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STOW CUTTER 3 CE  SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #5  (09/22/06) — PAGE 11
Maintenance Safety
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NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a
running machine.
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ALWAYS 
 allow the machine a proper amount of time to
cool before servicing.
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z Keep the machinery in proper running condition.
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z Fix damage to the machine immediately and ALWAYS
replace broken parts.
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z Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of
potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and
fuel filters.
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DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
Saw Transportation Safety
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z Use appropriate lifting equipment to ensure the safe
movement of the saw.
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DO NOT use the handle bars and/or front pointer as lifting
points.
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z When transporting of the saw is required, place saw directly
inside towing vehicle truck-bed and tie-down securely.
NEVER tow saw directly behind towing vehicle.
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DO NOT use the saw on slopes or on extremely un-level
surfaces.  An engine tipped to extreme angles may cause
oil to gravitate into the cylinder head making the engine
start difficult.
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z  NEVER  transport the saw with the blade mounted.
 STOW CUTTER 3 CE SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Emergencies
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ALWAYS
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the nearest 
fire extinguisher.
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ALWAYS
  know the location of the
nearest 
first aid kit.
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In emergencies ALWAYS
 know the location of the nearest
phone or 
keep a phone on the job site. Also know the
phone numbers of the nearest 
ambulancedoctor and
fire department.  This information will be invaluable in
the case of an emergency.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
All displacement of the machine
outside the cutting area shall be
carried out with the tool not in
rotation.