Recommended Concrete Saw Procedure (Direction)

[zzvyb6]

I have a Makita 14" gas powered masonry saw that I have used for a number of years to cut small concrete patches, blocks, bricks, etc.
Now I need to cut a 100 ft section of my driveway to narrow it down to blend into some new surface to be poured soon. I've seen a number of videos where they mention safety, starting, blade awareness, etc. but none mention the preferred or mandatory direction of cut. I'd like to be able to pull the saw along, with the handle following a painted line I've already marked on the concrete.

Anybody have a recommendation on whether that's an OK procedure or must you push the saw along. That's awkward for me because of the way you hold it and drag along the water feed line.

Thanks for any replys.

 

[Ed of all trades]

I have used them a lot and just went both ways depending on the job at hand. I have never heard of any safety rules on direction of cut and with the jobs I have been on I have to assume I would have if there were any. Ed

 

[oosik]

I've seen them used where sidewalks have been cut and handicapped access points established. As Ed indicated - they were used in both push & pull directions.