SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment.
DANGER: denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information. IMPORTANT calls attention to special mechanical information and NOTE emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
All operators and mechanics should read this manual, and be instructed about safe operating and maintenance procedures. If the operators or mechanics cannot read and understand English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.
Improper use or maintenance of this machine by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means DANGER or WARNING - “personal safety instructions.” Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury or death.
Safety and Instruction Decals
Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in the proper use and should read the manuals completely and thoroughly before attempting to
The decals are designed to give the operator brief information needed in the daily operation and service of the machine. These decals are not intended to be used in place of this manual but instead are to be used as an extension of this manual. These decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace these decals if they become unreadable.
•It is the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics read and understand this man- ual and all decals before operating this machine.
•It is also the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this equipment.
•All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and safety signs.
•Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
•The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for acci- dents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property.
•The owner should also ensure that the operator/ mechanic know that they are responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of other persons within the vicinity. Remember, the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become
The following illustrations show the various decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation, for those requiring one, is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
•Read Owner’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine.
USE ONLY LOW OR ULTRA LOW SULFUR FUEL
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•Do not smoke while refueling.
•Do not fill tank with engine running, or while the engine is hot.
•Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building.
•Store away from open flame or spark.
•Clean up any gasoline spills.
•Do not refuel while in enclosed trailer or other enclosed areas
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