Multiquip SFCG1 SERIES - Manual (Page 9)

SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/10/04) — PAGE 9
SFCG1 CONCRETE SAW— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the SFCG1 Saw.
SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment
before reading this entire manual. The
manual must be kept available and accessible
to the operator.
■ This equipment should not be operated by persons under the
minimum statutory age limit.
■ ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with flammable
liquids. When refueling, STOP the engine and allow it to
cool.
■ NEVER operate the saw in an
explosive atmosphere where fumes
are present, or near combustible
materials. An explosion or fire could
result in severe
bodily harm or even
death .
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold,
muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool
before servicing the saw.
■ The engine of this saw requires an adequate free flow of
cooling air.
NEVER operate the saw in any enclosed or
narrow area where free flow
of the air is restricted. If the
air flow is restricted it will
cause serious damage to the
saw's engine and may cause
injury to people. Remember
the saw's engine gives off
DEADLY carbon monoxide
gas.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding
fuel or performing service and maintenance functions.
Contact with
hot! components can cause serious burns.
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ ALWAYS check the saw for loosened hardware such as
nuts and bolts before starting.
■ Replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they
become difficult to read.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to
the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment
modification will void all warranties. Any modification which
could lead to a change in the original characteristics of the
machine should be made only by the manufacturer who shall
confirm that the machine is in conformity with appropriate
safety regulations.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious
injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by
trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for
industrial use only.
■ NEVER smoke around or near the
machine. Fire or explosion could result
from
fuel vapors , or if fuel is spilled on a
hot! engine.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
■ NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to
fatigue, illness or taking medicine.
■ NEVER operate the saw under the influence or drugs or
alcohol.
■ NEVER operate the saw without proper protective clothing,
shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective
devices required for the job.
■ NEVER use this machine for any purpose other than those
described in this manual.