OPERATING
Tasks Prior to Starting the Engine
Complete the tasks listed below prior to
starting the engine to ensure a safe start:
•
Check fluids and fill to appropriate levels.
•
Turn off controls and switches.
•
Remove tools from area.
The engine
will not
start unless the following
tasks are completed:
•
Place speed control lever to the
STOP/PARK
position.
•
Pull up emergency stop button.
•
All emergency stop triggers are cleared:
1) E-Stop active
2) Low coolant level
Starting the Engine
Notice: In an emergency, press the
emergency stop button to immediately stop
the engine and any saw movement
!
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to
the
ON
position and wait for the display
screen to energize.
NOTE: While the display screen is energizing,
the glow plug is preheating. If the glow plug
requires more preheat time the following pop-
up message will appear: “Wait to start,
preheating”.
2. Once the display screen is energized and
there are no pop-up messages, turn the
key to the
START
position and release
when the engine starts.
NOTE: If the engine does not start within 10
seconds, turn off the key and try again
approximately 30 seconds later. Refer to the
engine manual for troubleshooting
recommendations after several failed attempts
.
3. Let the engine warm up. Check all warning
lights and turn off the engine immediately if
there are any problems prior to operating
the saw.
4. Increase/decrease the engine/blade speed
by pressing the throttle switch up or down
as needed.
Stopping the Engine
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the saw unattended until the
engine is off and the blade has stopped
spinning.
1. Place the speed control lever to the
STOP
position and raise the blade from the cut.
2. Turn off all controls, switches, and water.
3. Decrease the engine speed to idle for five
minutes to cool down the engine after full
load operation.
4. Turn the ignition key to
the
STOP
position
and remove the key.
Control Panel Display
Normal Operation
The control panel display can either open for
normal operation or closed when the machine
is not being operated. Both the opening and
closing of the control panel display is done by
manual rotation.
To manually rotate the control panel display
open, complete the following steps:
1. Pull the mini spring plunger from the side of
the control display panel and rotate the
knob until it locks in place.
2. Manually rotate the display screen to the
open position.
3. Rotate the spring plunger knob until it
inserts into the hole on the display panel.
Mini Spring Plunger
To manually rotate the control panel display
closed, complete the following steps:
1. Pull the mini spring plunger from the side of
the control display panel and rotate the
knob until it locks in place.
2. Manually rotate the control panel display to
the shut position.
3. Rotate the mini spring plunger until it
inserts into the hole on the display panel.
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