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MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 3 NOTE PAGE
Page 4 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — TABLE OF CONTENTS; MP2 MASONRY SAW; NOTE
PAGE 4 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — TABLE OF CONTENTS MP2 MASONRY SAW Proposition 65 Warning ............................................. 2Table Of Contents ..................................................... 4Parts Ordering Procedures ..............
Page 6 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — SPECIFICATIONS
PAGE 6 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — SPECIFICATIONS S N O I T A C I F I C E P S W A S . 1 E L B A T l e d o M w a S 1 E 0 5 0 2 P M 3 E 0 5 0 2 P M P H 0 9 0 2 P M t h g i e W e t a m i x o r p p A ) . g K 8 8 1 ( . s b l 5 1 4 y ti c a p a C e d a l ...
Page 7 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — DIMENSIONS; Figure 1. MP2 Dimensions
MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 7 MP2 MASONRY SAW — DIMENSIONS Figure 1. MP2 Dimensions S N O I S N E M I D . 3 E L B A T R E T T E L E C N E R E F E R N O I T P I R C S E D ) m m ( N O I S N E M I D A h t g n e L x a M ) m m 9 1 2 1 ( . n I 8 4 B ) s l e d o M c i r...
Page 8 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
PAGE 8 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Safety precautions should be followed at all times whenoperating this equipment. Failure to read and understandthe Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could resultin injury to yo...
Page 10 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING - READ THIS MANUAL
PAGE 10 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safety ■ D O N OT o p e r a t e o r s e r v i c e t h i s equipment before reading this entiremanual. ■ This equipment should not be operated by persons under18 years of age. ■ N E V E R o...
Page 11 - ALWAYS; WARNING - Clear Area Of Obstructions
MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 11 Blade Safety ■ Use appropriate blades manufactured for use on masonrysaws. ■ Always inspect blades before eachuse. The blade should exhibit nocracks, dings, or flaws in the steelcentered core and/or rim. Center(arbor) hole must be u...
Page 12 - Saw Transportation Safety
PAGE 12 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Emergencies ■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher. ■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest and first aid kit. ■ In emergencies always know the location of the neare...
Page 13 - Machine Operation And Safety Decals; MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 13 Machine Operation And Safety Decals The MP2 Masonry Saw is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figure 2). These decals are provided for operator safety andmaintenance information. Should any of these decals become unreadable, r...
Page 14 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE 14 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — GENERAL INFORMATION MP2 Masonry Saw The MP2 Masonry Saw is designed for vigorous wet-cuttingmasonry applications. The heavy-duty steel conveyor cart andball bearing roller wheels ensure material stability and smoo...
Page 16 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
PAGE 16 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 3. MP2 Saw (Electric Models) Figure 3. MP2 Saw (Gasoline Models)
Page 18 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — ELECTRIC MOTOR COMPONENTS; Figure 4. Electric Motor Components; DANGER - Electrocution Hazard
PAGE 18 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — ELECTRIC MOTOR COMPONENTS Figure 4. Electric Motor Components Heavy Duty Electric Motors The MP2 Saw can be equipped with several different models of electric motors. Figure 4 shows the basic components ofthe elec...
Page 19 - Figure 5. Engine Controls and Components; MP2 MASONRY SAW — GASOLINE ENGINE COMPONENTS; DANGER - Explosive Fuel Hazard
MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 19 Figure 5. Engine Controls and Components Honda GX270QWH2 Gasoline Engine The engine (Figure 5) must be checked for proper lubricationa n d f i l l e d w i t h f u e l p r i o r t o o p e r a t i o n . R e f e r t o t h emanufacturer...
Page 20 - Figure 7. Water Pump Power Connection
PAGE 20 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) Whenever cleaning, adjusting or lubricating any partof the saw, MAKE CERTAIN to place the power ON/ OFF switch in the OFF position and disconnect the plug from the power source. MP2 MASONRY SAW — PRE-SETUP (ELECTRIC MOTORS) Assembl...
