S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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4.18
DO NOT OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
4.19
MAINTAIN MACHINE WITH CARE.
Keep machine clean and follow maintenance procedures for better and
safer performance. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
4.20
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS.
Form a habit of checking to see that tools such as adjusting wrenches are
removed from the machine and properly stored before starting the motor.
4.21
STAY ALERT.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate machine
when you are tired or fatigued.
4.22
DO NOT USE DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION.
Do not operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or any medication.
4.23
KEEP THE RIGHT PARTS IN THE RIGHT POSITIONS.
Do not operate machine with parts missing or improperly mounted.
4.24
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Verify all partsare in good condition and will function properly before us-
ing the machine. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect machine operation. Do not operate machine if lever or motor on/off
switch does not function properly.
4.25
SECURELY MOUNT ACCESSORIES TO THE MACHINE.
Extra care must be taken an elevated location to prevent injury to some-
one on a lower level in the event the tool or accessory should drop. Do
not operate without fall protection for operator and debris protection for
public.
4.26
NEVER TOUCH THE MOVING PARTS.
Never touch moving parts such as blades, belts and others.
4.27
STOP OPERATION IMMEDIATELY IF ANY ABNORMALITY IS
DETECTED.
Stop using machine immediately if any abnormalities are observed during
operation. Examples of abnormalities include unusual noise and vibration.
4.28
WHEN REPLACING A PART, USE THE SAME TYPE
AND QUALITY.
When replacing a component part with a new one, use only the same
type and quality of new part. Never attempt to repair a machine if you are
unfamiliar with proper procedures and techniques required.
4.29
LOAD AND UNLOAD SAFELY.
Use proper heavy lifting procedures. Read & understand manuals before
loading & unloading.
4.30
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to this operations and maintenance manual as well as any addition-
al instructions included from other manufacturers and organizations such
as the Masonry and Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute®. Never permit
anyone to operate the machine without proper instructions.
DUST WARNING
Cutting, especially when DRY cutting, generates dust that comes
from the material being cut, which frequently contains silica.
Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and
numerous other minerals and rocks. Exposure to excessive amount of
such dust can cause:
• Respiratory diseases (affecting your ability to breath), including
chronic bronchitis, silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis from exposure
to silica. These diseases may be fatal;
• Skin irritation and rash; and
• Cancer according to NTP* and IARC*
* National Toxicology Program, International Agency for Research
on Cancer
Take precautionary steps
• Avoid inhalation of and skin contact with dust, mist and fumes;
• Wet cut when feasible, to minimize dust;
• Wear and ensure that all bystanders wear appropriate respiratory
protection such as dust masks designed to filter out microscopic
particles. (See OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1200)
California Prop 65 Warning: Use of this product can cause exposure to
materials known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
