Norton Clipper C1418P User manual

OWNERS
MANUAL
Small Concrete Saw
MODEL:
C1318P
C1418P
FORM: C1318P-C1418P rev 2-2022

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WARRANTY
Norton warrants all products manufactured by it against defects in
workmanship or materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment to the customer.
The responsibility of Norton under this warranty is limited to
replacement or repair of defective parts at Norton's Indianapolis IN,
factory, or at a point designated by it, of such part as shall appear to
us upon inspection at such point, to have been defective in material or
workmanship, with expense for transportation borne by the customer.
In no event shall Norton be liable for consequential or incidental
damages arising out of the failure of any product to operate properly.
Integral units such as gasoline engines, electric motors,batteries,
tires, transmissions, etc., are excluded from this warranty and are
subject to the prime manufacturer's warranty.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied,
and all such other warranties are hereby disclaimed.
Important: Before placing equipment in operation, record the following
information.
MODEL:_________ SERIAL NO.___________
PURCHASE FROM: _____________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________
CITY_______ STATE ______ ZIP ________
TELEPHONE NO. ______________________
Before using this equipment, make sure that any person using it
reads and understands the instructions in this owner’s manual.

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Table of Contents
CONTENTS PAGE
I. Preparation 4-9
A. Safety Precautions 4-6
Dust and Silica Warning 5
B. Assembly 7
C. C1318P and C1418P Series Concrete Saw Specifications 8
D. Engine 9
E. Pointer Alignment 9
II. Operation 9-14
A. Blade Installation 9-10
B. Starting The Engine 10-14
C1318P 13HP Honda 10-11
C1418P 14HP Kohler 11-13
C. Water Supply 13-14
D. Operating The Saw 14-15
E. Cutting Technique 15-16
III. Maintenance 16-25
A. Engine 16
C1318P Honda Powered 16-17
C1418P Kohler Powered 18-19
Dry Cutting Engine Maintenance (Honda and Kohler) 19
B. Bearings 19-20
C. V-Belts 20-23
D. Depth Control 24
E. Inspection and Cleaning 24
F. Wiring Diagrams: C1318P and C1418P 25
IV. Parts List Section 26-42
A. Ordering Information 26
B. Parts Drawing and Service Parts List 27-42
Depth Control And Depth Lock Group 27
Handle Bar Group 28
Blade Guard Group 29
Blade Shaft Group 30-31
Belt Tensioning Group 32
Engine Mount Group 33
Main Frame Group 34
Water Control Group 35-36
Front Pointer Group 37
Decals 38-42
Read Owner’s Manual Before Use
Safety Alert Symbol: Information Following This
Symbol Is Very Important.
Use Only Norton Diamond Blades

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I. PREPARATION
A. Safety Precautions
Important! The following safety precautions must always be observed.
Hazard Symbols
Fuel (gasoline) is extremely flammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers,
in well-ventilated, unoccupied approved areas, and away from
sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is
hot or running. Do not start the engine near spilled fuel. Never
use the fuel as a cleaning agent
Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. To
prevent burns, do not touch the engine or related parts while
the engine is running or immediately after it is turned off. Never
operate the engine with any heat shields or guards removed.
Keep all guards in place when operating any piece of
equipment
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all rotating parts
Lethal Exhaust Gas: use only in well ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide, which is
odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled. Avoid
inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the engine in a closed
building or confined area.
Never tamper with the governor components of settings to
increase the maximum speed. Severe personal injury and
damage to the engine or equipment can result if operated at
speed above maximum. Always obey the maximum speed
rating of blade.
DO NOT LIFT THE SAW BY THE HANDLE
BARS

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Dust and Silica Warning
Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can
generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause serious or
fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the
particular process and/or material being cut or the composition of the tool being
used, review the material safety data sheet and/or consult your employer, the
material manufacturer/supplier, governmental agencies such as OSHA and
NIOSH and other sources on hazardous materials and make certain to comply
with all product warnings and instructions for the safe and effective use of the
material being cut. California and some other authorities, for instance, have
published lists of substances known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, or
other harmful effects.
Control dust, mist and fumes at the source where possible. In this regard use
good work practices and follow the recommendations of the manufacturer/supplier,
OSHA/NIOSH, and occupational and trade associations. Water should be used
for dust suppression when wet cutting is feasible. When the hazards from
inhalation of dust, mists and fumes cannot be eliminated through engineering
controls such as vacuum and/or water mist, the operator and any bystanders
should always wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for the material being
cut.
Use Approved:
Eye Protection Hearing
Protection
Respiratory
Protection
Head Protection

