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PAGE 8 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
CAUTION:
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.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the Multiquip Model HS81 Cut-off Saw. Unless
otherwise noted, these guidelines refer to saws with gasoline
powered engines.
SAFETY
■
DO NOT
operate or service this equipment
before reading this entire manual.
■
This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18
years of age.
■
NEVER
operate the saw without proper protective clothing,
shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective
devices required by the job.
■
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
use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip 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.
■
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
ALWAYS
check the saw for loosened hardware such as nuts
and bolts before starting.
■
ALWAYS
use extreme caution when
working with
flammable
liquids.
When refueling,
STOP
the engine and
allow it to cool.
■
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.
HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■
NEVER
smoke
around or near the saw.
Fire or explosion could result from
fuel
vapors
, or if fuel is spilled on a
hot!
engine.
■
NEVER
operate the saw in an explosive atmosphere where
fumes are present or near combustible materials. An
explosion or fire could result causing severe
bodily harm
or even death
.
■
ALWAYS
move the saw at least 10 feet away from the fueling
point before starting the engine and make sure the gas cap
on the saw and the fuel can are properly tightened.
■
Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
■
NEVER
use fuel as a cleaning agent.