MULTIQUIP MP2050E1 Operation Manual page 26

MP2 MASONRY SAW — STARTUP/SHUTDOWN (GASOLINE ENGINE)
Start-up Gasoline Engine
CAUTION - Read this Manual before Starting!
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 , Inspection and Pre-setup
sections have been completed and understood. DO
NOT proceed until the above mentioned sections have
been completed.
CAUTION - Dry Cutting Precautions
ALWAYS use the water feed system unless special
dry cut blades are being used. If dry cutting is required
disconnect water pump.
WARNING - Amputation Hazard
NEVER place hands and fingers near
the cutting blade. The possibility exist
of severe bodily harm if hands and
fingers come in contact with rotating
saw blade.
CAUTION - Blade Guard Safety
ALWAYS ensure that the cutting blade has
been mounted correctly and that it is raised
above the surface you are about to cut.
1. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 19) to the ON position.
Figure 19. Engine Fuel Valve Lever
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2. Place the Engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 20) in the ON
position.
Figure 20. Engine ON/OFF Switch
NOTE
3. Place the Choke Lever (Figure 21) in the CLOSED
position.
Figure 21. Choke Lever
4. Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 22) halfway between
fast and slow for starting. All cutting is done at full
throttle . The engine governor speed is factory set to
ensure optimum blade operating speeds.
Figure 22. Throttle Lever
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 starting,
and for restarting a warm engine.