Wahl C13 User Manual

OWNERS

MANUAL

Small Concrete Saw

MODEL:

C13

FORM <<7317 3/2005

WARRANTY

Norton warrants all products manufactured by it against defects in
workmanship or materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment to the customer.

The responsibility of Norton under this warranty is limited to
replacement or repair of defective parts at Norton's Gainesville,
Georgia factory, or at a point designated by it, of such part as shall
appear to us upon inspection at such point, to have been defective in
material or workmanship, with expense for transportation borne by
the customer.

In no event shall Norton be liable for consequential or incidental
damages arising out of the failure of any product to operate properly.

Integral units such as gasoline engines, electric motors, batteries,
tires, transmissions, etc., are excluded from this warranty and are
subject to the prime manufacturer's warranty.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied,
and all such other warranties are hereby disclaimed.

Important: Before placing equipment in operation, record the following
information.

MODEL:_________ SERIAL NO.___________
PURCHASE FROM: _____________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________
CITY_______ STATE ______ ZIP ________
TELEPHONE NO. ______________________

Before using this equipment, make sure that person using it
read and understand the instructions in this owner’s manual.

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Table Of Contents

CONTENTS PAGE
I. Preparation

A. Safety Precautions 4-6
B. Assembly 7
C. C13 Series Concrete Saw Specifications 8
D. Engine Specifications 9
E. Pointer Alignment 9

II. Operation

A. Blade Installation 9-10
B. Starting The Engine 10
C. Water Supply 10-11
D. Operating The Saw 11
E. Cutting Technique 12

III. Maintenance

A. Engine 13-14
B. Bearings 14-15
C. V-Belts 15-16
D. Depth Control 16

IV. Parts List Section

A. Ordering Information 17
B. Parts Drawing 18-19
C. Service Parts List 20

Read Owners Manual Before Use

Safety Alert Symbol: Information Following This Symbol Is Very
Important.

Use Only Clipper Diamond Blades

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I. PREPARATION

A. Safety Precautions

Important! The following safety precautions must always be observed.

Hazard Symbols

Fuel (gasoline) is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode
if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well­ventilated, unoccupied approved areas, and away from sparks or
flames. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running.
Do not start the engine near spilled fuel. Never use the

fuel as a cleaning agent

Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. To
prevent burns, do not touch the engine or related parts while the
engine is running or immediately after it is turned off. Never
operate the engine with any heat shields or guards removed.

Keep all guards in place when operating any piece of equipment

Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all rotating parts

Lethal Exhaust Gas use only in well ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide, which is
orderless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled. Avoid
inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the engine in a closed
building or confined area

Never tamper with the governor components of settings to
increase the maximum speed. Severe personal injury and damage
to the engine or equipment can result if operated at speed above
maximum. Always obey the maximum speed rating of blade.

DO NOT LIFT THE SAW BY THE HANDLE BARS

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Dust and Silica Warning

Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can
generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause serious or
fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the
particular process and/or material being cut or the composition of the tool being
used, review the material safety data sheet and/or consult your employer, the
material manufacturer/supplier, governmental agencies such as OSHA and
NIOSH and other sources on hazardous materials and make certain to comply
with all product warnings and instructions for the safe and effective use of the
material being cut. California and some other authorities, for instance, have
published lists of substances known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, or
other harmful effects.

Control dust, mist and fumes at the source where possible. In this regard use
good work practices and follow the recommendations of the
manufacturer/supplier, OSHA/NIOSH, and occupational and trade associations.
Water should be used for dust suppression when wet cutting is feasible. When
the hazards from inhalation of dust, mists and fumes cannot be eliminated
through engineering controls such as either vacuum and/or water mist, the
operator and any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by
NIOSH/MSHA for the material being cut.

Use Approved:

Eye Protection Hearing

Protection

Respiratory

Protection

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Head Protection

1. Before mounting any blade on the saw, the blade should be inspected for
any damage which might have occurred during shipment, handling or
previous use.

2. The blade collars and arbors should be cleaned and examined for
damage before mounting the blade.

3. The blade must be properly fitted over the arbor with the drive pin on the
outside collar projecting through the drive pin hole on the blade and
inside collar.

4. The blade shaft nut, which is a left-hand thread nut, must be tightened

securely against the outside blade shaft collar.

5. The blade must be operated within the specified maximum operating
speed listed on the blade.

6. Turn water control valve to full to provide adequate coolant (4 to 6
gallons per minute) for diamond blades and wet cutting abrasive blades.
Insufficient coolant could result in severe blade breakage or diamond
segment separation.

7. The blade guard must be in place with the nose guard down and locked

when the saw is running.

8. The operator should wear safety glasses and any other appropriate
safety equipment.

9. When starting the saw, the operator should stand away and to the side of
the blade.

10. If for any reason the saw should stall in the cut, raise the blade out of

the cut. Check the outside blade shaft collar and nut for tightness.
Inspect the blade for damage before restarting the saw. Use caution
when resuming a cut. Be certain that the blade is in alignment with the
previous cut.

11. During cutting operations, do not exert excess side pressure on the

handles as a method of steering. Do not force the blade into the cut by
lowering the blade too fast or by pushing the saw too fast.

You Are Responsible For Your Safety!!!

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I. PREPARATION

B. Assembly

The compact concrete saws are shipped completely assembled and ready for
use except for diamond blade, gasoline, oil, and handle bar. Inspect the saw
for shipping damage. If any damage is found, contact the shipper
immediately and file a freight claim. The Norton Company is not responsible
for any freight-related damages. Remove the saw from the pallet. Reverse
the position of the handlebars so that the handle bar sticks out towards the
operator. Adjust the handlebars to the desired height. Attach the handlebars
to the saw with the supplied hardware. Read and understand the remaining
sections of this Owners Manual. NOTE: Do not install the blade until it is
time to use the saw. ANSI regulations prohibit the transportation of any
concrete saw with the blade installed.

Part # Description QTY
027021 Screw Din931 M10 x 25 Hex Head Cap 1
028098 Screw Din933 M10 x 65 Hex Head Cap 1
027006 Nut Din934 M10 HFX 2

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