General Safety Precautions
• 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.
• 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.
• Observe all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved foot
protection.
• Observe all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved safety
glasses.
• 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.
• Observe all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved hearing
protection.
• 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.
• 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.
• During normal operation as instructed, keep a firm hold on the handle grips and maintain control of
the machine until the blade completely stops.
• Never operate a blade in the wrong rotation. Check the rotation direction and blade direction when
mounting a blade.
• Check the maximum operating speed of the machine and blade. Never use a blade rated less than
the machine’s maximum speed rating.
• Never use a cracked, damaged, or misaligned blade. After mounting blade, rotate by hand to check
for proper alignment.
• Do not operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
• Do not operate machine with parts missing or improperly mounted.
• Verify all guards are in good condition and will function properly before using 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. A guard, power switch, or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced
SAFETY
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