Stow 13HP Chainsaw User Manual


 
STOW CUTTER 3 CE SAW — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #5 (09/22/06) — PAGE 29
The engine governor speed has been set at the factory.
Changing the governor speed could damage the blade and/
or the saw or create a risk for injury to the operator.
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STOW CUTTER 3 CE SAW — ELECTRIC START-UP (20HP HONDA ENGINE)
The following start-up procedure makes reference to a HONDA
20 HP Engine (Electric Start)
NEVER place hands or feet inside the belt
guard or blade guard while the engine is
running. ALWAYS shut the engine down
before performing any kind of
maintenance service on the saw.
Keep Wheel Clamp applied (lever DOWN)until
completely ready for cutting operation.
Figure 30. Wheel Clamp
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DO NOT attempt to operate the saw until
this manual has been read and thoroughly
understood. Engine operating steps may
vary. See included engine manufacturer's
operating manual.
Ensure the work area is clear of tool, debris, and
unauthorized people.
When the engine is running the cutting
blade is ALWAYS
rotating
. Keep
hands and feet clear of rotating blade.
Raise the saw to full height when
maneuvering the saw within the cutting
area.
1. Ensure the wheel clamps are in the LOCKED position.
(Figure 30).
Figure 31. Engine Shutdown Switch (Handlebar)
All displacement of the machine
outside the cutting area shall be carried
out with the tool not in rotation.
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NOTE
The Engine Shutdown Switch
located on the handlebar (Figure 31)
serves both as an Emergency
Engine Shut-Off and as the
primary Shutdown switch. This
allows the operator to shutdown the
saw safely away from moving parts.
2.
Ensure the engine Shutdown switch on the handlebar and
the engine ON/OFF switch on the engine are both in the
OFF position to avoid accidental starting. (Figures 31 and
32)
NOTE
After shutdown on Electric Start
models, ensure the Engine Start
switch (Figure 32) is turned to the
OFF position to avoid battery
discharge and accidental starting.
ELECTRIC START-UP (20HP HONDA ENGINE)