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4.1 

KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT.

 

Do  not  operate  this  machine  unless  you  have  read  the  operations  and  maintenance  manual 
carefully. Read any additional instructions included from other manufacturers and organizations 
such  as  Honda®  and  the  Masonry  and  Concrete  Saw  Manufacturers  Institute.  Learn  the 
applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

 

 

 

 

 

4.2 

RECEIVE PROPER TRAINING.

 

Do not operate this machine unless you have received operational and maintenance training from a 
U.S. SAWS representative or from an authorized distributor for U.S. SAWS.

 

 

 

 

4.3 

PROTECT YOUR FEET.

 

Observe  all  applicable  local,  state  and  federal  safety  regulations.  Wear  OSHA  approved  foot 
protection.

 

 

 

 

4.4 

PROTECT YOUR EYES.

 

Observe  all  applicable  local,  state  and  federal  safety  regulations. Wear  OSHA  approved  safety 
glasses.

 

 

 

 

 

4.5 

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS.

 

Breathable silica may be generated by use of this product. Silica can cause severe and permanent 
lung damage, cancer, and other serious diseases. Do not breath the dust. Do not rely on your sight or 
smell to determine if the dust is in the air. Silica may be in the air without a visible dust cloud. If air 
monitoring equipment for silica is not provided by your employer at your worksite, you MUST wear 
appropriate respiratory protection when using or servicing the machine. Consult your employer 
and OSHA regarding the appropriate respiratory protection.

 

 

Summary of Contents for JS SERIES

Page 1: ...TENANCE MANUAL SAVE THIS MANUAL AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO ALL USERS OF THIS TOOL WARNING Read and understand operator s manual before using this machine Failure to follow operating instructions could result in injury or damage to equipment ...

Page 2: ...ning label do not operate with guard up 16 Figure 16 Warning label wear ear and eye protection 16 Figure 17 JS SERIES SAWS in cutting operation 18 Figure 18 JS SERIES SAWS top front right view 21 Figure 19 JS SERIES SAWS top rear left view 22 Figure 20 JS SERIES SAWS top view 23 Figure 21 JS SERIES SAWS with flange detail 24 Figure 22 JS SERIES SAWS with belt and flange details 25 Figure 23 JS SER...

Page 3: ...us situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage 2 0 Specifications JS SERIES SAWS engine JS SERIES SAWS engine Fuel type Oil type capacity JS SERIES SAWS Weight JS SERIES SAWS weight Blade speed Blade diameter sizes Blade depth cut Blade type Overall size Blade nut wrench size Shaft diamete...

Page 4: ...ther 8 diameters or 10 diameters with an allowable maximum depth cut of 3 The blade rotates in an upward direction allowing for easy dust collection when connected to an appropriate vacuum system The machine should always be operated with a dust collection system and in a well ventilated area due to carbon monoxide fumes emitted from the gasoline engine ...

Page 5: ...Heiei TUWrPL 2002 Hsard Communication Syatema LLC 800 748 0241 Reorder No H6014 369W HPL 5850 MAX RPM C1 hazard Communication Sywems LLC MO 746 0241 WARNING Avoid injury Do NOT operate with guard removed Replace guard before operating machine WARNING To avoid injury Always inspect saw blades before use Replace all cracked or damaged blades WARNING Rotating blade hazard Do NOT operate with guard up...

Page 6: ...ET Observe all applicable local state and federal safety regulations Wear OSHA approved foot protection 4 4 PROTECT YOUR EYES Observe all applicable local state and federal safety regulations Wear OSHA approved safety glasses 4 5 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Breathable silica may be generated by use of this product Silica can cause severe and permanent lung damage cancer and other serious diseases Do not br...

Page 7: ... any loose objects 4 12 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY Do not allow anyone to stand inline with the blade path Do not let children or visitors contact machine or extension cord Keep children and visitors away from the work area 4 13 AVOID FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GASES Engines and diamond blades produce heat and sparks during operation Never use machines in dangerous sites containing flammable combus...

Page 8: ...to be cut 4 25 STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT The machine blades and tools should be stored in a dry and secure location when not in use Keep equipment out of reach of children 4 26 DO NOT FORCE SAW The saw will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 4 27 OBTAIN MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS FOR ALL WORK SURFACE MATERIALS This includes primers all coatings adhesives tile and cra...

Page 9: ...type and quality of new part Never attempt to repair a machine if you are unfamiliar with proper procedures and techniques required 4 39 DO NOT MODIFY MACHINE Do not modify machine from its original design without written permission from the manufacturer Non authorized modifications could lead to serious injury or death and void warranty 4 40 NEVER DISABLE THE DEADMAN LEVER Do not modify disable o...

Page 10: ...tled Before operation is your engine ready to go in the Honda Engines Owner s Manual WARNING WARNING Exhaust gas from gasoline engines contains dangerous carbon monoxide Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you Always operate gasoline engine machines in a well ventilated area Do not operate in areas where exhaust fumes could accumulate without wearing appropriate respiratory protec...

