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‘Whatever It Takes’
Operator’s Manual
CC155 Concrete Saw
Part Number: 1801334
(800) 321-5336
www.diamondproducts.com
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ................................................. 1
Safety Alerts ...................................................... 1
Proposition 65 .................................................... 1
Spark Arrester Requirement .............................. 1
Respiratory Hazards .......................................... 1
General Safety ................................................... 2
Blade Safety ...................................................... 2
Blade Guard Safety ........................................... 3
Fuel Safety ......................................................... 3
Engine Safety .................................................... 3
Cutting Safety .................................................... 4
Belt Safety ......................................................... 4
Transporting Safety ........................................... 4
Lifting Safety ...................................................... 4
Introducing the CC155 ........................................... 5
CC155 Components .......................................... 5
Dimensions ........................................................ 6
Specifications ..................................................... 7
Operating the CC155 ............................................. 9
Handlebars ........................................................ 9
Adjusting the Handlebars ....................................... 9
Front Pointer ...................................................... 9
Adjusting the Front Pointer ..................................... 9
Diamond Blades .............................................. 10
Inspecting the Blade ............................................. 10
Blade Speed
Installing the Blade
Removing the Blade
Blade Guard ..................................................... 11
Installing the Blade Guard .................................... 12
Removing the Blade Guard .................................. 12
Handlebar Lever .............................................. 12
Raising the Saw .................................................... 12
Lowering the Saw
Lift Cable .......................................................... 12
Lowering the Skip Plate ........................................ 12
Raising the Skip Plate
Fuel System ..................................................... 13
Fueling the Saw .................................................... 13
Storage
Engine .............................................................. 13
Engine Speed ....................................................... 13
Tasks Prior to Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Concrete Cutting .............................................. 14
Helpful Hints Prior to Drilling ................................ 14
Tasks Prior to Cutting
Making a Cut
Continuing a Partial-Cut
Finishing a Cut ..................................................... 14
Maintaining the CC155 ......................................... 15
Tasks Prior to Maintenance ................................. 15
Maintenance Overview ..................................... 15
Daily Tasks ........................................................... 15
Weekly Tasks
....................................................... 15
Handlebars ....................................................... 15
Part Lubrication ................................................. 15
Blade Shaft ........................................................... 15
Skip Plate and Skip Plate Mounting Flange ...... 15
Replacing the Skip Plate ...................................... 16
Leveling the Skip Plate Mounting Flange
............. 16
Inner Blade Flange ........................................... 16
Installing the Inner Blade Flange ......................... 16
Removing the Inner Blade Flange
....................... 16
Wheels .............................................................. 16
Replacing the Front Wheels ................................. 16
Replacing the Rear Wheels
................................. 16
Blade Drive Belt ................................................ 17
Tensioning the Blade Drive Belt ........................... 17
Replacing the Blade Drive Belt
............................ 18
Engine ............................................................... 18
Cleaning the Engine ............................................. 18
Storing .............................................................. 18
Disposal ............................................................ 18
Index ..................................................................... 19
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Serial Tags ........................................................ 19
Saw Serial Tag ..................................................... 19
Engine Serial Tag
................................................. 19
Daily Maintenance Task Chart .......................... 20
Belt Tension Setting .......................................... 21
Troubleshooting ................................................ 22
References ....................................................... 23
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Additional Resources ........................................ 23
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Safety Precautions
Operate the CC155 Green Concrete Saw and all of
its components according to this manual. Failure to
comply with and understand the following safety,
operations, and maintenance instructions can result
in serious injuries and/or death. All operators must
be properly trained or supervised prior to using this
saw and should understand the risks and hazards
involved. Improper or unintended saw usage is
discouraged and Diamond Products cannot be held
liable for any damages.
All saw modifications should be made by Diamond
Products to ensure proper safety and accuracy.
Modifications made to the saw by the owner are not
the responsibility of Diamond Products, and void all
saw warranties if a problem arises due to the
modification.
Refer to the Diamond Products’ Parts List for
additional information and part diagrams. Refer to
the engine manual and manufacturer as the
primary source for all safety, operations, and
maintenance instructions for the engine. Prior to
operating the saw, record the saw’s serial number,
and the engine’s model and serial numbers in the
Serial Tags section in the Index for future
reference.
The information in this manual may be updated at
any time.
Safety Alerts
Proposition 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the
State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and/or
other reproductive harm.
