Norton Clipper CS 401 P13 User manual

CS 401 P13 & P9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Translation of the original instructions

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The undersigned manufacturer:
SAINT - GOBAIN ABRASIVES S.A.
190, BD. J. F. KENNEDY
L-4930 BASCHARAGE
Declares that this product:
« Floor saw »: CS 401 P9 Code : 70184647624
CS 401 P13 70184647623
is in conformity with the following Directives :
"MACHINES" 2006/42/CE
"ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY" 2004/108/CE
"NOISE" 2000/14/CE
And the European standard:
EN 13862 –Floor cutting-off machines –Safety
Valid for machines as of serial number:
130400000
Storage site for the technical documents:
Saint-Gobain Abrasives 190, Bd. J. F. Kennedy 4930 BASCHARAGE, LUXEMBOURG
This declaration of conformity loses its validity when the product is converted or modified without
agreement.
Bascharage, Luxembourg, 01/04/2013.
Olivier Plenert, executive officer.
Declaration of conformity

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CS 401 P13 and P9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPARE PARTS LIST
1BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
1.1 Symbols 6
1.2 Machine plate 7
1.3 Safety instructions for particular operating phases 8
2GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CS 401 9
2.1 Short description 9
2.2 Layout 10
2.3 Technical data 11
2.4 Statement regarding the vibration emission 12
2.5 Statement regarding noise emission 13
3ASSEMBLY AND COMMISSIONING 14
3.1 Operator’s handle and the blade guard assembly 14
3.2 Tool assembly 14
3.3 Water cooling system 14
3.4 Starting the machine 15
4TRANSPORT AND STORING 16
4.1 Securing for transport 16
4.2 Transport and lifting procedure 16
4.3 Long period of inactivity 16
5OPERATING THE CS 401 17
5.1 Site of work 17
5.2 Cutting method 17
6MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 19
6.1 Maintenance of the machine 19
6.2 Maintenance of the engine 20
7BREAKDOWNS: CAUSES AND CURES 24
7.1 Breakdown-finding procedures 24
7.2 Trouble-shooting guide 24
7.3 Customer service 25

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1 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The floor saw CS 401 is exclusively designed for the cutting of floors made of asphalt, green
and cured concrete (reinforced or not) as well as of industrial cement.
Uses other than the manufacturer's instructions shall be considered as contravening the
regulations. The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any resulting damage. Any risk
shall be borne entirely by the user. Observing the operating instructions and compliance with
inspection and servicing requirements shall also be considered as included under use in
accordance with the regulations.
1.1 Symbols
Important warnings and pieces of advice are indicated on the machine using symbols. The
following symbols are used on the machine:
Read operator’s instructions
Ear protection must be worn
Hand protection must be worn
Eye protection shall be worn
Cutting depth indicator
Danger: risk of cut

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Rotation of the wheel in the indicated
direction lowers the blade
Rotation of the wheel in the indicated
direction raises the blade
Never move the machine with the blade
running idle.
Rotation direction of the blade
Emergency Stop
1.2 Machine plate
Important data can be found on the following plate located on the machine:
Machine Model
Machine Code
Weight
Year of production
Maximum blade diameter
Machine type
Serial number
Power
Safety standard
Blade speed
Bore
diameter

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1.3 Safety instructions for particular operating phases
Before commencing work
Before commencing work, make yourself familiar with the working environment at the place
of use. The working environment includes: obstacles in the area of work and manoeuvre,
the firmness of the floor, necessary protection at the site relating to public thoroughfares and
the availability of help in the event of accidents.
Check for correct mounting of the blade regularly.
Immediately remove damaged or badly worn blades, as they endanger the operator whilst
rotating.
Always cut with the blade guard in position.
Only fit NORTON diamond blades to the machine! The use of other tools can damage the
machine!
Read the blades’ specifications carefully to choose the correct tool for your application.
Attention is drawn to the use of BS2092 safety goggles in conformity with specified Processes
No.8 of the Protection of Eyes Regulation 1974, Regulation 2(2) Part 1. Also use the other
safety equipment as mentioned in the symbols plus a dust mask when dry cutting is applied.
For security reasons, never leave the machine unattended, untied or unlocked.
While the engine is running
Do not move the machine whilst the blade is running idle.
Do not run the machine without the security guards in place.
Apply cooling water continuously whilst cutting and in good time (even when dry cutting to
avoid dust)!
Petrol powered machines:
Always use the fuel advised.
In confined areas, exhaust gases should be evacuated and the job site properly aerated.
Petrol and diesel machines, which by their nature emit toxic exhaust gases, must not be
used in places prohibited by the Health at Work etc. Act 1974 or which are prohibited by
Factory Inspectors or Safety Officers.
Fuel is flammable. Before filling the tank, shut down the engine, extinguish all open flames
and do not smoke. Take care that no petrol is spilled on any motor part. Always wipe up
spilled fuel.

