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Copyright © 2014 Lortone, Inc
LORTONE, inc
• 12130 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA 98275 U.S.A
Phone: 425-493-1600 • www.lortone.com
SETUP
Check to make sure you have received the following parts:
(1) LS12 Saw
(1) Belt Guard with mounting screws
(1) Drive Belt
(1) Accessory Package Containing:
(4) Motor Mounting Bolts with Nuts and Washers
(2) Motor Mount Attachment Screws
(2) Adjusting Bolts with Nuts and Caps
(1) 2 1/4 x 1/2” Motor Pulley
(1) Blade Dressing Stick
Remove the saw from its packing and place on a sturdy, flat, level surface.
MOTOR INSTALLATION
Secure motor to motor mount with bolts provided.
Install adjustment bolts in motor mount as shown and attach motor to saw frame.
Place motor pulley on the motor shaft. Tighten set screw securely.
Install belt and adjust motor to obtain correct belt alignment and tension.
Do not over tighten the belt as this can lead to excessive noise and premature bearing wear.
BELT GUARD INSTALLATION
Place belt guard over the belt, motor pulley, and frame.
Install the two mounting screws, tighten securely.
SLAB CATCHER
Loosen hold-down screws and adjust slab catcher to clear blade by 1/8”.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Make sure all Switches on the Motor and Control Box are in the OFF position
Make sure the hood is closed.
Plug the Motor Cord into the outlet on the Control Box.
Plug the Saw Power Cord into a grounded outlet
COOLANT
We recommend LORTONE Cutting Oil #086-010 for optimal results.
Use a neutral petroleum base oil with a high flash point and no additives.
Add approximately 2 gallons of coolant until the bottom 1/4”-1/2” of the blade is covered.
IMPORTANT
Read the following instructions before
assembly or use. Failure to follow
instructions can result in damage to
the machine or injury to the
operator.
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Motor Mount
Adjustment
Bolts
Adjust belt tension
for 1/2” -1” slack
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Install Blade &
Outer Flange,
Tighten Arbor Nut
securely.
Slab
Catcher
1/8”
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(1) Operators Manual and Warranty Card
(1) 12” Diamond Blade (LS12C only)
(1) 1/3 HP Drive Motor (LS12C only)
Note: Motor for this unit is shipped separately.
Coolant 1/4”-1/2” on Blade
CAUTION
DO NOT
run saw without proper coolant.
DO NOT
use Kerosene or other flammable solvents.
DO Not
use water or water soluble oils.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
damage to machine or serious injury to operator.
Use of these coolants will void the warranty.
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