•Keep all shields and covers in place.
•Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
•Do not touch engine or muffler while engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These areas can be so hot as to cause severe burns.
•Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or operating near roadways.
•Before crossing gravel drives, sidewalks or roads, lift tines out of the ground.
Operation on Slopes
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. Do not operate aerator on slopes steeper than you can feel secure about the ability of the aerator. Do not operate the aerator at all when the grass is wet. There is a danger of suddenly sliding sideways or down the hill. When operating on a slope, travel across the grade whenever possible, not an up or down pattern. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes.
Replacement Parts
Use of parts other than specified parts supplied by Classen MFG., Inc., may compromise the safe use of the aerator and is not recommended.
Operation in Reverse
Always keep a firm grip on the aerator handles with both hands. Keep both feet firmly on the foot platform. Always lift the tines out of the ground when reversing. Never aerate in reverse. Operate the aerator very slowly, inching it backwards until you become familiar with how the aerator operates and always in an awkward location or position. Never place your foot or feet on the ground near the back edge of the aerator while backing up to prevent serious injury to feet or legs if aerator were to run over you. Look behind you before backing to prevent injuring yourself or anyone behind you.
Operation in Forward Direction
Always keep a firm grip on the aerator handles with both hands. Operate the aerator slowly until you become familiar with how the aerator handles. Do not operate the aerator faster than conditions allow. For example hills, wet or bumpy ground or dim light would all be conditions where you should work slower than normal. Never operate the aerator at the highest speed unless you are on a level, wide open area of clearly visible ground or transporting on paved areas. Speeding with the aerator is dangerous, and so is traveling faster than the conditions should permit on this aerator. Sudden stops from excessive speed or falling off the aerator may cause serious injury or death.
Operating During Zero-Radius Turns
During
Fuel Safety
Handle gasoline with care – it is highly flammable. Do not smoke while handling gasoline. Use an approved gasoline container. Never remove the fuel cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Never fill the tank indoors and always clean up spilled gas. NEVER store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Hydraulic Safety
Keep body and hands away from pin holes or fittings that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard and not hands to search leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before starting the Classen aerator.
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE
Pre-Delivery Service of Aerator
The Classen
•Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
•Inspect the aerator for any damage, unusual conditions or missing parts.
•Inspect the aerator for all of its decals, especially the warning decals.
•Check (and fill if necessary) engine oil level according to the engine manufacturing recommendation. Refer to your Honda manual.
•Check (and fill if necessary) hydraulic fluid level. Use
•Lubricate all moving parts.
•Fill fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline.
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