Diamond Products CG-2 Mini Groover - Manual (Page 8)

• Use just enough pressure to guide the saw on
cutting line. DO NOT forcibly direct (twist) the
saw from side to side to avoid damaging the
saw blades.
• Avoid sawing excessively deep to prevent
premature blade wear and reduce sawing cost.
Hydraulic System Safety
• Turn the engine off prior to performing and
maintenance on the hydraulic system.
• Lower the saw to the floor so it is level to
release pressure in the hydraulic system prior
to performing any maintenance on the
hydraulic system.
• Visually inspect for, or use a piece of cardboard
placed under machine to check
for and locate and hydraulic
leaks. Keep all body parts away
from areas were that may eject
hydraulic fluid. Pressurized hydraulic fluid can
penetrate skin causing serious injury.
Belt Safety
• Turn off engine prior to performing any belt
maintenance.
• Always let belts cool down prior to performing
any replacement or repairs.
• Regularly inspect the belts for any fraying,
stress cracks, and /or any other damage,
replace them immediately if and damage is
found.
• Over tensioning the belts may cause damage to
the PTO unit. Under tensioning belts may cause
shorter belt life and poor saw performance.
• Squealing belts are an indication that the belts
are loose.
• Always make sure that belts are properly
aligned.
• Always replace belt guard prior to operating the
saw after any belt maintenance.
Transmission Safety
• DO NOT assume the transmission will act as a
brake or holding mechanism when the saw is in
the Neutral position when stopping or parking
saw. Block the saw to prevent an unwanted
movement and set the parking brake on the left
side of the machine.
• The engine must run at half throttle or greater
to ensure proper transmission efficiency.
• Clean the transmission fan and fan guard
regularly and prevent buildup of debris on the
transmission to prevent high transmission
temperatures.
Transportation Safety
• Drain the saws fuel tank when transporting
over long distances.
• Use heavy duty ramps that will support
weights greater than the saw and operator
for loading.
• The towing vehicle/trailers should always be
in good working condition and capable of
handling the weight of the machine.
• Raise the saw to avoid catching the lower
body of the saw when loading and
unloading saw.
• Use extreme caution and low speed when
guiding saw up or down ramps for loading.
• Slowly drive the saw backward up the
ramps and slowly forward for unloading
down ramps.
• When transporting saw, turn engine off
once the saw is loaded and place the drive
level in the Neutral position and engage the
transmission.
• Block and chain the saw to properly secure
it for transport, do not assume the
transmission and parking brake will keep
the machine in place.
• Refer to DOT (Department of
Transportation) for additional information
regarding proper transportation technique.
Lifting Safety
• Move yourself and others
away from the lifting area
when hoisting to prevent
being crushed underneath
saw.
• Secure the appropriate cables, ropes, wires,
and/or chains to the saw lifting points and
frame to properly lift saw when hoisting it.
• DO NOT attempt to lift saw irresponsibly or
improperly.
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