Safety Information

Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment.

Failure to read and understand the safety messages and operating instructions could result in injury to yourself and others.

SaFeTy meSSageS

The four safety messages shown below will inform you about potential hazards that could injure you or others.The safety messages specifi cally address the level of exposure to the operator and are preceded by one of four words: DaNgeR, WaRNINg, CaUTION or NOTICe.

SaFeTy SymBOLS

daNgEr

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, wiLL result in dEaTh or SeRIOUS INjURy.

warNiNg

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in dEaTh or SeRIOUS INjURy.

CaUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in mINOR or mODeRaTe INjURy.

NOTICE

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Potential hazard associated with the operation of this equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with safety messages.

SYMBOL

SAFETY HAZARD

WARNING

Lethal Exhaust Gas Hazard

Inhaling exhaust fumes can result in severe injury or death.

Only operate equipment in well ventilated areas. DO NOT inhale exhaust gases/fumes.

WARNING

Explosive Fuel Hazard

Gasoline fuel can cause fire or explosion. Stop engine before refueling.

Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from hot surfaces.

CAUTION

Burn Hazard HOT PARTS can burn skin.

DO NOT touch hot parts. Allow machine a sufficient amount of time to cool before performing maintenance.

Warning decals associated with the operation of this equipment are defi ned below:

DECAL

SAFETY HAZARD

WARNING

Rotating Blade Hazard

Keep hands and feet clear of guard rings.

Stop engine before servicing.

WARNING

Read Manual

To avoid injury you must read and understand operator’s manual before using this machine.

 

WARNING

 

Lifting Crush Hazard

 

NEVER allow any person

 

to stand underneath the trowel while lifting.

 

DO NOT lift trowel with pans attached.

P/N 23700

ALWAYS make sure handle is securely attached.

 

On Quick Pitch™ models make sure T-Handle

 

latch is locked (engaged).

ALWAYS wear protective clothing when operating this equipment

WARNING

Training

This machine to be operated by qualified personnel. Ask for training as needed.

WARNING

Guard Hazard

NEVER operate this equipment with guards removed. Keep hands clear.

BS46H SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • operatION And parts manual — rev. #2 (10/15/13) — page 7

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