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6. To check alignment, use a steel straight edge. See Figure 1.
7. Line up the straight edge along the outside face of both pulleys shown in the drawing.
All pulleys have (2) set screws in the bottom of their grooves. Set screws require thread
locking lock title.
8. Misalignment will show up as a gap between the pulley face and straight edge. Make
sure there is clearance between arbor pulley and saw base on both sides.
2.11 Dry Cutting
-Never operate any saw without safety guards in place.
-Do not exceed maximum operating speed established for blade diameter.
-Do not force blade into material: allow blade to cut at its own speed.
-Do not make long continuous cuts. Never dry cut for more than 30 seconds at a time.
Allow blade to cool.
-Do not cut or grind with side of blade or cut a curve or radius. Do not cut dry with blades
recommended for wet cutting.
-Do not operate saw with blade diameter larger than machine’s capacity.
2.12 Parking Brake
The parking brake is used to ensure that the machine will not roll when not in use.
ALWAYS park the machine on the most level ground.
1. Use the parking brake.
2. Turn off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
