SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 13
skill/common sense may dictate that a different type of
machine (with characteristics of higher purchase cost,
being mounted to a carrier vehicle, with greater
horsepower and less mobility), method and/or process
be utilized to properly complete the job with the degree
of efficiency and safety required. Contact the
Customer Service Department for specific information
regarding suitable job applications, job sites surface
conditions and operator experience/skill/common
sense recommendations for this FLOOR PLANER
BEFORE utilization. There is no charge for this
service.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORAGE.
1) Use only genuine, approved replacement parts and
accessories for maintenance and repair. Use of parts
and accessories manufactured by others can result in
property damage and/or personal injury.
2) Follow the Service instructions as outlined in the
appropriate section of this manual.
3) Always stop the engine or electric motor and
disconnect the spark plug wire or power source cable
BEFORE checking or working on the FLOOR
PLANER.
4) Always properly maintain the FLOOR PLANER.
Frequently check all fasteners and individual parts.
Built in safety features are effective only if they are
maintained in good working condition. Replace any
questionable part or assembly with a genuine, factory
approved, replacement part. Do not forsake proper
maintenance for the price of a few replacement parts.
Proper maintenance does not cost...it actually pays
dividends. Do not attempt any maintenance repair
work not described in this manual. Have such work
performed at your dealer's service facility.
5) A worn or damaged engine muffler is a fire hazard
and may cause loss of hearing. Check to see that the
muffler is in good condition. If the muffler is equipped
with a spark arresting device, determine that it is in
proper working condition at regular service intervals.
Replace the spark arresting device with an approved
replacement if there is any question of it integrity. It is
the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or operator(s) to
provide for and properly maintain a USDA approved,
spark arresting muffler in an operating area specified
by law. Check with appropriate governing agencies for
more specific information. The FLOOR PLANER must
not be operated if the muffler is faulty or has been
removed. Contact with a hot engine muffler can cause
property damage and/or personal injury.
6) Do not operate the FLOOR PLANER without the
use of factory approved V-belt and diamond blade
guards that are maintained in proper structural
condition.
7) Maintain all safety and operation decals in proper
condition. If any decal becomes damaged and/or
unreadable, replace with genuine, factory approved,
replacement parts only.
8) The Floor Planer utilizes self locking hexagon head
nuts to minimize the effects of vibration. Replace all
self locking hardware with genuine, factory approved,
replacement parts only.
9) Consult the material supplied by the engine or
electric motor manufacturer for specific information
relative to proper operational, lubrication and storage
requirements.