CONCRETE SAW
BFS Series
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v.
02/07
www.wackergroup.com
Floor Saw
BFS 1318ASBFS 2002AS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Page 2: ...Revision 03 05 07 BFS SERIES PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
Page 3: ...e Drive System 10 3 2 Depth Indicator 10 3 3 Tach Hourmeter 11 3 4 Water System 11 3 5 Saw Dimensions 11 4 Unpacking Assembly and Preparation 12 4 1 Initial Servicing 12 4 2 Engine Preparation 12 4 3...
Page 4: ...the Blade on the Left Side 21 5 13 Blade Speed and Throttle Setting 21 6 Maintenance 22 6 1 Cleaning 23 6 2 Engine Maintenance 23 6 3 Grease Points 23 6 4 Controls 24 6 5 Hydrostatic Transmission 24 6...
Page 5: ...serviced Follow operating instructions carefully If you have questions about operating or servicing this equipment please contact Wacker Corporation The information contained in this manual was based...
Page 6: ...to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation wh...
Page 7: ...r Damage to equipment and injury to the user may result NEVER leave machine running unattended NEVER tamper with or disable the function of operating controls NEVER use choke to stop engine NEVER oper...
Page 8: ...nal Combustion Engines Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling Read and follow warning instructions in engine owner s manual and safety guidelines below Failur...
Page 9: ...umes DO NOT use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts especially in enclosed areas Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive ALWAYS replace safety devices and...
Page 10: ...rnor components or settings to increase the maximum speed Severe personal injury and damage to the engine or equipment can result if operated at speeds above maximum ACCIDENTAL STARTS Before servicing...
Page 11: ...omes hard to read contact Wacker or your dealer for replacement Item Location Description C6 Top of Belt Guard Spark Plug Caution Label C7 Top of Belt Guard Belt Tension Caution Label C8 Top of Shaft...
Page 12: ...ed for easy access and visibility The following table shows the available models and the features that differentiate them The Wacker BFS 1318AS features a Honda GX390 13 hp engine The Wacker BFS 2020A...
Page 13: ...n the engine is shut off the display will switch to run time initially in minutes and then switching to hours after the first hour of operation 3 4 Water System The water system of this saw provides w...
Page 14: ...of publication Illustrations may include optional equipment or accessories and may not show all models covered by this literature The handlebar and pointer assemblies are shipped in the carton withou...
Page 15: ...Connect the Positive battery cable to the Positive battery terminal Tighten the cap screw and nut securely to assure proper electrical contact When tightening the Positive battery cable end do not con...
Page 16: ...f the blade guard raised Ensure that blade exposure does not exceed 180 degrees during operation 4 6 Front Pointer Alignment The front pointer is set in line at the factory However the pointer should...
Page 17: ...e lower lever wheel raises the blade when rotated clockwise and lowers the blade when rotated counterclockwise The raise lower wheel lock is engaged when the knob on the right side of the console is t...
Page 18: ...required for cold starting Move kill switch to the ON position Grasp handle of pull start rope and pull it out a few inches until it engages Once pull start is engaged pull firmly to spin engine Once...
Page 19: ...d speed up to 40 feet per minute of the saw When engaging the transmission with the engaging lever be sure the speed control lever is at the neutral position to avoid saw movement 5 6 Wet Cutting The...
Page 20: ...on the handles and swing the rear of the saw around until the pointer is on the line and the saw frame is parallel to it Do not tilt the saw too far forward to keep the blade from contacting the concr...
Page 21: ...to be damaged or broken If the saw stalls in the cut raise the blade out of the cut and check the blade shaft nut before restarting the engine Always raise the blade completely out of the cut before s...
Page 22: ...uards 5 13 Blade Speed and Throttle Setting Since diamond blades cut best at specific rim speeds blades of different diameters must be turned at different blade shaft rpm s The Wacker BFS 1318AS will...
Page 23: ...position on WARNING Item Requiring Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Operation Every 8 Hours or Daily 25 Hours or Weekly 100 Hours or Seasonal Air Filter Check Every 4 hours when dry cuttin...
Page 24: ...eparately For a new engine it is especially important to change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation Thereafter change the oil after every 100 hours of operation as per the engine manufacturer...
Page 25: ...ically wipe the chain clean and relubricate with penetrating chain lubricant Breakage of the drive chain will result in the loss of braking friction through the drive wheels Perform daily checks of th...
Page 26: ...t To adjust belt tension first remove the belt guard With the belt guard removed loosen motor mount bolts Loosen the lock nut and adjust set bolt on the motor tension adjuster until the required belt...
Page 27: ...ive terminal is connected to ground Remove and install battery as per instructions in initial servicing section of this manual Be careful not to contact metal while loosening positive terminal with to...
Page 28: ...Dirty Air Filter Faulty Spark Plugs Will Not Start X X X X X Hard Starting X X X X X Stops Suddenly X X X X Lacks Power X X X X X Operates Erratically X X X X Knocks or Pings X X Skips or Misfires X...
Page 29: ...29 Revision 03 05 07 BFS SERIES Date Service Performed Engine Hours Service 8 Service Record...
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