Handwheel, Speed Control Lever, Transmission Lever

2.Remove the water valve from the 1–1/4” plug hole.

3.Fit the water valve through the 1–1/4” plug hole on the opposite side of the saw.

4.Secure the valve to the frame upright.

Water Pump

The water pump (optional item) pumps water from the water source to the saw as necessary. DO NOT leave the water pump on when finished cutting to avoid draining the battery.

1.Turn on the water pump switch to start the pump.

2.Turn off the water pump switch to stop the pump.

Water Tank

The water tank (optional item) decreases airborne dust when wet cutting. Note: The water tank cannot be used with the electric motor saw.

•Connect the water tank’s water supply hose to the blade guard prior to operating the saw.

Handwheel

The handwheel raises and lowers the saw and blade. Note: The saw can be raised and lowered with the engine/motor off.

Figure 18: Handwheel

Raising the Saw

1.Pull out the index plunger and turn it 90° to remove from the plunger groove. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to raise the saw.

2.Turn the index plunger 90° to lock it back into the plunger groove. Turn the handwheel slightly to lock the handwheel.

Lowering the Saw

1.Pull out the index plunger and turn it 90° to remove from the plunger groove. Turn the handwheel clockwise to lower the saw.

2.Turn the index plunger 90° to lock it back into the plunger groove. Turn the handwheel slightly to lock the handwheel.

Speed Control Lever

The speed control lever (self-propelled model) places the saw in neutral (no movement), forward, or reverse. Note: The engine must be running and the transmission must be engaged to move the saw using the speed control lever.

Figure 19: Speed Control Lever

Forward Control

Push the speed control lever forward to reach the proper traveling speed. The maximum speed the saw will move forward, at full throttle, is 80 ft/min.

Reverse Control

Pull the speed control lever backward to reach the proper traveling speed. The maximum speed the saw will move backward, at full throttle, is 80 ft/min.

Neutral Control

Place the speed control lever at Neutral to stop the saw. DO NOT assume at any time that the transmission will act as a brake in neutral.

Transmission Lever

Disengage the transmission (self-propelled model) prior to starting the engine to prevent unnecessary saw movement. The engine must run at half throttle or greater for proper transmission efficiency when maneuvering the saw with power.