Lortone FS8, FS8-C User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST

FS8-C Stainless Steel Item #056-293
FS8 Stainless Steel (Basic) Item #056-292

FS8-C Classic Item #056-093
FS8 Classic (Basic) Item #056-092

FS8-C

(including FS8 Basic)

LORTONE Trim Saws are high quality saws for trimming slabs to nished conguration.
Cuts cleanly and easily with excellent visibility and has plenty of room for larger slabs.
For use with oil coolants. Follow these basic operating and care instructions to help keep
your saw in optimal running condition.

• Rugged Stainless Steel Frame

• Spacious Work Table

• Large Removable Coolant Tank

• 1/3 Hp. Motor (included with FS8-C)

• Accepts 8” Blade (included with FS8-C)

• Optional Clear Hood (included with FS8-C)

• Optional Vise (included with FS8-C)

FS8-C Stainless Steel Trim Saw (shown)

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SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE

Check to make sure you have the following parts:

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(1) FS8 Frame (1) Blade Guard
(1) Splash Shield (1) Blade (included in FS8-C only)
(1) Belt Guard (1) Vise (included in FS8-C only)
(1) Belt (included in FS8-C only) (1) Hood (included in FS8-C only)
(1) Motor (included in FS8-C only) (1) Operators Manual
(1) Warranty Card

If any parts are missing, please contact your dealers or the factory immediately.

Read the following instructions before assembly or use of your machine. Failure to

follow instructions could result in damage to the machine or injury to operator.

IMPORTANT!!!

MOTOR INSTALLATION

Note: A 1/3 hp, 1725 RPM is recommended for proper operation. Motor pulley should be 2” to 2 1/2” diameter.
Drive belt should be selected to match desired motor mounting position. Pulley and drive belt are included with
the FS8-C only.

Secure motor to motor mount with bolts provided. (Fig. 1)

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Place motor pulley on the motor shaft and securely tighten the set screw on at of motor shaft. (Fig. 2)

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Install belt and adjust motor to obtain correct belt tension. Do not overtighten the belt as this will lead to

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excessive noise and premature bearing wear. The belt should not deect more than 1”. (Fig. 3)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

BLADE INSTALLATION

Install the ange with the 5/8” bore on the arbor shaft.

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Slip the blade into the saw slot at an angle (Fig. 4) and slide it onto the shaft.

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Slide the second ange next to the blade and tighten the arbor nut securely (Fig. 5).

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Do not over tighten as this can warp the blade.

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Fig. 5

Fig. 3

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