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PAGE 24 — FCG16HA SAW • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/19/10)

OPERATION

Place the

fuel valve lever (Figure 19) to the "ON" position.

NEVER place hands or feet inside the belt
guard or blade guard while the engine is
running. ALWAYS shut the engine down before
performing any kind of maintenance service
on the saw.

DO NOT attempt to operate the saw until this
manual has been read and thoroughly
understood. Engine operating steps may vary.
See included engine manufacturer's
operating manual.

Ensure the work area is clear of tools, debris, and
unauthorized people.

When the engine is running the cutting
blade is ALWAYS

rotating. Keep

hands and feet clear of rotating blade.
Raise the saw to full height when
maneuvering the saw within the cutting
area.

All displacement of the machine
outside the cutting area shall be carried
out with the tool not in rotation.

WARNING

Figure 19. Engine Fuel Valve Lever

OPERATION

The Engine Stop Switch serves both as an
Emergency Engine Shut-Off and as the primary
Shutdown switch. This allows the operator to
shutdown the saw safely away from moving parts.

1. Ensure the engine Shutdown switch and the engine ON/

OFF switch on the engine are both in the OFF position to
avoid accidental starting.

Figure 17. Engine Shutdown Switch

Figure 18. Engine ON/OFF Switch

The saw is equipped with an outlet that provides

a connection to a dust collection bag or vacuum

system, (Item 23, Fig. 3). It is recommended that

a dust collection bag or vacuum system is used

while the saw is in operation.

WARNING

CAUTION