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RCC130H-CRACK SAW  OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #1 (11/18/04)  PAGE 18
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATIONS
FIGURE 1 
3) Position the quick change height lever over center 
to its rear most (up) position. FIGURE 2. 
FIGURE 2 
DANGER
IMPROPER BLADE POSITION DURING THE 
STARTING PROCEDURE CAN ALLOW THE 
BLADE TO CONTACT THE WORK SURFACE  
BEFORE THE OPERATOR CAN ASSUME A 
PROPER OPERATING POSITION. THIS 
OCCURRENCE CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY 
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. 
4) Remove the blade guard from the main frame 
with the 3/4 inch wrench to expose the arbor shaft. 
Using the 1-1/2 inch wrench, remove the hexagon 
nut and hub flange from the shaft. The arbor shaft 
incorporates left hand threads. FIGURE 3. 
FIGURE 3 
5) Inspect the hub flange, hub body and arbor shaft 
for proper structural integrity. Determine that all 
components are free from surface imperfections 
including, but not limited to corrosion, cracks, 
warpage and material build-ups. Remove any 
material build-up from the mating surfaces of the 
hub components. Replace any questionable 
component with a factory approved replacement 
part only. If there are any questions regarding the 
suitability of a specific component, contact the 
Customer Service Department for assistance 
BEFORE utilizing the Crack Saw. There is no 
charge for this service. FIGURE 4. 
FIGURE 4 
6) Inspect the diamond blade for proper structural 
integrity as outlined above. If there are any 
questions regarding the suitability of a diamond 
blade, contact the specific manufacturer or the 
Customer Service Department of General 
Equipment Company for assistance BEFORE 
utilizing it with the Crack Saw. There is no charge for 
contacting the Customer Service Department of 
General Equipment Company. 
7) Proper blade rotation direction is marked on the 
side of the blade blank. The Crack Saw is of a down 
cut type design as viewed by the operator. The 
diamond blade is intended rotate toward the 
operator to enhance visibility and overall productivity 










