For advice on the safety and suitability of this equipment
contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed
prior to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an operator
who has been deemed competent to do so by
his/her employer.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or permanent
disability, should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using
cones and either barriers or tape, available for hire
from your local HSS Hire Shop.
Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
A face shield MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area.
Wear practical, protective clothing,
gloves and footwear. Avoid loose garments
and jewellery that could catch in moving parts, tie back
long hair.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated, if in
doubt, ask about lighting and ventilation equipment at
your local HSS Hire Shop.
Do not work near flammable gases or liquids, petrol
or paint thinner fumes for example. Keep combustible
materials at a safe distance - at least 5m.
Watch your footing. Think twice before working
anywhere other than on firm, level ground. Never work
in slippery or wet conditions.
Make sure that anyone in the immediate work area
is warned of what you are doing.
Take special care when cutting into walls or floors,
they may contain hidden pipe work or electrical
cables. If in doubt, hire a Cable Avoiding Tool or metal
locator, to determine the exact position of such hazards.
Concrete and masonry are heavy and care must be
taken to safeguard yourself against being struck by
falling debris and off cuts.
Check the condition of the equipment before use.
If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
GENERAL SAFETY
This equipment is designed for use with the HSS
Concrete Chainsaw and this guide should be read
in conjunction with the HSS Guide No 995,
available from your local HSS Hire Shop.
Cutting sequence: Always start with the right-
hand side cut first, then bottom, and then top.
Save the left-hand side cut for last. Using this
sequence you will only need to reverse the axle for
the last cut.
Be sure cut concrete cannot fall and injure
operator or bystanders.
Check for live electrical wiring near the cutting
area or in the concrete to avoid electrocution
which can result in death or serious personal
injury.
Mark the wall to be cut with a chalk line then
decide upon which side of the cut the guide needs
to be fixed.
Mark a second chalk line 83mm to the side of the
first, this will mark the position of the anchors.
Mark the line to the left if the guide is to be fixed
to the left of the cut line and to the right if the
guide is to be on the right.
Drill suitable holes for the fixings. Make sure that
the anchor bolts don’t extend out from the wall
greater than 35mm as they may interfere with the
saw when attached.
Hold the guide in position and attach to the wall
with suitable fixings, ensuring you use the
oversized washers provided.
Once in position, make any necessary adjustments
to align the guide correctly.
Use the scribe line at the bottom of the rail to line
up where you want the cut to end.
Position the outside of the rail 35mm from the
centre of the cut line and securely tighten the
anchors.
GETTING STARTED
