Golz FS 175 Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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Floor saw

FS 175

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GÖLZ® GmbH
Dommersbach 51
D-53940 Hellenthal
Telefon: [phone] / Telefax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail] / Internet: www.goelz.de

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No part of this document (instruction manual and spare parts list) may be reproduced, adapted, transmitted,
transcribed, stored on a data medium or be translated into another language without prior written approval of

GÖLZ

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GmbH

Dommersbach 51

D-53940 Hellenthal

Guarantee

We reserve the right to amend any information included in this document (manual instruction and spare parts
list) at any time and without prior notice.

GÖLZ

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assumes no warranty for these documents.

GÖLZ

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shall not be liable for errors in this document (manual instruction and spare parts list) or for any

collateral or consequential damage in connection with shipment, performance or use of the material.

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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer

GÖLZ® GmbH

Dommersbach 51, D-53940 Hellenthal

Tel.: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

Declare hereby certifies on its sole responsibility that the following product:

FS 175

Floor saw

Serial number:____________________

which is explicitly referred to by this declaration meet the following directives:

2006/42/EC Safety and health requirement
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility
97/68/EG i.d.F. 2002/88/EC Exhaust emission directive
2000/14/EC Noise emission

meet the follwing standards:
EN 12100-1 / EN 12100-2 , EN 13862:2001, EN 13309:2000, EN 61000, DIN EN ISO 3744-1995
Documented evidence conforming to the requirements of the directives is kept available for inspection at the

above manufacturer’s address.

Hellenthal, den 13.03.2014 ………………………………………

General Manager

B. Schmitz

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Contents

Preface ................................................................................................................................ 7

Warning signs and symbols ............................................................................................. 7

1. Machine description ................................................................................................... 8

1.1 Intended use-description ................................................................................................. 8

1.2 Technical data ................................................................................................................. 8

1.3 Shipment and provided accessory ................................................................................... 9

1.4 Main parts........................................................................................................................ 9

1.5 Safety devices ............................................................................................................... 10

2. Basic safety instructions ......................................................................................... 11

2.1 Intended use .................................................................................................................. 11

2.2 Operating range ............................................................................................................ 11

2.3 Organisational measures ............................................................................................... 11

2.4 Selection and qualification of person ............................................................................. 13

2.5 Safety instructions governing specific operational phases ............................................. 13

2.6 Special work related to the maintenance and repair of the machine .............................. 14

2.7 Information about special risks with electrical energy .................................................... 14

2.8 Gas, dust, steam, smoke ............................................................................................... 15

2.9 Noise ............................................................................................................................. 15

2.10 Illumination .................................................................................................................... 15

2.11 Oils, greases and other chemical substances ................................................................ 16

2.12 Transport ....................................................................................................................... 16

2.13 Store .............................................................................................................................. 17

3. Preparing for Operation ........................................................................................... 18

3.1 Export checking ............................................................................................................. 18

3.2 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 18

3.3 Blade ............................................................................................................................. 18

3.3.1 Mounting the blade ..................................................................................................................... 19

3.4 Water supply ................................................................................................................. 19

4. Operation ................................................................................................................... 21

4.1 Before starting the machine ........................................................................................... 21

4.2 Starting the machine ...................................................................................................... 22

4.3 Cutting operation ........................................................................................................... 22

4.4 Stop cutting operation .................................................................................................... 23

4.5 Changing the blade ....................................................................................................... 23

5.

Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 24

5.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 24

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5.2 Lubricating chart ............................................................................................................ 24

5.3 Poly-V belt ..................................................................................................................... 24

5.4 Machine ......................................................................................................................... 25

5.5 Blade ............................................................................................................................. 25

6. Taper bushes installation instructions ................................................................... 26

6.1 To assemble .................................................................................................................. 26

6.2 Removal ........................................................................................................................ 26

7.

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 27

8. Spare parts list .......................................................................................................... 28

8.1 Using the spare parts list ............................................................................................... 28

8.1.1 Safety regulation ......................................................................................................................... 28

8.1.2 Ordering information ................................................................................................................... 28

8.1.3 Distribution agencies ................................................................................................................... 29

8.2 Wearing parts ................................................................................................................ 30

9. Exploded view and spare parts list ......................................................................... 31

9.1 Undercarriage ................................................................................................................ 31

9.2 Push bow ...................................................................................................................... 33

9.3 Shaft .............................................................................................................................. 37

9.4 Shaft support ................................................................................................................. 39

9.5 Water tank 30L .............................................................................................................. 40

