Safety Information
TRanspORTing saFeTY
CauTiOn
NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting.
NOTICE
Before lifting, make sure that the equipment parts (hook and vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not loose or missing.
Always make sure crane or lifi tng device has been properly secured to the lifting bail (hook) of the equipment.
ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
neveR lift the equipment while the engine is running.
Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to prevent fuel from spilling.
Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of suffi cient strength.
Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.
dO nOT lift machine to unnecessary heights.
ALWAYS tie down equipment during transport by securing the equipment with rope.
enviROnmenTaL saFeTY/deCOmmissiOning
NOTICE
Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely
retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable. If the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairable safety risk due to wear or damage or is no longer cost effective to maintain (beyond
dO nOT pour waste or oil directly onto the ground, down a drain or into any water source.
Contact your country's Department of Public Works or recycling agency in your area and arrange for proper disposal of any electrical components, waste or oil associated with this equipment.
When the life cycle of this equipment is over, remove battery and bring to appropriate facility for lead reclamation. Use safety precautions when handling batteries that contain sulfuric acid.
When the life cycle of this equipment is over, it is recommended that the trowel frame and all other metal parts be sent to a recycling center.
Metal recycling involves the collection of metal from discarded products and its transformation into raw materials to use in manufacturing a new product.
Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process of recycling metal. Using a metal recycling center promotes energy cost savings.
emissiOns inFORmaTiOn
NOTICE
The diesel engine used in this equipment has been designed to reduce harmful levels of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) contained in diesel exhaust emissions.
This engine has been certifi ed to meet US EPA Evaporative emissions requirements in the installed confi guration.
Attempting to modify or make adjustments to the engine emission system by unauthorized personnel without proper training could damage the equipment or create an unsafe condition.
Additionally, modifying the fuel system may adversely affect evaporative emissions, resulting in fi nes or other penalties.
emission Control Label
The emission control label is an integral part of the emission
system and is strictly controlled by regulations.
The label must remain with the engine for its entire life.
If a replacement emission label is needed, please contact your authorized Kohler Engine Distributor.
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