Diamond Products CG-2 Mini Groover - Manual (Page 5)

General Safety Procedures
• Regularly clean any slurry, concrete dust, and
debris from saw.
• Place jack stand or locks under
both frame edges at the front and
back of the saw frame when
working under saw.
• Repair saw immediately if problems arise.
• Replace saw decals when they have become
damaged or unreadable to ensure proper safety
and operating procedures.
• Dispose of all hazardous waste and materials
properly according to city, state, and federal
regulations.
• Always have a phone nearby and locate the
closest fire extinguisher and first aid kit prior to
saw operation.
• Persons under the statutory age limit should
not operate the saw.
• Always allow saw to fully cool when finished
operating in order to prevent burns or injury.
DO NOT:
• Operate the saw without a complete
understanding of all safety, operations,
and maintenance instruction.
• Drop equipment, supplies, tools, blades,
etc. when handling to prevent injury.
• Operate machine without using
appropriate safety equipment required for
work site task.
• Operate or service machine with clothing,
hair, or accessories that are loose and
may become entangled in machine.
• Operate using attachments not associated
with or recommended for the machine.
• Operate machine with loose fasteners or
belts.
• Operate machine with anyone in working
area.
• Operate machine until obstruction have
been removed from worksite
.
• Operate machine when ill, fatigued, or
under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Operate the saw on extreme slopes.
• Operate saw without any safety guards,
access panels, or safety devices removed or
tampered with.
• Grease or lubricate engine or components
while it’s running.
• Perform any maintenance until saw has
cooled.
• Perform maintenance with engine running.
Battery Safety
• Ignitable explosive gases are
emitted from battery. DO NOT
expose battery to sparks or open
flame.
• Keep are around battery well ventilated.
• Keep the battery level when handling it.
• Use protective eyewear or a face shield and
avoid contact with the skin when
handling/servicing the battery.
• Use a proper battery tester when testing the
battery strength.
• Always connect the battery cables to the proper
terminal to ensure safety.
• Regularly inspect the battery, cables, clamps,
and terminals for damages. Clean, replace,
tighten, and grease components as necessary.
• Always keep the battery cable clamps away
from the battery terminals when the battery is
disconnected to avoid accidental connections.
• Immediately rinse your clothing, skin, or eyes
with water if exposed to battery acid. Seek
medical attention immediately!
• Turn off the master battery disconnect when
servicing the machine.
• Disconnect the battery prior to servicing the
machine unless stated otherwise.
• Remove the battery when storing the machine
for longer periods.
• Disconnect external equipment connected
through the electrical outlets prior to servicing
the machine.
• Always use the correct size fuses (amps) to
prevent fires.
Blade Safety
• Always use reinforced abrasive blades or steel
centered diamond blades.
• Inspect all blades prior to usage and discard
any damaged blades.
• NO NOT install a blade shaft with engine
running.
• Keep all body parts away from rotating blades.
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