Diamond Products 5800491 Saw, Walk Behind W/26" Guard Hydraulic 25HP-25GPM CC2525HY-26, c/n 48428

Safety Information

Diamond Products CC2500 (Electric and Hydraulic) Mid Size Compact Walk Behind Concrete Saw

SAFETY WARNINGS

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Read and understand Instructions before operating saw.

• Always wear safety approved hearing, eye, head and respiratory protection.

• Sturdy boots with nonslip soles aid In providing proper footing. Use of steel-toed safety boots are recommended.

• Under certain conditions, sparks may fly so never wear clothes of flammable material.

• Know how to Stop saw quickly in case of emergency.

• Keep all parts of your body away from blade and all other moving parts.

• Use caution and follow Instructions when loading and unloading saw.

BLADE SAFETY

• Examine cutting blades before each use. Blade should have no cracks, nicks or flaws. Center hole should be undamaged. Use only the blades recommended for your model.

• This saw should cut only material that Is specified on each cutting blade. Read the Instructions which are on each blade to determine which material the blade Is designed to cut.

• Use only reinforced abrasive blades or steel centered diamond blades manufactured for use on concrete saws.

• Inspect blade flanges for damage, excessive wear and cleanliness before mounting blade. Blade should fit snugly on clean, undamaged shaft.

• Use only blades marked with a maximum operating speed greater than the blade shaft speed.

• The ignition governor is designed to limit the maximum engine speed in a no-load condition. Speeds in excess of that may cause the blade to exceed the maximum safe-allowable speed. Do not operate the unit if you suspect it
of exceeding this speed.

• Always keep guards in place and do not allow blade exposure on the guard to exceed 180 degrees.

• Avoid getting into direct line with the blade.

• Make sure the blade does not make contact with the ground or any other surface when transporting the saw.

GENERAL SAW'SAFETY

• Saw must not be left unattended while the engine Is running.

• Always remember to keep both hands on the handles when the engine is running.

• Do not operate the machine if there Is a fuel leak. Have the fuel leak fixed first.

• Use extreme caution and slow speed when using the self-propelled drive to move the saw up or down ramps or when loading or unloading from trucks or trailers. When going down ramps: DRIVE the saw forward slowly. When going up ramps: BACK the saw in reverse slowly.

CUITING/WORK AREA SAFETY

• Never operate the saw In any application or job where you are not trained or supervised.

• Operate only In well ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which can cause loss of consciousness and possible death.

• Keep bystanders and/or animals out of the work area.

• Observe ail safety regulations for the safe handling of fuel. Handle fuel in safety containers. Shut off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Wipe the saw dry if fuel Is spilled on it. Always move away from the fueling
area before starting the engine.

• Do not operate the saw in areas of combustible material or fumes. Sparks may occur from saw that could cause a fire or an explosion.

Failure to comply with preceding warnings could result In serious bodily Injury!