Clipper C13SPE, Owner'S Manual

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Use Only Water In The Water Tank
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Do Not Drink From The Tank
D. Operating The Saw
1. For the engine starting instructions see the Engine manual and follow the
instructions located in section A. Installing the Blade of the II. Operation
heading for Blade installation instructions.
2. Check the Engine Oil level.
3. Disengage the Self-propelling unit by moving the Transmission
Engage/Disengage lever fully up and place the Speed Control in the
neutral position.
4. Raise the saw to the full upright position. Do not let the blade come in
contact with the ground.
5. Maneuver the saw to the desired starting point.
6. If wet cutting connect the water supply to the saw.
7. Follow the instructions for starting the engine found in the Engine manual.
8. If wet cutting turn on the water supply at the source and then open the
water valves on the saw. Make sure that there is a minimum of two gallons
per minute of water flow!!
9. Be sure that the engine is running at full throttle!!! Check Engine Speed
on the Tachometer to that listed on the Blade Speed Chart located on the
Console is correct for the diameter of Blade being used.
Blade Eng RPM Eng Pulley B/S RPM B/S
Pulley
16 3600 2.65 2600 3.65
20 3600 2.65 2600 3.65
24 3000 2.65 2200 3.65
10. Slowly lower the blade by rotating the hand wheel counter-clockwise until
the desired depth of cut is reached. Use a reasonable rate of feed. Do
not force the blade in to the cut!!