MULTIQUIP FCG1 SERIES Operations & Parts Manual page 24

5. Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 20) 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.
Figure 20. Throttle Lever
6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 21) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.
CAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION CAUTION 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.
Figure 21. Starter Grip
7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever
(Figure 19) to the "OPEN" position. If the engine has not
started repeat steps 1 through 5.
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FCG1 CONCRETE SAW — OPERATION
8. Before the saw is placed into operation, run the engine for
several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that would
associate with a loose guards and/or covers.
9. Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 20) 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.
10. To begin sawing, lower the rotating blade allowing it to cut to
the preset depth.
11. 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 CAUTION
CAUTION CAUTION 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.
12. 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.
13. If cutting is complete, turn the engine off and wait for the blade
to stop rotating.