Page 11: ...signed Check blade manufacturer s guidelines on material to be cut Never operate a blade in the wrong rotation direction Verify blade direction when changing blades The JS is designed to cut in a straight line Never attempt to cut any pattern or follow any joint that is not a straight line 5850 MAX RPM 2001 Hazard Communication System LLC 30 i 748 0241 5 5 Figure 8 Max rpm label maximum blade spee...

Page 12: ...ace the wrenches in the holding bracket on the handle Tighten the wrench clamping knob Check the belt tension each day before starting work Check after the first hour of operation if the JS or belt is new See section 8 3 for detailed instructions on checking and adjusting the belt tension Move the front and rear pointer arms down towards the ground Turn the height adjustment handle clockwise until...

Page 13: ...e Table 1 Table 2 and Figure 13 Slot Number of Turns Upper Arm Travel Depth for 010 Blade Depth for 08 Blade 1 lowest 0 0 0 00 3 00 2 00 2 1 5 0 25 2 25 1 25 3 3 0 0 50 1 50 0 50 4 4 5 0 75 0 75 0 25 5 6 0 1 00 0 00 1 00 6 7 5 1 25 0 75 1 75 7 9 0 1 50 1 50 2 50 Table 1 Approximate blade depth chart in inches Positive numbers represent blade depth into concrete negative numbers represent clearance...

Page 14: ...lar setting will also allow the JS to be quickly raised from cutting position and then lowered back into cutting position at the same depth 5 15 Hold the blade guard firmly and remove the bolt in the blade guard holding bracket Lower the blade guard down until the 2 caster wheel touches work surface Reinsert bolt in the blade guard holding bracket for future use 5 16 Make sure the blade guard cast...

Page 15: ...roper position for the belt guard is bolted with four bolts to the chassis The proper position for the blade guard is down with the white guard dust brush touching the horizontal surface See Figure 14 and Figure 15 WARNING Avoid injury Do NOT operate with guard removed Replace guard before operating machine E2001 HCS 800 4 0241 No H6060 H5WVPK Figure 14 Warning label do not operate with guard remo...

Page 16: ...engine does not start see section 8 5 for maintenance 6 10 If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up 6 11 Verify that the deadman device is functioning properly Release or disengage the deadman lever while firmly holding on to both handle grips This will stop the Honda engine Maintain control of the ma...

Page 17: ...r is designed to stop the Honda engine during either normal use or in an emergency It may be released at any time during operation regardless of the blade position If any unsafe operating condition arises immediately release the deadman lever Beware that after releasing the lever the blade will continue spinning for several seconds Keep a firm hold on the handle grips and maintain control of the m...

Page 18: ... FLAT 3 8 16 1 SX77125 BLADE GUARD 17 1 SX98020 3 8 LOCK WASHER 18 1 SX77167 LOWER JACK ASSEMBLY ARM 19 1 SX60184 2 HR 3 8 16 STEM CASTER 20 1 SX77135 BELT GUARD 21 7 SX92011 NUT HEX 3 8 16UNC 22 1 VARIES MOTOR 23 1 SX92013 DUST BRUSH BLADE GUARD 24 1 SX78116 POINTER ARM 24 25 12 SX63730 5 16 FLAT WASHER 26 4 SX63722 5 16 18X1 HEX HEAD BOLT 27 2 SX91529 3 8 16X3 HEX HEAD BOLT 28 2 SX91024 3 8 16X1...

Page 19: ... 1 SX98026 3 16 X 3 ROLL PIN 52 4 SX72300 10 32 FLAT WASHER 53 1 SX77162 JACK ASSEMBLY 54 2 SX72200 10 32 X 1 1 2 PHIL PAN HEAD 55 1 SX77145 RUBBER FLAP 57 1 SX50250 1 4 20 X 3 8 SOCKET SET SCREW 69 1 SX77032 3 V RIB BELT SHEAVE 10 RIBS J CROSS SECT 70 1 SX77033 BUSHING TAPERLOCK 1210 1 BORE 71 1 SX63738 3 8 16 X 2 1 2 HEX HEAD BOLT 72 1 SX77163 COLLAR SHAFT 1 1 4 BORE 2 PIECE CLAMP 73 1 4861100 S...

Page 20: ...7 3 Figure 18 to Figure 23 of JS SERIES SAWS Figure 18 JS SERIES SAWS top front right view 21 ...

Page 21: ...Figure 19 JS SERIES SAWS top rear left view 22 ...

Page 22: ...Figure 20 JS SERIES SAWS top view 23 0 ...

Page 23: ...Figure 21 JS SERIES SAWS with flange detail 24 2 ...

