Page 2 - PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
PAGE 2 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust and some of its constituents, and some dust created of California to cause cancer, birthdefects and other reproductive harm. by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction ac...
Page 3 - SILICOSIS WARNING; SILICOSIS/RESPIRATORY WARNINGS
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 3 Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal andother materials with silica in their composition may giveoff dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is abasic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite andnum...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; NOTE
PAGE 4 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE Specification and part numberare subject to change withoutnotice. MP2 SERIESMASONRY SAWS Proposition 65 Warning ............................................. 2Silicosis/Respiratory Warnings .......................
Page 5 - NOTES
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 5 NOTES
Page 6 - SPECIFICATIONS; Saw Specifications; Table 2. Electric Motor/Engine Specifications
PAGE 6 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) SPECIFICATIONS Saw Specifications Table 1. Saw Model MP25E1 MP25E3 MP275E3 MP2H Approximate Weight 415 lbs. (188 kg) Blade Capacity 20 in. blade maximum Cutting Depth 8 in. with 20 in. blade Blade Speed 2,240 RPMs 2200 RPMs Water Pum...
Page 7 - DIMENSIONS; Figure 1. MP2 Dimensions
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 7 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 t c e l E ( t h g...
Page 8 - SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
PAGE 8 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) 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 yourself and others. ...
Page 10 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING - READ THIS MANUAL
PAGE 10 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safety ■ D O N OT o p e ra 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 p e r a t e t h e s...
Page 11 - ALWAYS; check to make sure that the; WARNING - Clear Area Of Obstructions
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — 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 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) 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 nearest phone or keep a ...
Page 13 - GENERAL INFORMATION
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 13 GENERAL INFORMATION MP2 Saw The MP2 Saw is designed for vigorous wet-cutting masonryapplications. The heavy-duty steel conveyor cart and ball bearingroller wheels ensure material stability and smooth travel. Inaddition a reinforced ...
Page 14 - CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
PAGE 14 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 3. MP2 Saw (Electric Models) Figure 3. MP2 Saw (Gasoline Models)
Page 16 - ELECTRIC MOTOR COMPONENTS; Figure 4. Electric Motor Components; DANGER - Electrocution Hazard
PAGE 16 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) 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 electric motor. Refer t...
Page 17 - Figure 5. Engine Controls and Components; GASOLINE ENGINE COMPONENTS; DANGER - Explosive Fuel Hazard
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 17 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 19 - WARNING - Inspect the Blade before Cutting
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 19 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 21 - position the; strainer; in the water tray in a manner; CAUTION - Water Strainer Placement
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 21 The MP2 Saw gasoline model utilizes some of the sameprocedures that are used for the electric models. Pleasereference pages 20 and 21 for the below referencedprocedures: ■ Conveyor Cart Placement ■ Blade Selection and Inspection ■ S...
Page 22 - DANGER - Explosive Fuel; Disengage; CAUTION - Dry Cutting
PAGE 22 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) 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 theedge of the oil fille...
Page 24 - place hands and fingers near; WARNING - Amputation Hazard
PAGE 24 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) 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 Lever...
Page 25 - Figure 23. Starter Grip; CAUTION - Engine Starter Rope Safety
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 25 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 26 - OPERATION; Figure 25. Material Placement; (Electric Motors or Gasoline; DANGER - Amputation Hazard
PAGE 26 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) 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 severe bodily harm e...
Page 27 - MAKE CERTAIN; to do the following:; WARNING - Shut-down the Saw for Maintenance
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 27 A good preventive maintenance program of regular inspectionand care will increase life and improve the performance ofthe saw and cutting blades. Maintenance MAINTENANCE (SAW) Basic Maintenance 1 . Tighten loose nuts or screws and re...
Page 29 - CAUTION - Cutting Head Alignment
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 29 MAINTENANCE (SAW) Cutting Head Alignment (Blade) When cutting with the MP2 Saw, make certain the cutting head is properly aligned horizontally and vertically with the conveyor cart. Misalignment can adversely affect blade life. Hori...
Page 30 - Engine Maintenance
PAGE 30 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) 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 C N A N E T N I A M...
Page 31 - use gasoline as a cleaning; Figure 30. Spark Plug Gap; WARNING - Explosive Fuel
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 31 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 asn e c e s s a r y. C h e ck a n d r e t i g...
Page 32 - ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM; Figure 37. Honda GX270 QWH2 Engine Wiring Diagram
PAGE 32 — MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 37. Honda GX270 QWH2 Engine Wiring Diagram
Page 33 - TROUBLESHOOTING - BLADE
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 33 TROUBLESHOOTING - BLADE 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 based on the Blade Troubleshoo...
Page 38 - OPERATION MANUAL; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL
OPERATION MANUAL Your Local Dealer is: HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING © COPYRIGHT 2009, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc and the MQ logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission...