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1. Before mounting any blade on the saw, the blade should be inspected for
any damage which might have occurred during shipment, handling or
previous use.
2. The blade collars and arbors should be cleaned and examined for damage
before mounting the blade.
3. The blade must be properly fitted over the arbor with the drive pin on the
outside collar projecting through the drive pin hole on the blade and inside
collar.
4. The blade shaft nut, which is a left-hand thread nut, must be tightened
securely against the outside blade shaft collar.
5. The blade must be operated within the specified maximum operating speed
listed on the blade.
6. Turn water control valve to full to provide adequate coolant (4 to 6 gallons
per minute) for diamond blades and wet cutting abrasive blades.
Insufficient coolant could result in severe blade breakage or diamond
segment separation.
7. The blade guard must be in place with the nose guard down and locked
when the saw is running.
8. The operator should wear safety glasses and any other appropriate safety
equipment.
9. When starting the saw, the operator should stand away and to the side of
the blade.
10.If for any reason the saw should stall in the cut, raise the blade out of the
cut. Check the outside blade shaft collar and nut for tightness. Inspect the
blade for damage before restarting the saw. Use caution when resuming a
cut. Be certain that the blade is in alignment with the previous cut.
11.During cutting operations do not exert excess side pressure on the handles
as a method of steering. Do not force the blade into the cut by lowering the
blade too fast or by pushing the saw too fast.
You Are Responsible For Your Safety!!!

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I. PREPARATION
B. Assembly
The C1318P and C1418P are the same machine except for the engine. The
C1318P utilizes the Honda GX390 13HP engine while the C1418P uses the
Kohler 14HP CH440 engine.
The compact concrete saws are shipped completely assembled and ready for
use except for diamond blade, gasoline, oil, and handle bar. Inspect the saw
for shipping damage. If any damage is found, contact the shipper immediately
and file a freight claim. Norton Clipper is not responsible for any freight-related
damages. Remove the saw from the pallet. Reverse the position of the
handlebars so that the handle bar sticks out towards the operator. Adjust the
handlebars to the desired height. Align the hole located in the operator’s right
side of the Handle Bar Assembly with the M10 Weld Nut in the frame. Attach
the handlebars to the saw with the supplied hardware. The Operator’s Right
Side Screw part# 028098 will pass through a hole in the Handle Bar Assembly.
Tighten 029098 to the Handle Bar Assembly and then tighten the M10 Jam Nut
027006. Tighten 027021 to the Handle Bar Assembly and then tighten the
M10 Jam Nut 027006. Read and understand the remaining sections of this
Owner’s Manual. NOTE: Do not install the blade until it is time to use the saw.
ANSI regulations prohibit the transportation of any concrete saw with the blade
installed.
DO NOT LIFT THE SAW BY THE HANDLE BARS
Part # Description QTY
027021 Screw DIN931 M10 x 25 Hex Head Cap 1
028098 Screw DIN933 M10 x 65 Hex Head Cap 1
027006 M10 Jam Nut DIN934 2
027021
028098
027006
027006
M10 Weld
Nut

