Diamond Products CC4144D - Manual (Page 8)

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• Always operate the saw in well-
ventilated areas. Concentrated engine
exhaust can cause loss of
consciousness and/or death.
• DO NOT touch the engine/muffler assembly with the
engine running, and always let the parts cool down
prior to touching them or servicing the saw.
• Handle hot oil carefully when changing the oil.
• For water cooled engines, let the
engine cool prior to removing
pressurized caps.
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 operating the saw.
• DO NOT allow any person, animal, and/or object in
and around the work area when cutting.
• DO NOT assume the saw will remain still while in
Neutral when stopping and/or parking the saw on a
slope. Chock the wheels to prevent unnecessary
movement.
Hydraulic Safety
• Turn off the engine prior to servicing hydraulic
components.
• Lower the saw completely to relieve some hydraulic
fluid pressure prior to servicing the saw.
• Always use a piece of cardboard or
paper to check for hydraulic fluid
leaks. Keep all body parts away from
leaks and/or areas that may eject
hydraulic fluid. Pressurized hydraulic fluid can
penetrate the skin, causing serious injuries. Seek
medical attention immediately!
Belt Safety
• Turn off the engine prior to servicing the belts.
• Let the belts cool down prior to servicing them.
• Regularly inspect the belts for fraying, stress cracks,
and/or breakage and replace immediately when
damaged.
• Over-tensioning the belts may damage the power
take-off (PTO). Under-tensioning the belts may
cause slippage, shorter belt life and/or poor saw
performance.
• Squealing belts indicate looseness.
• Make sure the belts are aligned prior to operating
the saw.
Transporting Safety
• Make sure the truck/trailer is sufficient to properly
transport the load.
• Always engage the positraction (rear pivot saw)
when moving up or down ramps.
• Remove the blade prior to transporting the saw.
• Close the fuel shutoff valve when transporting the
saw.
• Drain the fuel tank when transporting the saw long
distances.
• Use heavy-duty ramps that will support the weight of
the saw and yourself when loading or unloading.
• The towing truck/trailer should be in good working
condition.
• Raise the saw to avoid damaging components while
moving up and down ramps.
• Use extreme caution when guiding the saw up and
down ramps. Slowly drive the saw forward down the
ramp. Slowly back the saw in reverse up the ramp.
Avoid standing directly downhill from the saw to
avoid serious injuries.
• Place the speed control lever at Neutral and turn off
the engine once the saw is loaded into the
truck/trailer.
• Chock the wheels and secure the saw in a
truck/trailer prior to transporting.
• Refer to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for
additional information on proper transportation
techniques and truck/trailer requirements.
Lifting Safety
• Move yourself and all others away
from the lifting area when hoisting the
saw to avoid being crushed
underneath.
• Secure the appropriate hoisting cables, straps,
and/or chains to the saw’s designated lift points prior
to hoisting it.
• DO NOT attempt to lift the saw irresponsibly and/or
improperly.