Panasonic 999000 - Manual (Page 4)

Main parts of the cutoff saw and their functions
This product is composed of two main sections: a gasoline-powered 2-stroke engine and a
driving/cutting system. When engine speed is up to 3800 RPM, the cutting blade, driven by the
engine via a belt transmission system, begins to rotate at a high speed and is ready for cutting
work.
Shown below are the main parts of the cut-off saw and their corresponding function descriptions
(Ref. Fig. 1):
1. Blade
2. Flanges
3. Hexagon Bolt
4. Blade Guard
5. Front Handle
6. Spark Plug Cover
7. Kill Switch
8. Full Throttle Lock Button
9. Throttle Trigger
10. Rear Handle
11. Filter Cover Lock Lever
12. Air Filter
13. Choke Lever
14. Starter Grip
15. Fuel Tank Cap
16. Decompression Valve
17. Water Attachment
18. Tensioning Nut
19. Muffler
20. Adjusting Lever of Blade Guard
1. Blade
Diamond or abrasive blades. Depending on the material to be cut, these blades are made of
different materials. Be sure to choose right blade for the material being cut. The maximum
diameter of the blade for the saw is 14". The operating speed of the blade should be above or
equal to 5300 RPM.
2. Flanges
1
2
3
5
4
9
7 6
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17
18
19
20
Fig. 1
Clamp and support the diamond or abrasive blade.
3. Hexagon Bolt
Tightens blade flange.
4. Blade Guard
Safety guard directs sparks and dust away from operator.
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