Safety
General Safety Precautions
• Do not operate machine unless you have read the operations and maintenance manual carefully. Read any
additional instructions included from other manufacturers and organizations such as Honda and the Masonry
and Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute. Learn the applications and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this tool.
• Do not operate this machine unless you have received operational and maintenance training from a US SAWS
representative or from an authorized distributor for US SAWS.
• Observe all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved foot protection.
• Observe all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved safety glasses.
• Breathable silica may be generated by use of this product. Silica can cause severe and permanent lung damage,
cancer, and other serious diseases. Do not breathe the dust. Do not rely on your sign or smell to determine if
the dust is in the air. Silica may be in the air without a visible dust cloud. If air monitoring equipment for silica is
not provided by your employer at your work site, you MUST wear appropriate respiratory protection when using or
servicing the machine. Consult your employer and OSHA regarding the appropriate respiratory system.
• Observe all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved hearing protection.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. Keep hair away from motor air vent. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors.
• Do not expose machine to rain. Do not use machine in wet conditions. Keep work area well lit. When working at
an elevated location, pay attention to articles and persons below.
• During normal operation as instructed, keep a firm hold on the handle grips and maintain control of the machine
until the blade completely stops.
• Never operate a blade in the wrong rotation. Check the rotation direction and blade direction when mounting a
blade.
• Check the maximum operating speed of the machine and blade. Never use a blade rated less than the
machine’s maximum speed rating.
• Never use a cracked, damaged, or misaligned blade. After mounting blade, rotate by hand to check for proper
alignment.
• Do not operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
• Do not operate machine with parts missing or improperly mounted.
• Verify all guards are in good condition and will function properly before using the machine. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect
machine operation. A guard, power switch, or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Do not operate machine if
dead man lever or engine on/off switch does not function properly.
• Extra care must be taken when using saws on an elevated location to prevent injury to someone on a lower level
in the event the tool or accessory should drop. Do not operate without fall protection for the operator and debris
protection for the public.
• Never touch moving parts such as blades, belts, and others.
• Stop using the machine immediately if any abnormalities are observed during operation. Examples of
abnormalities include unusual noise or vibration.
• When replacing a component part with a new one, use only the same type and quality of new part. Never attempt
to repair a machine if you are unfamiliar with proper procedures and techniques required.
• Do not modify machine from its original design without written permission from the manufacturer. Non-
authorized modifications could lead to serious injury or death and void warranty.
• Refer to this operations and maintenance manual as well as any additional instructions included from other
manufacturers and organizations such as Honda and Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute. Never permit
anyone to operate the machine without proper instruction.
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