades for segment damage, arbor hole damage or any other damage which could cause hazardous
operation.
SPLASH GUARDS
The spring-loaded splash guards are useful to help contain slurry which splashes toward the back. The upper
guard has an over-center spring which will lock into the fully open position if it is pulled all the way back. The
lower guard has a clip which can be used to lock the guard in the fully open position.
WATER CONNECTION
Water is a basic requirement for this tool and is essential for cooling
of the motor and converter. The water also serves as a coolant
to avoid the working surface of the diamond segments from
overheating. Water also keeps down dust and flushes away abrasive
particles.
The converter has 2 water connections. Connect the water supply to
either connection on the converter first and then connect the other connection to the motor using the water
coupling hose.
CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE THIS TOOL WITHOUT WATER FLOW THROUGH BOTH THE CONVERTER AND
THE MOTOR.
CAUTION: WHEN OPERATING IN FREEZING WEATHER CONDITIONS, ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE WATER
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Inlet Connection
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