Stow 20HP User Manual

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STOW CUTTER 3 CE  SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #5  (09/22/06) — PAGE 9
■ ALWAYS use extreme caution when
working with flammable liquids.
When refueling, STOP the engine and
allow it to cool.
■ 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
■ NEVER operate the saw in an explosive atmosphere
where fumes are present or near combustible materials.
An explosion or fire could result causing severe 
bodily
harm or even death.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill
fuel.
■ NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.
■ NEVER smoke around or near the
machine. Fire or explosion could result
from 
fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled on
a
 hot! engine.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by  or 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.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ ALWAYS  check the saw for loosened hardware such as
nuts and bolts before starting.
CAUTI
CAUTI
CAUTI
CAUTI
CAUTION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the Stow Cutter 3 Saw.
SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this
equipment before reading this entire
manual. The manual must bekept
accessible to the operator.
■ This equipment should not be operated
by persons under the minimum statutory
age limit.
■ NEVER operate the saw without proper protective clothing,
shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective
devices required by the job.
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 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.
 STOW CUTTER 3 CE SAW — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION