Diamond Products CVG1, Operator'S Manual

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CVG
1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Safety Precautions
Operate the equipment and all of its
components according to this manual. Failure
to comply with and understand the following
safety, operation and maintenance instructions
can result in serious injuries and/or death. All
operators must be properly trained or
supervised by experienced personnel prior to
using this saw and should understand the risks
and hazards involved. Diamond Products
discourages improper or unintended
equipment usage and cannot be held liable for
any resulting damages.
Equipment modifications should be made by
Diamond Products to ensure safety and
design. Any modifications made by the
owner(s) are not the responsibility of Diamond
Products and void all equipment warranties if a
problem arises as a result of the modification.
Refer to the Diamond Products Parts List for
additional information and part diagrams. Refer
to the engine manual and manufacturer as the
primary source for all safety, operations, and
maintenance instructions regarding the engine.
Prior to operating, record the saw’s serial
number, and the engine’s model and serial
numbers in
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Notice: The information in this manual may
be updated at any time!
Safety Alerts
DANGER
Serious injuries and/or death will occur if
these instructions are not followed.
WARNING
Serious injuries and/or death could occur if
these instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Mild and/or moderate injuries could occur if
these instructions are not followed.
Proposition 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the
State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and/or other
reproductive harm.
Spark Arrester Requirement
WARNING
In the State of California it is a violation of
section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass-covered land unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as
defined in section 4442, maintained in
effective, working order or the engine is
constructed, equipped, and maintained for
the prevention of fire pursuant to section
4443.
Respiratory Hazards
WARNING
Concrete cutting produces dust and fumes
known to cause illness, death, cancer,
respiratory disease, birth defects, and/or
other reproductive harm. Safety protection
techniques include, but are not limited to:
•
Wearing gloves.
•
Wearing safety goggles or a face
shield.
•
Using approved respirators.
•
Washing work clothes daily.
•
Using water when wet cutting to
minimize dust.
•
Washing the hands and face prior to
eating/drinking.
For additional safety and self-protection
information contact your employer, the
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), and/or The
National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH).
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