Starting The Engine Gc55; Operating The Saw; A. Installing The Blade - Norton GC55 Owner's Manual

4. Clean off any foreign particles on the clamping surfaces of both collars
and on the mounting surface of the blade.
4. Position the blade beneath the cutting head and slide the blade into the
blade guard (slide the blade under the blade guard at an angle will simplify
the installation process). Be careful not to hit the blade shaft with the
blade.
5. Locate the blade shaft then slide the blade bore hole onto the blade shaft.
Use only Norton Diamond Blades. This machine was not designed for
the use with abrasive blades. For the best performance when cutting
green concrete use the Norton GMAX series blade.
6. Slide the outside blade shaft collar onto the blade shaft.
7. Tighten the blade shaft nut (Turn counter-clockwise) securely against the
outside collar. Close the blade nut access door.
8. Reconnect the spark plug (GC55 models only).
Use Only Norton Diamond Blades
B. Starting the Engine GC55
1. Refer to the engine owner's manual for the proper starting procedures.
2. Always cut with engine rpm in the full throttle setting.
C. Operating the Saw
1. For blade installation instructions see section II. Operation sub heading
A. Installing the Blade. For the engine starting instructions (GC55), see
the Engine manual and follow the instructions located in section II.
Operation sub heading B. Starting the Engine and for Electrical
Connections (GC25E) see section E. Electrical Connections GC25E
2. Check the Engine Oil level (GC55 only).
3. Raise the saw to the full upright position. Do not let the blade come in
contact with the ground.
4. Maneuver the saw to the desired starting point.
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