Diamond Products CC7074 - Manual (Page 6)

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 Always keep the battery cable clamps away from the
battery terminals when the battery is disconnected to
avoid accidental connections while servicing.
 Immediately rinse your clothing, skin, or eyes with
water if exposed to battery acid. Seek medical
attention immediately!
 Disconnect the battery prior to servicing all saw
components (unless stated otherwise).
 Remove the battery when storing the saw for longer
periods.
 Always use the correct size fuses (amps) to prevent
fires.
Blade Safety
 Always use reinforced abrasive blades or steel-
centered diamond blades.
 Never use a wet cutting blade without an adequate
water supply to properly lubricate the blade.
 Inspect all blades prior to usage and discard
damaged blades.
 DO NOT install or remove a blade with the engine
running.
 Keep all body parts away from rotating blades.
 Inspect the blade flanges for damages, wear, and
cleanliness. Clean or replace dirty/damaged
components immediately.
 DO NOT expose yourself or anyone
else to the direct line of the blade when
operating the saw.
 Always use an appropriate size blade and the
correct blade type based on the cutting task and the
type of material being cut.
 The blade must always fit snug on the blade shaft,
outer flange, and/or inner flange.
 Wear gloves and be alert to the surrounding
environment when handling blades.
 When installing the blade, always point the arrow
printed on the blade in the direction of the blade
shaft’s rotation.
 DO NOT exceed the blade’s maximum
recommended speed when cutting. Excessive blade
speeds can cause blade breakage, resulting in
serious injuries and/or death!
 DO NOT use damaged blades when cutting to avoid
harming yourself, others, or the saw.
 DO NOT use a blade for cutting that requires a lower
speed than the blade shaft speed.
 Always tighten the blade shaft bolt/screw as directed
to properly secure the outer flange and blade.
Failure to properly secure the outer flange and blade
may cause parts to loosen or fall off the saw,
resulting in serious injuries or death!
 Let the blade cool prior to removal when dry cutting
(applicable models).
Blade Guard Safety
 DO NOT operate the saw with the blade guard
raised or removed.
 Blade exposure should not exceed 180° while
cutting.
 When pivoting the front of the blade guard,
raise/lower it cautiously and slowly to avoid serious
injuries.
 DO NOT pivot the blade guard front up or down
when installing/removing very large blades.
Attempting to pivot the front of a heavy guard when
the guard is positioned higher up for blade
installation/removal makes the guard difficult to lift
and/or lower. In this situation, install/remove the
blade guard front instead of pivoting it.
 Always pivot the front of the blade guard
180° (fully upward) so the guard does
not swing down unexpectedly, causing
serious injuries.
 Always secure the pivoted section of the blade
guard using the detent pin (guards 26” and up).
 Use extreme caution when installing/removing parts
of a guard or the entire guard as guards can be
extremely heavy and may require
installation/removal at moderate heights.
 DO NOT install or remove the blade guard with the
engine running.
 Always use a blade guard that corresponds with the
blade size.
 Inspect the blade guard and water tubes prior to
starting the saw. Clean or replace dirty/damaged
components immediately.
Fuel Safety
 Always use caution when refueling.
 Store all fuel in appropriate safety containers.
 DO NOT operate the saw with a fuel leak.
 DO NOT fuel the saw with the engine running.
 Let the engine cool prior to adding fuel.
 Refer to the engine manual for recommended fuels.
 Always use appropriate fuels in cold weather.
 Move the saw away from the refueling area prior to
starting the engine.
 DO NOT smoke or expose fuel to open
flames when filling the fuel tank or
working with fuel.
 Clean up any spilled fuel prior to starting the engine.