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2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CS 401
Any modification, which could lead to a change in the original characteristics of the machine,
may be done only by Saint-Gobain Abrasives S.A. who shall confirm that the machine is still in
conformity with the safety regulations. Saint-Gobain Abrasives S.A. keeps the right of making
technical or design modification without prior notification.
2.1 Short description
The Floor Saw CS 401 you have chosen is used for small repair works in concrete and asphalt,
for cutting induction loops and installing cables as well as for cutting expansion joints. It can be
used either for wet or dry cutting operations.
An optimized mass repartition and positioning of 20 litre water tank allow outstanding cutting
performance as well as easy handling.
Operator can use specific devices to set cutting depth and track easily.
Ergonomic handles height can be set at right value whatever the cutting depth; handles feature
a built-in vibration absorbing device.
Reinforced frame reduces vibration level as well as operator’s fatigue.
CS 401 has taper lock pulleys and Poly-V belt for better reliability and easy maintenance.
Being of small construction, it can be transported in a car or van; the handle can be removed,
reversed or retracted. The 20 litre water container is also removable.
All component parts on the CS 401 are assembled to a high quality standard, ensuring long life,
reliability and a minimum of maintenance.
Special types of blades are available for asphalt, green concrete, cured concrete (reinforced or
not) as well as for industrial cement flooring.

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2.2 Layout
Made of jig welded open profile steel, the CS 401 is stable but at the same time, easily
transportable.
The one-piece blade guard (1) fully protects the operator and his working environment. It is
firmly fixed to the main frame but can be opened by rotation to change blades.
A manually operated hand wheel mechanism (2) enables graduated depth setting. Turning the
hand wheel clockwise or anti-clockwise will lower or raise the cutting blade. A depth gauge
allows the operator to control precisely the depth of cut.
The handle (3) is detachable or can be reversed for easy transportation. The height is
adjustable whatever the cutting depth. A specific built-in device reduces vibrations.
Machine frame is designed in a way to reduce vibrations too, improving working conditions.
The pivoting frame (4), hinged on the rear axle, is supporting the engine, the blade shaft
assembly, and the protecting guards. Vbelts drives the blade.
The precisely manufactured blade shaft is fitted into two heavy-duty self-aligning pillow block
bearings, including grease nipples. On one end is a Poly-V pulley with taper lock and on the
other end the shaft is reduced to 25,4mm, allowing an inner flange to be fixed. Outer flange is
assembled on the shaft with a 36mm locking nut.
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The steel belt guard (5) is a sealed two piece unit. The backing plate is bolted to the mainframe
of the machine and locking nuts are welded to it. The outer guard, covering the V belts and
taper lock pulleys, is held in place by three locking bolts.
The 13 HP Honda GX390 engine or the 9 HP Honda GX270 (6) is connected to an emergency
shut down switch (7) on the back side of the machine . This allows an immediate stop of the
machine in case of danger.
The water cooling system (8) is composed of a 20 litre water tank, a water tank tap and two
water nozzles located on the blade guard ensuring adequate flow of water to both sides of the
cutting blade. This system can be connected directly to tap water too.
The pointer (9) allow the operator to make precise cut easily.
A hook (10) allows the CS 401 to be lifted in an easy and well balanced way.
2.3 Technical data
Engine P13
Engine P9
Honda GX390, 4 stroke, 1 cylinder, 13HP (9,6kW)
Honda GX270, 4 stroke, 1 cylinder, 9HP (6,6kW)
Fuel
Automotive unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher
(research octane rating of 91 or higher)
Oil
Honda 4-Stroke, or equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil
certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirement for
service classification SG, SF. (SG, SF designated on the oil container).
SAE 10W-30 recommended
Starter
Manual pull cord
Air filter
Cyclone type
Max. blade diameter P13
450 mm
Max. blade diameter P9
400 mm
Bore
25,4 mm
Max. cutting depth mm
170 mm for Ø450 / 145 mm for Ø400
Flange diameter
108 mm
Blade shaft speed
2600 min-1
Driving belt
XPZ 750
Water tank
20 l
Machine dimensions
(length x width x height)
1180 x 538 x 1040 mm in cutting configuration
Weight
99 kg P13 / 93 kg P9
Max. operating weight
125 kg P13 / 118 kg P9
Sound pressure level P13
86 dB (A) (ISO EN 11201)
Sound pressure level P9
85 dB (A) (ISO EN 11201)
Sound energy level P13
100 dB (A) (ISO EN 3744)
Sound energy level P9
100 dB (A) (ISO EN 3744)

