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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a DIAMAPRO SYSTEMS® product.

This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and

maintain the DP-JSX-10. For your own safety and protection from injury,

carefully read, understand, and observe the safety instructions described

in this manual. Keep this manual or a copy of it with the machine. If you

lose this manual or need an additional copy, please contact DiamaPro

Systems®. This machine is designed and built with user safety in mind;

however, it can present hazards if improperly operated and serviced.

Please follow the operating instructions carefully. If there are any questions

regarding operating or servicing of this machine, please contact

DiamaPro Systems®.

Disclaimer: DiamaPro Systems® and its affiliates take no responsibility

for any damage, injury or death resulting from the incorrect or unsafe use

of this product. Use of this product should be undertaken by competent

persons only. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that the following

safety procedures are followed. If you are unsure, do not operate this

product.

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 KNOW THE RULES & YOUR EQUIPMENT

Most Job sites have rules governing equipment use & maintenance.

Before starting at a new work location, check with the supervisor or

safety coordinator. Ask about any rules or regulations you need to

abide. OSHA enforces federal laws within the United States that apply

to the safe operation, application, & maintenance of equipment on job

sites. It is the employer's responsibility to comply with these laws.

Do not operate this machine unless you have read the operations and

maintenance manual carefully. Read any additional instructions included

from other manufacturers and organizations and the Masonry and

Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute. Learn the applications and limita-

tions as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

1.2 RECEIVE PROPER TRAINING

Do not operate this machine unless you have received operational and

maintenance training from a DiamaPro Systems® representative or from

an authorized distributor for DiamaPro Systems®.

1.3 PROTECT YOUR FEET

Observe all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations. Wear

OSHA approved foot protection.

1.4 PROTECT YOUR EYES

Observe all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations. Wear

OSHA approved safety glasses.

1.5 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS

Breathable silica may be generated by use of this product. Silica can

cause severe and permanent lung damage, cancer, and other serious

diseases. Do not breathe the dust. Do not rely on your sight or smell to

determine if the dust is in the air. Silica may be in the air without a visible

dust cloud. If air monitoring equipment for silica is not provided by your

employer at your work site, you MUST wear appropriate respiratory

protection when using or servicing the machine. If dry cutting, be sure

to use a HEPA filtered dust collector. Consult your employer and OSHA

regarding the appropriate respiratory protection.

1.6 PROTECT YOUR HEARING

Observe all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations. Wear

OSHA approved hearing protection.

1.7 DRESS PROPERLY

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught in moving parts.

Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Keep hair away from

motor air vent. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended

when working outdoors.

1.8 AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

Do not expose machine to rain. Do not use machine in wet conditions.

Keep work area well lit. When working at an elevated location, pay atten-

tion to articles and persons below.

1.9 BEWARE OF HIDDEN DANGERS IN CONCRETE

Rebar or utility lines may be buried in concrete. Disconnect the power to

any utility lines. If these items are to be missed, clearly mark the area. If

these items are to be cut, check the blade manufacturer's guidelines on

material to be cut.

1.10 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. DO NOT RUN OVER

ANYTHING

Loose objects could be thrown from crack. Make sure area to be cut is

clear from people and any loose objects, nuts, bolts, etc. Never run over

any loose objects

1.11 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY

Do not allow anyone to stand in line with the blade path. Do not let children

or visitors contact machine or extension cord. Keep children and visitors

away from the work area.

1.12 AVOID FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GASES

Engines and diamond blades produce heat and sparks during operation.

Never use machines in dangerous sites containing flammable, combustible

or explosive materials such as lacquer, paint, benzene, thinner, gasoline,

gases, and adhesive agents.

1.13 AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT BLADE AND BLADE

GUARD

The blade and blade guard become hot during operation and remain hot

after stopping the engine. Do not touch the blade and blade guard without

proper hand protection.

1.14 KEEP FIRM GRIP ON MACHINE

During normal operation as instructed in Section 6.0, keep a firm hold on

the handle grips and maintain control of the machine until the blade

completely stops.

1.15 CHECK BLADE AND MACHINE ROTATION

DIRECTION

Never operate a blade in the wrong rotation direction. Check the machine

rotation direction and blade direction when mounting a blade.

1.16 CHECK BLADE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED

Check the maximum operating speed of the machine and blade. Never use

a blade rated less than the machine's maximum speed rating.

1.17 CHECK BLADE FOR CRACKS, DAMAGE, AND

MISALIGNMENT

Never use a cracked, damaged, or misaligned blade. After mounting blade,

rotate by hand to check for proper alignment.

1.18 CHECK DIAMOND BLADE FOR WARNINGS

Many diamond blades contain a chemical known to the state of California

to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Diamond

blades improperly used are dangerous. Comply with American National

Standards Institute Safety Code B71 and Occupational Safety & Health Act

covering SPEED, SAFETY GUARDS, FLANGES, MOUNTING PRO-

CEDURES, GENERAL OPERATING RULES, HANDLING, STORAGE&

INSPECTION AND GENERAL MACHINE CONDITIONS. Read Diamond

Blades Safety Manual before use.