Page 21 - WARNING - Inspect the Blade before Cutting
MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 21 Blade Installation 1 . Use the blade bolt wrench (Figure 10) supplied with the saw to install the cutting blade. 2. Ensure the capacity of the blade guard matches thediameter of your cutting blade. 3 . Using the blade nut wrench, re...
Page 23 - strainer; CAUTION - Water Strainer Placement
MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 23 The MP2 Masonry Saw gasoline model utilizes some of thesame procedures that are used for the electric models.Please reference pages 20 and 21 for the below referencedprocedures: ■ Conveyor Cart Placement ■ Blade Selection and Inspec...
Page 24 - DANGER - Explosive Fuel; Figure 14. Pump Disengage; CAUTION - Dry Cutting
PAGE 24 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) Figure 15. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal) 3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. 4. If the oil level is low (Figure 16), fill to the edgeof the oil fill...
Page 26 - WARNING - Amputation Hazard
PAGE 26 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) 4. Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 22) halfway between fast and slow for starting. All cutting is done at full throttle . The engine governor speed is factory set to ensure optimum blade operating speeds. Figure 22. Throttle Leve...
Page 27 - Figure 23. Starter Grip; CAUTION - Engine Starter Rope Safety
MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 27 5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 23) and slowly pull it out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain posi-tion, corresponding to the compression point. Pull thestarter grip briskly and smoothly for starting. DO NOT pull the...
Page 28 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION; Figure 25. Material Placement; DANGER - Amputation Hazard
PAGE 28 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION ALWAYS be alert to the fact that there is a rotating blade on the saw and be extremely aware of your bodyposition - especially your hands in relationship to therotating blade. The possibility exists of s...
Page 29 - MAKE CERTAIN; WARNING - Shut-down the Saw for Maintenance
MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 29 A good preventive maintenance program of regular inspectionand care will increase life and improve the performance ofthe saw and cutting blades. Maintenance MP2 MASONRY SAW — MAINTENANCE (SAW) Basic Maintenance 1 . Tighten loose nut...
Page 32 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — MAINTENANCE (GASOLINE ENGINE); Engine Maintenance
PAGE 32 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — MAINTENANCE (GASOLINE ENGINE) Reference manufacturer enginemanual for specific servicinginstructions. NOTE Engine Maintenance Perform engine maintenance procedures as referenced byTable 6 below: E L U D E H C S E ...
Page 33 - Figure 30. Spark Plug Gap; WARNING - Explosive Fuel
MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 33 Maintenance Perform the engine maintenance procedures as indicatedbelow: Daily ■ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and controlarea. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements asnecessar y. Check and retighten all fastene...
Page 34 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM; Figure 37. Honda GX270 QWH2 Engine Wiring Diagram
PAGE 34 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 37. Honda GX270 QWH2 Engine Wiring Diagram
Page 35 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING - BLADE
MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 35 MP2 MASONRY SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING - BLADE G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T E D A L B . 7 E L B A T M O T P M Y S M E L B O R P E L B I S S O P N O I T U L O S , g n it t u c s p o t s r o s w o l s e d a l B e d a l b n o s n i a m e r...
Page 36 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING (GASOLINE ENGINE)
PAGE 36 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING (GASOLINE ENGINE) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of abreakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis b...
Page 38 - MP2 MASONRY SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING (ELECTRIC MOTOR)
PAGE 38 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) MP2 MASONRY SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING (ELECTRIC MOTOR) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of abreakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis ba...
Page 40 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS
PAGE 40 — MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/13) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS PAYMENT TERMS Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days. FREIGHT POLICY All parts orders will be shipped collect or prepaid with the charges added to the invoice. All shipments are F.O.B. point...
Page 42 - OPERATIONS MANUAL; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL
OPERATIONS MANUAL P/N: 35305 Your Local Dealer is: HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING UNITED STATES Multiquip Corporate Office MQ Parts Department 18910 Wi lm i ngton A v e . C ars on, C A 90746 Cont a ct : mq@mult i qu i p.com T e l. (800) 421-1244 F...
