Multiquip SP2S20H - Manual (Page 33)

Sp2S20h paVeMeNT SaW • operaTioN MaNual — reV. #1 (02/17/12) — page 33
FiNiShiNg a CuT
1. Raise the blade out of the cut by cranking the Raise/
Lower handle counterclockwise. Raise the blade high
enough out of the cut to clear the surface and allow
the saw to be maneuvered.
2. Shut the engine down according to the ShuTDoWN
proCeDure.
reSTarTiNg aFTer iNTerVeNTioN
If cutting is interrupted where the engine stops or is turned
off while the blade is still in the cut:
1. Turn engine Shutdown switch on handlebar to the
oFF position.
2. Raise the blade out of the cut
3. Restart the engine as described in the
STarTup
section.
If cutting is interrupted where the blade is stuck in the cut:
1. Turn Engine On/Off switches to
oFF.
2. Remove the blade guard.
3. Maneuver the saw away from the stuck blade.
4. A parallel cut made next to the blade may be necessary
to free it.
5. Once the blade is free, inspect the blade for damage.
Discard blade, if damaged.
6. Ensure an undamaged, usable blade is installed on
the saw before cutting is resumed.
NOTICE
The only acceptable method for freeing a stuck blade
is to remove the saw from the stuck or pinched blade.
Do NoT try to get the blade unstuck using the Raise/
Lower system or by lifting the saw by the lifting bale, etc.
OperatiOn
ShuTDoWN proCeDure
Stopping the engine under normal conditions:
1. Disengage the drive by placing the forward/reverse
speed lever (Figure 34) in the NeuTral position.
Figure 34. Speed Lever (Neutral Position)
2. Place the engine throttle lever (Figure 35) in the slow
position, and listen for the engine speed to decrease.
Allow engine to run for 2 or 3 minutes for proper
cooldown.
Figure 35. Throttle Lever (Slow Position)
3. Turn the Engine Shutdown Switch located on the
handlebars to the oFF position. Shutting the engine off
using this switch confirms that is functioning properly.
4. Turn the ignition switch (Figure 36) to the oFF position.
The ignition switch must be turned off to prevent
unwanted battery discharge.
Figure 36. Ignition Switch (OFF Position)
5. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 48) to the oFF
position.