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6.1
Follow all pre-operating instructions in section 5.0.
6.2
Turn handle counterclockwise until jack assembly upper arm is
above the highest depth slot. This will allow proper clearance between the
work surface and the blade tip.
WARNING: Never attempt to start the engine with the diamond blade
inserted in a joint or previous cut. The blade will turn as soon as the MC-
800 is started. This could damage the blade or cause the MC-800 to jump
backwards.
6.3
Turn on the vacuum system.
Move the Vanguard engine fuel valve lever to the ON position.
6.4
6.5
To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED posi-
tion. To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position.
6.6
Move the throttle lever away from the SLOW position, about 1/3
of the way toward the fast position.
6.7
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
6.8
Stand on the side of the JS opposite the blade guard. With the
left hand, pull the starter cord grip lightly until you feel resistance, then
pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. Repeat until engine starts. If
engine does not start, see section 7.5 for maintenance.
6.9
If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position to
start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine
warms up.
6.10
While continuing to squeeze the lever, switch the right hand with
the left hand. In other words, your left hand will now be on the left handle
grip and squeezing the lever. This will free your right hand. Warren to pro-
vide new copy.
6.11
Using your left hand on the handle pull back and downwards on
the handle to reduce the weight on the front wheels while at the same
time using your right hand to release the depth stop and gently lower the
lifting handle the blade into the joint.
6.12
Cut with the machine for a few inches. Pull back on the handle
with your left hand in the same way as 6.11 above while at the same pull-
ing back on the lifting hand, then release the lock so the machines rest
out of the cut then turn the machine off.
6.13
Measure the depth of cut and adjust as necessary.
WARNING: Do not twist the blade in the cut. Never attempt to cut any
pattern or follow any joint that is not a straight line. Do not force the blade
forward. These actions could damage the blade and
6.14
Proceed to clean out the joint as required. Remove blade from
the cut as described in 6.12.
6.15
In the event of an emergency related to the blade, step to the left
of the machine and turn the Motor OFF if possible.
O P E R AT I O N
MC-800
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WARNING: Beware that after releasing the lever, the blade will continue
spinning for several seconds. Keep a firm hold on the handle grips and
maintain control of the machine until the blade completely stops.
6.16
For normal shut down. Pull the saw blade out of the cut by pull-
ing back on the handle with your left hand, while at the same pulling back
on the lifting handle, then release the lock so the machines rest out of the
cut then turn the machine off.
For any other emergency, such as fire, use the normal proce-
6.17
dure above, 6.16, to pull the saw blade out of the cut.
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