Multiquip MP25E1 manual

THIS MANU AL MUST A CCOMP ANY THE EQ UIPMENT A T ALL TIMES. T o find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www .multiquip.com OPERA TION MANUAL MP2 SERIES MODELS MP25E1 MP25E3 MP275E3 MP2H MASONR Y SA WS (5HP 1Ø ELECTRIC MOTOR) (5HP 3Ø ELECTRIC MOTOR) (HONDA GX270QWH2 GASOLINE ENGINE) Re vision #0 (01/26/09) P/N: 38262[...]

P A GE 2 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust and some of its constituents, and some dust created of California to cause cancer , birth defects and other repr oductive harm. by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals kno wn [...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 3 Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry , concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay , granite and numerous other minerals and rocks. Repeat[...]

P A GE 4 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) T ABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE Specification and par t number are subject to change without notice. MP2 SERIES MASONR Y SA WS Proposition 65 W ar ning ............................................. 2 Silicosis/Respirator y W a r nings .................................. 3 T ab le[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 5 NOTES[...]

P A GE 6 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) SPECIFICA TIONS Saw Specifications T able 1. Saw Model MP25E1 MP25E3 MP275E3 MP2H Appro ximate Weight 415 lbs. (188 kg) Blade Capacity 20 in. b lade maximum Cutting Depth 8 in. with 20 in. blade Blade Speed 2,240 RPMs 2200 RPMs W ater Pump 115V/60Hz, Ther mally protecte[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 7 DIMENSIONS Figure 1. MP2 Dimensions S N O I S N E M I D . 3 E L B A T R E T T E L E C N E R E F E R N O I T P I R C S E D ) m m ( N O I S N E M I D A h t g n e L x a M ) m m 9 1 2 1 ( . n I 8 4 B ) s l e d o M c i r t c e l E ( t h g i e H x a M ) m m 9 4 5 1 ( . n I 1 6 ) s l[...]

P A GE 8 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. F ailure to read and understand the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to yourself and others. FOR Y OUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 9 SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine governor or settings . P ersonal injur y and damage to the engine or equipment can result if operating in speed ranges above maximum allowable. AL W A YS wear appro ved respir ator y protection t[...]

P A GE 10 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Safety ■ DO NO T operate or ser vice this equipment before reading this entire manual. ■ This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 years of age. ■ NEVER operate the saw without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glas[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 11 Blade Safety ■ Use appropriate blades manufactured for use on masonry saws. ■ Always inspect blades before each use. The b lade should e xhibit no cracks, dings, or flaws in the steel centered core and/or rim. Center (arbor) hole must be undamaged and true. ■ Examine bl[...]

P A GE 12 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Emergencies ■ AL W A YS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher . ■ AL W A YS know the location of the nearest and first aid kit . ■ In emergencies always know the location of the nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site .[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 13 GENERAL INFORMA TION MP2 Saw The MP2 Saw is designed for vigorous wet-cutting masonry applications. The hea vy-duty steel conv ey or car t and ball bearing roller wheels ensure material stability and smooth travel. In addition a reinforced jig-welded steel frame provides rigi[...]

P A GE 14 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Figure 3. MP2 Saw (Electric Models) Figure 3. MP2 Saw (Gasoline Models)[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 15 1. Ruler Bac kstop – When cutting, place mater ial against bac kstop . Use measurement rail (ruler) to deter mine where material is to be cut. 2. Miter Box – For angled cuts, place the lip of the miter box on the measurement rail with the threaded thumb knob facing you an[...]

P A GE 16 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) ELECTRIC MOTOR COMPONENTS Figure 4. Electric Motor Components Heavy Duty Electric Motors The MP2 Saw can be equipped with several different models of electric motors. Figure 4 shows the basic components of the electric motor . Ref er to the manuf acturers electric motor[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 17 Figure 5. Engine Controls and Components Honda GX270QWH2 Gasoline Engine The engine (Figure 5) must be checked for proper lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers engine manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. 1[...]

P A GE 18 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) Whene ver cleaning, adjusting or lubricating any par t of the sa w , MAKE CERT AIN to place the pow er ON/ OFF switch in the OFF position and disconnect the plug from the power source. PRE-SETUP (ELECTRIC MOTORS) Assembl y (Electric P owered Sa ws Only) 1. Remove the MP[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 19 Blade Installation 1 . Use the blade bolt wrench (Figure 10) supplied with the saw to install the cutting blade. 2. Ensure the capacity of the blade guard matches the diameter of your cutting blade. 3 . Using the blade nut wrench, remove the blade shaft bolt and outside blade[...]

