STARTUP/SHUTDOWN (GASOLINE ENGINE)
CAUTION - Read this Manual before Starting!
Read and fully understand this manual before starting or attempting to operate the saw.
Before starting the saw's electric motor make sure that the Safety, General Information, Inspection and
sections have been completed and understood. DO NOT proceed until the above mentioned sections have been completed.
CAUTION - Dry Cutting Precautions
ALWAYS use the water feed system unless special dry cut blades are being used. If dry cutting is required disconnect water pump.
WARNING - Amputation Hazard
NEVER place hands and fingers near the cutting blade.The possibility exist of severe bodily harm if hands and fingers come in contact with rotating saw blade.
CAUTION - Blade Guard Safety
ALWAYS ensure that the cutting blade has been mounted correctly and that it is raised above the surface you are about to cut.
1. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 19) to the ON position.
Figure 19. Engine Fuel Valve Lever
2.Place the Engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 20) in the ON position.
Figure 20. Engine ON/OFF Switch
| The CLOSED position of the | |
| choke lever enriches the fuel | |
NOTE | mixture for starting a COLD | |
engine. The OPEN position | ||
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| provides the correct fuel mixture | |
| for normal operation after starting, | |
| and for restarting a warm engine. |
3.Place the Choke Lever (Figure 21) in the CLOSED position.
Figure 21. Choke Lever
4.Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 22) halfway between fast and slow for starting. All cutting is done at full throttle. The engine governor speed is factory set to ensure optimum blade operating speeds.
Figure 22. Throttle Lever
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