HSS Hire 07316 Operating & Safety Manual

Set the engines ON/OFF switch to ON, open the
fuel tap and set the choke- fully closed if starting from
cold, half closed if the engine is warm.
With the throttle control set to 'fast', two or three
brisk pulls on the starter cord, should now start
the engine.
Once the engine has warmed up, fully open the
choke, and reset the throttle to idling speed, and
switch the engine OFF .
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Two types of cutting action are available, the first
is a chopping action where the cutting head is
lowered onto the item to be cut.
When using the chopping action, the max depth
of cut must be set to ensure the sliding tray is not
damaged by the disc. To set this, Place your foot on
the foot plate and lower the cutting head as far as it will
go. Next, adjust the height by turning the height adjust-
ment handle, clockwise to lower or anti-clockwise to
raise. The discs cutting edge should be set 3mm below
the top level of the sliding tray. All that remains is to raise
the cutting head by removing your foot pressure on the
foot plate.
When using abrasive discs the setting will need adjusting
as the disc wears down.
The second is with the cutting head locked in a
lowered positioned, and must only be used with
wet cut diamond discs. Under no circumstances
must dry diamond discs or wet or dry abrasive discs
be used. This setting is mainly for repetitive cuts, either
fully through the item or where necessary, a partial cut.
If you wish to lock the cutting head, follow the procedure
for chopping but without placing any pressure on the
foot plate. Once the disc is in the correct position, lock it
in place using the lock bar (see illustration). If the cut
requires excessive pressure, make 2 or 3 shallow cuts.
Place the item to be cut on to the sliding tray,
there is a cutting guide set in millimetres on the
front. If making a mitre cut, set the mitre guide to the
required angle.
Open the water cock, situated at the back of the
guard (see illustration). Start the engine and set its
throttle to full speed, wait for the disc to reach
operating speed, then check that water is being
fed to each side of the disc.
Next, grip the item being cut and adopt a
comfortable, stable stance that lets you see what you
are doing while keeping your hands away from the disc.
Move the material along the cut in a straight line,
never twist the material or apply sideways
pressure - the disc could break up and cause damage or
serious personal injury.
Apply just enough pressure to ensure reasonable
progress. Too much pressure will damage the disc, the
workpiece, and the machine' s engine.
After the cut is complete switch the engine OFF
and wait for the disc to stop.
EQUIPMENT CARE
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits. If it will not do what you want with reasonable
ease and speed, assume you have the wrong tool for the
job. Contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Keep the equipment clean – you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it up regularly, rather than wait until
the end of the hire period.
Keep the engine upright at all times. If it should be
tipped over, mop up oil and fuel spillage' s and contact
your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Regularly check the fuel level and top up as
required using the correct fuel: lead-free petrol.
Check the engine oil level daily. Let the engine cool,
stand it on level ground, withdraw the dip stick and wipe
clean. Now, replace the dip stick, withdraw it a second
time and verify that the oil level is between Min and Max.
Top up as required.
Regularly change the water in the tray and wash out any
silt before replacing.
Regularly check that the disc and safety guards
have not vibrated loose, if either have STOP and
contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves. Protect this unit
from frost and freezing temperatures.
FINISHING OFF
Having lifted the disc clear of the workpiece,
switch the engine OFF and wait for the disc to stop
before removing the workpiece.
Remove the disc, abrasive discs should be disposed
of, NEVER re-use a used disc!
Empty the water tray and remove any silt.
All that remains is to give the unit a final clean up
ready for return, to your local HSS Hire Shop.
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information within this guide
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©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1998 No. 837/01
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.co.uk
Operating & Safety Guide 837
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