Saw, Walk-behind 18" Guard, 13 HP Honda (Stow CD613H18)

Operating Information

Stow Concrete/Asphalt Saw Model: CD613h18

START-UP

1. Ensure the diamond blade has been mounted correctly and that it is raised above the surface you are about to saw.
2. Place the FUEL VALVE LEVER to the ON position.
3. Place the ENGINE ON/OFF switch in the ON position.
   Note: The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal operation after stating, and for restarting a warm engine.
4. Place the CHOKE LEVER in the CLOSED position.
   CAUTION! The engine speed has been set at the factory. Changing the governor speed could damage the blade and/or the saw.
5. Rotate the THROTTLE LEVER halfway between FAST and SLOW for starting. All sawing is done at FULL THROTTLE. The engine governor speed is factory set to ensure optimum blade operating speeds.
6. Grasp the starter grip and slowly pull it out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corresponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly and smoothly for starting.
   CAUTION! DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end. DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to rewind as soon as possible.
7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever to the OPEN position . If the engine has not started repeat stops 1 through 6.
8. Before the saw is placed into operation, run the engine for several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that would be associated with loose guards and/or covers.

OPERATION

1. Start the engine. Rotate the throttle lever toward full throttle.
   WARNING! ALWAYS cut with the saw at FULL THROTTLE. Attempting to cut with the saw at less than full throttle could cause the blade to bind or stop abruptly in the slab resulting in serious injury to the operator or others in the area.
   WARNING! ALWAYS keep clear of ROTATING or MOVING parts while operating this equipment.
2. To begin sawing, lower the rotating blade allowing it to cut to the preset depth.
3. When blade has reached full cutting depth, slowly walk behind the saw at a rate that will allow the engine to operate without losing optimum RPM.
   CAUTION! DO NOT try to cut faster than the blade will allow. Cutting too fast will cause the blade to rise up out of the cut. Improper cutting rate can decrease the life of the engine and blades.
   NOTE: Mark the cutting line clearly and always saw in a STRAIGHT LINE ONLY.
4. When the end of the cut has been reached, raise the blade out of the cut by pulling back on the handlebars (using a downward pressure) until the raise/lower rod drops into its slot with the blade in the raised position.
5. If cutting is complete, turn the engine off and wait for the blade to stop rotating.