Diamond Products CC6566 - Manual (Page 6)

General Safety
 Read and understand all of the safety,
operations, and maintenance instructions
provided in this manual prior to operating or
servicing the saw.
 Keep saw components clean and free of slurry,
concrete dust, and debris.
 Inspect water hoses prior to operating the saw.
Clean, repair, or replace damaged components.
 Raise the saw to a proper
height for access when working
underneath the saw. Use
chocks to block the wheels,
and fit blocks or jacks under the frame edges at
the front and back of the frame for additional
support.
 When using a jack to raise the saw, place the
jack against a solid, flat area under the frame
base to properly support the saw while lifting.
 Repair the saw immediately when a problem
arises.
 Replace saw decals if unreadable.
 Dispose of all hazardous waste materials
according to city, state, and federal regulations.
 Always have a phone nearby, and locate the
nearest fire extinguisher and first aid kit prior to
operating the saw.
 Operate the saw wearing flame resistant
clothing.
 Always wear safety glasses when removing
retaining rings.
 Persons under the statutory age limit should not
operate the saw.
 Keep all body parts away from rotating
machinery.
 Replace all guards and access panels (unless
stated otherwise) prior to operating the saw.
 Always pivot guards fully to avoid serious
injuries.
 DO NOT assume the saw will remain still when
in Neutral or when parking/stopping the saw on
a slope. Chock the tires to help prevent
unnecessary movement.
 All non-routine maintenance tasks should be
performed by an authorized service center.
DO NOT:
 Drop equipment, supplies, tools, etc., when
handling to help prevent injuries.
 Operate the saw around combustible materials
or fumes to prevent fires/explosions.
 Lift and carry equipment, supplies, tools, etc.,
that are too heavy and/or cannot be lifted
easily.
 Operate the saw without using the appropriate
safety equipment required for the work task.
 Operate or service the saw with clothing, hair,
or accessories that can snag in the machinery,
which could lead to serious injuries or death!
 Operate the saw with anyone near the work
area.
 Operate the saw until unnecessary materials
have been removed from the work area.
 Operate the saw using attachments not
associated with or recommended for the saw.
 Operate the saw around combustible materials
or fumes to prevent fires/explosions.
 Operate the saw with anyone near the work
area or within the direct line of the blade.
 Operate the saw until all unnecessary materials
have been removed from the work area.
 Operate the saw with loose nuts, screws, and
bolts.
 Operate the saw when ill or fatigued.
 Operate the saw under the influence of drugs
and/or alcohol.
 Operate the saw on steep slopes.
 Cut concrete with guards and access panels
removed.
 Grease the saw with the engine running (unless
stated otherwise).
 Touch hot components when operating the
saw.
 Leave the saw unattended until the engine is off
and the blade has stopped spinning.
 Place the saw into storage until it has cooled
down.
 Service the saw until it has cooled down.
 Service the saw with the engine running (unless
stated otherwise).
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