Norton Clipper C2020SS 20" Blade Cap Electric Start/Standard 20HP 2520RP Honda Mid-Range Self Propelled Saw 70184627370

Safety Information

Norton Clipper Norton Clipper C1320SS Mid-Range Self Propelled Saw

A. Safety Precautions

Important! The following safety precautions must always be observed.

Hazard Symbols

Fuel (gasoline) is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied areas approved, and away from sparks or flames. Don not fill the saw fuel tank while the engine is hot or running. Do not start the engine near spilled fuel. Never use the fuel as a cleaning agent

Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. To prevent burns, do not touch the engine or related parts while the engine is running or immediately after it is turned off. Never operate the engine with any heat shields or guards removed.

Keep all guard in place when operating any piece of equipment

Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all rotating parts

Lethal Exhaust Gas use only in well ventilated areas. Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide which is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the engine in a closed building or confined area

Never tamper with the governor components of settings to
increase the maximum speed. Severe personal injury and damage
to the engine or equipment or equipment can result if operated at
speed above maximum. Always obey the maximum speed rating
of blade.

DO NOT LIFT THE SAW BY THE HANDLE BARS

Dust and Silica Warning

Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can
generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause serious or
fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the
particular process and/or material being cut or the composition of the tool being
used, review the material safety data sheet and/or consult your employer, the
material manufacturer/supplier, governmental agencies such as OSHA and
NIOSH and other sources on hazardous materials and make certain to comply
with all product warnings and instructions for the safe and effective use of the
material being cut. California and some other authorities, for instance, have
published lists of substances known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, or
other harmful effects.

Control dust, mist and fumes at the source where possible. In this regard use
good work practices and follow the recommendations of the manufacturer/supplier, OSHA/NIOSH, and occupational and trade associations.
Water should be used for dust suppression when wet cutting is feasible. When
the hazards from inhalation of dust, mists and fumes cannot be eliminated
through engineering controls such as vacuum and/or water mist, the operator
and any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA
for the material being cut.

Use Approved:

Eye Protection

Hearing Protection

Respiratory Protection

Head Protection

1. Before mounting any blade on the saw, the blade should be inspected for any damage which might have occurred during shipment, handling or previous use.

2. The blade collars and arbors should be cleaned and examined for damage before mounting the blade.

3. The blade must be properly fitted over the arbor with the drive pin on the outside collar projecting through the drive pin hole on the blade and inside collar.

4. The blade shaft nut, which is a left hand thread nut, must be tightened securely against the outside blade shaft collar.

5. The blade must be operated within the specified maximum operating speed listed on the blade.

6. Turn water control valve to full to provide adequate coolant (5 to 8 gallons per minute) for diamond blades and wet cutting abrasive blades. Insufficient coolant could result in severe blade breakage or diamond segment separation.

7. The blade guard must be in place with the nose guard down and locked when the saw is running.

8. The operator should wear safety glasses and any other appropriate safety equipment.

9. When starting the saw, the operator should stand away and to the side of the blade.

10. If for any reason the saw should stall in the cut, raise the blade out of
the cut. Check the outside blade shaft collar and nut for tightness.
Inspect the blade for damage before restarting the saw. User caution when resuming a cut. Be certain that the blade is in alignment with the previous cut.

11. During cutting operations, do not exert excess side pressure on the handles as a method of steering. Do not force the blade into the cut by lowering the blade too fast or by pushing the saw too fast.