Cardinal Saws & Bladeswww.cardinalblades.com

*SOFF-CUT is a registered trademark of Soff-Cut International, Inc. © Cardinal Saws & Blades 2008

CARDINAL Early Entry Green Concrete SawsFor the lowest overall cost per cut in the industry

CARDINAL Early Entry Saws and unique Green Sawing Technique • eliminate random cracks • prevent unsightly raveling • minimize joint chipping and spalling

CARDINAL is innovator of the industry’s original early entry saw for cutting uncured green concreteCARDINAL developed the world’s first Green Machine Early Entry saw. And, continuing this tradition of innovation, CARDINAL has developed an early entry saw to handle any size job, indoors or outdoors.

The CARDINAL GM 450 Green Machine - The original light weight, available with a 4 ½ HP gas engine or a 1 ½ HP electric motor, delivers an immediate boost to your bottom line: • Equipped with patented FlatTrac wheels which permit the cutting operation to proceed within one to two hours after the finishing process is completed…your time on-the-jobsite is minimized • Has a low price tag yet outperforms more expensive Soff-Cut™ saws • Uses the lowest cost, fastest cutting CARDINAL DIAMOND Blades • Does not require expensive skid plates that can scratch and damage concrete surfaces and need to be replaced with every blade.

CARDINAL Bigfoot™ Early Entry Saw - Boasting a powerful 22 HP engine is the ideal early entry saw for those really big jobs: • Amazingly operator friendly despite its size • Achieves a cutting depth up to 4” for the life of the blade • Infinitely-variable self-propelled operation • Dust vacuum attachment that requires no modifications • Patented servo-controlled Bigfoot™ tracks eliminates surface scratching • Fitted for CARDINAL quality diamond blades for optimum life and speed of cut • Hydraulic motors for blade and drive wheels transfer maximum horsepower where it's needed – not wasted overcoming skid plate drag • Hydraulic operations eliminate V-Belts, which need replacement and can fail when you can least afford it

Cardinal Saws and Blades • Conshohocken, PA 19428Tel: 610.828.6606 • Fax: 610.828.7798; Toll Free – Tel: 1.888.503.3353 • Fax: 888.504.4434

Specifications for the CARDINAL Early Entry Saws

*SOFF-CUT is a registered trademark of Soff-Cut International, Inc. © Cardinal Saws & Blades 2008

Cardinal Saws and Blades • Conshohocken, PA 19428Tel: 610.828.6606 • Fax: 610.828.7798; Toll Free – Tel: 1.888.503.3353 • Fax: 888.504.4434

Physical/Mechanical SpecificationsDimensions

Weight

Blade raise/lower system

Guide system

Handle

Cutting distance from Wall

Blade SpecificationsBlade type

Blade rotation

Blade shaft speed

Cutting depth

Engine SpecificationsGas-powered engine

Recommended engine speed

Optional electric engine

Cylinder

Controls

Starting system

Fuel – Oil – Cooling – ExhaustFuel

Fuel capacity

Oil system

Oil

Oil capacity

Air filter

Muffler

Emissions

Cooling

Average Cutting Rates*Soft aggregates

Medium aggregates

Hard aggregates

*Estimates only. Speed will vary with job conditions and concrete mixtures.

The CARDINAL GM 450 Green MachineHandle collapsed – 16” width x 42” length Handle extended – 16” width x 49” length

100 pounds

Manual release and engagement near handle bar

Convenient manual front and rear guides

Telescoping type with infinitely adjustable length

3 ½”

6.5” diameter x .095” or .225” thick dry cut with patented Z Arbor

Counter clockwise, up cutting

5400 RPM

1” to 1 ½” (25 mm – 38 mm) regardless of blade wear (new blade cutting depth of 1 ¾”)

4 ½ HP (3.2 KW) Subaru Robin Model EX-13 vibration-free, air-cooled 4 cycle, single slant cylinder, overhead camshaft gasoline engine

3600 RPM

1 ½ HP, 115/230 volt, totally enclosed, fan cooled

Aluminum with cast iron liner

Engine mounted manual throttle, choke and fuel shut off levers, manual on/off switch

Manual recoil starter with automatic mechanical compression release and zero kick back

Minimum 87 octane rating unleaded gasoline

0.7 gallon (2.7 liters)

Oil alert with automatic shutdown sensor

SAE 10W-30 viscosity detergent automotive type with API service class of SE or higher grade

0.60 quart (0.57 liter)

Cyclonic type

Silent type 75 dbA, exhaust deflector, spark arrestor

Complies with EPA Phase 2 and CARB Tier II USA regulations

Air cooled with internal and external cooling fins

15 ft/min. (4.7 m/min.)

10 ft/min. (3.0 m/min.)

5 ft/min. (1.6 m/min.)

CARDINAL Bigfoot™ Early Entry SawHandle lowest position – 88”L x 32”W x 36-1/2”H, Handle highest position – 67”L x 32”W x 48-1/2”H

536 pounds (243 kg)

Electro-mechanical actuator with height display

Laser Line generator

6 position adjustable

3 ½” at full depth

13 ½” to 14” x 0.125”, up to 0.5” thick dry cut with patent Z-Arbor

Counter clockwise, up cutting

3200 to 3600 RPM

¼” to 4 ¼” (6.3 mm – 108 mm) regardless of blade wear (new blade cutting depth of 4 ½”)

22 HP (16.4 KW) Subaru Robin Model EH65, air-cooled, 4 cycle, V-Twin cylinder, overhead valve gasoline engine

3600 RPM

None

Aluminum with cast Iron liner

Engine mounted manual throttle, choke and manual on/off switch

Electric start with automatic decompression system

Minimum 87 octane rating unleaded gasoline

5 gallon (18.9 liter)

Oil alert with indicator light and automatic shutdown sensor

SAE 10W-30 viscosity detergent automotive type with API service class of SE or higher grade

1.64 Quart (1.55 liter)

Heavy Duty Air Cleaner

Low noise, exhaust deflector, spark arrestor

Complies with EPA Phase 2 and CARB tier II USA regulations

Air cooled with internal and external cooling fins

25-35 ft/min. (8-11.3 m/min.)

15-25 ft/min. (5-8 m/min.)

5-15 ft/min. (1.5-5 m/min.)