Diamond Products CVG1, Operator'S Manual

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CVG
1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
General Safety
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Read and understand all safety,
operations, and maintenance instructions
provided in this manual prior to operating or
servicing the saw.
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Keep equipment components clean and
free of slurry, concrete dust, and debris.
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Inspect water hoses prior to operating the
equipment. Clean, repair, or replace
damaged components.
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Raise the equipment to a proper height for
access when working underneath the
equipment. Use chocks to block the
wheels, and fit blocks or jacks under the
frame edges.
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When using a jack to raise the equipment,
place the jack against a solid, flat area
under the frame base to properly support
the equipment.
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Repair the equipment immediately when a
problem arises.
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Replace equipment decals if unreadable.
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Dispose of all hazardous waste materials
according to city, state, and federal
regulations.
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Always have a phone nearby, and locate
the nearest fire extinguisher and first aid kit
prior to operating the equipment.
•
Operate the equipment wearing flame
resistant clothing.
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Always wear safety glasses when removing
retaining rings.
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Persons under the statutory age limit
should not operate the equipment.
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Keep all body parts away from rotating
machinery.
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Replace all guards and access panels
(unless stated otherwise) prior to operating
the equipment.
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Chock the wheels to help prevent
unnecessary movement.
DO NOT:
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Drop equipment, supplies, tools, etc., when
handling to help prevent injuries.
•
Lift and carry equipment, supplies, tools,
etc., that are too heavy and/or cannot be
lifted easily.
•
Operate the equipment without using the
appropriate safety equipment required for
the work task.
•
Operate or service the equipment with any
clothing, hair, or accessories that can snag
in the machinery, which could lead to
serious injuries or death!
•
Operate the equipment using attachments
not associated with or recommended for
the equipment.
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Operate the equipment around combustible
materials or fumes to prevent
fires/explosions.
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Operate the equipment with anyone near
the work area or within the direct line of the
blade.
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Operate the equipment until all
unnecessary materials have been removed
from the work area.
•
Operate the equipment with loose nuts,
screws, and bolts.
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Operate the equipment when ill or fatigued.
•
Operate the equipment under the influence
of drugs and/or alcohol.
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Operate the equipment on steep slopes.
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Cut concrete with guards and access
panels removed.
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Grease the equipment with the engine
running.
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Touch hot components when operating the
equipment.
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Leave the equipment unattended until the
engine is off and the blade has stopped
spinning.
•
Place the equipment into storage until it
has cooled down.
•
Service the equipment until it has cooled
down.
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Service the equipment with the engine
running.
Battery and Electrical Safety
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Ignitable explosive gases are
emitted from the battery. DO NOT
expose the battery to sparks or
open flames.
•
Keep the area around the battery well-
ventilated.
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Keep the battery level when handling it.
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