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ITEM 61712
11. Align the Blade with the top of the lumber, loosen the
Scale Knob and adjust the Scale Pointer to point at
0″ on the Scale. Tighten the Scale Pointer Knob.
Figure S: Scale and Scale pointer
Scale
height
adjustment
handle (30)
Scale
pointer
Knob
Scale
pointer
12. Release both Lock Handles (54, 59). Turn the Height
Adjustment Handle (30) and adjust the cutting
height until the Scale Pointer points to the desired
thickness. Engage both Lock Handles (54, 59).
13. The cut direction must be as shown below. If the
log is cut from the other direction, the saw blade
will push the lumber away from the supports and
may cause the lumber to become unstable.
Figure t: Direction of Cut
Start
of cut
end
of cut
Cuttin
G DiR
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14.
WaRninG! the operator and any assistants
must stay clear of the front and back of the
blade whenever the engine is running.
15. Start and operate the engine according
to the provided engine manual.
16. Adjust the Throttle to bring the Blade
up to speed. The Locking Ring can be
turned to lock the Throttle in place.
Figure u: throttle Control
locking Ring
throttle lever
17. Throttle speed may need to be increased
when the Saw is under load.
18. Move the Saw Head slowly along the track
and against the lumber to make the cut.
nOte:
Repeated adjustments will need
to be made during cutting.
19.
Shut off engine if blade binds, breaks,
or another problem is suspected.
Do not try to back the blade out of an
incomplete but while engine is running.
20. Trim off the rounded sides of the lumber.
21. After the lumber is squared‑off,
boards or posts can be cut.
22. To prevent accidents, turn off the engine and
disconnect its spark plug wire after use. Wait for the
engine to cool, clean external parts with clean cloth,
then store the equipment out of children's reach
according to the Storage instructions in this manual.
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