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STOW CUTTER 1 SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (06/06/08) — PAGE 19
Cutting Depth Adjustment
The saw is equipped with a Raise/Lower Assembly that is
supported by the following components.
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Raise/Lower Acme Screw
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Jack Arm
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Blade Guard
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Adjusting Handle Crank
STOW CUTTER 1 SAW — BLADE PLACEMENT
WARNING
Failure to thoroughly inspect the diamond
blade for operational safety could result in
damage to the blades or the saw and may
cause injury to the user or others in the
operating area.
1. Blade Guard - Pivot the blade guard
front cover all the way back. The guard
tension spring will keep the front cover in position.
2. Blade Hex Nut - Unscrew the blade shaft nut (right side
loosens clockwise and tightens counter-clockwise while the
left side loosens counter-clockwise and tightens clockwise.
DO NOT overtighten the nut (approximately 45-50 ft. lb/61-
68 N/m) when finalizing the assembly.
3. Outside Blade Flange (Collar) - Ensure that the outside
blade flange is placed flush against the diamond blade.
The inside surface of the flange must be free of debris and
permit a tight closure on the surface of the blade core.
5. Inner Flange (Collar) - This flange is fixed upon the blade
shaft. The inside surface of the flange must be free of debris
and permit a tight closure on the surface of the blade.
The following steps should be
accomplished before using the saw
on any cutting surface.
NOTE
4. Diamond Blade - Ensure that the proper diamond blade
has been selected for the job. Pay close attention to the
directional arrows on the blade. The blade's operating
directional arrows must point in a "down-cutting" direction
to perform correctly. When placing the blade onto the blade
shaft, ensure the arbor hole of the blade matches the
diameter of the shaft.
WARNING
Dropping or forcing the
blade onto the cutting
surface can severely
damage the diamond blade and may
cause serious damage to the saw and
bodily harm.
Blade Removal and Replacement
1. Set the engine ON/OFF switch to the
"OFF" position. (Unplug electric
models.)
2. Place the saw on a stable level working
surface.
3. Ensure the blade is raised and the raise/lower crank is locked
into position.
When removing or installing a
diamond blade, please note that the
blade retaining nuts are left and right-
hand threaded.
NOTE
BLADE PLACEMENT
5. Lift up the blade guard cover to gain access to the blade.
6. Use the provided blade nut and blade shaft locking
wrenches to remove and install the blade.
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While holding the blade shaft with the locking wrench,
remove the blade hex nut (clockwise direction) and outer
blade flange.
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Remove the old blade and install a new blade in the
same rotational direction as marked on the old blade.
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Reinstall the outer blade flange and hex nut. Tighten
the nut firmly (counter-clockwise direction). DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN.
Blade Speed
A diamond blade’s performance is directly connected to specific
peripheral (rim) speeds.
The following shaft rotational speeds have been factory set to
ensure optimum blade performance.
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CUTTER 1- 18-inch (457.2 mm) Capacity - 2,836 RPM.