OPERATION
If water supply is interrupted, stop cutting immediate- ly. Damage to Diamond Blade (H) could occur.
•Lower Diamond Blade (H) into the cut by slowly turning Blade Depth Control (EE)
•When desired depth of cut is reached, push Blade Depth Stop (FF) down to lock it to Blade Depth Control (EE) (if desired).
•Make sure Travel Speed Lever (QQ) is near the “Stop” position, then move Transmission Engagement Lever (PP) forward to “Engaged” position.
•Push Travel Speed Lever (QQ) forward until desired travel speed is achieved. Watch Diamond Blade (H) and Guide Wheel (B) carefully to assure that machine stays on cutting line, and that Diamond Blade (H) does not rise out of cutting path.
•When cut is complete, push Travel Speed Lever (QQ) backward until travel stops.
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•Raise Diamond Blade (H) out of cut by slowly turning Blade Depth Control (EE) CLOCKWISE.
•Close Water Control Valve (KK).
•Move Transmission Engagement Lever (PP) rearward to
•Turn engine to “0” (OFF) position using the Engine Start Switch (DD).
Extended Periods of Non-Operation (Two Weeks or Greater):
FS 520 / FS 524: Remove Fuel in Engine:
•If the machine is not expected to be operated within two weeks the fuel should be removed from the engine. The following procedure can be used:
1.Open Batter Access Panel (Access Panel not shown in diagram for clarity).
2.Close engine Fuel
3.Removed Blade and clear area of persons not involved in this work.
4.Start engine and run at full speed until engine dies because of fuel starvation.
NOTICE
Failure to drain fuel from engine during extended non- operation periods could cause old fuel to clog carbura- tor. Addtional engine maintainance may result.
Remove Fuel from Fuel Tank:
•If the machine is not expected to be operated within four or more weeks fuel should be removed from fuel tank. See engine operation manual for information and safety warnings..
NOTICE
If an urgent situation arises during cutting opera- tions STOP machine immediately using Emergency Stop Switch (AA).
For EMERGENCY STOP of machine, press down EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (AA).
WARNING!
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
•Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
•Refuel only outdoors.
•Wipe up spills immediately.
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