Diamond Products CC1300XL - Manual (Page 8)

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• Let the engine/motor cool prior to performing
maintenance.
• Handle hot oil carefully when changing the
engine oil.
• DO NOT perform maintenance with the
engine/motor running unless stated otherwise.
• For water cooled engines, let the
engine cool prior to removing
pressurized caps.
• Disconnect the electric motor saw from the
power source prior to touching electrical
connections.
• Disconnect the electric motor saw from the
power source prior to performing maintenance.
• All electric motor saws should be properly
grounded prior to operating.
• DO NOT supply less or more power to the
electric motor than what the motor is rated for.
Cutting Safety
• The work area should not contain buried or
embedded electrical, gas, or water lines.
• Turn off all electricity, gas, and water around
the work area prior to cutting.
• When using an electric motor saw, be aware of
all electrical lines around the work area when
power is necessary.
• DO NOT expose yourself or
anyone else to the direct line of
the blade when cutting.
• DO NOT allow any person, animal, or object in
and around the work area when cutting.
• Use just enough handle pressure to guide the
saw on the cutting line. DO NOT forcibly direct
(twist) the saw from side-to-side to avoid
damaging the saw and blade.
• Avoid sawing excessively deep to preserve the
blade and reduce sawing costs.
Belt Safety
• Turn off the engine/motor prior to performing
belt maintenance.
• Let the belts cool down prior to performing belt
maintenance.
• Regularly inspect the belts for fraying, stress
cracks, and/or breakage and replace
immediately if there are damages.
• Over-tensioning the belts may damage the
engine crankshaft. Under-tensioning the belts
may cause shorter belt life and/or poor saw
performance.
• Squealing belts indicate looseness.
• Make sure the belts are properly aligned prior to
operating the saw.
• Always replace the belt guard prior to operating
the saw.
Transporting Safety
• Remove the blade prior to transporting the saw.
• Move the fuel shutoff lever to the closed or off
position to prevent fuel leaks when transporting
the saw.
• Drain the fuel tank when transporting the saw
long distances.
• Use heavy-duty ramps that will properly support
the weight of the saw and yourself when
loading/unloading.
• The towing truck/trailer should be in good,
working condition.
• Raise the saw to avoid damaging saw
components while moving up and down ramps.
• Use extreme caution when guiding the saw up
and down ramps. Slowly push the saw forward
to guide it down the ramp. Slowly pull the saw
backward to guide it up the ramp.
• Turn off the engine/motor once the saw is
loaded into the truck/trailer.
• Properly block and chain the saw in the
truck/trailer prior to transporting.
• Refer to the Department of Transportation
(DOT) for additional information regarding
proper transportation techniques and
truck/trailer requirements.
Lifting Safety
• Move yourself and all others
away from the lifting area when
hoisting the saw to prevent being
crushed underneath the saw.
• Secure the appropriate hoisting cables, straps,
ropes, wires, and/or chains to the lift points on
the frame to properly lift the saw when hoisting.
• DO NOT attempt to lift the saw irresponsibly
and/or improperly.