Diamond Products CC1300XL - Manual (Page 5)

CC1200-CC1300XL Concrete Saw Manual 1
Safety Precautions
Operate the CC1200 Concrete Saw and the
CC1300XL Concrete Saw and all of their
components according to this manual. Failure to
comply with and understand the following safety,
operations, and maintenance instructions can result
in serious injuries and/or death. All operators must
be properly trained or supervised prior to using
these saws and should understand the risks and
hazards involved. Improper or unintended saw
usage is discouraged and Diamond Products
cannot be held liable for any damages.
All saw modifications should be made by Diamond
Products to ensure proper safety and accuracy.
Modifications made to these saws by the owner are
not the responsibility of Diamond Products and void
all saw warranties if a problem arises from the
modification.
Refer to the Diamond Products’ Parts List for
additional information and part diagrams. Refer to
the engine/motor manual and manufacturer as the
primary source for all safety, operations, and
maintenance instructions for the engine/motor.
Prior to operating the saw, record the saw’s serial
number, and the engine’s model and serial
numbers in the Serial Tags section in the Index.
The information in this manual may be updated at
any time.
Safety Alerts
DANGER
Serious injuries and/or death will occur if these
instructions are not followed.
WARNING
Serious injuries and/or death could occur if
these instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Mild and/or moderate injuries could occur if
these instructions are not followed.
Proposition 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the
State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and/or
other reproductive harm.
Spark Arrester Requirement
WARNING
In the State of California i t is a violation of
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
or grass-covered land unless the engine is
equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in
Section 4442, maintained in effective, working
order or the engine is constructed, equipped,
and maintained for the prevention of fire
pursuant to Section 4443.
Respiratory Hazards
WARNING
Concrete cutting produces dust and fumes
known to cause illness, death, cancer,
respiratory disease, birth defects, and/or other
reproductive harm. Safety protection
techniques include, but are not limited to:
• Wearing gloves.
• Wearing safety goggles or a face
shield.
• Using approved respirators.
• Washing work clothes daily.
• Using water when wet cutting to
minimize dust.
• Washing the hands and face prior to
eating/drinking.
For additional safety and self-protection
information contact your employer, the
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), and/or The National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH).