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Operator’s manual
Read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the machine.
Manual del operador
FS 513,
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de que las comprende bien antes de usar el FS 4800.
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CONTENTS and INTRODUCTION Contents Section Page WARNING! Contents & Introduction................................................ 3 Before operating machine, read and under- stand this entire operation manual & engine Symbols and Decals....................................................4-8 operation manual supplied with engine. Be familiar with machine before operation! Safety Instructions.....................................
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SYMBOLS and DECALS Please read the instructions for use prior to Emergency Shutdown, Transmission Stop operating the machine for the first time. Use In Well Ventilated Area This symbol indicates that the machine is in conformance with the applicable European directive. Do Not Use In Flammable Areas Mandatory Machinery Hazard, Keep hands and Feet Clear. Indication Muffler Hot. May Cause Burns and / or Ignition of Material. Avoid Contact. Prohibition Danger, Poison Exhaust Gas Warning Tria
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SYMBOLS and DECALS Blade Water Safety Switch Electrical Switch-Start Engine Coolant Temperature Repairs Are To Be Done By An Authorized Dealer Only Keep Work Area Clean/Well Lit, Remove All Safety Hazards Headlight Dangerously High Noise Level Diamond Blade Pay Extreme Attention to The Care And Blade Diameter Protection Of The Machine Before Starting Up Blade Engagement Remove Tools From Area and Machine Pulley diameter Engine Oil Pressure Number of Revolutions Per Minute, Rota- Oil Required
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SYMBOLS and DECALS Engine Stop Machine Mass (Kilograms) Positive Battery Terminal Engine Start Blade Depth Indicator – Zero Engine Run Electric Motor Disengage to Start Engine (Neutral Start) Engine Stop Engine and En- gage Transmission to Engage Parking Brake Engine Speed Revolutions/Minute Engine Start Unleaded Fuel Only
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SYMBOLS and DECALS P/N 9 0 -08 ( ) Location: Left and Right Side of Cowl P/N 9 0 - (FS Only) Location: Front of Cowl P/N 9 0-09 () Location: Left and Right Side of Cowl (FS 0 Only) P/N 8 00- “Blade Guard Arrow (FS - 00mm Only) Top of Rear Blade Guard (00 mm FS 0-FS Only) P/N 9 0-0 () Location: Left and Right Side of Cowl (FS Only) P/N -98 ( x) Location: Left and Right Side of Blade Guard (FS , 0 Only) P/N
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SYMBOLS and DECALS P/N 90- Location: Top of Belt Guard P/N 9 0-9 Location: Rear of Cowl P/N 9 0 - Location: Top of Cowl, FS 0, FS P/N 9 0- Location: Water Tank (If Equipped) P/N 0 0 -0 Location: Top of Cowl, FS P/N 9 0 -8 Location: Rear of Cowl P/N 0 -88 SOUND LEVEL - 108dBA Location: Upper RH Frame P/N - PATENT PENDING Location: Upper RH Frame 8
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General use Fuel Safety: WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explo- sion and inhaling fumes. WARNING! Before operating machine, read and under- • Only store fuel in containers approved for the purpose. stand this entire operation manual & engine • Only refuel machine with engine OFF. Never remove fuel operation manual supplied with engine. cap and fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Be familiar with machine before operation
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING POISON EXHAUST GAS THIS SAW IS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY WITHOUT A CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE ENGINE PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST EMISSIONS AND IS NOT SAFE FOR USE IN ENCLOSED AREAS. USE OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER REDUCES THE CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST EMISSIONS, BUT STILL IS NOT SAFE FOR USE IN ENCLOSED AREAS. USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS. WORK SITE AIR QUALITY MUST COMPLY WITH OSHA 9 CFR 90.000 PER TABLE Z-, LIMITS FOR AIR CONTAMINANTS. MONITOR WO
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY FIRST! WARNINGS DO’s AND DO NOT’s WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. DO DO Read this entire operator’s manual before operating this machine. Read and understand all warnings, instruc- tions, controls, and symbol definitions contained in this manual, and on the machine. DO always give a copy of this manual to the equipment user. If you need extra copies, call TOLL FREE -800-88
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY FIRST! WARNINGS DO’s AND DO NOT’s WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. DO NOT DO NOT operate this machine unless you have read and understood this operator’s manual. DO NOT operate this machine without the blade guard, or other protective guards in place. DO NOT stand behind or in front of the blade path while the engine is running. DO NOT leave this machine unattended while the engi
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT) A. Front Pointer: Use to Guide machine in a straight line. O. Lifting Point: Lift machine only from this point! B. Guide Wheel: On Front Pointer (A). Align to cutting P. Water Tank (If Equipped): Liter ( . U.S. Gallon) line and Blade (H) to produce straight cuts. water capacity. Fill only with water! Do not fill with gaso- line or other flammable substances! Use only for dust C. Blade Guard: Covers Blade (H). Must always be in suppression when
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT) HH. Engine Tachometer (RPM): Shows engine speed in AA. Emergency Stop Switch: Depress Switch to STOP revolutions per minute if engine is running. Shows total engine in emergencies. Reset by pulling outward (pull up) operation time when engine is OFF (“0”). Total operation to allow re-starting of machine. time shown in minutes from 0-9 minutes, and hours for BB. Tool Compartment: Contains Operation Manual, 0+ minutes. Parts List, & two wrenches (T
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT) QQ. Travel Speed Lever: Controls ground travel speed UU. Transmission Drive Tensioner Belt: Connects and direction of machine (forward or reverse). Move Engine to Transmission Drive Belt Tensioner (VV). Check lever forward to travel forward. Move lever rearward to periodically for wear on belt and sheaves. travel backward. Lever MUST be near “STOP” position V V. Transmission Drive Tensioner: Used to tension before moving Transmission Engagement Leve
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ASSEMBLY Assemble the following items before operating machine for the first time. Re-Position Rear Handle (JJ): Rear Handle (JJ) is shipped in storage position shown. It must be reposi- tioned to use the machine.
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ASSEMBLY Install Front Pointer (A): . Using screws, washers and nuts installed in the Front Pointer (A), install onto tube frame of Water Tank Support (N). Adjust locking nuts to allow Pointer (A) to pivot freely. . Route pointer rope to avoid hot surfaces. Two loops in rope allow attachment to Rear Handle (JJ). Note: “Single Pointer” (A) shown. Some regions have “Dual Pointer” as standard equipment. For all regions, Dual Pointer is available as an accessory. See “accesso- ries” sect
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ASSEMBLY Install Water Tank (P) (if equipped): • A factory installed water tank is available in some regions. An optional water tank kit is available for all regions. • If water tank was previously installed on machine, read these instructions to verify that installation is correct. Fol- low all WARNINGS for installation and use of the Water Tank. • Verify the contents of the Water Tank Kit See Diagram at right. . FS 513 Only: Temporarily remove the right hand (same side of machine a
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ASSEMBLY . Position Water Tank, and route Water Tank Hose as shown in Diagram at right (FS 513). FS 0 / FS do not use clamp shown in diagram. . Align rear bar and recessed area at rear of water tank. • Press down firmly on water tank so it snaps in position onto rear bar. • When properly installed, water tank should pivot freely on rear bar. . Disconnect existing water hose from blade guard. This is the water hose from water control valve mounted on saw. 0
