Page 5 - WARNING; ATENCION
5 • Repairs Are To Be Done By An Authorized Dealer Only• Las Reparaciones Deben Ser Efectuadas Únicamente Por Un Distribuidor Autorizado • Diamond Blade • Sierra Diamantada • Blade Diameter • Diámetro De La Hoja • Pulley Diameter • Diámetro De La Correa • Number of Revolutions Per Minute, Rotational...
Page 7 - MC 18 Specifications
7 Power SourceMC 18 Model MC 18 9H MC 18 13H Horsepower 9 HP 13 HP Screw Feed Model Max. Blade Cap. in. (mm) 18 (450) Max. Depth of CutBlade Shaft RPM 2,600 2600 Weight Crated - lb. (Kg) 209 (95) 222 (101) Uncrated - lb. (Kg) 182 (83) 195 (88) Arbor Size Blade FlangeBlade DriveBlade ControlBlade Coo...
Page 8 - DO; FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGS AND OPERATING; WARNINGS
8 DO WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. SAFETY FIRST! WARNINGS DO’s and DO NOT’s DO read this entire operator’s manual before operating this machine. Understand all warnings, instructions, and controls . DO keep a...
Page 9 - DO NOT
9 SAFETY FIRST! WARNINGS DO’s and DO NOT’s WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. DO NOT DO NOT operate this machine unless you have read and understood this operator’s manual. DO NOT operate this machine without the ...
Page 10 - FIGURE 2; FIGURE 1
10 FIGURE 2 2A. BLADE SHAFT NUT: Use to tighten the outer fl ange against the diamond blade. 2B. OUTER FLANGE: Use to hold the diamond blade in position. 2C. NOT USED 2D. LOCKING PIN: Use to prevent the diamond blade from rotating on the shaft during operation. 2E. DIAMOND BLADE: Use as the cutting ...
Page 11 - PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST; WITH MACHINE COLD AND SETTING LEVEL:; SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE:; SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS:
11 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Before leaving our factory, every machine is thoroughly tested. Follow our instructions strictly and your machine will give you long service in normal operating conditions. Before starting up the machine, make sure you read this entire operations manual and are familiar wi...
Page 12 - CUTTING DEPTHS; Features
12 • T h e H a n d l e m u s t b e a t t a c h e d . P l a c e H a n d l e in position and securely tighten Knobs. • Check the engine oil level. Service before using. Refer to the engine operation manual for detailed information. These signs will give advice for your safety Before leaving our factor...
Page 13 - Check Before Starting
13 Always pay extreme care and attention to the preparation of the machine before starting. Remove all wrenches and tools from the fl oor and the machine. Always keep blade guard and transmission guard in place. (See Fig. 1 and 2) Always set the Engine Switch (1D) to the "OFF" position befor...
Page 14 - To Maneuver the Saw
14 • Screw Feed Version: Raise the blade out of the cut by pulling up on the depth control lock and slowly turning the hand wheel clockwise. Raise the blade (2E) high enough out of the cut to clear the pavement when maneuvering the saw. • Turn off the Water Valve (1A). • Turn the Engine Throttle to ...
Page 15 - 0 Maintenance; Optional and Accessory (Field Installed)
15 SPECIAL OUTER FLANGE ASSY 1/2" (12.7mm)WIDE CUT (P/N 167963) • A Special Outer Flange Assembly is available as a fi eld installed accessory. It enables the MC 18 to cut7/16" - 1/2" (11-12.7mm) wide. WARNING: This special outer fl ange assembly is for use with blade width stacks of 7/1...
Page 16 - BLADE SHAFT
16 It is critical that the Governor and throttle on all internal combustion engines be adjusted properly. The engine speed is preset at the factory for the proper sawing speed. It is NOT normally necessary to change this setting. It should be periodically verifi ed after the saw is placed into servi...
Page 18 - Diagram 1 – Frame & Axle
Page 23 - Diagram 3 – Pointer & Belt Guard
23 Diagram 3 – Pointer & Belt Guard BILL OF MATERIAL INDEX P/N DESCRIPTION QTY 1 502469601 Guard, Shaft - Weldment 1 2 020785 Lockwasher, Split .313 2 3 020399 Capscrew, Hex Hd .312-18UNC x 3.25 2 4 502469701 Bracket, Pointer Mount 1 5 502437601 Bar, Pointer - Offset 1 6 502437701 Bar, Pointer -...
Page 24 - Diagram 4 – Guards & Water Distribution
Page 26 - Diagram 5 – Blade Guard
Page 28 - Diagram 6 – Engine & Bladeshaft
Page 32 - DUST WARNING; Corporate Office
Customer Service: 800-288-5040 Customer Serv. Fax: 800-825-0028 Printed in the USA DUST WARNING Cutting, especially when DRY cutting, generates dust that comes from the material being cut,which frequently contains silica . Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous...