EDCO SS-24 - Manual (Page 10)

E-SS24-I-0414
Printed in USA
©2014
KMS
Page 10
100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA
Phone (301) 663-1600 • 1-800-638-3326
Fax (301) 663-1607 • 1-800-447-3326
Website: www.edcoinc.com
Email: [email protected] A Division of Equipment Development Company, Inc.
Changing Blades:
• Raise blade guard and remove arbor shaft cap screw,
lock washer and blade retaining cap. (Figure 14) To remove
the arbor shaft cap screw use a 3/4” wrench.
• Clean the arbor shaft, backing plate, and blade cap and
inspect for damage or wear. Make sure the arbor shaft
cap screw threads are clean and undamaged. If any
damage is detected, consult your EDCO dealer or the
EDCO factory.
• Carefully place the blade on the arbor shaft and turn until
the drive pin hole in the blade lines up with the drive pin
hole in the backing plate. (Figure 11) Do not use a blade
without a drive pin.
• Fit the washer and arbor shaft cap screw and retighten
the cap screw using 3/4” wrench.
(Figures 12 & 13)
• Secure the blade guard in the operating
position before starting engine.
Before Changing Blades:
Inspect all blades carefully before installing. Check for cracks, loose segments and oversize, worn, or
out-of-round arbor holes (See page 13). Do not use any questionable blade since serious personal 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.
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, only use those which are marked as reinforced abrasive blades.
• Make sure you have the proper blade for the job. Determine the hardness and composition of the slab. Give your
dealer complete information including whether re-bars are present, the desired depth of the cut, and the length of the
cut. If in doubt, contact the blade manufacturer. Never exceed the maximum operating speed of the blade. Be sure to
match the blade speed rating with the arbor shaft speed on the machine.
Do not remove or lift the bladeguard unless
blade has stopped completely and the engine is off.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Arbor Shaft Cap Screw
Lock
Washer
Blade Retaining
Cap
Arbor Shaft
Backing
Plate
Drive Pin
Hole