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Revision 03/05/07
BFS SERIES
Maintenance
6.10 Electrical System
A fuse protects the battery charging circuit. The fuse and the battery
are the only user serviceable parts of the electrical system. A short
circuit or a battery connected in reverse polarity will blow the fuse.
Refer to the Honda engine manual for the location and type of fuse.
The fuse on the Honda engine is located between the starter solenoid
and the engine, and is rated at 30 amps.
If the fuse blows, determine the cause of the problem before
resuming operation.
6.11 Battery
Check water level weekly. Add distilled water if necessary. Check
terminal cables and remove any deposits. Remove the battery for
recharging and follow the instructions for recharging. Damage can
result to the battery and electrical system if the battery is charged or
installed in reverse polarity. Make sure that the negative terminal is
connected to ground.
Remove and install battery as per instructions in initial servicing
section of this manual. Be careful not to contact metal while
loosening positive terminal with tools.
Observe all battery precautions as outlined in the Initial Servicing
section of this manual.
6.1 Depth Control
The depth control (raising screw) consists of a threaded rod which
feeds into a steel nut. In order to keep the two parts working
smoothly it is necessary to keep the rod free from dirt and sludge as
much as possible. Cleaning the threaded rod with a rag after each
use will prevent sludge from collecting in the tube assembly and
protect the threads. It is a good practice to keep the raising screw
threads lubricated, as the slurry generated during cutting will cause
premature thread wear.
6.1 Water System
Check and clean system periodically. Make sure all outlets in the
blade guard water tubes are open. Clean if necessary. When storing
saw under freezing conditions it is recommended that the water lines
be drained to prevent damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION
