Bartell BSS1813 User manual

STREET SAW
Doc. # OI-B09041
Orig. Rel. - 05-2013
Curr. Rev. - 03
Rev. Date - 12-2013
BSS1813
BSS1813W

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WALK-BEHIND POWER TROWEL WARRANTY
All products sold by Bartell Morrison Inc. and Bartell Morrison (USA) LLC (the “Company”) are warranted
against defects in materials and/or worksmanship; excluding the normal wear on wearing components
covered by a separate original manufacturing warranty, for a period of 12 months for machine except 36
months for gearbox from the date of sale to the original end user purchaser that certain conditions have
been met.
Conditions:
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The equipment serial number has been registered with the Company or its approved dealers,
distributors, and representatives or agents.
The equipment has been operated in an appropriate manner by qualied individuals.
The equipment has been properly maintained as per the instructions included in the Owner’s
Manual.
All claims for warranty must be led on proper forms and include the serial number of the
equipment along with proof of purchase.
Any evidence of failure to meet these conditions may result in a denial of the warranty claim.
Consideration of warranty claims will be at the sole discretion of the Company, or its authorized dealers,
distributors, representatives or agents.
The Company may, at its discretion, request that the equipment to be considered warranty be returned
at the owner’s expense to an authorized repair facility for inspection.
Under this warranty we may, at our discrection, replace the defective portion of the equipment and a rea-
sonable (as determined by the Company) amount of labour to conduct the repair or replacement. Under
no circumstances shall the Company be liable for any additional or exceptional costs beyond the cost to
repair or replace the defective portion of the equipment. The Company shall not be held accountable for;
costs associated with travel to inspect or repair defective equipment, cost for transporting equipment at
any facility other than one authorized by the Company or ancillary damage caused by or as a result of
defective equipment.
Under no circumstances shall equipment be returned to the Company or its authorized dealers, distribu-
tors, representatives, or agents without the approval of the Company as evidence by a Returned Goods
Number. To obtain a Returned Goods Number contact the factory or your authorized dealer, distributor,
representative or agent.
This warranty is for the sole benet of the original end user purchaser and is not transferrable to any
other company or person.

SAFETY WARNINGS
PERSONAL SAFETY
Warning：Read and understand instructions before operating saw！
• Always wear safety approved hearingeyehead and respiratory
protection.
•Sturdy boots with nonslip soles aid in providing proper footing.
Use of steel-toed
safety boots are recommended . Under certain
conditions sparks may fly so never wear clothes of flammable
materia l.
• Know how to stop saw quickly in case of emergency. Keep all parts of your body
away from blade and all other moving
parts.
•Use caution and follow instructions when loading and unloading saw.
BLADE SAFETY
Examine cutting blades before each use. Blade should have no crack snicks or flaws.
Center hole should
be undamaged. Use only the blades recommended for your mode l.
Th i s saw should cut only materia l that is specified on each cutting blade. Read the
instructions which are on each blade to determine which material the blade is
designed to
cu t.
Use only reinforced abrasive blades or steel centered diamond blades manufactured
for use on concrete saws. Inspect blade flanges for damageexcessive wear and
cleanliness before mounting b l ade . Blade should fit
snugly on clean undamaged
shaft.
Use only blades marked wit h amaximum operating speed greater than the blade shaft
speed.
•The ignition governor is designed to limit the
maximum engine speed in a
no-load condition. Speeds in excess of that may cause the blade to exceed the
maximum safe-allowable speed. Do not operate the unit if you suspect it of
exceeding this
speed
•Always keep guards in place and do not allow blade exposure on the guard to
exceed 180 degrees. Avoid getting into direct line with the
b l ade .
•Make sure the blade does not make contact with th e ground or any other
surface when transporting the
saw . Use only dry cutting diamond blades with
the optiona
l water tank kit as the water source for dust suppression. Do not use
conve ntiona l abrasive blades withwater.
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GENERAL SAW SAFETY
•Saw must not be left unattended while the engine
is running
•Always rememberto keep both hands on the
h and l es when the engineis
running.
•Do not operate the machine if there is afuel leak. Have the fuel leak fixed first
.
CUTTINGIWORK AREA SAFETY
Warning: Never operate the saw in any app l icatio n or job where you are not trained
or
supervised .
•Operate only inwell ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
which can cause loss of consciousness and possib l e death.
•Keep bystanders and/or animals out of the work area.