9.6 Blade guard / Water supply ........................................................................................... 41

9.6.1 Blade guard ................................................................................................................................. 43

9.7 Engine ........................................................................................................................... 45

9.8 Pointer unit .................................................................................................................... 49

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Preface

Thanks for choosing a

GÖLZ®-product. This operating instruction is designed to familiarize the user with

the machine and its designated use.
The operating instruction contains important information on how to operate the machine safely, properly and
most efficiently. Observing these instructions helps to avoid danger, to reduce repair costs and downtimes
and to increase the reliability and life of the machine. The operating instruction is to be supplemented by the
respective national rules and regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection. The
operating instruction must always be available wherever the machine is in use. This operating instruction
must be read and applied by any person in charge of work with or on the machine, such as:

• Operation including setting up, troubleshooting in the course of work, evacuation care and disposal of
fuels and consumables.

• Maintenance (servicing, inspection, repair) and/or

• Transport

In addition to the operating instructions and to the mandatory rules and regulations for accident prevention
and environment protection of the country and place of use of the machine, the generally recognized
technical rules for safe and proper working conditions and procedures must also be observed.
In dieser vorliegenden Bedienungsanleitung sind alle für den bestimmungsgemäßen Einsatz notwendigen
Informationen enthalten. Sollten dennoch spezielle Fragen auftauchen, so wenden Sie sich bitte
an ihre Vertretung, an einen unserer Außendienstmitarbeiter oder direkt an uns:

GÖLZ® GmbH

Dommersbach 51, D-53940 Hellenthal

Telefon: [phone] / Telefax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail] / Internet: www.goelz.de

Warning signs and symbols

Wear safety boots!

Wear safety glasses! Wear ear muffs!

Wear hard hat!

Wear safety clothes!

Wear dust protection!

Wear protective
gloves!

Read owner’s manual
before first initiation!

Important advice!

Never touch!

General danger!

Danger exists
to cut oneself!

It is not allowed to move the machine with rotating blade outside of the area in which
cutting works have to be performed!

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1. Machine description

1.1 Intended use-description

The FS 175 is a floor saw with a cutting depth of up to 165 mm.
Its operating range includes the concrete and asphalt road construction, but mainly for transverse,
longitudinal and expansion joints.
Operate the machine only using tools in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction. Using other tools is
considered contrary to its designated use. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage resulting
from such use. The risk of such misuse lies entirely with the user. Der FS 175 is equipped with a petrol
engine Honda GX390 and should be operated with the fuel specified by the manufacturer.

1.2 Technical data

Max. cutting depth 165 mm - 6.5 in.
Max. blade-Ø 450 mm - 17.7 in.
Flange size Ø 100 mm - 3.9 in.
Blade shaft size Ø 25,4 mm - 1 in.

Engine

Gasoline engine HONDA GX390

8,7kW (11,8 PS)
Max. cutting speed with blade 63,5 m/s
Engine shaft speed 3600 min-1
Blade shaft speed 2691 min-1
Feed manual
Excavation Manual with foot pedal
Cutting depth control Scale on frame

Water supply

30l Water tank, for dry cutting blades

Connection for external water supply wet cutting

diamond blades

Poly-V-belt tension manual
Dimensions (L x W x H) approx. 588 x 910 x 1009 mm - 23.1 x 35.8 x 39.7 in.
Weight (without water tank and blade) approx. 86 kg - 189.6 lbs.

Sound power level after DIN ISO 6393

No load = 104 dB(A)

Full load = 114 dB(A)

Sound pressure level after DIN ISO 6393

No load =88 dB(A)

Full load =98 dB(A)

Vibration ISO 5349 VDMA 03/2006 a = 4,5 m/s²

Information: Unconditional observe the owner’s manual of the engine manufacturer,
which is added!

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1.3 Shipment and provided accessory

• Floor saw FS175 without blade

• Wrench SW 17, SW 30 and SW 32

• Operating instruction and spare parts list floor saw

• Operating instruction engine

For the item number of accessories, please refer to the current catalogue of GÖLZ®
If accessories are used which do not correspond to GÖLZ® specifications, no liability is assumed for any
damage resulting hereof.
For details regarding the selection of the right GÖLZ® diamond blades, please refer to the current GÖLZ

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catalogue for diamond tools.

