Edco SS-24 Operator's Instruction Manual - Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions
Figure 2
3
Ignition
5
Blade Saver
Switch
itch
11
Hour
Meter
12
Handle
Locks
e
10
Clutch
10
9
Speed
Control
S
12
Handle
Locks
H
1
Emergency Stop
(E-Stop)
Em
14
Guide
Rope
Cleat
G
R
C
4
Throttle
T
13
Guide
Rope
T
T
R
8
Depth
Gauge
G
7
Depth Control
Handwheel
2
Choke
6
Water Pump
Switch
p
1 - Emergency Stop (E-Stop): Before operation, be sure the
E-Stop is reset by turning/lifting the knob. PUSH to shut off the
engine in an emergency. CAUTION: Shut off the ignition when
not in use.Using the E-Stop as an ON/OFF switch in place of the
ignition will drain the battery.
2 - Choke: Use to aid cold weather engine starting. Follow the
instructions in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
3 - Ignition: (Optional location depending on engine model) Turn
key to START position. Once engine starts, leave in RUN posi-
tion. Shut off Ignition Switch between uses. As a safety precau-
tion, remove key when not in use.
4 - Throttle: Turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE to unlock. PULL
UP to increase engine RPM, PUSH DOWN to decrease. Turn
CLOCKWISE to lock cable in position once desired engine speed
is reached. For optimum performance engine should be operated
at full RPMs.
5 - Blade Saver Switch: Must be in theDRY position or engine
will not start. The purpose of the Blade Saver is to stop the
engine if water pressure drops. If using a WET CUT Blade, open
the water valve and select the WET position after starting the
engine and before starting to cut.
6 - Water Pump Switch: (Optional) Activated pump to pull water
from an external tank. 7 - Depth Gauge: Provides readout of
blade depth.
8 - Depth Control Handwheel: Raises and lowers the blade.
9 - Speed Control: Controls saw speed in FWD and REV. This
EDCO saw is equipped with a Hydrostatic Transmission,
which permits infi nite speed control. (Actual cutting speed is limit-
ed by the saw blade and cutting conditions).
10 - Clutch: Pull back to engage DRIVE. Push forward to re-
lease drive wheels (Freewheel) SS-24.
11 - Hour Meter: Gives readout of engine run-time. One sug-
gested use for this meter is to keep track of scheduled
maintenance. (See page 11)
12 - Handle Locks: Loosen knobs to adjust handle position. Be
sure to securely retighten the knobs once handles are positioned.
Adjust before starting saw for operator comfort and safe opera-
tion.
13 - Guide Rope: Provides raising and lowering of cutting guide.
14 - Guide Rope Cleat: Locks Guide Rope during transit or
storage.