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Controls
Figure 2: Control Panel (Gas Model)
Controls Shown Above:
1. Fuel Tank Cap–Opening to add fuel; indicates
fuel level (tank located above engine on certain
models).
2. Tachometer/Hour Meter–Indicates engine
speed and total number of saw hours operated.
3. Transmission Lever–Engages/disengages
transmission.
4. Master Disconnect–Connects/disconnects
battery circuit.
5. Water Pump Switch (optional item)–Pumps
water to blade.
6. Throttle Lever–Increases/decreases engine
speed.
7. Speed Control Lever (self-propelled model)–
Controls forward/neutral/reverse motion of saw.
8. Index Plunger–Locks/unlocks handwheel.
9. Ignition Switch–Starts engine.
10. Water Valve–Controls water flow to blade.
11. Choke–Restricts air flow in carburetor when
starting a cold engine (choke located on engine
on certain models).
12. Handwheel–Raises/lowers saw and blade.
Controls not Shown Above:
1. Engine Switch–Actuate in order to start/stop
engine.
2. Stop Pushbutton–Stops engine (engine switch
must be off to stop engine permanently).
3. Recoil Starter–Starts engine.
4. Fuel Shutoff Valve/Lever–Opens/closes fuel
line.
5. Start Pushbutton–Starts electric motor.
6. Stop Pushbutton–Stops electric motor.
7. Ammeter–Indicates electric motor’s load while
cutting.
8. Hydraulic Ball Valve–Starts/stops hydraulic
motor.
Note: All controls vary based on saw model.
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