1.4 Main parts

The base frame (1) is the basis for the floor saw. All other components are built on the base frame.
The floor saw FS 175 is equipped with a petrol engine of Honda (2). For any other information, please refer
to the attached operating manual of the engine manufacturer.
The height adjustable push bar (3) allows a non-fatiguing working.
In order to allow dust formation during cutting respectively cooling of the cutter blade, the floor saw is
equipped with a pluggable water tank (4).There is also the possibility to cool directly by means of the water
supply network respectively to bind the dust.

1. Frame

2. Engine

3. Push bow

4. Water tank 30l

5. Blade guard

6. Cutting depth indicator

7. Poly-V belt guard

8. Pointer unit

9. Hand wheel

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The cutting disc guard (5) provides the operator and the persons in his working area with optimum protection
during the cutting process.
By means of the convenient cutting depth setting (6), the operator can read, at any time, the cutting depth.
The rib drive is protected by a protective hood (7). Thus, the risk of injury is reduced by the rib drive.
Furthermore, the rib drive is also protected from impurity during the cutting process.
The route indicator (8) allows precise cuts.
Thanks to the direction indicator the operator can monitor and respect the cutting direction.
Der Aushub des Sägeblattes erfolgt beim FS175 über ein Handrad (9) welches mit einer Trapezspindel
verbunden ist.
The digging of the blade is using by a hand wheel (9) which is connected with a trapezoidal spindle.

1.5 Safety devices

Danger: During cutting or displacing the machine, all safety devices shown below must
be mounted!

Blade guard

Poly-V belt guard

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Note / Important: Contains important information which stands out from the other text!

2. Basic safety instructions

In this manual the following terms and symbols are used for particular important information:

Important text passages are highlighted in italics or bold or can be found in a grey highlighted text field.

2.1 Intended use

The machine has been built in accordance with state-of-the-art standards and the recognized safety rules.
Nevertheless, its use may constitute a risk to life and limb of the user or of third parties, or cause damage to
the machine and to other material property.
The machine must only be used in technical perfect condition in accordance with its designated use and the
instructions set out in the operating manual, and only by safety-conscious persons who are fully aware of the
risks involved in operating the machine. Any functional disorders, especially those affecting the safety of the
machine, should therefore be rectified immediately!
The machine is designed exclusively for cutting in concrete, reinforced concrete, natural stone, cast stone
and brickwork. Using the machine for purposes other than mentioned above (such as cutting in wood and so
on) is considered contrary to its designated use. The GÖLZ® GmbH cannot be held liable for any damage
resulting from such use. The risk of such misuse lies entirely with the user.
Only use gear drives and motors, which are provided by GÖLZ® GmbH. Also attend those operating
manuals.
Operating the machine within the limits of its designated use also involves observing the instructions set out
in the operating manual and complying with the inspection and maintenance directives

2.2 Operating range

Do not modify, add components to or retrofit the unit in a way which could affect its safety and do not use
non-official accessories! This is not allowed without prior approval of GÖLZ® GmbH!

2.3 Organisational measures

This operating manual must always be at hand at the place of use of the machine and must be accessible to
the person operating the machine!
In addition to this operating manual, all other generally applicable legal and other mandatory regulations
relevant to accident prevention and environmental protection must be observed! Such obligations may also
comprise the handling of hazardous materials, provisioning and/ or wearing of personal protective
equipment, or road traffic regulations.

Attention: Read and observe all the operating instructions which belong to this unit!

Attention: Contains instructions which must be strictly observed to prevent damage from
the unit and the operator!

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This operating manual must be supplemented by instructions covering the duties involved in supervising and
notifying special organizational features, such as job organization, work flows or the person entrusted with
the work. Person entrusted with work on the machine must have read the operating manual prior to taking up
work. This applies especially to persons working only occasionally on the machine, e.g. during set-up or
maintenance activities.
Check - at least from time to time - whether the personnel is carrying out the work in compliance with the
operating manual and paying attention to risks and safety-relevant factors.
For reasons of safety, long hair must be tied back or otherwise secured, garments must be close-fitting and
no jewellery - including rings - may be worn.
Severe injury may result from being caught by moving parts of the machine. Personal protective equipment
must be used wherever required by the circumstances or by law (e.g. safety glasses, ear protectors, safety
boots, suitable safety clothing). Observe the regulations for prevention of accidents! Observe all safety
precautions and warnings attached to the machine and always keep them in good and perfectly legible
condition.

