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GAS-POWERED CUTOFF SAW

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING:

Read carefully and understand all

INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety
rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious
personal injury.

Item# 998800

Summary of Contents for 998800

Page 1: ...FF SAW OWNER S MANUAL WARNING Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injur...

Page 2: ...d Northern Tool Equipment to determine if it can or should be performed on the product For technical questions please call 1 800 222 5381 INTENDED USE This Heavy Duty Cutoff Saw cuts steel stone aspha...

Page 3: ...wer tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control so visitors should remain at a safe...

Page 4: ...S operate the machine with all safety devices and guards in place and in working order ALWAYS avoid conditions that can create kick back NOTE All Federal and State laws and any regulation having juris...

Page 5: ...se both hands to operate the saw Always stop the engine and let the wheel come to a complete stop before putting down or carrying the saw This saw vibrates during use Repeated or long term exposure to...

Page 6: ...g Blade 12 Front Handle 13 Air Filter Cover 14 Chock 15 Stop Switch 16 Throttle Trigger Locknut 17 Starter 18 Starter Handle 19 Cylinder Cover 20 Starter Throttle Catch ASSEMBLY Check the Drive Shaft...

Page 7: ...ing torque for the bolt holding the Blade is 15 25 Nm 11 18 ft lbs Blade Guard Check the Blade Guard for cracks or other damage Clean the inside of the guard before installing a new wheel Check that t...

Page 8: ...come into contact with the Cutting Blade when the engine is started Maintain a safe distance from the Cutting Blade when the engine is running The Blade Guard should always be fitted when the engine i...

Page 9: ...ter Cooling Water cooling is used with gas powered cutters when cutting concrete The water cools the Blade increases service life and reduces dust Among the disadvantages are difficulties at very low...

Page 10: ...n inserting the Blade in an existing cut 7 Never cut above shoulder height 8 Be alert to the movement of the work piece or anything else that can occur which could cause the cut to close and pinch the...

Page 11: ...for any other purpose than specified Cutting Blade Design Cutting Blades come in two standard designs Abrasive Discs and Diamond Blades Northern Industrial Cutting Discs are designed specifically for...

Page 12: ...can test an Abrasive Disc by hitting it lightly with a piece of wood If the Blade does not give a full sounding ring it is damaged and should not be used Never use a Blade that has fallen to the floor...

Page 13: ...the Blade fall onto a work piece Dry Cutting Diamond Blades Dry Cutting Diamond Blades are a new generation of Blades While these Blades do not require water cooling they can still be damaged by exce...

Page 14: ...ith your right hand and slowly pull the Starter Cord until you feel resistance then pull the Cord quickly Be careful to avoid pulling the Starter Cord completely and avoid releasing the Starter from t...

Page 15: ...n Do not mix more than one month s supply of fuel at a time Empty the fuel tank if the cutter will not be used for an extended period Adding Fuel Never smoke or place any sources of heat near the fuel...

Page 16: ...the Belt now has the correct tension 4 Tighten the two bolts A CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT To change the drive belt follow these instructions 1 Tighten the two bolts A 2 Turn the tensioning screw B until...

Page 17: ...Setting of the Idling Speed To start the engine first find the Low Speed Adjusting Screw illustrated in the below Use a screw driver to turn the screw clockwise to speed up Turn the screw countercloc...

Page 18: ...r thoroughly in clean water Then squeeze out the filter and let it dry Do not use compressed air to dry the filter because it can damage the foam Oil the filter carefully It is extremely important tha...

Page 19: ...Starter Unit Pull the Cord out approximately 12 and lift it out of the cut out in the Starter Pulley s periphery Reset the Recoil Spring by allowing the Pulley to slowly rotate backwards Loosen the s...

Page 20: ...tion of any tool be examined before it is used Keep your tools in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the recommended procedures found in this...

Page 21: ...intenance of Your Power Cutter The following are some general maintenance instructions for your Power Cutter If you need further information contact an authorized service center Muffler The Muffler is...

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Page 23: ...DIAGRAM PARTS LIST 23...

Page 24: ...Cap 4 142 Guide 1 21 Screw 1 143 Choke control 1 22 Shutter 1 Spring pin 1 23 Throttle shaft 1 Nut 1 24 Screw 2 Bracket R 1 25 Bushing 1 Holder 1 26 Spring 1 Screw ST3 5 8 1 27 Sealing ring 1 Bracket...

Page 25: ...Piston pin 1 Screw M5 14 3 Retaining ring 2 Sleeve 1 Gasket flange 1 Flange 1 Insul flange 1 Lining 1 Gasket 1 Ratchet plate 1 Intakepipe gasket 1 Ratchet plate 1 Intake pipe 1 Screw M5 12 2 Rutter se...

Page 26: ...108 Emergency cable 1 Washer 1 Spark Plug 1 O ring 1 Fly wheel 1 Drive bearing 1 Lock nut 1 Needle bearing 1 Washer 2 Washer 1 Spring 2 Cutting arm 1 Pawl 2 Guide plate 1 Screw 2 Guide pipe 1 Air con...

Page 27: ...TROUBLE SHOOTING 27...

Page 28: ...WARRANTY One year limited warranty Northern Tool Equipment Co Inc Burnsville MN 55306 6936 Made in China 28...

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