Safety precautions – Diamond Products CC4144D User Manual
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CC4144D Concrete Saw Manual
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Safety Precautions
Operate the CC4144D and all of its 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 by experienced personnel prior to using this
saw 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.
Saw modifications should be made by Diamond
Products to ensure safety and design. Any modifications
made by the owner(s) are not the responsibility of
Diamond Products and void all saw warranties if a
problem arises as a result of the modification.
Refer to the CC4144D Parts List for additional
information and part diagrams. Refer to the engine
manual and manufacturer as the primary source for all
safety, operations, and maintenance instructions
regarding the engine. Prior to operating, record the
saw’s serial number, and the engine’s model and serial
numbers in Appendix A.
Notice: 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).