SHS81A CUT-OFF SAW Rules for Safe Operation

SHS81A CUT-OFF SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING - Read This Manual

Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to Serious Injury or even Death. This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only.

The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the STOW SHS81A Cut-off Saw.

SAFETY

■DO NOT operate or service this equipment before reading this entire manual.

■This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 years of age.

■NEVER operate the saw without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective devices required by the job.

■NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, mufflerorcylinder.Allowthesepartstocool before servicing the saw.

■HighTemperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact with hot! components can cause serious burns.

■The engine of this saw requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the saw in any enclosed or narrow area where free flow of the air is restricted. If the air flow is

restricted it will cause serious damage to the saw's engine and may cause injury to people. Remember the saw's engine gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas.

■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.

■NEVERoperatethesawunder the influence or drugs or alcohol.

■NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not recommended by STOW for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.

■Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment modification will void all warranties.

■Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become difficult read.

■ALWAYS check the saw for loosened hardware such as nuts and bolts before starting.

■ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks and open flames.

■ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with flammable liquids. When refueling, STOP the engine and allow it to cool.

■NEVER smoke around or near the saw. Fire or explosion could result from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled on a hot! engine.

■NEVER operate the saw in an explosive atmosphere where fumes are present or near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result causing severe bodily harm or even death.

■ALWAYS move the saw at least 10 feet away from the fueling point before starting the engine and make sure the gas cap on the saw and the fuel can are properly tightened.

■Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.

■NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.

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