Sfcg1 concrete saw — operation, Caution – Multiquip SFCG1 SERIES User Manual

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SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/10/04) — PAGE 25

6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 22) and slowly pull it out. The

resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.

Figure 22. Starter Grip

SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — OPERATION

DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end. DO
NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to
rewind as soon as possible.

5. Rotate the

throttle lever

(Figure 21) halfway between

fast

and

slow

for starting. All sawing is done at

full throttle

. The

engine governor speed is factory set to ensure optimum
blade operating speeds.

Figure 21. Throttle Lever

4. Place the

Choke Lever

(Figure 20) in the "

CLOSED

position.

The engine speed has been set at the
factory. Changing the governor speed
could damage the blade and/or the saw.

Figure 20. Choke Lever

3. Place the engine

Shutdown switch

(next to the handle

lock), and the engine

ON/OFF switch

on the engine to the

"ON"

position.

CAUTION

NOTE

Always use the Engine Shutdown
Safety Switch located next to the
handle lock to shut down the engine.
Shutting the engine off using this
switch confirms that is is functioning
properly.