Multiquip CD613H18 (Honda GX390 Gasoline Engine) STOW CUTTER 1 SAW - PREPARATION/PRE-INSPECTION

STOW CUTTER 1 SAW — PREPARATION/PRE-INSPECTION

PREPARATION / PRE-INSPECTION

1.Read and fully understand this manual, the safety instructions in particular, and the engine manufacturer's manual supplied with the saw.

2.Select the correct blade for each application. If abrasive blades are used, MAKE CERTAIN they are designed for use on a concrete floor saw. They must be reinforced and have a hole for the driving pin. When wet cutting with an abrasive blade, MAKE CERTAIN the blade is intended for wet cutting. Water will destroy a dry cut abrasive blade. Some diamond blades require water cooling and failure to do so will destroy them almost immediately. Other diamond blades can be used with or without water. Refer to the Blades and Blade Placement sections on pages 18 and 19 for further information.

3.Handle all blades with care and NEVER use a damaged blade. NEVER use an abrasive blade that has been dropped.

Electric Powered Saws (50 or 60 HZ)

1.The electric motor of this saw requires 230 VAC input voltage (50/60 Hz, single-phase). Always make certain that the rated operating line voltage of the motor is correct when cutting. Electric motors can burn out when the line voltage falls 10% below the voltage rating of the motor.

2.After the correct input voltage has been applied to the saw, turn the saw on, and check the rotation of the motor shaft. The shaft rotation MUST be counter-clockwisewhen viewing the motor from the shaft extension end. If the rotation of the shaft is incorrect make the necessary changes for the correct shaft rotation.

3.MAKE CERTAIN the correct size extension cord is used. Undersize extension cords can burn out an electric motor. Use Table 3 to determine the correct extension cord size.

4.NEVER! use a worn or frayed extension cord.

5.Record the model and serial number of the saw on the front of the Operating and Parts Manual for future reference.

Table 3. Extension Cord Size

No. 12 Wire	No. 10 Wire	No. 8 Wire	No. 6 Wire
50 (feet)	75 (feet)	100 (feet)	200 (feet)
(15.24 meters)	(22.86 meters	(30.48 meters	(60.96 meters

WARNING

ALWAYS use a grounded (3-wire) extension cord and MAKE CERTAIN that the motor is connected to a properly grounded electric circuit to protect the operator from possible electric shock.

NEVER! touch the power cord (Figure 5) with wet hands or while standing in water when it is connected to a power source.The possiblyexistsofelectricalshock (electrocution) even death. NEVER! spray water directly on the electric motor.

WET

HANDS

POWER

CORD

(POWER ON)

Figure 5. Extension Cord (Wet Hands)

Gasoline Powered Saws

1.Clean the saw, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.

2.Check theairfilterfor dirtanddust. Ifairfilterisdirty,replace air filter with a new one as required.

3.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressed air.

4.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.

Engine Oil Check

1.To check the engine oil level, place the saw on secure level ground with the engine stopped. The frame platform must be level to accurately check the engine oil.

2.Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 6) and wipe it clean.

Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)

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