MK Diamond MK-4000 Series - Manual (Page 17)

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MK-4000 SERIES GEAR BOX
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING BLADE SPEED FOR THREE SPEED SAWS
DANGER!
CAUTION
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Turn off saw before changing gears. Engage the E-Stop button for additional safety.
Never shift the Gearbox with the engine running. Only shift the Gearbox with the engine OFF.
Gearbox damage could occur.
The 3-speed gearbox provides correct blade speed for different blade sizes. determine gearbox
speed based on the chart below.
The engine speed on this saw does not need to be changed from the factory
set speed. The maximum RPM should be 2800, no load.
Blade may need to be rotated slightly so gears
align and lever slides to desired position/gear.
Gears are not sequential. High speed is in
middle position.
Selected
Gear
Blade Diameter/
Blade Guard
RPM
High 12" - 16" 3000
Medium 18" - 24" 2000
Low 26" - 36" 1300
Move lever up to unlock gears
Gears are indicated by "L",
"M", and "H"
Place level in desired position Move level all the way down to
lock in gear selection
H
M
L