Multiquip FCG1-6HA manual Stopping the Engine, Rotate the throttle lever toward full throttle

OPERATION

7.If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever (Figure 20) to the "OPEN" position. If the engine has not started repeat steps 1 through 5.

8.Before the saw is placed into operation, run the engine for several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that would associate with a loose guards and/or covers.

9.Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 21) toward full throttle.

WARNING

ALWAYS cut with the saw at FULLTHROTTLE. Attempting to cut with the saw at less than full throttle could cause the blade to bind or stop abruptly in the slab resulting in serious injury to the operator or others in the area.

Stopping the Engine

Stopping the engine under normal conditions:

1.Place the engine throttle lever (Figure 23) in the SLOW

position, and listen for the engine speed to decrease. Allow engine to run for 2 or 3 minutes for proper cooldown.

Figure 23. Throttle Lever

2.Turn the engine Shutdown switch (next to the handle lock)

(Figure 24) to the "OFF" position. Shutting the engine off using this switch confirms that is is functioning properly.

	WARNING
ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or moving parts while
operating this equipment.
		Figure 24. Engine Shutdown Switch
10. To begin sawing, lower the rotating blade allowing it to cut to
the preset depth.		3. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 25) to the "OFF"
11. When blade has reached full cutting depth, slowly walk		position.
behind the saw at a rate that will allow the engine to operate
without losing optimum RPM.
	CAUTION
DO NOT try to cut faster than the blade will allow. Cutting
too fast will cause the blade to rise up out of the cut.
Improper cutting rate can decrease the life of the engine		Figure 25. Engine ON/Off Switch ( engine)
and blades.
		4. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 26) to the OFF position.
12. When the end of the cut has been reached, raise the blade
out of the cut by pulling back on the handlebars (using a
downward pressure) until the raise/lower rod drops into its
slot with the blade in the raised position.
13. If cutting is complete, shut the saw down using the following
"ShutdownProcedures".
		Figure 26. Fuel Valve Lever (Off Position)

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