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2.4 Statement regarding the vibration emission
Declared value of vibration emission following EN 12096.
Machine
Model / code
Measured value of vibration
emission at m/s2
Uncertainty K
m/s2
Tool used
Model / code
CS 401 P13
70184647623
4.13
0.18
4x4 explorer +
Ø450x25.4
CS 401 P9
70184647624
3.75
0.42
4x4 explorer +
Ø400x25.4
Values determined using the procedure described in the standard EN 13862.
The measurements are made with new machines. Actual values may vary with site
conditions, in terms of:
Materials worked
Wear Machine
Lack of maintenance
Inappropriate tool for application
Tool in poor condition
Unskilled operator
Etc…
The exposure time to vibration is based on the performance of work (related to the
adequacy Machine / Tool / worked material / operator)
When evaluating risks due to hand-arm vibration, you need to take into account effective
usage at rated power of machine during a full day of work; quite often you will realise that
effective utilisation time represents around 50% of overall duration of work. You have to
consider, of course, breaks, water feeding, preparation of work, time to move the machine,
disk mounting…

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2.5 Statement regarding noise emission
Declared value of noise emission following EN ISO 11201 and NF EN ISO 3744.
Machine
Model / code
Sound
Pressure level
LPeq
EN ISO 11201
Uncertainty K
(Sound
Pressure level
LPeq
EN ISO 11201)
Sound power
level
LWeq
NF EN ISO 3744
Uncertainty K
(Sound power level
LWeq
NF EN ISO 3744)
CS 401 P13
70184647623
86 dB(A)
2.5 dB(A)
100 dB(A)
4 dB(A)
CS 401 P9
70184647624
85 dB(A)
2.5 dB(A)
100 dB(A)
4 dB(A)
Values determined using the procedure described in the standard EN 13862.
The measurements are made with new machines. Actual values may vary with site
conditions, in terms of:
Wear Machine
Lack of maintenance
Inappropriate tool for application
Tool in poor condition
Unskilled operator
Etc…
Measured values relate to an operator in normal use, as described in the manual position.

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3 ASSEMBLY AND COMMISSIONING
Before beginning the work with the CS 401, you have to assemble some parts.
3.1 Operator’s handle and the blade guard assembly
Secure the operator’s handle and the blade guard in a comfortable user position by using the
locking screws.
3.2 Tool assembly
Only NORTON blades with a maximum diameter of 400 mm can be fitted on the CS 401 P9 and
450 mm on the CS 401 P13.
All tools used must be selected with regard to their maximum permitted cutting speed for the
machine’s maximum permitted rotation speed.
Before mounting a new blade, switch the machine off.
To mount a new blade, follow these steps:
Turn the hand wheel until the pivoting frame is in the raised position.
Loosen the screws maintaining the guard and turn the blade guard open.
Loosen the hexagonal nut (attention: left hand thread).on the blade shaft, which holds the
removable outer flange. Remove the nut and the outer flange Remove the nut and the outer
flange.
Clean the flanges and blade shaft and inspect for wear.
Mount the blade on the shaft ensuring that direction of rotation (arrow on blade steel centre)
is correct. Wrong direction of rotation blunts the blade quickly.
Put in place outer blade flange.
Tighten hexagonal nut with spanner supplied for this purpose (left hand thread).
Close the blade guard and tighten the screws.
ATTENTION! The blade bore must correspond exactly to the blade shaft. Cracked or damaged
bore is dangerous for the operator and for the machine.
3.3 Water cooling system
Fill in the water tank with clean water.
Open tank water-tap (note that handle on water-tap should be in line with water-flow).
Ensure that water is flowing freely in the circuit and delivered adequately to both sides of the
blade, as insufficient water supply may result in premature failure of the diamond blade or
excessive dust generation.
If needed, adjust water flow with blade guard water tap.
In case of frost, empty the water cooling system.

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3.4 Starting the machine
Make sure the blade is raised clear up the ground before starting the machine.
Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
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.
Move the throttle control lever slightly to the
left.
Put the engine switch on ON, and make sure
the emergency switch on the board of the
machine is in the ON position.
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull briskly.
CAUTION: Do not allow the starter grip to
snap back against the engine. Return it
gently to prevent damage to the starter.
As the engine warms up, gradually move the
choke lever to the OPEN position.
Position the throttle control lever for the
maximum engine speed (full left).
To stop the engine, move the throttle control lever fully to the right, then turn the engine switch
to the OFF position. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

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4 TRANSPORT AND STORING
Take the following measures in order to transport and store the CS 401 securely.
4.1 Securing for transport
Before transporting the machine:
Remove the blade.
Empty the water tank.
Lower the handle in its fixing tube and secure it using the locking screws.
Raise the guide-a-cut in its upright position.
4.2 Transport and lifting procedure
The machine can be moved on a flat surface using its wheels. Use the metal hook located over
the water tank to lift the machine with a crane. Utilization of other part of the machine (e.g.
handles) is absolutely prohibited.
4.3 Long period of inactivity
If the machine is not going to be used for a long period, please take the following measures:
Completely clean the machine.
Loosen the drive belt.
Grease the threaded shaft.
Possibly change the motor oil.
Empty the water system..