•Observe all safety
r egu l at i ons for the safe handling of fue l. Handle fuel in safety
cont a i ners. Shut off the eng i ne and allow it to cool before refueling.if Fuel is
spilled on i t. A l ways move awayfrom thefueling area before starting the
engine.
• D o not oper ate the saw in areas of combustib l ematerial or fumes. Sparks may
occur f rom saw that could cause afire or an explosion.
Failure to comply with preceding warnings could result in serious
body i njury!
WARNING! The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
to cause cancer birt h defects or other reproductive harm.
CONCRETE SAW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
1. Raise the handle to the desired height and secure in place by installing both lock
pins.
2. Be certain to check engine and transmission oil levels and service before using.
Refer to engine manual for detailed information.
3. On electric saw models the proper size power cord must be provided by the
purchaser for wiring motor starter to power source. Refer to chart on inside of starter
box cover for recom- mended wire gauge.
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CUTTING WORK AREA SAFETY

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Be certain you have the correct diamond or abrasive blade. Contact your
authorized servicing dealer for the correct specification. Getting the correct blade
will make a
tremendous difference in your blade costs and performance.
2. The blade shaft flange and arbor must be inspected for damage and cleaned before
mounting
blade. If damaged replace bad parts. Inspect blade for damage to arbor
hole and flange area before attempting to mount blade.
3. Mount the blade solidly and firmly on blade shaft arbor using the wrench
provided. Make sure the arrow on both the blade and the blade guard are pointing
in the same direction of rotation.The lock pin in the outer blade flange must go
completely through the blade and into the matching hole in the inside blade flange.
Tighten blade f1ange nut very securely. (Approximately 50 . Ib. ) . Note that the
blade shaft nut on the right hand side
has left hand threadswhich tightens by turning
counter-clockwise. Some models the blade shaft nut on the left hand side has right
hand threadswhich tightens by turning clockwise.
4. WARNING: DO NOT operate without proper blade guard in place. Do not
operate with front of blade guard raised. Blade exposure cannot
exceed 180 degrees when cutting.
5. The front pointer must be checked for alignment with blade. It must be in line with
a blade mounted on the blade shaft.Use a chalk line or long straight edge to verify
alignmen t.
6. DO NOT use conventional(wet) diamond blades without water!
You must have from 2-1 / 2 to 5 gallons of water per minute flowing over the
blade for proper cooling and to get maximum blade life.For wet sawingbe
sure the spray holes in the blade guard water tubes are open and that each
side of the blade has an adequate supply of water. Test your water supply for
pressure and quantity (flow) before starting to saw.
7. Saw in astraight line. Mark the cutting line clearly so the saw operator can follow
the line without difficulty .The saw should not be twisted from side to side trying
to force the b l ade back on line.
8. Saw only as deep as the specifications and job conditions require. This will save
blade life and reduce sawing costs. Sawing excessively deep is wasteful and
should be avoided. Step cut in increments of two inches for best results.
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TO STARTSAW
1. Fill the fuel tank and check the engine oil leve
l. Refer to the engine manual for
details
2. Start engine.Follow procedure in engine manual
3. Let engine warm up at half throttle.
4. AII sawing is done at full throttle. Governor is factory set for correct engine
speed.
TO MANEUVER SAW
1. Raise blade as high as possible so blade will not strike pavement when
maneuvering by one of thefollowing methodsdepending on the model of the
sa w:
A. Ratchet lock raise/lower control: Squeeze hand grip lever on handle bar and push
down to raise blade.Release hand grip lever to lock at desired heigh t.
B . Screw feed raise/lower control : Pull up on the depth control handle and turn
counter-clockwise.
TO START SAWING
1. Follow all the instructions outlined above.
2. Align blade with cu t. Fo rwet sawingopen water valve FULL open. Check water to
verify full flowthen adjust for proper amount of water on blade BEFORE you lower
theblade. lf water supply is interrupted stop cutting immediately.
3 . Lower the blade into the cut (never deeper than required) by one of the following
methods depending on the model of the saw:
A . Ratchet lock raise/lower control: Squeeze hand grip lever on handle bar and allow
weight of the saw to slowly lower blade. Release hand grip lever to lock at desired
dept h .
B. Screw feed raise / lower control : Pull up on the depth control handle and slowly
turn clockwise. When the desired depth is reachedplace handle over front of
control panel frame and push down to lock it against the frame.
