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Follow instruc2. tions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY General RULES AND PRECAUTIONS Maintain labels and nameplates on the Cut Off Saw.1. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.2. Never stand on the Cut Off Saw. 3. Serious injury could result if the Saw is tipped. Never leave the Cut Off Saw unattended when it is running. 4. Turn off the Saw before leaving. Do not allow children and other unauthorized people to handle or play with 5. the Cut Off Saw. Keep children and other bystanders away from the working area. This Cut Off Saw is designed for outdoor use only. 6. Do not operate the Cut Off Saw in a closed area or in a poorly ventilated area. When running, the Engine of this Cut Off Saw produces carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, toxic fume that, when inhaled, can cause serious personal injury or death. Whenever possible, use a carbon monoxide detector (not included) to detect excessive carbon monoxide fumes in the work area and in the surrounding area. Do not force the Cut Off Saw. 7. This tool will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed. FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive. 1. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby. Keep the Cut Off Saw and surrounding areas clean at all times.2. When spills of fuel or oil occur, they must be cleaned up immediately.3. Dispose of fluids and cleaning materials as per any local, state, or federal codes and regulations. Store oil rags in a covered metal container. Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the Cut Off Saw.4. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition around 5. the Cut Off Saw. Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live 6. electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapors. Do not refill the Fuel Tank while the Engine is running or while the Engine is 7. still hot. Do not operate the Cut Off Saw with known leaks in the fuel system. MECHANICAL PRECAUTIONS Prior to performing service, maintenance, or cleaning procedures, always 1. make sure the Engine is off. Allow the Engine and Cut Off Saw to completely cool. Then, remove the spark plug from the Engine. Do not alter or adjust any part of the Cut Off Saw or Engine that is assembled 2. and supplied by the manufacturer. Always follow scheduled Cut Off Saw and Engine maintenance.3. CHEMICAL PRECAUTIONS Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes, and solid surfaces.1. Avoid body contact with fuels, oils, and lubricants used in the Cut Off Saw 2. and Engine. If swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. Do not induce vomiting if fuel is swallowed. For skin contact, immediately wash with soap and water. For eye contact, immediately flush eyes with clean water. NOISE PRECAUTION Prolonged exposure to high noise levels is hazardous to hearing. Always wear ANSI-approved hearing protection when operating or working around the Cut Off Saw when it is running. SAW BLADE PRECAUTIONS Only use Saw Blades with the following specifications:1. 14” Diameter.a. From 7/64” to 1/4” thickness.b. 1” Diameter spindle mounting hole.c. Only composite abrasive or diamond abrasive Saw Blades rated at a minid. mum of 4,700 RPM. Never use carbide-tipped, woodcutting, or circular machine Saw Blades. 2. They can cause severe personal injury from reactive forces, blade contact, or thrown objects. Only cut asphalt, concrete, stone, brick, and plastics with this Cut Off Saw.3. Inspect the Saw Blade frequently, and replace immediately if the Blade is 4. cracked, or warped. Cracked or warped Saw Blades may shatter or break and cause serious personal injury. Always install the Saw Blade so that the 5. arrow on the Blade points in the direction of the rotation of the spindle. Keep hands and fingers away from the cutting area and Saw Blade.6. Never attempt to cut more than one workpiece at a time.7. When cutting a large workpiece, make sure its entire length is properly sup8. ported. If necessary, use a roller stand (not included). Allow the Saw Blade to spin up to full speed before feeding it into a work9. piece. When turning off the Cut Off Saw, allow the Saw Blade to spin down and stop on its own. Do not press against the Saw Blade to stop it. Do not force the Saw Blade into the workpiece when cutting. 10. Apply moderate pressure, allowing the Saw Blade to cut without being forced. To avoid accidental injury, always wear heavy duty work gloves when chang11. ing the Saw Blade. The Saw Blade will become hot while cutting. 12. Allow the Saw Blade to completely cool bef...