EDCO SS-26E - Manual (Page 9)

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Cutting:
• Open the Throttle to FULL.
• Engage the clutch in order to use the self propelled drive. Be sure the drive control
lever is in the Neutral before shifting the clutch. (Freewheeling mode)
•
Lower the blade by depressing the blade lift/lower switch (Figure 8) until it just touches
the slab surface. When blade touches, set the depth indicator to zero.
• Continue lowering the blade until desired cutting depth is reached then rotate the depth
control lock to the UP direction until resistance is felt. This will keep the depth of the cut
consistent unless it is readjusted manually.
•
Begin moving the machine into the cut by slowly pushing the grip drive selector lever
forward until the saw reaches the desired forward speed for the blade and cutting
conditions. Forward speed is directly proportional to the amount that the drive selector
lever is pushed forward. Refer to fi gures 2,3,4 and 5 for location of controls. Refer to
page 7 for SS26-E for cutting speed adjustment.
• Do not allow the engine to labor or stall.
• Do not force the blade while cutting.
• Incorrect blade cutting speeds and feeds can damage the blade resulting in
fl ying broken blade fragments that can cause serious injury or death.
Typical Max.
Cutting Depths
Blade
Diameter
Max.
Depth
36”
30”
24”
20”
18”
16”
14”
15”
12”
9 1/2”
7 1/2”
6 1/2”
5 1/2”
4 1/2”
Depths are approximate.
Exact depth will be based
on measured blade
diameter and
blade fl anges.
For Blades Marked WET CUTTING:
Once engine is at operating temperature, open the water valve and fl ip the Blade Saver Switch to the Wet Cut posi-
tion. The engine should continue to run. If the engine stops, the water fl ow may not be adequate. Return the switch
to the DRY CUT position and restart the engine. Your SS26-E, SS26-31D and SS36-61D is equipped with a water
pump, activate the water pump and there should be a noticeable change in water fl ow. Flip the switch back to WET
CUT and the engine should continue to run. Do not operate WET CUT blades without an adequate supply of water.
For Blades Marked DRY CUTTING:
Leave switch in the DRY CUT position. While water is not required for cooling, it may be used for
controlling dust. For health reasons, it is strongly recommended that the operator wear a respirator if
cutting dry and water is not being used to control dust from the material being removed. That dust may
contain chemicals known to cause serious illnesses, including Silicosis - a fatal disease of the lungs.
Check the chemical properties of the material to be removed and follow all EPA/OSHA regulations.
Starting the Saw Electric:
• Verify the Drive Control lever is in the Neutral (center) position. (Figures 2, 3,4 ,5 & 5A)
• Verify that the blade is raised high enough to clear the ground.
• Disengage the Clutch. (Figure 7)
• Insure an electric power cord is plugged into a properly grounded outlet capable of supplying voltage and current
needed to run the motor. This information can be obtained by reading the information plate on the motor.
• Connect the other end of the power cord to the machine. If the plug on the machine does not match the socket on
the end of power cord, contact a qualifi ed electrician to make the necessary changes.
• Once proper power is connected to the machine press the start button to START the machine and press
the STOP button to stop the machine. The stop button is also used as an EMERGENCY STOP button.