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OPERATION
4. Place the choke lever (Figure 19) in the
CLOSED
position.
Figure 19. Choke Lever
5. Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 20) halfway between
fast and slow for starting. All sawing is done at full
throttle. The engine governor speed is factory set to
ensure optimum blade operating speeds.
Figure 20. Throttle Lever
NOTICE
ALWAYS
use the Engine Shutdown Safety Switch
located next to the handle lock to shut down the engine.
Shutting the engine off using this switch confirms that
it is functioning properly.
OPEN
CLOSE
CHOKE LEVER
CAUTION
The engine speed has been set at the factory. Changing
the governor speed could damage the blade and/or
the saw.
THROTTLE
LEVER
FAST SLOW
6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 21) and slowly pull it
out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain
position, corresponding to the compression point. Pull
the starter grip briskly and smoothly for starting.
Figure 21. Starter Grip
7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever
(Figure 19) to the
OPEN
position. If the engine has not
started, repeat steps 1 through 5.
8. Before the saw is placed into operation, run the engine
for several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises
associated with loose guards and/or covers.
9. Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 20) toward full throttle.
10. To begin sawing, lower the rotating blade allowing it to
cut to the preset depth.
CAUTION
DO NOT
pull the starter rope all the way to the end.
DO NOT
release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it
to rewind as soon as possible.
STARTER GRIP
WARNING
ALWAYS
cut with the saw at
FULL THROTTLE
.
Attempting to cut with the saw at less than full throttle
could cause the blade to bind or stop abruptly in the
slab resulting in serious injury to the operator or others
in the area.
WARNING
ALWAYS
keep clear of rotating or moving parts while
operating this equipment.
