STOW CUTTER 1 CE — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/20/07) — PAGE 23
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — OPERATION
ALWAYS
keep clear of
rotating
or
moving
parts while
operating this equipment.
WARNING
4. When blade has reached full cutting depth, slowly walk
behind the saw at a rate that will allow the engine to operate
without losing optimum RPM.
5. When the end of the cut has been reached, use the raise/
lower crank on the console to raise the blade out of the cut.
6. When cutting is complete, turn the engine
OFF
using the
ENGINE STOP TOGGLE SWITCH
on the handlebars, and
wait for the blade to stop rotating.
DO NOT
try to cut faster than the blade will allow. Cutting too
fast will cause the blade to rise up out of the cut. Improper
cutting rate can decrease the life of the engine and blades.
ALWAYS
cut with the saw at
FULL THROTTLE.
Attempting
to cut with the saw at less than full throttle could cause the
blade to bind or stop abruptly in the slab resulting in serious
injury to the operator or others in the area.
WARNING
3. To begin sawing, use the raise/lower crank handle on the
console to lower the rotating blade allowing it to cut to the
preset depth.
OPERATION
1. Start the engine as described in the previous section. Rotate
the throttle lever (Figure 20) toward full throttle. Ensure water
supply system is in operation. Turn valve to start flow of water.
(For water tank option, see page 29.)
NOTE
Mark the cutting line clearly and always
saw in a
STRAIGHT LINE ONLY
.
Ensure the cutting area is clear of tools, debris, and
unauthorized people.
NOTE
7. Set the engine
ON/OFF
switch to the
OFF
position.
8. Place the water valve in the
OFF
position (as required).
Engine components and the blade can get
EXTREMELY HOT!
during operation.
ALWAYS
allow the engine and blade to cool
before handling or servicing.
9. Push the Wheel Clamp Levers downward to apply braking
pressure to the wheels (Figure 22).
Whenever the saw is not in operation or being moved or
transported, apply the wheel clamp brakes to prevent
unwanted displacement.
Figure 22. Wheel Clamp
The Engine Stop Switch located on the
handlebar (Figure 18) serves both as
an Emergency Engine Shut-Off and
as the primary ON/OFF switch. This
allows the operator to shutdown the
saw safely away from moving parts.
2. Release Wheel Clamps by pulling levers
UP
.
unlock position
lock position
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