Stow 13HP, 20HP STOW CUTTER 3 CE SAW - OPERATION, OPERATION Emergency Stop Procedure, Wheel Clamp

STOW CUTTER 3 CE SAW — OPERATION

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.

OPERATION

Emergency Stop Procedure

If the engine must be stopped in an emergency situation:

Toggle the engine Shutdown switch located on the handlebars (Figure 31) in EITHER DIRECTION to the "OFF" position.

WARNING

ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or moving parts while operating this equipment.

CAUTION

Ensure the cutting area is clear of tools, debris, and unauthorized people.

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 and blades.

CAUTION

Engine components and the blade can get EXTREMELY HOT! during operation. ALWAYS allow the engine and blade to cool before handling or servicing.

CAUTION

Whenever the saw is not in operation or being moved or transported, apply the wheel clamp brakes to prevent unwanted displacement.

NOTE	Markthecuttinglineclearlyandalways
	saw in a STRAIGHT LINE ONLY.

The Engine Shutdown Switch located on the handlebar (Figure 31) serves

both as an Emergency Engine Shut-

NOTE Off and as the primary Shutdown switch. This allows the operator to shutdown the saw safely away from moving parts.

Traveling During Cutting (Push)

Push models of the Cutter 3 CE saw must be manually moved by the operator during cutting operations. Ensure that the handlebars are secured in place on the console and push against them with a controlled amount of force to prevent losing control of the machine.

1.Starttheengineasdescribedintheprevioussection. Rotate the throttle lever toward full throttle. Ensure water supply system is in operation.Turn valve to start flow of water.

2.Release Wheel Clamps by pulling levers UP. (Figure 37)

Figure 37. Wheel Clamp

3.To begin sawing, use the raise/lower crank handle on the console to lower the rotating blade allowing it to cut to the preset depth.

4.When blade has reached full cutting depth, slowly walk behind the saw at a rate that will allow the engine to operate without losing optimum RPM.

STOW CUTTER 3 CE SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #5 (09/22/06) — PAGE 31