Page 2
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...
IV. Parts List Section A. Ordering Information B. Parts List 24-32 C. Baldor Service Policy D. Honda Service Policy Read Owners Manual Before Use Safety Alert Symbol: Information Following This Symbol Is Very Important. Use Only Norton Clipper Diamond Blades...
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 well-ventilated, unoccupied approved areas, and away from sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running.
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...
Page 6
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.
I. PREPARATION B. Assembly The compact Masonry saws are shipped completely assembled and ready for use except for diamond blade, gasoline, oil, and Head Locking 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.
Page 8
Figure 1: Head Locking Screw Removal Figure 2: Head Locking Handle Installation Depth Limiting Bolt: Remove the 12mm Carriage Bolt, 12mm Large Flat Washer (DIN9021), 12mm Flat Washer, 12mm Lock Washer, and 12mm Nut from the plastic Bag. Place the 12mm Large Washer over the 12mm Carriage Bolt.
Page 9
Leg Assembly: Remove the four (4) Legs from the Saw Water Pan, and the four (4) Plastic Handle Knobs and four (4) Square Nuts from the plastic bag. Place one (1) Square Nut into each of the Nut Retaining Brackets located on each of the Leg Holders. Attach one (1) Plastic Knob to each of the Square Nuts as shown in Figure 4: Plastic Knob Attachment.
Page 10
Conveyor Cart Assembly: Remove the Conveyor Cart and Back Stop from the Saws Water Pan, and the Wing Nuts, Carriage Bolts, Washers, and Cart Stop from the plastic bag. Slide one (1) Carriage Bolt thru each of the three (3) Square Holes located on the front of the Conveyor Cart. Slide the Back Stop Over each of the Carriage Bolts.
Page 11
Figure 8: Guide-A-Cut Assembly Water Curtain Assembly: Remove the Water Curtain from the Saw Water Pan. Attach the Water Curtain Spring Clips to the Pivoting Bar Located Under the Cutting Head. Note that the rough side of the Water Curtain should face towards the front of the saw. The Water Curtain material is made is designed to be easy to clean.
Page 12
Figure 10: Wrench Placement Water Pump Assembly: The Water Pump requires no additional assembly.
I. PREPARATION D. Electrical Connections Important-Before connecting the motor leads to the power supply be sure that the voltage, cycles and phase shown on the nameplate of the motor correspond to the available power supply. Voltage Selection For Single Phase Motors 1-1/2 h.p.
D. Wiring Diagram Be sure to ground the saw properly before operating, such as a ground wire connection provided by the power company. Electrical Connections 115 Volt 230 Volt For any Electric Motor service, warranty, or technical related questions please contact your nearest Baldor service center: Baldor Electric Company 5711 R.S.
I. PREPARATION F. Gasoline Engine Prior to attempting to operate the engine, read the information contained in the engine owner's manual. An engine owner’s manual is supplied with every gasoline powered concrete saw. 1. Check Oil: Add oil if low. Refer to the engine owner's manual for the recommended SAE viscosity grades.
4. Place the blade on the blade shaft. Use only Norton Clipper Diamond Blades. 5. Slide the outside blade shaft collar onto the blade shaft. 6. Tighten the blade shaft nut (clockwise) securely against the outside collar by using the...
II. OPERATION B. How To Use " Step Cutting " With Abrasive Blades Use "step cutting" without exception when cutting wet or dry with abrasive blades. "Jam cutting", which is discussed and illustrated in the section following, is to be used only with wet and dry cutting diamond blades.
II. OPERATION C. How To Use "Jam Cutting" (Fixed Cutting) and "Step Cutting" With Diamond Blades In "Jam" cutting the head is locked in a fixed position and the material is pushed into it as shown in the sketch at the bottom. "Jam" cutting with the head locked in a fixed position usually provides greater efficiency.
II. OPERATION D. How To Use Blockbuster Compact For Dry Cutting 1. Use a proper blade, which is marked for dry cutting. 2. Remove the water curtain. 3. Disconnect the water pump. 4. Use "step" cutting as explained previously when using abrasive blades. 5.
III. MAINTENANCE The Blockbuster Compact requires very little maintenance for long satisfactory operation. However, the following points must be watched: A. V-Belts The drive belts are made of premium oil and heat resistant materials. They require very little adjustment, but should be tightened after the first few days of running. Adjustment And Alignment Warning: Never make adjustments to v-belts and pulleys while engine is running.
III. MAINTENANCE B. Motor The motors are specially designed for masonry sawing. It is totally enclosed and the sealed bearings require no lubrication. The motor is equipped with thermal overload protection. 1. Periodically clean the dirt and sludge build-up from the motor fan housing and cooling fins.
Page 23
Note: Never operate saw without bearing cover in place. For normal conditions the grease should conform to the NLGI grade two consistency and be free of any chemical impurities such as free acid or free alkali, dust, rust, metal particles or abrasives. For best results, the bearings should be lubricated while in operation.
V. PARTS LIST SECTION A. Ordering Information 1. List model number and serial number of machine. 2. List the part number and description of part (not item number). 3. Whenever alternate parts are shown due to product improvement, inspect the part you have and provide additional description as necessary.
Page 25
PARTS LIST SECTION Power Plant (BBC547) Gasoline...
Page 26
Power Plant (BBC547) Gasoline Item No Description Part Number Honda motor GX160 83715 Motor pulley 83716 Belt XPZ 562 LW 83717 Jackshaft pulley 83718 Right belt guard 83719 Guard for the jackshaft 83720 Bearing 70599 Jackshaft 83721 Motor fixation plate 83722 Jackshaft fixation plate 83723...
Page 27
Power Plant (BBC157-207) Electric Item No Description Part Number Motor Assembly w/Switch 1-1/2HP 115/230v/60/1 232084 Motor Assembly w/Switch 2 HP 115/230v/60/1 232085 Capacitor Box Large (Terminal Box) 232085A Voltage Change Switch 231085 Switch Box Rear 231087 Switch On/Off 231089 Switch Box Cover...
Page 29
Frame (Common All BBC157-207-547)) Item No Description Part Number Screws for water pump 75280 Frame 83727 Leg set of 4 75817 Wheel 82733 Wrench 19mm 70807 Wrench 22mm 72143 Drain plug 76095 Splited bearing 83728 Water pump fixation spring 76097...
Page 31
Cutting Head (Common All BBC157-207-547) Item No Description Part Number Locking Handle for cutting head (was 73098 82738 replaced by 82738) Spring 72567 Cutting head 83724 Protection for Bearings and shaft 76111 Support for blade shaft bearing (set of 2)
Page 33
Cutting Table (Common All BBC157-207-547) Item No Description Part Number Conveyor Cart (aka Cutting Table) Complete 83754 With Wheels, Top, Back Stop, and Conveyor Cart Stop Top For Cutting Table (Wood & Rubber) 76742 w/Hardware Screw 4x 12mm DIN 7976 (sold each, 11...
Page 36
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. Norton Construction Products 2770 West Washington Street Stephenville, TX 76401 Phone: 800-554-8009 or 254-918-2310 Fax: 800-443-1092 or 254-918-2312 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the BBC157 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers