Target Port-A-Saw Operating Instructions And Parts List Manual - page 19
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WARNING: Conventional Wet diamond
blades MUST be used with water. DO NOT use
conventional Wet diamond blades without
water. Using conventional wet diamond
blades without water can result in injury or death of the
operator or persons in the work area!
WARNING: When cutting without water use only
diamond blades that are intended to be used
dry (without water). Conventional Wet
diamond blades MUST be used with water.
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Hint: To reduce vibration of the saw, the water
reservoir pan [Pan Weldment (A)] can be filled with sand.
Be sure to remove the Water Pump (U) (Electric
Models) or the water pump intake Strainer (S)
(Gasoline Model) to avoid contaminating it with dirt or
sand.
WARNING: Always use respiratory protection when
dry sawing
Electric Model (Figure 5):
Before cutting dry unplug the Water Pump (U) from the
electric motor by disconnecting the Electrical Cord (NN).
Gasoline Model (Figure 8):
Remove the water pump drive V-Belt (EE):
1. Remove the two shields covering the Water Pump
belt drive, and the belt guard (Not Shown).
2. Loosen the two (2) bolts that hold the Water Pump
inposition. Loosen the drawbolt that tensions the
water pump belt.
3. Slide the water pump forward and remove the belt
from the water pump pulley.
4. Disassemble the water pump V-Belt (EE):
a. Turn the belt inside out and with one hand
squeeze the two strands of the belt together.
b. Twist one tab 90 degrees so that it is parallel
with the slot in the adjacent link.
c. Pull the end of that link over the tab.
d. Pull belt end through the other two links.
5. Re-install the Belt Guard and water pump shields.
Save the water pump belt so that it can be
re-installed if the unit needs to be used for wet
cutting.
CAUTION: DO NOT run the Water Pump (U) for
extended periods of time without water! The
Water Pump could be damaged!
CUTTING OPERATIONS:
Place material on Conveyor Cart (C) and move
conveyor cart to the front of the saw so that the blade
DOES NOT contact the material.
Cutting Methods: This unit allows three methods for
the blade to contact the material:
1. Fixed Head: Position the head to the desired height,
then tighten the Lock Handle (P) (Figures 5 & 6).
Then the material can be pushed into the blade.
2. Hold the Hand Grip (UU) and lower the blade into
the material (See Fig. 10). The blade will return to
the upper position when force is released.
3. Push the optional Foot Pedal Kit (F) (Fig. 1) with
your foot to lower the blade into the material. The
blade will return to the upper position when force is
released.
Start / Stop (Electric Models): (Figures 9 & 10)
Open the Water Valve (T) fully, and check the water
flow before cutting.
Start the electric motor by turning the Power Switch (RR)
to the "ON" position.
Cut the material using one of the Cutting Methods
described in the above section.
WARNING: Keep hands clear of rotating blade
during operation. READ ALL SAFETY
WARNINGS before operating this machine.
CAUTION: DO NOT cut into the cast aluminum
area of the Conveyor Cart (C). The blade should
only cut into the wooden insert area of
Conveyor Cart (C)!
STOPPING THE UNIT (Electric Models):
Stop the unit by turning the Power Switch (RR) to
the OFF position. (Fig. 9) Wait for all blade
movement to stop before removing material from
the machine.
Start / Stop (Gasoline Models): (See Figures 1 & 7)
Open the Water Valve (T) (Fig. 7) and prime the Water
Pump (U) using the Primer Bulb (V) (Fig. 1). Squeeze
the Primer Bulb until water passes through the blade
guard water tubes.
Start the engine by using the procedure in the engine
operation manual.
Open the engine throttle full open. All sawing is done at
full throttle. DO NOT change the engine governor
setting it is factory set for the correct speed. See the
Specifications section of this document for proper
engine & blade shaft RPM.
WARNING: Keep hands clear of rotating blade
during operation. READ ALL SAFETY
WARNINGS before operating this machine.
Ad just the water flow with the Water Valve (T), and check
the water flow before cutting.
Cut the material using one of the Cutting Methods
described in the above section.
STOPPING THE UNIT (Gasoline Models):
Normal Operation: Stop the unit by following the procedure
in the engine operation manual. Wait for all blade
movement to stop before removing material from the
machine.
Emergency: Turn the Engine Stop Switch (VV) to
the OFF position (Fig. 7).