Diamond Products CC155 - Manual (Page 8)

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• DO NOT touch the engine/muffler assembly
with the engine running, and always let the
parts cool down after operating the saw to
prevent serious burns.
• Let the engine cool prior to performing
maintenance.
• Handle hot oil carefully when changing the
engine oil.
Cutting Safety
• The work area should not contain buried or
embedded electrical, gas, or water lines.
• Turn off all electricity, gas, and water around
the work area prior to cutting.
• DO NOT expose yourself or
anyone else to the direct line of
the blade when cutting.
• DO NOT allow any person, animal, or object in
and around the work area when cutting.
• Use just enough handle pressure to guide the
saw on the cutting line. DO NOT forcibly direct
(twist) the saw from side-to-side to avoid
damaging the saw and blade.
Belt Safety
• Turn off the engine prior to performing belt
maintenance.
• Let the belt cool down prior to performing belt
maintenance.
• Regularly inspect the belt for fraying, stress
cracks, and/or breakage and replace
immediately if there are damages.
• Over-tensioning the belt may damage the
engine crankshaft. Under-tensioning the belt
may cause shorter belt life and/or poor saw
performance.
• A squealing belt indicates looseness.
• Make sure the belt is properly aligned prior to
operating the saw.
• Always replace the belt guard prior to operating
the saw.
Transporting Safety
• Remove the blade prior to transporting the saw.
• Move the fuel shutoff lever to the off position to
prevent fuel leaks when transporting the saw.
• Drain the fuel tank when transporting the saw
long distances.
• Use heavy-duty ramps that will properly support
the weight of the saw and yourself when
loading/unloading.
• The towing truck/trailer should be in good,
working condition.
• Raise the saw to avoid damaging saw
components while moving up and down ramps.
• Use extreme caution when guiding the saw up
and down ramps. Slowly push the saw forward
to guide it down the ramp. Slowly pull the saw
backward to guide it up the ramp.
• Turn off the engine once the saw is loaded into
the truck/trailer.
• Properly block and chain the saw in the
truck/trailer prior to transporting.
• Refer to the Department of Transportation
(DOT) for additional information regarding
proper transportation techniques and
truck/trailer requirements.
Lifting Safety
• Move yourself and all others
away from the lifting area when
hoisting the saw to prevent
being crushed underneath the
saw.
• Make sure the lift cage is properly secured to
the frame prior to lifting.
• Secure the appropriate hoisting cables, straps,
ropes, wires, and/or chains to the lift cage prior
to hoisting the saw.
• DO NOT attempt to lift the saw irresponsibly
and/or improperly.