RedMax HC510DV manual For safe operation, Before Using the Machine,  7 

5. For safe operation

■BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

a. Cut-off saws are high-speed cutting tools and very dangerous to operate; therefore it is very important that you read and fully understand the contents of the owner’s manual before using.

b. This unit has been designed for use in cutting concrete products, stone and cast-iron pipe at outside construction site. Never use this product for any other purpose since doing so could result in unforeseen accidents and injuries occurring.

c. You must be certain that your physical and mental condition is satisfactory to operate this unit. Never attempt to operate it under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or when fatigued.

d. Never allow children or anyone unable to fully understand the directions given in this manual to use this machine.

e. Avoid running the engine indoors. The exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide.

f.Never use this unit under circumstances like those described below:

1.When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist which might make it not possible to maintain a steady posture.

2.At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when you’re your field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the area.

3.During rain storms, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any other times when weather conditions might be unsafe.

4.When you cannot fix cutting material.

5.Near the combustible materials such as: petrol (gas), wood, dry grass etc.

g.When planning your work schedule, allow plenty of time to perform the work of cutting and allow plenty of time for rest.

Limit the amount of time over which this unit is to be used continuously to somewhere around 10 minutes per session, and take 10~20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Also try to keep the total amount of work performed in a single day under 2 hours or less.

Operating this unit over a long period of time

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