STOW CUTTER 1 CE — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/20/07) — PAGE 7
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the CUTTER 1 CE Saw.
SAFETY
■
DO NOT
operate or service this equipment
before you read, understand, and comply
with all safety messages in this manual.
The manual must be kept available and
accessible to the operator.
■
This equipment should not be operated by persons under the
minimum statutory age limit.
■
ALWAYS
use extreme caution when
working with
flammable
liquids. When
refueling,
STOP
the engine and allow
it to cool.
■
NEVER
operate the saw in an explosive
atmosphere where fumes are present,
or near combustible materials. An
explosion or fire could result in severe
bodily harm or even death
.
■
NEVER
touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler
or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before
servicing the saw.
■
The engine of this saw requires an adequate free flow of
cooling air.
NEVER
operate the saw in any enclosed or narrow
area where free flow of the
air is restricted. If the air flow
is restricted it will cause
serious damage to the saw's
engine and may cause injury
to people. Remember the
saw's engine gives off
DEADLY
carbon monoxide
gas.
■
High Temperatures
– Allow the engine to cool before adding
fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact
with
hot!
components can cause serious burns.
■
ALWAYS
refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■
ALWAYS
check the saw for loosened hardware such as nuts
and bolts before starting.
■
Replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they
become difficult to read.
■
NEVER
use accessories or attachments which are not
recommended by the manufacturer for this equipment.
Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■
Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment
modification will void all warranties. Any modification which
could lead to a change in the original characteristics of the
machine should be made only by the manufacturer who shall
confirm that the machine is in conformity with appropriate
safety regulations.
WARNING
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to
serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated
by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is
for industrial use only.
■
NEVER
smoke
around or near the
machine. Fire or explosion could result from
fuel vapors
, or if fuel is spilled on a
hot!
engine.
■
Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
■
NEVER
use fuel as a cleaning agent.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment when not feeling well due to
fatigue, illness or taking medicine.
■
NEVER
operate the saw under the influence or drugs or alcohol.
■
NEVER
operate the saw without proper protective clothing,
shatter-proof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective
devices required for the job.
■
NEVER
use this machine for any purpose other than those
described in this manual.