P A GE 20 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) 4. The MP2 Saw is now ready for wet cutting . AL W A YS use a gr ounded (3-wire) e xtension cord and MAKE CER T AIN that the motor is connected to a properly grounded electric circuit. If possible use a ground fault circuit interrupter to protect the operator from possi[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 21 The MP2 Saw gasoline model utilizes some of the same procedures that are used for the electric models. Please reference pages 20 and 21 for the below referenced procedures: ■ Con v e y or Car t Placement ■ Blade Selection and Inspection ■ Saw Blades ■ Blade Installati[...]

P A GE 22 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) Figure 15. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal) 3. Inser t and remov e the dipstic k without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. 4. If the oil level is low (Figure 16), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recom- mended oil [...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 23 1. T ur n the power ON/OFF s witch (Figure 17) to the ON position with the blade away from the material to be cut, the cutting blade should begin to rotate. Before cutting remember to follow all safety rules referenced in this manual. ST ARTUP/SHUTDOWN (ELECTRIC MOTORS) Read [...]

P A GE 24 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) 4. Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 22) halfway between fast and slo w f or star ting. All cutting is done at full thr ottle . The engine gov er nor speed is factor y set to ensure optimum blade operating speeds. Figure 22. Thr ottle Lever 3. Place the Choke Lever (Fig[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 25 5. Grasp the star ter gr ip (Figure 23) and slowly pull it out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a cer tain posi- tion, corresponding to the compression point. Pull the star ter grip br iskly and smoothly f or star ting. DO NO T pull the star ter rope all the wa y to the[...]

P A GE 26 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) OPERA TION AL W A YS be aler t to the f act that there is a rotating blade on the saw and be extremely aware of your body position - especially your hands in relationship to the rotating b lade. The possibility exists of severe bodil y harm even death if your body comes[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 27 A good preventive maintenance program of regular inspection and care will increase life and improve the performance of the saw and cutting blades. Maintenance MAINTENANCE (SA W) Basic Maintenance 1 . Tighten loose nuts or screws and replace any cracked or brok en par ts. 2. C[...]

P A GE 28 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) MAINTENANCE (SA W) Adjust Belt T ension (Electric P owered Sa ws) 1. Remove the three belt guard screws securing the belt guard to the frame and remove the belt guard. 2. Loosen the four motor mounting bolts. 3. T o increase belt tension, tighten the two adjusting nuts [...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 29 MAINTENANCE (SA W) Cutting Head Alignment (Blade) When cutting with the MP2 Sa w , make cer tain the cutting head is proper ly aligned horizontally and v er tically with the con v e y or car t. Misalignment can adversely aff ect blade lif e. Horizontal Cutting Head Alignment:[...]

P A GE 30 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) MAINTENANCE (GASOLINE ENGINE) Reference manufacturer engine manual for specific servicing instructions. NOTE Engine Maintenance P erform engine maintenance procedures as referenced b y T ab le 6 belo w: E L U D E H C S E C N A N E T N I A M E N I G N E . 6 E L B A T ) 3[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 31 Maintenance P erform the engine maintenance procedures as indicated below: Daily ■ Thoroughly remov e dir t and oil from the engine and control area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessar y . Check and retighten all f asteners as necessar y . Check the sprin[...]

P A GE 32 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 37. Honda GX270 QWH2 Engine Wiring Diagram[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 33 TROUBLESHOOTING - BLADE Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdo wn, please tak e a remedial action f ollo wing the diagnosis based on the Blade T roubleshooting (T able 7) inf or mation shown be[...]

P A GE 34 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) TROUBLESHOOTING (GASOLINE ENGINE) G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T E N I G N E . 8 E L B A T M O T P M Y S M E L B O R P E L B I S S O P N O I T U L O S t r a t s o t t l u c i f f i D g u l p k r a p s t u b e l b a l i a v a s i l e u F e l b a l i a v a r e w o P ( . e [...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 35 TROUBLESHOOTING (GASOLINE ENGINE) ( G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T E N I G N E . 8 E L B A TD E U N I T N O C) M O T P M Y S M E L B O R P E L B I S S O P N O I T U L O S y r o t c a f s i t a s t o n n o i t a r e p O . s e t a u t c u l f d e e p s l a n o i t a t o R ? r e [...]

P A GE 36 — MQ MP2 SERIES SA W — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/26/09) TROUBLESHOOTING (ELECTRIC MOTOR) ) R O T O M C I R T C E L E ( G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T . 9 E L B A T N O T P M Y SM E L B O R P E L B I S S O PN O I T U L O S n e h w n u r t o n s e o d w a S . n o h c t i w s s i r e w o p ? n i d e g g u l p d r o c r e w o P d[...]

MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 37 NOTES[...]

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