The personal protection equipment should consist of the following parts:

In case event of safety-relevant modifications or changes in the behaviour of the machine, stop the machine
immediately and report the malfunction to the competent authority/ person. Do not remove or make
inoperative any safety devices the machine is equipped with.
Never make any modifications, additions or conversions which might affect safety without GÖLZ® GmbH
prior approval! This also applies to the installation and adjustment of safety devices as well as to welding and
cutting work on supporting structures.
Damaged or worn parts of the product must be replaced immediately. Use genuine spare parts only.
All spare parts and tools must comply with the technical requirements specified by the manufacturer/
distributor. Adhere to the legally prescribed preventive maintenance and inspection intervals or those
specified in this operating manual!
Hydraulic hose pipes must be changed within the specified or appropriate intervals, even if no safety­relevant defects are visible.
All maintenance and repair activities must be performed by qualified personnel using suitable tools and other
suitable workshop equipment. Observe the fire alarm and fire fighting measures. The personnel must be
made familiar with the location and handling of fire extinguishers!

1) Helmet with protection of the ears

2) Visior or safety glasses

3) Dust mask

4) Protective gloves

5) Safety clothes

6) Safety boots

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Important: Wet cutting is to be accomplished while working! This prevents the appear­ance of particulate matter and increases the life-time of the diamond tool!

2.4 Selection and qualification of person

Only permitted personnel is allowed to work on and with the machine! The legal minimum age is to be
observed!
Only assign trained and instructed personnel! Clearly define the responsibilites of the personnel with regard
to operating, setting-up, maintaining and repairing the machine! The GÖLZ® GmbH can assist you in training
your personnel.
Make sure that only instructed and competent personnel works on the machine. Define the responsibility of
the machine operator, also in terms of traffic regulations and enable him to refuse instructions of third parties
which breach safety regulations.
Personnel that is to be trained or to be instructed or that is serving a general training is only to be permitted
to operate the machine under the supervision of an experienced person.
To operate the machine you must be rested, in good physical condition and mental health. If you have any
condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating with the
machine. Do not operate the machine if you are under the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol) which
might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.
Works on electrical, pneumatic, combustion and hydraulic fittings and equipment are only to be carried out
by qualified personnel or instructed people being directed and supervised by qualified personnel in
compliance with the respective rules!

2.5 Safety instructions governing specific operational phases

Before work

Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to safety!
Before beginning work, familiarize yourself with the surroundings and circumstances of the site, such as
obstacles in the working and travelling area, the soil bearing capacity and any barriers separating the
construction site from public roads.
Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the machine is used only when in a safe and reliable state.
Operate the machine only if all protective and safety-oriented devices, such as removable safety devices,
emergency shut-off equipment, sound-proofing elements and exhausters, are in place and fully functional.
Regard all safety specifications!
Check the machine at least once per working shift fo

r obvious damage and defects. Report any changes
(incl. changes in the machine’s working behaviour) to the competent organization/ person immediately. If
necessary, stop the machine immediately and lock it. Have any defects rectified immediately. At any time,
ensure the operator has sufficient view to his working area, in order to have intervention to the working
process.
Wet cutting is to be accomplished while working. This prevents the appearance of particulate matter and
increases the life-time of the diamond tool. During start-up and shut-down procedures always watch the
indicators in accordance with the operating instructions!
Before starting or setting the machine in motion, make sure that nobody is at risk. Keep children and
unauthorized persons away from the work area.
Noise protection equipment on the unit must be in protective position during operation. Wear the required
individual ear protection!
Always keep at a distance from the edges of building pits and slopes. Avoid any operation that might be a
risk to machine stability! Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries! Do not
operate when you are tired! Watch what you are doing! Risk of stumbling! Cables and hoses must complete
rolling up. After assembly do not leave any tools, a wrench for example, on the unit.
Check to see that the tools are removed from the machine before operating! Damaged blades have to be
changed immediately. Use only recommended blades from the GÖLZ® GmbH.
Control the working area for water-, gas- and electrical lines!

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During work

Make sure, that the machine is well fastened before and while cutting!
Never touch rotating parts like blade shaft or blade!

After work
Before leaving the machine always secure it against unauthorized use!

