Multiquip SP1E16A - Manual (Page 11)

Sp1e16a paVeMeNT SaW • operaTioN MaNual — reV. #0 (04/14/10) — page 11
Safety infOrMatiOn
BlaDe SaFeTy
WarNiNg
„ Rotating blade can cut and crush. alWayS
keep hands and feet clear while operating
the saw.
CauTioN
„ NeVer operate the saw without blade guards
and covers in place. Exposure of the diamond
blade must not exceed 180 degrees.
„ alWayS ensure that unit is unplugged
(disconnected) when installing blade.
„ Verify the electric motor is set to the OFF position before
installing a blade.
„ alWayS inspect blade before each
use. The blade should exhibit no cracks,
dings, or fl aws in the steel centered core
and/or rim. Center (arbor) hole must be
undamaged and true.
NOTICE
„ Use proper blades and follow blade manufacturer’s
recommendations. Match the blade RPM (blade shaft RPM)
to the recommended blade surface feet per minute (SFPM).
„ Ensure the 5/8" blade-mounting bolt is tightened to 125-
175 foot lbs. of torque.
„ alWayS examine blade flanges for damage and
excessive wear.
„ Ensure the blade is marked with an operating speed
greater than the spindle speed of the saw.
„ Only cut the material that is specifi ed for the diamond blade.
Read the specifi cation of the diamond blade to ensure the
proper tool has been matched to the material being cut.
„ If wet cutting, ensure a WeT CuTTiNg blade is being
used and that the water supply system to the blade is
properly functioning and being used.
„ Do NoT drop the diamond blade on ground or surface.
„ Ensure that the blade is mounted for proper operating direction.
„ Adhere to the blade manufacturer’s recommendations
on handling, storage and safe usage of blades.
eleCTriC MoTor SaFeTy
NOTICE
„ Operate electric motor only at the specifi ed voltage
indicated on the nameplate.
„ Do NoT spray water onto electric motor.
„ alWayS disconnect AC power plug from power source
before moving saw.
„ alWayS make sure the ON/OFF switch
on the electric motor is in the OFF position
when not in use and before inserting the
mixer’s power plug into an AC receptacle.
poWer CorD/CaBle SaFeTy
DaNger
„ NeVer let power cords or cables lay in water.
„ NeVer stand in water while AC power from the
generator is being transferred to a load.
„ NeVer use damaged or worn cables or cords when
connecting equipment to power source. Inspect for cuts
in the insulation.
„ NeVer grab or touch a live power
cord or cable with wet hands. The
possibility exists of electrical shock,
electrocution or death.
CauTioN
„ Ensure that cables and cords will not be tripped over or
trapped underneath the saw.
NOTICE
„ alWayS make certain that proper power or extension
cord has been selected for the job. See Cable Selection
Chart in this manual.