Sima COBRA-40, Original User Manual

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION.
IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS SET OF INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE
THE MACHINE
SIMA S.A. thanks you for purchasing the COBRA floor saw.
This instruction manual gives you all necessary information to; get the machine started, use the machine,
maintain the machine, and if required, repair the machine. It also highlights the safety implications on the operator in
each of the aforementioned processes. If instructions are followed then operation will be safe and the machine will
require little maintenance.
For these reasons, it is obligatory for any operator or repairer of this machinery to read the instruction
manual.
It is advisable to keep this instruction manual near to where the machine is being operated for
easy reference.
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
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Expansion joint floor saws are designed and manufactured for making cuts on horizontal surfaces of asphalt,
concrete, tiling and similar surfaces using high speed diamond blades, the COBRA floor saws are of the walk-
behind variety and as such should be pushed by the operator to make cuts in the floor surface. The blade is
cooled by water drawn from the tank; the machine can also be connected to mains water.
Any use of this machine for other purposes could be dangerous and is therefore prohibited.
The machine incorporates;
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Handle operated pitch control and shock absorbers with lock feature.
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Water tank, with option to connect cooling system to mains water.
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Emergency stop on the motor.
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Flexible rubber tires and aluminium rims with do uble pillow block bearings
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Fitted with a blade guard and water cooling system.
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Cooling system has a socket that allows it to use mains water.
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The machine is powered by a combustion motor which can be accelerated by a lever on the engine.
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The chassis is painted with a resistant epoxy polyester paint which makes the machine resistant to rust.
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Machine is fitted with antisplash screen to avoid water from the cooling system being sprayed onto the rear
axle.
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Fitted with a guide line to indicate the cutting direction.
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Flexible pulley and belt system, all transmission is fully protected to avoid damage caused by dust water.
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The chassis has elevation holes to aid in loading / transporting the machine.
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The push handle is adjustable for the comfort of the operator.