4 . Durin g cutting do not exert excessive side pressure on handles to steer. Use only
enough pressure to follow the previously marked line.
5. Use proper forward speedallowing the blade to cut but not stal l.
6.If the saw should stall for any reason raise the blade completely out of the cut before
starting engine again.
7 . Whe nlowering the blade into apartially-made cut use extreme care to be certain the
blade is perfectly aligned within the cut before starting to saw again. 00 not force
blade into material by lowering the blade too fast or by pushing too fast while
sawing.
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FINISH OF CUT
1. Bring the blade out of the cut by method explained under "To Maneuver Saw
" .
Raise blade high enough to clear the pavement when maneuvering the saw.
2. Turn off water valve.
3. Close engine throttle to idle position. Let engine cool down before stopping.
4. Do not leave the saw unti l the blade and saw has completely stopped.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lubricate blade shaft bearings daily! Note: When cutt ing drygrease blade shaft
bearings two or three times daily.Grease provides an added protective seal for the
bearings.Use only a premium lithium-basedgreaseconforming to NLGI No. 2
consistency.
After amaximum of every 40 hours of operation grease front axle pivot bearings
and grease depth contro ladjustment shaft.
2. Check engine oil daily. Keep oil clean and at proper leve l.
Since the engine often
operates at an anglecheck the oi l level (with engine horizontal) frequently to ensure
that the oil level never falls below the lower mark in the dipstick . Follow engine
manufacturer ' s recommendation on changing oi l.
3. Clean engine air filter. When cutting dry clean air cleaner two or three timesa day.
See engine manufactures manual for proper care andmaintenance.
4 . Engine care:See engine manua l.
5. Blade shaft V-belts tension: This model concrete saw is equipped with 3VX
premium V-belts . These belts are properly tensioned at the factory. Severe damage
or even breakage of the crankshaft might occur if the belts are tensioned too tigh t.
Check belt tension as seton the new saw and never se tbelts beyond original
factory tension. Not enough tension will result in poor saw performance and short
belt life.Belts should never be allowed to slip. After two hours of use re-tension
belts to make up for initial stretch. Tore-tension the beltsturn engine off. Loosen
the four bolts holding the engine. Tur nthe horizontal tensioning bolt on the left rear
of the saw frame clockwise until the belts are tig h t. Re-tighten the four bolts on the
engine.
Continue to check the belt tension on aregular basis and re-tighten as necessary.
To obtain accurate V-belt settin g a V-belt tension tester shouldbe used. Check the
setting on a single belt of a matched set of V-belts. Apply load at the center of the
belt span. Deflection should be 3/16" with a 5 to 6Ib. load.
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6. Tighten fasteners regularly . Nuts and bolts may become loose particularly after
the first few hours of operation. On some models care must be taken to select the
proper tools
and fasteners (Metric or English). Most are Metrichowever afew
items use English or Inch fasteners. Damage to the threaded fasteners could occur if
incorrect tools or fasteners are used
.
OPTIONAL ITEMS
WATER TANK KIT
Water tank kit is available except electric. Use only for dry cutt ing ! The water tank
is designed only to suppress airborne concrete
dus t.
WARNING:
Do not use conventional (wet) diamond blades with the
water tank as the water
sourcebecause there is not sufficient water flow available to properly cool the
blades!
CUTTING
DEPTHS
BLADE SIZE MAXIMUM DEPTH
10" (250mm)
2-5 / 8 " (65mm)
12" (300mm) 3-5/8" ( 90mm)
14" (350mm) 4-5/8"
(115mm )
16" (400mm) 5-5 / 8 " ( 140mm)
18" (450mm) 6-5/8" ( 165mm )
Maximum blade capacity for this saw is 14"(350mm) . Maximum blade capacity for
this saw is 18" (450mm).
GOVERNOR SPEEDS
Itis criticalthat the governor and throttle on all internal combustion engines are
adjusted properly.Engine speed is preset at factory for proper sawing speed. It is not
normally necessary to change this setting. It should be per i od i cally verified after saw
is placed into service. To change governor setsrefer to the engine
manua l.
WARNING: Over speeding the engine and blade shaft
can cause serious damage t o the blade resulting in perso n al injury to the operator
and bystanders. To assure the proper governor adjustmentdo not exceed the
following speeds:
:Maximum No Load Blade Shatt RPM (3250)
Maximum No Load Engine RPM (3 900)
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