Multiquip SP118 manual

OPERA TION MANUAL THIS MANU AL MUST A CCOMP ANY THE EQ UIPMENT A T ALL TIMES. T o find the latest re vision of this publication, visit our website at: www .m ultiquip.com Re vision #1 (5/3/12) PN: 38206 Str eetPro SERIES MODEL SP118 PROFESSIONAL P A VEMENT SA W (HONDA GX390U1QWT2 GASOLINE ENGINE)[...]

P A GE 2 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) PROPOSITION 65 W ARNING Engine exhaust and some of its constituents, and some dust created of California to cause cancer , birth defects and other repr oductive harm. by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals kno[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 3 Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry , concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay , granite and numerous other minerals and rock[...]

P A GE 4 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) T ABLE OF CONTENTS SP118 Str eetPr o Pr ofessional Pavement Saw Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Silicosis/Respiratory W ar nings ................................ 3 T able Of Contents ................................................[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 5 P AR TS ORDERING PROCEDURES www .multiquip .com Or dering par ts has never been easier! Choose fr om three easy options: WE A CCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS! When or dering par ts, please supply: ❒ Dealer Account Number ❒ Dealer Name and Address ❒ Shipping Address[...]

P A GE 6 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) TRAINING CHECKLIST T raining Checklist No, Description OK? Date 1 Read operation manual completely . 2 Machine la yout, location of components, chec king of engine and h ydraulic oil le v els . 3 Fuel system, refueling procedure. 4 Operation of spra y and lights. 5 Op[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 7 DAIL Y PRE-OPERA TION CHECKLIST Daily Pre-Operation Chec klist       1 Hardware and damage chec k 2 Engine oil le v el 3 Hydraulic oil le v el 4 Condition of blade 5 Saf ety stop s witch operation 6 Braking control operation[...]

P A GE 8 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) SAFETY INFORMA TION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be follo wed at all times when operating this equipment. F ailure to read and understand the safety messages and operating instr uctions could resul[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 9 SAFETY INFORMA TION GENERAL SAFETY CA UTION  NEV ER oper at e this equi pm ent with ou t prop er pro te ct iv e clothing, shatter proof glasses, respirator y protection, hea rin g p ro te ct io n, st ee l-t oe d b oo ts an d oth er pr ot ec ti v e de vice s re qu i[...]

P A GE 10 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) SAFETY INFORMA TION SA W SAFETY D ANGER  Engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon mono xide. This gas is colorless and odor less, and can cause death if inhaled.  The engine of this equipment requires an adequate free fl o w of cooling air . NEVER op[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 11 SAFETY INFORMA TION BLADE SAFETY W ARNING  Rotat ing blade can cut and crush. AL W A YS keep hands and feet clear while operating the saw . CA UTION  NEVER operate the saw without blade guards and covers in place. Exposure of the diamond blade must not exceed 1[...]

P A GE 12 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) SAFETY INFORMA TION FUEL SAFETY D ANGER  DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside tr uck bed with plastic liner . P ossibility exists of e xplosion or fi re due to static electricity  DO NO T start the engine near spille d fuel or comb ust ib le fl[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 13 SAFETY INFORMA TION LIFTING SAFETY CA UTION  NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting.  S om e sa ws are ve ry hea v y and a wk w ar d to mo v e aro un d . Use proper heavy lifting procedures .  DO NO T attempt to lift[...]

P A GE 14 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) SAFETY INFORMA TION ENVIRONMENT AL SAFETY/DECOMMISSIONING NO TICE Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely retire a piece of equipment that is no longer ser viceable . If the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairab le saf ety r isk due to wear or[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 15 NOTES[...]

P A GE 16 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICA TIONS Figure 1. SP118 Dimensions T able 1. Dimensions REFERENCE LETTER DESCRIPTION DIMENSION A Height w/handle– in. (cm) 43.00 (109 cm) B Length w/pointer raised – in. (cm) 46.0" (117 cm) C Length w/pointer lowered – in. (cm) 67.0"[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 17 SPECIFICA TIONS NO TES: 1. Sound Pressure and P ower Le vels are “A” weighted Measures per ISO 226:2003 (ANSI S1.4-1981). The y are measured with the operating condition of the machine which generates the most repeatab le but highest values of the sound lev els. [...]

P A GE 18 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) GENERAL INFORMA TION INTENDED USE Operate the SP118 Saw , tools and components in accordance with the manufacturer's instr uctions. Use of any other tools f or stated operation is considered contrar y to design ate d use . The risk of such use lies entir ely wit[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 19 COMPONENTS F or quick reference , Figure 3 highlights basic features of the SP118 Saw . 1. Engine Stop Switch — Located on the handle bar , easy toggle to ST OP engine . 2. Anti-Vibrat ion Handle Bar — Assists in the harmonic dam ping of the saw . Adjus tab le in[...]

