Diamond Products CC1300XL - Manual (Page 18)

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Diamond Blades
WARNING
• DO NOT exceed the
blade’s maximum
recommended speed
when cutting. Excessive
blade speeds can cause
blade breakage, resulting in serious
injuries and/or death.
• DO NOT use damaged blades when
cutting to avoid harming yourself, others,
or the saw.
• Always use the correct blade type for the
material being cut.
Using the proper blade (size and type) preserves
the blade and improves cutting and operator
efficiency, resulting in lower costs. Refer to the
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
safety brochure for diamond blades or
www.diamondproducts.com for additional blade
information.
Inspecting the Blade
Inspect each blade prior to installation and discard
all damaged blades. Inspect all blades for:
• Cracks, nicks, and dents
• A damaged and/or deformed arbor (center hole)
• Darkness and/or discoloration near edge of
blade
• A deformed blade circumference
• Segment loss and/or segment cracks
• Core wear
• Bending
• Uneven side-widths
Blade Speed
Refer to the blade packaging information or to the
information printed on the blade for the
recommended and maximum recommended blade
speeds when cutting. DO NOT exceed the
maximum recommended cutting speed. DO NOT
use a blade that is rated with a lower maximum
recommended speed than the blade shaft speed.
Wrench
Use the wrench when installing or removing a
blade. Apply force to the opposite end of the
wrench and tighten the blade shaft nut/screw to 50
ft-lb (67.8 Nm) to properly secure the outer flange
and blade. This measurement can be verified with a
torque wrench.
Figure 10: Wrench
Installing the Blade
WARNING
• DO NOT install a blade with
the engine running.
• Failure to properly secure
the outer flange and blade
may cause parts to loosen
or fall off of the saw.
CAUTION
• Wear gloves and be alert to the
surrounding environment when handling
blades.
Install the blade on either the right or left side of the
saw; utilize the side most appropriate for the cutting
task.
1. Remove the blade guard or pivot the front of the
guard 180° (fully upward) to gain access to the
blade flanges. Note: Failure to fully pivot the
guard may cause serious injuries
2. Remove the blade shaft nut/screw using the
wrench. Turn the nut/screw clockwise on the
right side of the saw and counterclockwise on
the left side of the saw to loosen.
.
3. Carefully pull the outer flange off of the blade
shaft and out of the inner flange alignment
pinhole.