2.6 Special work related to the maintenance and repair of the machine

Observe the adjustment, maintenance and inspection activities and intervals set out in the operating
instructions, including information on the replacement of parts and equipment! These activities may be
executed by skilled personnel only.
Brief operating personnel before beginning special operations or maintenance work, and appoint a person to
supervise the activities.
In any work concerning the operation, conversion or adjustment of the machine and it’s safety-oriented
devices or any work related to maintenance, inspection and repair, always observe the start-up and shut­down procedures described in the operating instructions and the information on maintenance work. Ensure
that the maintenance area is adequately secured.
Carry out maintenance and repair work only of the machine is positioned on stable and level ground and has
been secured against inadvertent movement and buckling. If the machine is completely shut down for
maintenance and repair work, it must be secured against inadvertent starting.
To avoid the risk of accidents, individual parts and large assemblies being moved for replacement purposes
should be carefully attached to lifting tackle and secured. Use only suitable and technically perfect lifting gear
and suspension systems with adequate lifting capacity. Never work or stand under suspended loads.
The fastening of loads and the instructing of crane operators should be entrusted to experienced persons
only. The marshaller giving the instructions must be within sight or sound of the operator.
For carrying out overhead assembly work always use specially designed or otherwise safety-oriented ladders
and working platforms. Never use machine parts as a climbing aid. Wear safety harness when carrying out
maintenance work at greater heights.
Clean the machine, especially connections and threaded unions, of any traces of oil, fuel or preservatives
before carrying out maintenance / repair. Never use aggressive detergents. Use lint-free cleaning rags.
Before cleaning the machine with water, steam jet or detergents, cover or tape up all openings which -for
safety and functional reasons - must be protected against water, steam or detergent penetration.
Do not clean the machine with a high-pressure cleaner. The hard water jet can put damage to parts of the
machine. After cleaning, remove all covers and tapes applied for that purpose.
After cleaning check the machine for loose connections, chafe marks and damage! Have identified defects
repaired immediately!
Always tighten any screwed connections that have been loosened during maintenance and repair.
Any safety devices removed for set-up, maintenance or repair purposes must be refitted and checked
immediately upon completion of the maintenance and repair work. Ensure that all consumables and replaced
parts are disposed of safely and with minimum environmental impact.

2.7 Information about special risks with electrical energy

Observe the relevant national regulations or standards. Electrical connections must always be kept free from
dirt and moisture.
Use only original fuses with the specified rating! Switch off the machine immediately, if trouble occurs in the
electric power supply!
If your machine comes into contact with a live wire:

• warn others against approaching and touching the machine

• have the live wire de-energized

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When working with the machine, maintain a safe distance from overhead electric lines. If work is to be
carried out close to overhead lines, the working equipment must be kept well away from them. Caution,
danger to life!

• Check out the prescribed safety distances.

• Work on the electrical system or equipment may only be carried out by a skilled electrician himself or by

specially instructed personnel under the control and supervision of such electrician and in accordance
with the applicable engineering rules.

• If provided for in the regulations, the power supply to parts of machines and plants, on which inspection,
maintenance and repair work is to be carried out must be cut off.

• Before starting work, check the de-energized parts for the presence of power and ground or short-circuit
them in addition to insulating adjacent live parts and elements.

The electrical equipment of machines is to be inspected and checked at regular intervals. Defects such as
loose connections or scorched cables must be rectified immediately.
Necessary work on live parts and elements must be carried out only in the presence of a second person who
can cut off the power supply in case of danger by actuating the emergency shut-off or main power switch.
Secure the working area with a red-and white safety chain and a warning sign. Use insulated tools only.
If mobile electrical equipment, connecting cables and/ or extension/ appliance cords with plug connectors are
used, ensure that such equipment, cables and cords are checked for correct function at least once every six
months by a qualified electrician or - if suitable testing equipment is available - by a properly instructed
person.
Protective installations with fault-current protection units used in non-stationary equipment must be checked
for correct operation at least once a month by a properly instructed person.
Fault-current and fault-voltage protection units must be checked for correct operation by actuating the testing
facility:

• once on every working day in the case of mobile equipment,

• at least once every six months in the case of stationary equipment.

2.8 Gas, dust, steam, smoke

Operate combustion engines only in well-ventilated rooms! Before starting the unit in closed rooms, make
sure that the room is sufficiently ventilated and use the exhaust gas hose!
Welding, burning and grinding operations on the machine are only to be carried out if this is explicitly
authorized (there is the danger of fire and explosion)!
Before welding, burning and grinding operations clean the machine and its surrounding area from dust and
flammable substances and care for sufficient ventilation (danger of explosion)!
When working in confined spaces observe any existing national regulations!

2.9 Noise

During operation sound protection devices on the machine must be in safe position. Wear the prescribed
personal ear protection! (UVV 29 § 10, Article 29 of the Accident Prevention regulations).
The use of noise emitting machines may be restricted to certain times by national or local regulations.

2.10 Illumination

The machine is designed for use in daylight! The machine operator / owner must ensure sufficient workplace
lighting for non-illuminated work sites!