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Safety
General Safety Precautions
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Do not operate 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.
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Do not operate this machine unless you have received operational and maintenance training from
a US SAWS representative or from an authorized distributor for US SAWS.
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Observe all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved foot
protection.
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Observe all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved safety
glasses.
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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 breathe the dust. Do not rely on your
sign or smell to determine if the dust is in the air. Silica may be in the air without a visible 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 system.
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Observe all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved hearing
protection.
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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.
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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 attention to articles and persons below.
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Do not operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
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Do not operate machine with parts missing or improperly mounted.
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Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect machine operation. A guard, power switch, or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this instruction manual. Do not operate machine if dead man lever or engine on/off
switch does not function properly.
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Never touch moving parts such as blades, belts, and others.
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Stop using the machine immediately if any abnormalities are observed during operation. Examples
of abnormalities include unusual noise or vibration.
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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.
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Do not modify machine from its original design without written permission from the manufacturer.
Non-authorized modifications could lead to serious injury or death and void warranty.
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Refer to this operations and maintenance manual as well as any additional instructions included
from other manufacturers and organizations such as Honda and Concrete Saw Manufacturers
Institute. Never permit anyone to operate the machine without proper instruction.
