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■NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.
■ALWAYS read, understand, and follow procedures in
operator’s Manual before attempting to operate
equipment.
■ALWAYS be sure to operator is familiar with proper
safety precautions and operating techniques before
using the cutter.
■Stop the engine when leaving the cutter unattended.
■Block the unit when leaving or when using on a slope.
■Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition
at all times.
■ALWAYS stop the engine before serving, adding fuel
and oil.
■NEVER Run engine without air filter. Severe engine
damage may occur.
■NEVER Run engine without air filter. Severe engine
damage may occur.
■ALWAYS service air cleaner frequently to prevent
carburetor malfunction.
■ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not
being used. Equipment should be stored in a clean,
dry location out of the reach of children.
■NEVER operate this cutter in areas that contain
combustible material or fumes. Fire and/or explosions
may result from errant sparks from the equipment.
WARNING:
■DO NOT operate this equipment unless all guards and
safety devices are attached and in place.
■Caution must be exercised while servicing this
equipment. Rotating and moving parts can cause
injury if contacted.
■Keep all inexperienced and unauthorized people away
from the equipment at all times.
■Unauthorized equipment modifications will void all
warranties.
DIAMOND BLADE SAFETY
■Use appropriate steel centered diamond blades
manufactured for use on concrete cutters.
■ALWAYS inspect diamond blades before each use.
The blade should exhibit no cracks, dings, or flaws in
the steel centered core and/or rim. Center (arbor) hole
must be undamaged and true.
■Examine blade flanges for damage, excessive wear
and cleanliness before mounting blade.
Blade should fit snugly on the shaft and
against the inside/outside blade flanges.
■Ensure that the blade is marked with an
operating speed greater than the blade
shaft speed of the cutter.
■Only cut the material that is specified by
the diamond blade. Read the
specifications of the diamond blade to
ensure the proper tool has been matched
to the material being cut.
■ALWAYS keep blade guards in place.
Exposure of the diamond blade must not
exceed 180 degrees.
■Ensure that the diamond blade does not
come into contact with ground or surface
during transportation. DO NOT drop the
diamond blade on ground or surface.
■The engine governor is designed to
permit maximum engine speed in a
no-load condition. Speeds that exceed
this limit may cause the diamond blade to
exceed the maximum safe allowable
speed.
■Ensure that the blade is mounted fo