Diamond Products CC4144D - Manual (Page 18)

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Water Pump Switch
Use the Water Pump switch (optional) to pump water
from the water source hose to the blade as necessary.
1. Turn on the Water Pump switch to start the water
pump. DO NOT use the water pump until necessary.
Turn off the pump when finished cutting to avoid
draining the battery.
2. Turn off the Water Pump switch to stop the pump.
Cutting Guides
Use the cutting guides as needed to help follow the
cutting line.
Adjusting the Front Pointer
1. Remove the pointer lanyard from the cable cleat on
the frame upright.
2. Lower the front pointer frame to the ground.
3. Loosen both front pointer frame screws.
4. Divide an 8–10 ft piece of string in half.
5. Place the looped end of string into a gullet on the
backside of the blade.
6. Place one string line up against the backside of the
blade and one string line up against the front side of
the blade. Holding the string ends in one hand,
tension the lines out toward the front pointer rod.
Figure 11: Tensioned String Line
7. Slide the pointer rod over and place the pointer cap
between the tensioned string lines.
8. Retighten both front pointer frame screws.
9. Lift the frame off the ground when finished.
10. Tension the pointer lanyard and secure it with the
cable cleat.
Adjusting the Rear Pointers
1. Loosen the screw on either pointer.
2. Adjust the pointer(s) and retighten the screw(s).
Concrete Cutting
WARNING
• DO NOT expose yourself or anyone
else to the direct line of the blade
when operating the saw.
• The work area should not contain buried or
embedded electrical, gas, or water lines.
Note: Always raise the blade to provide proper clearance
between the blade and the ground when maneuvering
the saw.
Helpful Hints Prior to Cutting
Keep the following in mind for better efficiency while
cutting:
• Refer to the Diamond Products’ Pro Cutters Guide
for additional cutting information.
• Use just enough handle pressure to guide the saw
on the cutting line. DO NOT forcibly direct (twist) the
saw from side to side when cutting.
• Avoid sawing excessively deep to preserve the
blade and reduce sawing costs.
• Moving too quickly when cutting may stall the saw,
or may cause the blade to climb out from the cut. If
the saw stalls while cutting, move the speed control
lever to Neutral and raise the blade from the cut to
restart the engine.
• DO NOT lower the blade too quickly or move the
saw forward too quickly when finishing a partial-cut
to avoid forcing the blade into the concrete.
Tasks Prior to Cutting
Complete the following tasks prior to cutting:
• Align the front pointer with the blade.
• Clearly mark the cutting line.
• Turn off all electricity, gas, and water in and around
the work area prior to cutting.
Making a Cut
1. Align the blade and pointers with the cutting line.
2. Increase the water flow and adjust the blade
lowering speed if desired.
3. Slowly lower the blade until it just contacts the
concrete surface. Set the cutting depth indicator to
zero and continue lowering the blade until the
indicator displays the desired cutting depth. DO NOT
cut any deeper than required.