EINHELL JS SERIES, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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5.3 Observe the condition of your work environment. Walk over area work area and look for hazards.
Make sure the work environment is safe and meets all safe-working conditions discussed in section
4, Rules for safer operation.
5.4 Obtain MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) for all work surface materials. This includes
primers, all coatings, adhesives, tile and crack filling materials, etc. Do not attempt to cut, clean out,
or remove material without MSDS information. Consult MSDS sheet for health hazards information.
Be aware that some materials are explosive as a dust
WARNING
WARNING: The JS SERIES SAWS maximum blade operating speed is 5850 rpm as labeled on the blade
guard. Use only dry cut diamond blades rated higher than 5850 rpm safe operating speed. Do not use a
blade rated for less than 5850 rpm. Do not use a blade that is not a dry cut diamond blade. Using a non dry cut
diamond blade or a blade rated below 5850 rpm could result in severe blade failure, personal injury or death.
See Figure 8 and Figure 9. Never cut material for which the blade was not designed. Check blade
manufacturer's guidelines on material to be cut. Never operate a blade in the wrong rotation direction. Verify
blade direction when changing blades. The JS is designed to cut in a straight line. Never attempt to cut any
pattern or follow any joint that is not a straight line.
5850 MAX. RPM
€2001 Hazard
Communication System*. LLC 30<i-748-0241
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Figure 8 - Max rpm label - maximum blade speed
Choose the proper dry cut diamond blade for the application, speed and material to be cut. See
Figure 9.
WARNING
Use only diamond blades (steel
centered diamond cutting-off
wheels) with this machine. RPM
rating on blade must exceed
machine max rpm rating. The use
of any other blade could result in
death or serious injury.
©2002 Hazard Communication Systems, LLC
800*740-0241 Reorder No. H60-U-369WHPL
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Figure 9 - Warning label - use only diamond blades
Clearly mark all intended cut areas with straight paint or chalk lines.
Verify that the deadman lever is disengaged or released and the Honda engine switch and fuel
valve lever are in the OFF position. Make sure blade is completely stopped.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Running the JS generates heat in the engine, blade and blade guard. Do not touch these
components without wearing proper heat protecting work gloves.
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