Diamond Products CG-2 Mini Groover - Manual (Page 7)

a water safety device that prevents saw
operations without having an adequate
water supply. Water does not necessarily
need to be flowing to cutting head, but must
be pressurizing in the system and must be
utilized when sawing.
• The CG-2 Grooving and Grinding machine is
also equipped with a safety device that will
not permit an engine start unless the cutting
head is fully raised and the saw blades are
completely clear of ground. This is achieved
by raising the cutting head FULLY by
pressing the left button on the controller
handle and raising the cutting head till it
stops.
• Set the parking brake located on the left side
of the machine to the ON position.
• The machine may now be started using the
key switch located on the dash panel.
• Once engine has been started and given
adequate time to achieve operating
temperature the saw is ready for use.
• Remember the transmission must be fully
engaged or a safety device will not allow
lowering of the cutting head.
• Slowly lower the cutting head using the right
button on the control lever use caution not
to slam the cutting head blades into the
ground.
• Also be sure that the rotating safety shield is
rotated out of the way and locked in to
position using the pin on the lower left of the
machine.
• THIS MACHINE IS AN UP CUT SAW,
MEANING THE BLADES ROTATE IN A
DIRECTION CAUSING THE MACHINE TO
FORCE ITSELF BACKWARDS. USE CAUTION
WHEN FIRST ATTEMPTING TO CUT TO
PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY TO OPERATOR
AND EQUIPMENT. BE AWARE OF THE
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON LOCATED ON ---
-THE DASH IN ORDER TO PRESS IT IN CASE
MACHINE BECOMES UNCOTROLLABLE.
• Once machine is set to depth and ready to
cut, disengage the parking brake and
proceed to cut with caution by moving the
controller handle forward.
• DO NOT leave machine unattended when
running.
• Keep all body parts away from rotating parts
when the machine is running.
• DO NOT start engine without air filters installed.
• DO NOT allow dust or debris to enter air intake
tubes when cleaning/servicing air filters to
prevent serious engine damage.
• Replace any damaged saw components
immediately that may allow dust to enter the
engine in order to prevent serious engine
damage.
• DO NOT use any starting substances or fluids
when starting engine using glow
plugs. (Spraying starter into
intake tube) These materials are
extremely flammable and
explosive, and can melt or damage parts
possibly causing engine to explode when used
in conjunction with glow plugs.
• Always operate saw in a well ventilated area.
Concentrated engine exhaust can cause loss of
consciousness and/or death.
• DO NOT operate saw in areas that contain
combustible materials and/or fumes, these can
create and explosion.
• DO NOT leave saw unattended after shutting
off until blades have fully stopped spinning.
• Clean the engines cooling system regularly to
prevent hot operating temperature and damage
to saws engine.
• DO NOT perform any maintenance on saw
while it is running.
• Let engine cool before performing any
maintenance.
• Handle hot oil carefully when changing oil and
make sure to properly dispose of used oil.
Cutting Safety
• The work area should contain no buried or
embedded electrical, gas, water, or
telecommunications lines.
• Turn off all electricity, gas, and water lines
around work area prior to cutting.
• DO NOT expose yourself or others to the direct
line of cutting when operating saw.
• DO NOT allow any person, animal, or object in
and around work area when cutting.