Page 24: ...DETAIL D Figure 22 JS SERIES SAWS with belt and flange details Shown without belt guard item 20 and blade guard item 16 Never run a JS without both guards in place 25 ...

Page 25: ...Figure 23 JS SERIES SAWS rear view with switch detail Shown without deadman switch cover on handle item 5 Never run a JS without switch cover on handle 26 ...

Page 26: ... 98013 DESCRIPTION CRANKARM LIFTING ROD 3 4 10UNC ROLL PIN 03 16 X 1 LONG HEIGHT CONTROL UPPER WASHER NYLON 1 2 X 1 1 4 X 1 16 THICK WASHER STEEL 1 2 X 1 1 16 X 10 THICK Table 5 Jack assembly parts list Note Use Figure 24 to locate item numbers Jack assembly is the same for the JS SERIES SAWS Figure 24 Jack assembly exploded view 27 ...

Page 27: ...emoval DCB08095UE BLADE 8 DIA X 095 THICK APB08095E BLADE 8 DIA X 095 THICK DCB08125UE BLADE 8 DIA X 125 THICK APB08125E BLADE 8 DIA X 125 THICK DCB10110UE BLADE 10 DIA X 110 THICK APB10095E BLADE 10 DIA X 095 THICK DCB10125UE BLADE 1 0 DIA X 125 THICK DCB10187UE DCB10250UE DCB10375UE DCB10500UE BLADE 10 DIA X 187 THICK BLADE 10 DIA X 250 THICK BLADE 10 DIA X 375 THICK BLADE 10 DIA X 500 THICK Tab...

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Page 29: ...d injury Always inspect saw blades before use Replace all cracked or damaged blades B2001 HCS LLC No H6110 M1WVPK Figure 26 Warning label inspect blades before use CAUTION CAUTION Running the JS generates heat in the engine engine muffler blade and blade guard Do not touch these components without proper heat protecting work gloves 8 1 Removing and installing the blade 8 1 1 With engine in the OFF...

Page 30: ...s 5850 rpm as labeled on the blade guard The JS shaft diameter is 1 inch Therefore only use dry cut diamond blades rated for higher than 5850 rpm maximum safe speed and designed for 1 inch diameter shafts Using a non dry cut diamond blade or a blade rated below 5850 rpm could result in severe blade failure personal injury or death See Figure 28 and Figure 29 Never cut material for which the blade ...

Page 31: ... 1 8 Screw on and tighten the blade nut with wrenches making sure the face is flat against the outer flange The blade shaft should be flush or slightly stick out beyond the blade nut to ensure all the blade nut threads are engaged The outer flange pin should not touch the JS chassis and 1 2 hex bolts when rotating Rotate blade by hand to verify proper clearance and that the blade runs true without...

Page 32: ...l adjustment 8 2 3 With the dust brush in the desired position tighten the 3 8 inch hex nut by turning it counterclockwise 8 3 Checking and adjusting belt tension 8 3 1 The belt tension should be checked after the first hour of operation on a new JS or new belt On a used JS the belt tension should be checked once a day With engine in the OFF position remove the four 5 16 hex bolts that attach the ...

Page 33: ...ecommendations 8 5 1 6 Air filter inspection 8 5 1 7 Air cleaner service 8 5 1 8 Sediment cup cleaning 8 5 1 9 Spark plug service 8 5 1 10 Idle speed adjustment 8 6 Transportation 8 6 1 Allow the JS blade guard blade engine and engine muffler to cool 8 6 2 See the section titled Helpful tips and suggestions Transporting in the Honda Engines Owner s Manual 8 6 3 With engine in the OFF position secu...

Page 34: ... 1 2 6 US SAWS reserves the right to inspect and make the final decision on any merchandise returned under warranty 9 1 2 7 US SAWS offers no warranty with respect to accessories including but not limited to engines motors batteries tires and any other parts not manufactured by us but which the original manufacturer warrants 9 1 2 8 US SAWS reserves the right to make product changes or improvement...

Page 35: ...9 2 Customer Service US SAWS 3317 W Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92704 1 877 817 6687 http www ussaws com Honda is a registered trademark of Honda Motor Co Ltd 35 ...

Page 36: ...l No _______________ Address Modifications SIGNATURE OF DELIVERING DISTRIBUTOR S REPRESENTATIVE CUT HERE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IMPORTANT To ensure that your U S SAWS machine is covered under warranty please fill in the following information and mail or fax it to U S SAWS 3317 W Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92704 Fax No 714 434 7299 Please print Company _____________________________________________...

Page 37: ...__________________ Machine Model No _______________ Previous Owner s Name and Machine Serial No _______________ Address Modifications CUTHERE CHANGE OF OWNER OR NEW ADDRESS REGISTRATION CARD IMPORTANT To ensure that your U S SAWS machine owner s record is up to date fill in the following information and mail or fax it to U S SAWS 3317 W Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92704 Fax No 714 434 7299 Please prin...

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