Best Practices for Cut-Off Saw Maintenance Fill your saw with fresh, quality fuel with Inspect saw for cracks in the blade little to no ethanol (non-oxygenated guard and belt guard, missing feet, gas/89 octane or higher). This will and working guard stops before improve saw performance and extend running. Inspect saw for loose nuts useful life. and bolts before running. Use of 2 cycle synthetic oil will help Inspect diamond blade for cracks in prolong the life of the saw. Synthetic segments and gullets. Inspect abrasive oils have better purity and stability so blade for fraying or warpage. Inspect they outperform conventional oils. flange for excessive wear, sharp edges You get what you pay for. and missing tabs. Replace both blade and flange if necessary before running. Run your saw out of fuel before storing Do not run wide open throttle for more for the winter. Always use fresh, properly than 10 seconds while not under load. mixed fuel in the spring. Clean saw after every use to avoid build Use saw blade (wheel) with correct arbor up of dust when dry cutting or slurry for safety and best performance. when wet cutting. Replace your air filter only when your Use water when cutting concrete/asphalt saw starts to lose power in the cut. to avoid silica exposure which can cause silicosis, a serious lung disease. Early replacement or blowing out or Call Esch for cutting equipment, diamond cleaning the filter can damage pistons/ and abrasive saw blades, cut-off saw cylinders because of dirt ingestion. parts and service, and expert advice. For Additional Information, Cut-off Saw Maintenance and Operation Video, Training, Troubleshooting and Questions, Call Esch Customer Service at (651) 487-1880 Esch Construction Supply, Inc. ST. PAUL | 561 Phalen Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55130 | (651) 487-1880 www.EschSupply.com MILWAUKEE | 2325 Parklawn Dr., Ste O., Waukesha, WI 53186 | (262) 888-1300.