P A GE 20 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) BASIC ENGINE Figure 4. Engine Components The engine (Figure 4) must be checked for proper lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Ref er to the manuf acturers engine manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. 1. Fuel Filler Cap ?[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 21 INSPECTION/SETUP INSPECTION/SETUP 1. Read and fully understand this manual, the safety intruc tion s in par ticul ar , and the engine manuf acture r's manual supplied with the sa w . 2. Select the correct b lade f or each application. Refer to the Blades and Bla[...]

P A GE 22 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) Guards And Co ver s Figure 7. Blade Guard (Right-side mounting) Blade Guard Inspection CHECK the f ollowing on the Blade Guar d (Figure 7)  Ensure the water feed tubes are properly positioned to per mit water flo w to both sides f o the diamond b lade.  Chec k[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 23 3. Check V -belt tension by using a tension meter (3.0 lbs./1.36Kg) against the inside belt at a mid point between the two pulleys , or by deflecting the center belt at a mid point 3/16" (5 mm). Figure 9. V -Belt Alignment 4. DO NO T over or under tighten the V[...]

P A GE 24 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) Figure 10 highlights the components of a diamond blade . Figure 10. Diamond Blade 1. Drive Pin Hole – A commonly located hole on the diamond blade core that prev ents operational blade slippage between the inner & outer blade flanges (collars). Inspect the dia[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 25 BLADES Diamond Blades Selecting the diamond blade type and g rade defines ho w the b lade will perf orm both in cutting speed and b lade lif e. Selection of the proper diamond blade consists of:  Material to be Cut  T ype of Saw Being Used  Horsepo wer of S[...]

P A GE 26 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) BLADES 4. Outside Blade Flang e (Collar) — En sure that the outside blade flange is placed flush against the diamond b lade . The inside surf ace of the flange m ust be free of debris and per mit a tight closure on the surf ace of the blade core . 5. Diamond Blade[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 27 RAISE/LOWER AND DEPTH STOP Figure 13 highlights the components of the Raise/Lower Depth Stop Assembly . Figure 13. Raise/Lower Depth Stop Calibrating the Desired Depth of Cut The SP118 provides for infinite depth adjustment with Diamond Blades 12" thru 18"[...]

P A GE 28 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) OPERA TION ST ART -UP Figure 16. Engine Stop Switches CA UTION DO NOT attempt to operate the saw until this manual has been read and thoroughly understood. Engine operating steps may vary . See included engine manuf acturer's operating man ual. CA UTION Ensure t[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 29 OPERA TION Figure 18. Engine Fuel V alve Lever 4. Place the ENGINE ON/OFF switch located on the ENGINE (Figure 19) in the "ON" position. Place the EN GI NE ON/O F F s wi tc h loc a te d on the HAND LE B AR S (Figure 20) in the "ON" (center) positi[...]

P A GE 30 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) OPERA TION Th e res is t an c e be co mes the ha rd es t at th e co m pr e ss io n point. Pull the star ter grip br iskly and smoothly for star ting. Figure 23. Star ter Grip 8. If the engine has star ted, slowly return the choke lev er (Figure 21) to the "OPEN&[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 31 OPERA TION 1. Connect the saw to your water source and star t the engine as described in the previous section. 2. Rotate the throttle le v er (Figure 22) to full throttle. 3. T ur n the water valv e to star t the flow of water and ensure sufficient water supply is [...]

P A GE 32 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) MAINTENANCE (SA W) General maintenance practices are crucial to the perf ormance and longevity of your saw . The extreme en viro nm en ts of sa wi ng ope r at io ns req u ir e rout in e clea ni ng , lubrication, belt tensioning, and inspection for wear and damage The[...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 33 MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) GENERAL ENGINE CARE Engine chec k Check daily f or any oil and/or fuel leakage, thread nut and bolt tightness, and o v erall cleanliness. Engine air filter Replace air filter if dir ty . See Engine Owner’ s Manual f or detailed inf ormation. [...]

P A GE 34 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) DECOMMISSIONING/W A TER T ANK (OPTIONAL) DECOMMISSIONING SA W/COMPONENTS Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely retire a piece of equipment that is no longer ser viceable . If the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairab le saf ety r isk due to [...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 35 TROUBLESHOOTING (SA W) T able 7. Blade T roubleshooting Symptom Possib le Problem Solution Blade slows or stops cutting. Blade too hard for the material being cut? Consult dealer or Multiquip f or correct blade. T r y cutting very soft mater ial (sandstone, silica, b[...]

P A GE 36 — SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) T able 8. T roubleshooting (Engine) Symptom P ossible Pr oblem Solution Difficult to star t, “fuel is av ailable , but no spark at spark plug. ” Spark plug bridging? Check gap , insulation or replace spar k plug. Carbon deposit on spark [...]

SP118 P A VEMENT SA W • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (05/03/12) — P A GE 37 CONFORMITY CER TIFICA TES SP1 18 MUL TIQUIP , INC. hereby declares that the machine(s) designated as SP118 conf orms to the follo wing: 1. American National Standards Institute - This machine has engineered and designed to fully comply with the requirements set for t[...]

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