Instruction Manual

GS 461
English
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Start and operate your concrete cutter
without assistance. For specific starting
instructions, see the appropriate section
of the instruction manual.
Before starting, open the water shut-off
valve completely and ensure a supply of
water to the diamond abrasive chain –
do not allow diamond abrasive chain to
run dry. See chapter entitled "Sample
applications."
WARNING
Proper starting methods reduce the risk
of injury.
Do not drop start. This method is very
dangerous because you may lose
control of the concrete cutter.
There are two recommended methods
for starting your concrete cutter.
With the first recommended method, the
concrete cutter is started on the ground.
Place the concrete cutter on firm ground
or other solid surface in an open area.
Maintain good balance and secure
footing.
Grip the front handlebar of the concrete
cutter firmly with your left hand and
press down. Put the toe of your right foot
into the rear handle and press down.
With your right hand pull out the starter
grip slowly until you feel a definite
resistance and then give it a brisk,
strong pull.
The second recommended method for
starting your concrete cutter allows you
to start the concrete cutter without
placing it on the ground. Grip the front
handle of the concrete cutter firmly with
your left hand. Keep your left arm on the
front handle in a locked (straight)
position. Hold the rear handle of the
concrete cutter tightly between your legs
just above the knees. Maintain good
balance and secure footing. Pull the
starting grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel a definite resistance and
then give it a brisk, strong pull.
WARNING
Be sure that the guide bar and chain are
clear of you and all other obstructions
and objects, including the ground. When
the engine is started, the engine speed
with the starting throttle lock engaged
will be fast enough for the clutch to
engage the sprocket and turn the chain.
Never attempt to start the concrete
cutter when the guide bar is in a cut or
kerf.
As soon as the engine is running,
immediately blip the throttle trigger,
which will disengage the starting throttle
lock and allow the engine to settle down
to idle.
WARNING
When you pull the starter grip, do not
wrap the starter rope around your hand.
Do not let the grip snap back, but guide
the starter rope to rewind it properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may
result in injury to your hand or fingers
and may damage the starter
mechanism.
Important Adjustments
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury
from loss of control and/or contact with
the running cutting tool, do not use your
unit with incorrect idle adjustment. At
correct idle speed, the cutting tool
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