Operation - MULTIQUIP MP25E1 Operation Manual

START-UP PROCEDURE (ELECTRIC MOTOR)
NOTICE
Read and fully understand this manual before
starting or attempting to operate the saw.
Before starting the saw's electric motor
make sure that the Safety, General Information, and
Set-Up sections have been completed and understood.
DO NOT proceed until the above mentioned sections
have been completed.
WARNING
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the saw.
WARNING
NEVER place hands or feet inside the belt
guard or blade guard while the motor is
running. ALWAYS shut the motor down
before performing any kind of maintenance
WARNING
NEVER place hands and fingers near
the cutting blade. The possibility exists of
severe bodily harm if hands and fingers
come in contact with rotating saw blade.
WARNING
ALWAYS ensure that the cutting blade has
been mounted correctly.
DANGER
NEVER touch a live power cord with wet
hands. The possibility exists of electrical
shock, electrocution which could cause
severe bodily harm, even death.
MP2 SERIES MASONRY SAW • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/17/17) — PAGE 21
WARNING
NEVER lift the blade guard while the blade
is rotating. The possibility exists of severe
bodily harm if fingers or hands come in
contact with the rotating saw blade. Wait
for the blade to stop rotating before lifting
the blade guard.
1. Turn the power ON/OFF switch (Figure 15) to the ON
position with the blade away from the material to be
cut, the cutting blade should begin to rotate. Before
cutting remember to follow all safety rules referenced
in this manual
Figure 15. Power ON/OFF Switch (ON)
2. Avoid overloading the motor when cutting. The electric
motors are protected with a manual-reset thermal
overload switch that will turn the saw off if the motor is
overheated. In the event that the switch is tripped, turn
the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and allow the
motor to cool before attempting to restart.
Shutdown Procedure
1. Place the power ON/OFF switch (Figure 16) in the OFF
position (down).
Figure 16. Power ON/OFF Switch (OFF)

OPERATION