Spark Arrester Requirement
WARNING
In the State of California it is a violation of
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
or grass-covered land unless the engine is
equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in
Section 4442, maintained in effective, working
order or the engine is constructed, equipped,
and maintained for the prevention of fire
pursuant to Section 4443.
Respiratory Hazards
WARNING
Concrete cutting produces dust and fumes
known to cause illness, death, cancer,
respiratory disease, birth defects, and/or other
reproductive harm. Safety protection
techniques include, but are not limited to:
DANGER
Serious injuries and/or death will occur if these
instructions are not followed.
WARNING
Serious injuries and/or death could occur if
these instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Mild and/or moderate injuries could occur if
these instructions are not followed.
• Wearing gloves.
• Wearing safety goggles or a face
shield.
• Using approved respirators.
• Washing work clothes daily.
• Using water when wet cutting to
minimize dust.
• Washing the hands and face prior to
eating/drinking.
For additional safety and self-protection
information contact your employer, the
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), and/or The National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH).
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General Safety
DO NOT (cont.):
• Read and understand all of the safety,
operations, and maintenance instructions in this
manual prior to operating or performing
maintenance on the saw.
• Clean slurry, concrete dust, and debris from the
saw daily/regularly.
• Raise the saw to a proper
height for easy access when
working underneath the saw,
and place jack stands or blocks
under the frame edges at the
front and back of the frame base.
• Repair the saw immediately if a problem arises.
• Replace saw decals when they become
unreadable.
• Dispose of all hazardous waste materials
properly and according to city, state, and
federal regulations.
• Always have a phone available, and identify the
location of the nearest fire extinguisher and first
aid kit prior to operating the saw.
• Persons under the statutory age limit should not
operate the saw.
• Let the saw cool down after operating it to
prevent serious burns.
• When parking the saw on a slope, properly
chock the tires to prevent unnecessary saw
movement.
• Replace all guards and access panels prior to
operating the saw.
• All non-routine maintenance tasks should be
performed by an authorized service center.
DO NOT:
• Operate the saw without using the appropriate
safety equipment required for the work task.
• Operate or maintenance the saw with clothing,
hair, or accessories that can snag in the
machinery.
• Operate the saw wearing flammable clothing.
• Operate the saw using attachments not
associated with or recommended for the saw.
• Operate the saw with anyone near the work
area.
• Operate the saw until all unnecessary materials
have been removed from the work area.
• Operate the saw with any loose nuts and bolts.
• Operate the saw when feeling ill or fatigued.
• Operate the saw under the influence of drugs
and/or alcohol.
• Operate the saw on extremely steep slopes.
• Operate the saw with guards and access
panels removed.
• Grease/lubricate the saw with the engine
running unless stated otherwise.
• Perform maintenance until the saw cools down.
• Perform maintenance with the engine running
unless stated otherwise.
Blade Safety
• Always use reinforced abrasive blades or steelcentered diamond blades.
• Inspect all blades prior to using and discard
damaged blades.
• DO NOT install a blade with the engine running.
• DO NOT expose yourself or
anyone else to the direct line of
the blade when operating the
saw.
• Keep all body parts away from rotating blades.
• Inspect the blade flanges for damages, wear,
and cleanliness. Clean, repair, or replace
damaged components immediately.
• Inspect the skip plate and skip plate mounting
flange for damages, wear, and cleanliness.
Clean, repair, or replace damaged components
immediately.
• Always use an appropriate size blade for the
cutting task. The blade must fit snug on the
blade shaft.
• The outer flange must fit snug on the blade
shaft.
• Wear gloves and be alert to the surrounding
environment when handling blades.
• DO NOT drop the blade when handling.
• Always point the arrow printed on the blade in
the direction of the blade shaft’s rotation when
installing the blade.
• Always use the correct blade type for the
material being cut.
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• DO NOT exceed the blade’s maximum 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.
• DO NOT use a blade for cutting that is rated
with a lower maximum operating speed than the
blade shaft speed.
• Tighten the blade shaft nut to 50 foot-pounds
(ft-lb) (67.8 Newton-meters (Nm)) to properly
secure the outer flange and blade. Failure to
properly secure the outer flange and blade may
cause parts to loosen or fall off of the saw when
operating it.
• Raise the blade when maneuvering the saw to
provide proper clearance between the blade
and the ground.
• Let the blade cool prior to removing or replacing
blades.
• Clean up spilled fuel prior to starting the engine.
• Move the saw away from the fueling area prior
to starting the engine.
