© 2015 ICS®, Blount International Inc. Specifications are subject to changewithout notice. REV071315 F/N 577452695XL OPERATOR MANUAL11INTRODUCTIONThe 695XL saw is designed to cut concrete, stone, and masonry when used withthe appropriate genuine ICS Diamond Chain. Ductile iron pipe may also be cut butONLY if using PowerGrit® Utility Saw Chain. This is a professional tool andis solely intended for use by trained and experienced operators. A first timeoperator should obtain practical instruction before using the saw, as well asreading and understanding this Operator’s Manual.Local legislation and/or workplace standards may regulate the use of this saw.Determine what regulations are applicable in the place you work before usingthe saw.Prop 65 statement:California Proposition 65 (the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of1986) refers to the California legislation that was intended by its authors to protectCalifornia citizens and the State’s drinking water sources from chemicals knownto cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and to inform citizensabout exposures to such chemicals. Proposition 65 requires businesses to notifyCalifornians about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they purchase,in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment. Byproviding this information, Proposition 65 enables Californians to make informeddecisions about protecting themselves from exposure to these chemicals.Proposition 65 also prohibits California businesses from knowingly dischargingsignificant amounts of listed chemicals into sources of drinking water.The engine exhaust from this machine and some types of dust/debris created fromits normal operation may contain chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.Introduction