Operation
Preparations
NOTICE
Make sure that the water supply is
abundant during wet cutting.
1. Check the fuel level.
2. Check that the engine oil level is correct. The
engine often operates in an angle; make sure
that the oil never falls bellows the second mark
on the oil dip stick.
3. Fill the water tank.
4. Mark the floor by drawing a line where the cut
should be made.
5. Fold down the front guide and position the
machine to line up with the mark on the floor.
6. Start the engine. See section Starting the engine.
7. Allow the engine to warm up.
8. Open the water inlet tap.
9. Increase the engine speed to maximum.
10. Hold the machine in position; turn the lowering
handle anticlockwise to the desired depth. 1
revolution of the handle equals 1 cm in depth.
11. Lower the blade slowly to prevent the engine
from stalling.
12. Once the desired depth is reached, lock the stop
lever.
Cutting depth
A
The cutting depth (A) can be adjusted. The maximum
cutting depth is dependent on the blade that is
mounted on the machine.
Maximum cutting depth
Diameter of the cutting blade
150 mm (5.9 in.)
450 mm (18 in.)
100 mm (3.9 in.)
350 mm (14 in.)
Stops during operating
Several things could cause the blade or the machine
to stop.
1. The tension of the belt becomes too loose.
2. No fuel left in the tank.
3. Too fast feed or too fast decent of the blade.
Starting the engine, Honda
1. Set the main switch to position ON (A).
A
2. Open the fuel cock (B).
3. Close the choke valve (D) if the engine is cold.
If the engine is warm or the ambient temperature
is high, close the choke valve halfway or leave
it open.
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Safety and operating instructions
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