Edco SS-16A Operator'S Instruction Manual Download Page 5

E-SS20/16A-I-0607

Printed in USA

TVW   

©2007

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100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA

Phone (301) 663-1600 • 1-800-638-3326

Fax (301) 663-1607 • 1-800-447-3326

Website: www.edcoinc.com 

Email: [email protected]

®

A Division of Equipment Development Company, Inc.

Operating Instructions

6 - Water Pump Switch: 

(Optional)  Activates pump to pull 

water from an external tank when city water source is not con-
venient or available. *

7 - Depth Gauge:

 Provides readout of blade depth. * 

8 - Depth Control Handwheel: 

 Raises and lowers the blade.

9 - Speed Control: 

Controls saw speed in FWD and REV. This 

EDCO saw is equipped with a Hydrostatic Transmission,  
which permits infi nite speed control. (Actual cutting speed is 
limited by the saw blade and cutting conditions). 

10 -  Clutch:

  Pull back to engage DRIVE. Push forward to 

release drive wheels (Freewheel) SS-20. Push right to engage 
DRIVE. Push to left to release drive wheels, SS-16A only.

11 - Hour Meter: 

Gives readout of engine run-time. One sug-

gested use for this meter is to keep track of scheduled  
maintenance. (See page 11)

12 -      Handle Locks: 

Loosen knobs to adjust handle posi-

tion.  Be sure to securely retighten the knobs once handles are 
positioned. Adjust before starting saw for operator comfort and 
safe operation.

13 - Guide Rope:

 Provides raising and lowering of cutting 

guide. 

14 - Guide Rope Cleat:

 Locks Guide Rope during transit or 

storage. *

1 - Emergency Stop (E-Stop):

  PUSH to shut off the engine 

in an emergency. Before operation, be sure the E-Stop is reset 
by lifting the knob.  

CAUTION:  

Do not use the E-Stop as an 

ON/OFF switch in place of the ignition. If the ignition is left on, it 
will drain the battery.

 

2 - Choke: 

Use to aid cold weather engine starting.  Follow the 

instructions in the 

Engine Owner’s Manual

. *

3 - Ignition Switch: 

 Turn key to START position. Once engine 

starts, leave in RUN position. Shut off  Ignition Switch between 
uses. As a safety precaution, remove key when not in use. *

4 - Throttle: 

 Turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE to unlock.   PULL 

UP to increase engine RPM, PUSH DOWN to decrease. Turn 
CLOCKWISE to lock cable in position once desired engine 
speed is reached.

5 - Blade Saver Switch:

  Must be in the

 

DRY position or 

engine will not start. The purpose of the Blade Saver is to stop 
the  engine if water pressure drops.  If using a WET CUT Blade, 
open the water valve and select the WET position after starting 
the engine and before starting to cut. *

Figure 2

6

Water Pump

Switch

12

Handle

Locks

3

Ignition

5

Blade Saver

Switch

1

Emergency Stop

(E-Stop)

10

Clutch

9

Speed

Control

1

Emergency Stop

(E-Stop)

10

Clutch

7

Depth

Gauge

12

Handle

Locks

4

Throttle

Depth Control 

Handwheel

11

Hour

Meter

2

Choke

9

Speed

Control

13

Guide 

Rope

Depth Control 

Handwheel

13

Guide 

Rope

4

Throttle

14

Guide

Rope 
Cleat

Note: 

Numbers coincide with the 

Guide To 

Operation

 label on the SS-20 machine only.

Note: 

* Not available on SS-16A console.

Summary of Contents for SS-16A

Page 1: ...derick MD 21702 4600 USA Phone 301 663 1600 1 800 638 3326 Fax 301 663 1607 1 800 447 3326 Website www edcoinc com Email sales edcoinc com A Division of Equipment Development Company Inc Operators Ins...

Page 2: ...death or serious injury Indicates an imminent hazard which if not avoided can result in death or serious injury Indicates hazards which if not avoided could result in serious injury and or damage to...

Page 3: ...when making repairs to the equipment When ordering parts please specify the MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER of the machine as given on the NAMEPLATE In addition give part number description and quantity as li...

Page 4: ...ecure all mechanical fasteners tight all controls in working order and the saw configured for the job application The SS 20 is designed to cut flat horizontal concrete or asphalt slabs using diamond s...

Page 5: ...leat Locks Guide Rope during transit or storage 1 Emergency Stop E Stop PUSH to shut off the engine in an emergency Before operation be sure the E Stop is reset by lifting the knob CAUTION Do not use...

Page 6: ...Be sure to retighten knobs once handles are positioned Be sure cutting line is well defined Move the saw into operating position Starting the Engine Check to be sure blade is raised not in contact wi...

Page 7: ...ng used Only cut in a forward direction Always cut with the engine at full throttle Controlling Speed The SS 20 and SS 16A uses a hydrostatic transmission chain and friction drive mechanism that engag...

Page 8: ...els equipped with Electric Pumps 12 V D C be sure there is water in the system AND water is being supplied to the pump SS 20 only Attach the water hose to the valve Start the engine according to the d...

Page 9: ...re switch that shuts off the engine in the event the oil level drops below acceptable levels Was the E Stop accidently pushed in After determining and fixing source of the problem follow all of the St...

Page 10: ...information including whether re bars are present the desired depth of the cut and the length of the cut If in doubt contact the blade manufacturer Never exceed the maximum operating speed of the blad...

Page 11: ...sed every 4 hours All other Bearings 7 must be greased every 40 hours Those include Front Fork Bearings 2 Rear Wheel Bearings 2 Drive Axle Bearings 2 and the Depth Control Handle Wheel Bearing 1 Arbor...

Page 12: ...icate Weekly Open gas tank door Drive chain is just inside on the right Inspect adjust Arbor Drive and Drive Belts On new machines and after installation of new belts adjust belt tension after the fir...

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