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HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05) — PAGE 15
HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — CONTROLS & COMPONENTS
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Blade Guard –
Covers saw blade.
14.
Front Handle –
When lifting or carrying of the saw is
required, use this handle.
15.
Throttle Lock Lever –
Using your thumb, press this lever
downward and squeeze the trigger lever to lock the throttle
in place. This will allow the saw blade to rotate at maximum
speed without having to hold the trigger lever. Squeeze the
trigger lever again to unlock the throttle.
16.
Variable Throttle Lever –
To obtain a variable blade
speed, press this lever downward then squeeze the throttle
trigger.
17.
Throttle Trigger Lever –
Squeeze this lever to start the
saw blade rotation. Release the trigger lever to stop the
saw blade rotation. This lever is to be used in conjunction
with either the throttle lock or variable throttle levers.
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. Fuel Filler Cap –
Remove this cap to add mixed fuel
(requires a 50:1 mixture) to the fuel tank. This saw uses a
2-stroke engine. Make sure fuel cap is tightened securely.
DO NOT
over fill. See Figure 25 for correct fuel to oil mixture.
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. Recoil Starter (pull rope) –
Manual-starting method. Pull
the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and
smoothly.
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. Blade Shaft Nut –
Loosen to remove the cutting blade
from the outer and inner flanges.
21.
Cutting Blade –
Use appropriate type blades for desired
cutting application.
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. Spark Plug –
Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
spark plug gap to 0.02 inch (0.5 mm). Clean spark plug
once a month.
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Figure 3. HS81 Cut-off Saw Components 2
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