SP1G CONCRETE SAW • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (09/07/17) — PAGE 17
COMPONENTS
Figure 2 shows the location of the basic components for
the SP1G concrete saw. Listed below is a brief explanation
of each component.
1.
Hand Grips/Handlebar
— When operating the saw,
place both hands on each grip to maneuver the saw.
2.
Adjustable Handle
— Set to comfortable operating
position.
3.
Rear Pointer Guide
— Provides rear start orientation
to the snap line.
4.
Air Filter
— Prevents dirt and debris from entering
the engine air intake. Keep cleaned and replace when
necessary.
5.
Recoil Starter Handle
— Pull to engage and start
the engine.
6.
Recoil Starter Assembly
— Engages the engine when
the handle is pulled and rewinds the starter rope when
the handle is released.
7.
Wheels/Carriage Assembly
— Heavy-duty synthetic
neoprene wheels with permanently sealed ball
bearings.
8.
Diamond Blade
— 5/8-inch (15.87 mm) arbor diameter
and 10-inch blade capacity. The 10-inch diameter
provides for 1/4 to 3 1/4-inch depth of cut.
9.
Blade Guard
— Covers saw blade and flips up to allow
blade to be changed.
10.
Belt Tension Adjuster
— Adjusts belt tension.
11.
Front Pointer
— Assists in straight tracking.
12.
Front Pointer Arm
— Pivots up for storage and pivots
down for use.
13.
Depth Adjust Knob
— Turn knob to establish preferred
blade depth.
14.
Fuel Tank
— Uses unleaded gasoline. Do not overfill.
15.
Depth Control Handle
— A single throw raise/lower
lever.
16.
V-Belt Cover
— Remove this cover to gain access
to the V-belt.
NEVER
operate the saw with this cover
removed.
17.
Arbor Shaft Grease Zerk
— Conveniently located
for lubrication.
18.
On/Off Switch (Engine)
— Turn to the ON position to
allow engine to be started and turn to the OFF position
to prevent accidental starting.
19.
Handle Lock
— Locks handle height to a comfortable
operating position.
20.
Depth Stop Rod
— Holds blade above working surface
or allows blade to cut into working surface at specified
depth.
21.
Shut-off Switch
— Located next to the handle lock,
serves both as an Emergency Engine Shut-Off and as
the primary Shutdown switch. This allows the operator
to shutdown the saw safely away from moving parts.
22.
Dust Discharge Port
— Allows dust evacuation and
connection point to a vacuum system.
23.
Front Pointer Cable
— Allows for raise/lower of front
pointer assembly.
24.
Lifting Handle
— Provides lift point hand hold.
25.
Blade Removal Tool
— Wrench for blade locking and
blade guard fasteners.
26.
Blade Shaft Locking Pin
— Locks blade shaft for
blade nut removal.
27.
Depth Pointer
— Points to blade depth against the
ruler guide.
28.
Ruler Guide
— Shows depth graduation.