• Drain the fuel tank and fuel lines for longer
storage periods. Refer to the engine manual for
additional information.
Engine Safety
• Refer to the engine manual as the primary
source for engine safety and general care
practices.
• Occasionally measure the engine speed and
readjust the engine governor to the factory
setting, as necessary, for proper saw and blade
efficiency.
• Always know how to turn off the engine for
emergency purposes.
• Fill the fuel tank and check the oil level prior to
starting the engine.
• DO NOT leave the engine running unattended.
Blade Guard Safety
• DO NOT operate the saw with the blade guard
raised or removed.
• Blade exposure should not exceed 180° when
cutting.
• Always pivot the blade guard up,
over 90°, so the guard does not
slide down unexpectedly, which
may cause serious injuries.
• DO NOT remove the blade guard with the
engine running.
• Always use a blade guard that corresponds with
the blade size.
• Inspect the blade guard prior to starting the
saw. Clean, repair, or replace damaged
components immediately.
Fuel Safety
• Store fuel in an appropriate safety container.
• DO NOT operate the saw with a fuel leak.
• DO NOT fuel the saw with the engine running.
• Let the engine cool prior to adding fuel.
• DO NOT smoke or expose fuel to
open flames when filling the fuel
tank or working with fuel.
• Refer to the engine manual for recommended
fuels.
• Keep all body parts away from
rotating saw parts with the
engine running.
• DO NOT start the engine without the air filter(s)
installed.
• DO NOT allow dust to enter the air intake tube
when cleaning/replacing the air filter(s) to
prevent serious engine damage.
• Immediately replace damaged saw components
that may allow dust to enter the engine.
• Always operate the saw in wellventilated areas. Concentrated
engine exhaust can cause loss of
consciousness and/or death.
• DO NOT operate the saw around combustible
materials or fumes to prevent fires/explosions.
• DO NOT leave the saw unattended until the
engine is off and the blade has stopped
spinning.
• Wipe down the engine exterior and guards
daily/regularly to prevent high operating
temperatures. DO NOT spray the engine with
water to prevent engine damage.
• DO NOT perform maintenance with the engine
running unless stated otherwise.
• For water cooled engines, let the engine cool
prior to removing pressurized caps.
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• DO NOT touch the engine/muffler assembly
with the engine running, and always let the
parts cool down after operating the saw to
prevent serious burns.
• Let the engine cool prior to performing
maintenance.
• Handle hot oil carefully when changing the
engine oil.
Cutting Safety
• The work area should not contain buried or
embedded electrical, gas, or water lines.
• Turn off all electricity, gas, and water around
the work area prior to cutting.
• DO NOT expose yourself or
anyone else to the direct line of
the blade when cutting.
• DO NOT allow any person, animal, or object in
and around the work area when cutting.
• Use just enough handle pressure to guide the
saw on the cutting line. DO NOT forcibly direct
(twist) the saw from side-to-side to avoid
damaging the saw and blade.
Belt Safety
• Turn off the engine prior to performing belt
maintenance.
• Let the belt cool down prior to performing belt
maintenance.
• Regularly inspect the belt for fraying, stress
cracks, and/or breakage and replace
immediately if there are damages.
• Over-tensioning the belt may damage the
engine crankshaft. Under-tensioning the belt
may cause shorter belt life and/or poor saw
performance.
• A squealing belt indicates looseness.
• Make sure the belt is properly aligned prior to
operating the saw.
• Always replace the belt guard prior to operating
the saw.
• Use heavy-duty ramps that will properly support
the weight of the saw and yourself when
loading/unloading.
• The towing truck/trailer should be in good,
working condition.
• Raise the saw to avoid damaging saw
components while moving up and down ramps.
• Use extreme caution when guiding the saw up
and down ramps. Slowly push the saw forward
to guide it down the ramp. Slowly pull the saw
backward to guide it up the ramp.
• Turn off the engine once the saw is loaded into
the truck/trailer.
• Properly block and chain the saw in the
truck/trailer prior to transporting.
• Refer to the Department of Transportation
(DOT) for additional information regarding
proper transportation techniques and
truck/trailer requirements.
Lifting Safety
• Move yourself and all others
away from the lifting area when
hoisting the saw to prevent
being crushed underneath the
saw.
• Make sure the lift cage is properly secured to
the frame prior to lifting.
• Secure the appropriate hoisting cables, straps,
ropes, wires, and/or chains to the lift cage prior
to hoisting the saw.