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5 OPERATING THE CS 401
5.1 Site of work
Before you start working, please check the following points:
Remove from the site anything, which might hinder the working procedure.
Make sure the site is sufficiently well lit.
Place, when used, the water hose so that it can’t be damaged
Make sure you have a continual adequate view of the working area so you can intervene in
the working process at any time.
Keep other staff out of the area, so you can work securely.
5.2 Cutting method
In this section, you can find instructions on how to make a straight cut at the desired depth.
5.2.1 Preparing your cut
Before starting the machine,
Draw a line on the floor over the cutting length.
Make sure you have filled the engine tank with fuel, and the water tank with water, our, when
possible, the machine is connected to the water net. No petrol is supplied with the machine.
The engine is shipped with oil. Check oil level before starting. Top up if required.
Make sure you have mounted the correct blade as recommended by the manufacturer
depending on the material to be worked, the working procedure (dry or wet cut) to be carried
out, and the efficiency required.
Make sure that the flanges securely hold the diamond blade.
Make sure that the blade is not touching the floor before starting; you can turn the hand
wheel up to the mechanical stop.
Adjust the handle to a comfortable position.
Roll the machine until the blade is over the line.
Lower the guide-a-cut so it touches the line.

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5.2.2 Cutting the floor
You can now start the engine.
To make your cut,
Turn the depth hand wheel until the blade slightly touches the floor.
Open water valve to control the amount of water required for the type of blade, using 15 to
25l/min for wet cutting and 1-2l/min for dry cutting (dust control). Check for minimum water
level regularly when using the water tank.
To lower blade into the cut, turn hand wheel clockwise. Each turn of the hand wheel will
raise or lower the blade by 10mm.
Once the required depth of cut is reached, push the machine forward with steady and gentle
pressure and follow the line with the cutting guides. The feed speed must be adjusted
depending on the material being cut, and depth of cut.
At the end of the cut, raise the blade out of the cut by turning the hand wheel anti-clockwise,
shut-off the water and switch off the engine.

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6 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
CAUTION: to perform maintenance of the machine, always switch it off. Always wear a mask
and safety goggles while performing the maintenance of machine.
6.1 Maintenance of the machine
To ensure a long-term quality from the cutting with the CS 401, please follow the maintenance
plan below:
Regular service period
Perform at every
indicated period

After one hour of work
Beginning of the day
During tool change
End of the day
Once a week
After a failure
After a damage
Whole machine
Visual control (general
aspect, sealing)
Clean
Flange and blade fixing devices
Clean
Belt tension
Control
Water hoses and nozzles
Clean
Depth screw
Grease
Engine housing
Clean
Reachable nuts and screws
Tighten up
Adjustment and replacement of the belt
After one hour of work, the belt heats up and stretches. Therefore, you have to re-tighten it.
To adjust the belt, firstly remove the belt guard by unscrewing the 4 nuts. Loose the 4 engine
bolts. Move the motor ( with the tightening screw), to obtain the good belt tensioning (60N by
belt for a displacement of 10mm where the belt is unloaded). Check the alignment of the pulleys
Then tighten the 4 bolts.
To replace the belt, move the engine completely to the front. Adjust the belt and retighten it by
shifting the motor to the rear. Then tighten the 4 bolts.
Lubrication
The CS 401 uses life-lubricated bearings. Therefore, you don’t need to lubricate them at all.
Grease the depth screw once a week.
Cleaning of the machine
Your machine will last longer if you clean it thoroughly after each working day.

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6.2 Maintenance of the engine
Regular service period
Perform at every indicated month or
operating hour interval, whichever comes
first

Each use
First month or 20 hours
Every 3 months or 50 hours
Every 6 months or 100 hours
Engine oil
Check level
Change
Air Cleaner filter
Check
Clean
Fuel strainer cup
Clean
Spark plug
Check-Clean
Fuel line
Check (Replace if necessary)
Every 2 years
Engine oil
To change the oil,
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and
drain bolt.
Allow the oil to drain completely.
Dispose of used motor oil in a manner
that is compatible with the
environment. We suggest you to take
used oil in a sealed container to your
local recycling centre or service station
for re-treatment. Do not throw it in the
trash, pour it on the ground or down in
a drain.
Reinstall the drain bolt, and tighten it
to 18 N.m.
Fill the crankcase with the engine oil to
the outer edge of the oil filler neck.
Reinstall the filler cap/dipstick.
OIL DRAIN HOSE
OIL FILLER CAP/DISTICK
SEALING WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT « UPPER » LEVEL