SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4
Surface Prep
Division
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4.1
KNOW THE RULES & YOUR EQUIPMENT.
Most job sites have rules governing equipment use & maintenance.
Before starting at a new work location, check with the supervisor or
safety coordinator. Ask about any rules or regulations you need to
abide.
OSHA enforces federal laws within the United States that apply to the
safe operation, application, & maintenance of equipment on job sites.
It is the employer’s responsibility to comply with these laws.
Do not operate this machine unless you have read the operations
and maintenance manual carefully. Read any additional instructions
included from other manufacturers and organizations such as Honda®
and the Masonry and Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute. Learn the
applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool
4.2
RECEIVE PROPER TRAINING.
Do not operate this machine unless you have received operational and
maintenance training from a U.S.SAWS representative or from an autho-
rized distributor for U.S.SAWS.
4.3
PROTECT YOUR FEET.
Observe all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations. Wear
OSHA approved foot protection.
4.4
PROTECT YOUR EYES.
Observe all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations. Wear
OSHA approved safety glasses.
4.5
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS.
Breathable silica may be generated by use of this product. Silica can
cause severe and permanent lung damage, cancer, and other serious
diseases. Do not breath the dust. Do not rely on your sight or smell to
determine if the dust is in the air. Silica may be in the air without a vis-
ible dust cloud. If air monitoring equipment for silica is not provided by
your employer at your work site, you MUST wear appropriate respiratory
protection when using or servicing the machine. Consult your employer
and OSHA regarding the appropriate respiratory protection.
4.6
PROTECT YOUR HEARING.
Observe all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations. Wear
OSHA approved hearing protection.
4.7
DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught in moving parts.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Keep hair away from
motor air vent. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors
4.8
AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not expose machine to rain. Do not use machine in wet conditions.
Keep work area well lit. When working at an elevated location, pay atten-
tion to articles and persons below.
4.9
BEWARE OF HIDDEN DANGERS IN CONCRETE.
Rebar or utility lines may be buried in concrete. Disconnect the power to
any utility lines. If these items are to be missed, clearly mark the area. If
these items are to be cut, check the blade manufacturer’s guidelines on
material to be cut.
4.10
AVOID ANY AREAS OR ACTIONS THAT EXPOSE YOU TO CAR-
BON MONOXIDE.
Exhaust gas from gasoline engines contains dangerous carbon monox-
ide. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Always
operate gasoline engine machines in a well-ventilated area. Do not
operate in areas where exhaust fumes could accumulate without wear-
ing appropriate respiratory protection. Consult your employer and OSHA
regarding use of appropriate respirator for dangerous carbon monoxide
gases.
4.11
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. DO NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING.
Loose objects could be thrown from crack. Make sure area to be cut is
clear from people and any loose objects, nuts, bolts, etc. Never run over
any loose objects.
4.12
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
Do not allow anyone to stand in line with the blade path. Do not let children
or visitors contact machine or extension cord. Keep children and visitors
away from the work area.
4.13
AVOID FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GASES.
Engines and diamond blades produce heat and sparks during operation.
Never use machines in dangerous sites containing flammable, combustible
or explosive materials such as lacquer, paint, benzene, thinner, gasoline,
gases, and adhesive agents.
4.14
AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT MUFFLER.
The muffler becomes hot during operation and remains hot after stopping
the engine. Do not touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine cool
before storing indoors. Do not place flammable objects close to the engine.
4.15
AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT BLADE AND BLADE GUARD.
The blade and blade guard become hot during operation and remain hot
after stopping the engine. Do not touch the blade and blade guard without
proper hand protection.
4.16
KEEP FIRM GRIP ON MACHINE.
During normal operation as instructed in Section 6.0, keep a firm hold
on the handle grips and maintain control of the machine until the blade
completely stops.
4.17
SHUT OFF ENGINE.
When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories shut off
engine. Release the lever switch and move the on/off switch to the OFF
position. Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
4.19
CHECK BLADE AND MACHINE ROTATION DIRECTION.
Never operate a blade in the wrong rotation direction. Check the machine
rotation direction and blade direction when mounting a blade.
4.20
CHECK BLADE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED.
Check the maximum operating speed of the machine and blade. Never use
a blade rated less than the machine’s maximum speed rating.
4.21
CHECK BLADE FOR CRACKS, DAMAGE, AND MISALIGNMENT.
Never use a cracked, damaged, or misaligned blade. After mounting blade,
rotate by hand to check for proper alignment.
4.22
CHECK DIAMOND BLADE FOR WARNINGS.
Many diamond blades contain a chemical known to the state of California
to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Diamond
blades improperly used are dangerous. Comply with American National
Standards Institute Safety Code B71 and Occupational Safety & Health Act
covering SPEED, SAFETY GUARDS, FLANGES, MOUNTING PROCEDURES,
GENERAL OPERATING RULES, HANDLING, STORAGE& INSPECTION AND
GENERAL MACHINE CONDITIONS. Read Diamond Blades Safety Manual
before use.
4.23
DO NOT FORCE WRONG SIZE OR TYPE BLADE ONTO MACHINE.
Do not force a blade onto the machine shaft or alter the size of the arbor-
mounting hole. Be certain that the drive pin is in place through
the blade when tightening the blade nut. Never add a drive pin hole or
modify a blade.
4.24
USE CORRECT SAW AND ACCESSORIES.
Do not force a small saw to do the job of a heavy-duty saw. Do not use the
saw for improper applications. Never cut material for which the blade was
not designed. Check blade manufacturer’s guidelines on material to be cut.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS