STOW CUTTER 1 SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (06/06/08) — PAGE 13
STOW CUTTER 1 SAW — CONTROLS & COMPONENTS
Figure 3 shows the location of the basic controls or components
for the STOW CUTTER 1 SAW. Listed below is a brief
explanation of each control or component. (Gasoline-powered
unit shown)
1.
Hand Grips/Handlebar –
When operating the saw, place
both hands on each grip to maneuver the saw. Replace
hand grips when they become worn or damaged.
2.
Handle Lock –
Lock blade depth to desired position.
3.
Garden Hose Connecter –
Connect to water source to
provide blade cooling while cutting concrete or asphalt.
4.
Air Filter –
Prevents dirt and debris from entering the engine
air intake. Check filter periodically and keep cleaned or
replace when necessary.
5.
Recoil Starter Handle –
Pull to engage and start the
engine.
6.
Recoil Starter Assembly –
Engages the engine when
the handle is pulled and rewinds the starter rope when the
handle is released.
7.
Wheels/Carriage Assembly –
Heavy-duty polyurethane
wheels with permanently sealed ball bearings.
CONTROLS & COMPONENTS
Figure 3. Cutter 1
8.
Cutting Blade –
Use appropriate type blades for cutting
concrete or asphalt.
9.
Blade Guard –
Covers saw blade and flips up to allow
blade to be changed.
10. Belt Tension Adjuster –
Adjusts belt tension.
11. Front Pointer –
Front pointer wheel assists in straight
tracking.
12. Front Pointer Arm –
Stows up for storage and pivots down
for use.
13. Cutting Depth Adjuster –
turn operating crank clockwise
or counter-clockwise to adjust the cutting depth up or down.
14. Fuel Tank –
Use unleaded gasoline. Do not overfill.
15. Blade Coolant System –
Provides cooling water to blade
during cutting operations.
16. V-Belt Cover –
Remove this cover to gain access to the V-
belt.
NEVER
operate the saw with this cover removed.
17. Arbor Shaft Grease Zerks –
Conveniently located for
lubrication.
18. On/Off Switch
– Turn to the "
ON
" position to allow engine
to be started and turn to the "
OFF
" position to shut the
engine off.
