STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — OPERATION
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.
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.
The Engine Stop Switch located on the handlebar (Figure 18) serves both as
NOTE an Emergency Engine
1.Starttheengineasdescribedintheprevioussection. Rotate thethrottlelever(Figure20)towardfullthrottle. Ensurewater supplysystemisinoperation.Turnvalvetostartflowofwater. (For water tank option, see page 29.)
2.Release Wheel Clamps by pulling levers UP.
unlock position
lock position
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 | Markthe cutting lineclearlyand always |
| saw in a STRAIGHT LINE ONLY. |
Figure 22. 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.
5.When the end of the cut has been reached, use the raise/ lower crank on the console to raise the blade out of the cut.
6.When cutting is complete, turn the engine OFF using the ENGINESTOP TOGGLE SWITCH on the handlebars, and wait for the blade to stop rotating.
7.Set the engine ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
8.Place the water valve in the OFF position (as required).
9.Push the Wheel Clamp Levers downward to apply braking pressure to the wheels (Figure 22).
STOW CUTTER 1 CE — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/20/07) — PAGE 23