STOW CS4030 SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Battery
The battery contains acids that can cause injury to the eyes and skin. To avoid eye irritation, always wear safety glasses or face shielding. Use well insulated gloves when picking the battery up. Use the following guidelines when handling the battery.
■DO NOT drop the battery. Any impact to the battery may cause it to explode.
■DO NOT expose the battery to open flames, sparks, lit cigarettes etc. The battery contains combustible gases and liquids. If these gases and liquids come in contact with a flame or spark an explosion can occur.
■ALWAYS keep the battery charged. If the battery is not charged a buildup of combustible gas will occur.
■ALWAYS recharge the battery in a vented air environment to avoid risk of a dangerous concentration of combustible gases.
■ALWAYS keep battery cables in good working condition. Repair or replace all worn cables.
■Disconnect battery cables before inspecting electrical system and never "spark" battery terminals to test for charge.
■In case the battery liquid (dilute
sulfuric acid), comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse skin or clothing immediately with plenty of water.
■In case the battery liquid, (dilute sulfuric acid), comes in contact with your eyes,
rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water, then contact the nearest doctor or hospital and seek medical attention.
Maintenance Safety
■Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at all times.
■ALWAYS shut down the engine and disconnect battery before performing service or maintenance functions. Contact with moving parts can cause serious injury.
■Securely support any saw components that must be raised.
■NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running saw.
■ALWAYS allow the saw a proper amount of time to cool before servicing.
■Prior to service, level the frame surface.
■Anytime the saw is lifted onto its nose, or tilted fully back such as for maintenance access, the high end of the saw MUST be blocked up to prevent the possibility of crush injury.
■Make sure that there is no buildup of concrete, grease, oil or debris on the machine.
■Repair damage to the saw immediately and always replace broken parts.
■Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and fuel filters.
■DO NOT use plastic food containers to dispose of hazardous waste.
■DO NOT pour waste oil or fuel directly onto the ground, down a drain or into any water source.
■NEVER store saw with fuel in the tank for any extended period of time. Always clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Emergencies
■ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.
■ALWAYS know the location of the nearest first aid kit.
■Know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance, doctor and fire department. Ensure that a phone or radio is readily available at the jobsite. If this is not possible, know the location of the nearest phone. This information will be invaluable in the event of an emergency.
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