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PAGE 14 — HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/12/05)
HS81 CUT-OFF SAW — CONTROLS & COMPONENTS
7. Roller Wheel – Allows for easy free movement of the saw
when cutting on a flat surface.
8. V-belt Cover (Clutch) – Unscrew these 2 nuts to remove
the clutch V-belt cover. NEVER operate the saw with this
cover removed. It may be necessary to remove the pulley
cover first before this cover can be removed.
9. Decompression Valve – Push inward when starting
engine.
10. Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture.
11. Rear Handle – When starting engine, place right foot onto
rear handle base. For normal operation always place one
hand on the rear handle and the other hand on the upper
handle. Always use two hands when operating the saw.
12. Engine ON/OFF Switch – ON position permits engine
starting, OFF position stops engine operation.
Figures 2 and 3 shows the location of the basic controls or
components for the Multiquip Model HS81 Cut-off Saw. Listed
below is a brief explanation of each control or component.
1. Air Filter – Prevents dirt and debris from entering the engine
air intake. Check filter periodically and keep cleaned or
replace when necessary. NEVER run engine with a dirty
air filter.
2. Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions. NEVER!
touch muffler when engine is running. Allow engine to cool
down. This component gets extremely hot!
3. Guard Adjustmet Knob – Allows for the adjustment of
the blade guard. Turn this knob clockwise to tighten,
counter-clockwise to loosen.
4. Pulley Lock Pin Hole – Insert a phillips head screw driver
or similar tool into this hole to prevent the pulley from rotating.
5. V-belt Tensioning Cam – Allows for the adjustment of the
V-belt. To tighten V-belt turn clockwise, to slacken turn
counterclockwise.
6. V-belt Cover (Pulley) – Unscrew these 3 nuts to remove
the pulley V-belt cover. NEVER operate the saw with this
cover removed.
Figure 2. HS81 Cut-off Saw Components 1
12
10
5
6
7
8
9
11
4
1
2
3