Owner's manual

E-SS24-I-0414
Printed in USA
©2014 KMS
Page 10
100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA
Phone [phone] • 1-800-638-3326
Fax [phone] • 1-800-447-3326
Website: www.edcoinc.com
Email: [e-mail]
A Division of Equipment Development Company, Inc.
Changing Blades:
• Raisebladeguardandremovearborshaftcapscrew,
lock washer and blade retaining cap. (Figure 14) To remove
thearborshaftcapscrewusea3/4”wrench.
• Cleanthearborshaft,backingplate,andbladecapand
inspect for damage or wear. Make sure the arbor shaft
cap screw threads are clean and undamaged. If any
damageisdetected,consultyourEDCOdealerorthe
EDCOfactory.
• Carefullyplacethebladeonthearborshaftandturnuntil
the drive pin hole in the blade lines up with the drive pin
hole in the backing plate. (Figure 11) Do not use a blade
without a drive pin.
• Fitthewasherandarborshaftcapscrewandretighten
 thecapscrewusing3/4”wrench.
(Figures 12 & 13)
• Securethebladeguardintheoperating
position before starting engine.
Before Changing Blades:
Inspectallbladescarefullybeforeinstalling.Checkforcracks,loosesegmentsandoversize,worn,or
out-of-round arbor holes (See page 13). Do not use any questionable blade since serious personal injury
and/ordamagetopropertycanresult.Donotusewarped,twisted,orout-of-balanceblades.Unbalanced
blades will wear excessively, vibrate and damage both arbor shaft and bearings.
Forsafetyreasons,EDCOdoes not recommend the use of any abrasive blades. Abrasive blades can
breakandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytooperatorand/orbystanders.Ifabrasivebladesareusedby
choice, only use those which are marked as reinforced abrasive blades.
• Make sure you have the proper blade for the job. Determine the hardness and composition of the slab. Give your
dealer complete information including whether re-bars are present, the desired depth of the cut, and the length of the
cut. If in doubt, contact the blade manufacturer. Never exceed the maximum operating speed of the blade. Be sure to
match the blade speed rating with the arbor shaft speed on the machine.
Do not remove or lift the bladeguard unless
blade has stopped completely and the engine is off.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
ArborShaftCapScrew
Lock
Washer
Blade Retaining
Cap
Arbor Shaft
Backing
Plate
Drive Pin
Hole