Maintenance instructions – EDCO SK-10 User Manual
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Disconnect the machine from the power source. Remove the spark plug lead on gasoline engine models
or disconnect the supply voltage connector on electric models, before performing any maintenance. All
maintenance to be performed regularly by qualified personnel.
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Never work under saw without first placing chocks on the wheels and support device under the saw to prevent it
from moving or falling. Always work on a flat and level surface.
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Refer to the engine manual for maintenance information specific to the engine used. Be sure to check oil level
before operation. Clean air filter element daily.
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Grease bearings after every 4 hours of use. Refer to
(page 10)
for lubrication points on available models.
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Perform a visual inspection of the entire machine before operation. Be sure all fasteners are tight and secure,
check for signs of metal cracking or fatigue, inspect for damage to electrical wiring, damage to fuel lines, check
bearings and inspect to be sure proper guards are in place and secure, etc...
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Inspect belts before operation. Check belt tension. On new equipment, belts should be re-tensioned after the first
four hours of use. Damaged, stretched or excessively worn belts should be replaced with a new matched set.
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To tension belts, loosen motor mounting hardware slightly. Either push motor towards the rear of the saw (handle
bar side) until the belts are tight or on the models with a belt tensioning adjustment bolt, use bolt to adjust the mo-
tor until the belts are tight. Re-torque the engine mounting hardware
(see
Figure 8
below).
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Proper belt tension must be maintained to transmit the engine power to the cutting blade. Slipping belts will over-
heat, the blade life will be shortened and the cutting speed limited. Over tensioned belts will shorten the belt and
bearing life.
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Check diamond blades for cracks, loose segments and oversize, worn, or out-of-round arbor holes
(See Figure 5
on page 5)
. Do not use
any questionable blade since serious injury and/or damage to property can result. Do
not use warped, twisted, or out-of-balance blades. Unbalanced blades will wear excessively, vibrate and damage
both arbor shaft and bearings. Do not use a blade without a drive pinhole
(Figure 9)
.
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For safety reasons, EDCO
does not recommend the use of any abrasive blades. Abrasive blades can break and
cause serious personal injury to operator and/or bystanders. If abrasive blades are used by choice, use only rein-
forced abrasive blades. Inspect abrasive blades carefully.
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Be sure arbor shaft, backing plate and blade cap are clean and in good condition. Flanges should be free of nicks
and burrs. Replace if out-of-round or worn.
Maintenance Instructions
Figure 8
Figure 9