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C. C1318P and C1418P Series Concrete Saw Specifications
Dimensions/Weight C1318P C1418P
Length (Working) 45.66” (1160 mm)
Length (Transport) 33.50” (850 mm)
Width 39.50” (1003 mm)
Height 39” (990 mm)
Weight 220 lbs (100 kg)
Engine
Engine Mfg. Honda Kohler
Model GX390 CH440
Manufacturers Spec No. GX390K1QXC9 PA-CH440-3302
Engine Type Single Cylinder 4 Cycle Single Cylinder 4 Cycle
Horse Power - Gross 13 hp* (9.5kW)
@ 3,600 rpm
14 hp* (10.4kW)
@ 3,600 rpm
Max Torque – Gross 19.5 ft-lbs (26.5 Nm, 2.7
kg-m) @ 2,500 rpm
22.7 ft-lbs (30.8 Nm, 3.1
kg-m) @ 3,600 rpm
Cooling System Air Air
Oil Capacity 1.16 US qt (1.1 liter) 1.4 US qt (1.3 liter)
Fuel Capacity 1.79 US gal (6.5 liter) 1.75 US gal (7.0 liter)
Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline (86 pump
octane)
Unleaded Gasoline (86 pump
octane)
Low Oil Sensor Yes Yes
Air Filtration Four Stage Cyclone Four Stage Quad Clean
Characteristics
Max Blade 18” (450 mm)
Depth of Cut 18” (406 mm) 6.75” (172 mm)
16” (406 mm) 5.75” (146 mm)
14” (356 mm) 4.75” (121 mm)
12” (305 mm) 3.75” (95 mm)
Arbor Bore 1” (25.4 mm)
Blade Shaft Locking Device Machined Into Flats Of Tight Collar
Blade Shaft Speed 2,573 rpm
Depth Control Hand Wheel With Screw Feed
Depth Lock Standard
Depth Gauge Customer Installed Accessory
Number Of Belts Single Ten (10) Groove K Section Belt
Blade Guard Type Hinged, All Steel Construction
Right or Left Side Cutting Yes
Lifting Bale Built In
Handle Bars Adjustable, Stays Level At All Times
Water Tank Standard
Water Tank Capacity 6.5 US Gallons (24.6 liter)
Water Hose Connector Standard Garden Hose With Flow Control Valve
Recessed Rear Wheels Standard
Sound pressure188 db(A)
Sound power1105 db(A)
Vibration emission value 9.18 ft/ s² (2.8 m/s²) (according to EN 12096)
* = Horse power and Torque ratings are Gross Horse power and are supplied by the engine manufacturer. Actual output of the engine will vary due to
many factors including operational speed of engine, environmental conditions, maintenance, fuel, and other variables. Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. makes
NO claim to actual or gross horse power and torque ratings. 1) The sound measures have been made following pr EN 12638, Annex A; 2)“Floor sawing,
grooving and milling machines – Safety “

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D. Engine
Prior to attempting to operate the engine, read the information
contained in the engine owner's manual. An engine owner’s manual is
supplied with every gasoline powered concrete saw.
1. Check Oil: Add oil if low. Refer to the engine owner's manual for the
recommended SAE viscosity grades. Capacity of oil is 1.16 US quarts (1.1
liters) for Honda powered C1318P and 1.4 US qt (1.3 liter) for Kohler
powered C1418P models
2. Check Fuel: Fill if low. Use only unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker
octane rating of 86 or higher is recommended. Never use an oil and
gasoline mixture!
3. Air Cleaner: Never run the engine without the air cleaner! Rapid engine
wear will result from contaminants being drawn through the carburetor and
into the engine.
4. Engine Starting: Refer to the engine owner's manual additional proper
engine starting procedure.
E. Pointer Alignment
1. Use a straight edge, and carefully mark a line 12 feet long on a smooth level
surface.
2. Place the saw blade on the marked line, move the saw to the center of the
marked line and then lower the blade until it is about 1/16” above the
marked line
3. Measure from each end of the saw frame to insure that the frame is parallel
to the marked line. Adjust the saw as needed.
4. With the blade centered on the marked line and the saw frame parallel to
the marked line, lower the front pointer.
5. Adjust the pointer by bending it until is aligned with the marked line.
II. OPERATION
A. Installing the Blade
1. Disconnect the spark plug.
2. Remove the blade shaft nut, (Turn clockwise),and remove the outside
collar.

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3. Clean off any foreign particles on the clamping surfaces of both collars
and on the mounting surface of the blade.
4. Place the blade on the blade shaft, lining up the drive pin hole in the blade
with the drive pinhole in the inside collar.
For Best Performance Use Only Norton Diamond Blades Specified
for the Material Being Cut.
5. Slide the outside blade shaft collar onto the blade shaft. The drive pin on
the outside collar must project through the drive pin hole in the blade and
into the inside collar.
6. Tighten the blade shaft nut (counter-clockwise) securely against the
outside collar.
7. Reconnect the spark plug.
B. Starting the Engine
Starting the C1318P 13HP Honda
1. Refer to the engine owner's manual for detail starting procedures.
2. Always cut with engine rpm in the full throttle setting.
Before starting, insure that the blade is properly installed,
all guards are in place and in safe operating condition,
and that the Blade is not in contact with any surface or
object. Also verify that the area where the work is to be
performed is clean, safe, and has proper ventilation and
lighting. Always located and properly mark all water, gas,
and electrical services before beginning any work.
C1318P Honda Powered
Move the Fuel Control to the ON Position
C1318P Honda Powered
Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
NOTE: do not use the choke if the engine is warm or
the air temperature is high.
C1318P Honda Powered C1318P Honda Powered