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P R E - O P E R AT I O N C H E C K L I S T
Figure 1 - Warning label - read and understand manual
5.1
Start by reading the entire Owner’s Manual, Rx for Diamond
Blade Safety, and Rx for Concrete Saws by the Masonry and Concrete
Saw Manufacturers Institute. Then, read the entire FSB-150 opera-
tions and maintenance manual. Get familiar with the machine’s
parts.
WARNING:
Improperly maintaining the FSB-150 failing to correct
a problem before operation could cause a malfunction resulting in
a serious injury. Always perform a pre-operation inspection before
each operation and correct any problem.
5.2
Observe the condition of your work environment. Walk over
area work area and look for hazards. Make sure the work environ-
ment is safe and meets all safe-working conditions discussed in
section 4, Rules for safer operation.
5.3
Check for missing or loose bolts. Tighten loose bolts and
replace missing bolts before operating machine.
5.4
Dress properly. Wear ear and eye protection.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT PROPER
TRAINING AND. UNDERSTANDING OF THE OWNERS MANUAL
WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE
6
Keep all guards
in place
Wear Head Protec-
tion, breathing pro-
tection, and the use
of hearing protection
is mandatory
Flying debris
and loud noise
hazards. Wear
ear and eye
protection
Wear hand
protection
5.5
Obtain SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) for all work surface materi-
als. This includes primers, all coatings, adhesives, tile and crack filling
materials, etc. Do not attempt to cut, clean out, or remove material with-
out SDS information. Consult SDS sheet for health hazards information.
WARNING:
The
U.S.SAWS
FSB-150 maximum blade operating speed
is 3300 rpm. Do not use a blade that is not a dry cut diamond blade.
Using a non dry cut diamond blade or a blade rated below 3300 rpm
could result in severe blade failure, personal injury or death. Never cut
material for which the blade was not designed. Check blade manufac-
turer’s guidelines on material to be cut. Never operate a blade in the
wrong rotation direction. Verify blade direction when changing blades.
The
U.S.SAWS
FSB-150
i
s designed to cut in a straight line. Never at-
tempt to cut any pattern or follow any joint that is not a straight line.
5.0
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
3,300 MAX. RPM
Figure 2 - Max rpm label - maximum blade speed
5.6
Choose the proper dry cut diamond blade for the application,
speed and material to be cut.
Figure 3 - Warning label - use only diamond blades
5.7
Clearly mark all intended cut areas with straight paint or
chalk lines.
CAUTION:
Running the FSB-150 generates heat in the motor, blade.
Do not touch these components without wearing proper heat protect-
ing work gloves.
WARNING:
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 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 protection.
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Rotating blade hazard.
Do NOT operate with guard up.
Keep hands and feet away.