• DO NOT attempt to lift the saw irresponsibly
and/or improperly.
Transporting Safety
• Remove the blade prior to transporting the saw.
• Move the fuel shutoff lever to the off position to
prevent fuel leaks when transporting the saw.
• Drain the fuel tank when transporting the saw
long distances.
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Introducing the CC155
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CC155 Components
1
2
3
7
6
8
9
4
5
Figure 1: Side Views
10
11
20
12
18
17
Figure 2: Bottom View
13
14
1. Handlebars
2. Handlebar Lever
3. Pull Cable
4. Belt Guard
5. Blade Guard
6. Lift Cage
7. Front Pointer
8. Muffler
9. Fuel Tank
10. Air Cleaner
11. Engine
12. Frame
13. Front Wheels
14. Rear Wheels
15. Front Axle
16. Skip Plate Mounting Flange
17. Blade Shaft
18. Belt Drive
19. Skip Plate
20. Blade Flange
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Dimensions
B
Saw Length (Minimum-Pointer Up, Handles Down)
34”
J
Wheel Base Length
8-1/2”
A Saw Height (Minimum/Maximum) 24”/39”
C Saw Length (Maximum-Pointer Down, Handles Up) 61”
D Rear Axle Center Length 10”
E Frame Length 16-1/2”
F Frame Width Front 17”
G Front Axle Center Length 9”
H Frame Width Rear 14”
Figure 3: Saw Dimensions
Table 1: Saw Dimensions
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Specifications
Blade Mounting
Right
Uncrated Weight
96 lb
Manufacturer
Honda
Maximum Cutting Depth with 6” Blade 1-5/16”
Blade Shaft RPM 4,375
Blade Shaft Diameter 1”
Arbor Diameter 1”
Blade Shaft Bearings Self-aligning pillow block bearings
Blade Shaft Drive One 3V-ribbed belt
Blade Guard Attachment Screw-on
Handlebars Variable
Drive System Push model
Fuel Capacity .53 gallons
Quick Disconnect Blade Flanges Standard
Table 2: Saw Specifications
Table 3: Engine Specifications
Model GX160
Fuel Type Unleaded gasoline
Air Filter Cyclone
Low Oil Alert Standard
Note: Refer to the engine manual for additional information.
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Operating the CC155
Handlebars
The handlebars help the operator guide and
maneuver the saw.
Figure 4: Handlebars
Adjusting the Handlebars
1. Loosen the handlebar lock knob.
2. Push down or pull up on the handlebar grips to
adjust the handlebars to the desired height.
3. Retighten the handlebar lock knob to secure.
4. Adjust the handlebar height as necessary.
Front Pointer
The front pointer helps the operator follow the
cutting line.
Adjusting the Front Pointer
1. Lower the front pointer to the ground.
2. Divide a 6–8 ft piece of string in half.
3. Place the looped end of string into a gullet on
the backside of the blade.
4. Place one string line up against the backside of
the blade and one string line up against the
front side of the blade. Holding the string ends
in one hand, tension the lines out toward the
pointer wheel.
Figure 5: String Line and Blade
5. Adjust the hex nuts and guide wheel to place
the wheel between the tensioned string lines.
Figure 6: Guide Wheel
6. Lift the front pointer off the ground when the
cutting task is complete.
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Diamond Blades
Installing the Blade
WARNING
• DO NOT exceed the blade’s
maximum 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
Always inspect each blade prior to installation.
Discard all damaged blades and inspect each
replacement blade for:
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.
1. Raise the saw.
2. Remove the lock knob from the backside of the
blade guard.
3. Pivot the blade guard up, over 90°, to gain
access to the blade flanges. Note: Failure to
fully pivot the guard may cause injuries
4. Remove the blade shaft nut. Turn the nut
counterclockwise to loosen.
5. Carefully pull the outer flange off of the blade
shaft.
.
• Cracks, nicks, and dents
• A damaged and/or deformed arbor (center hole)
• Darkness and/or discoloration near the edge of
the 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 maximum
recommended blade speeds when cutting. DO
NOT exceed the maximum recommended speed
while cutting. DO NOT use a blade that is rated
with a lower maximum operating speed than the
blade shaft speed.
Figure 7: Removing the Outer Flange
6. Inspect the nut, outer flange, and inner flange
for damages and clean, repair, or replace as
necessary.
7. Inspect the blade for damages. DO NOT use
blades that are too large or too small for the
saw.
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