J-SERIES WALK-BEHIND POWER TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (09/30/10) — PAGE 11
J-SERIES TROWEL— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION■
DO NOT operate this trowel unless all guards and safety
devices are attached and in place. See Pages 16 and 17.
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ALWAYS use proper lifting techniques when moving the
trowel.
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ALWAYS check to make sure that the operating area is clear
before starting the engine.
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ALWAYS test the safety
kill switch
devices before operating
the trowel.
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NEVER place your
feet
or
hands
inside the guard rings
while starting or operating this equipment.
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AVOID wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothing that may snag
on the controls or moving parts, this can cause a serious
injury.
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ALWAYS keep clear of
rotating
or
moving parts
while
operating the trowel.
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NEVER leave the machine
unattended
while running.
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Moving Parts – Shut down the engine before performing
service or maintenance functions. Contact with moving parts
can cause serious injury.
Maintenance Safety
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Disconnect the spark plug wires before attempting any type
of service.
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Securely support any machine components that must be
raised.
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NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running
machine.
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DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
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DO NOT pour
waste
,
oil
or
fuel
directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
Emergencies
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ALWAYS know the location of the nearest
fire extinguisher
and
first aid kit
. Know the
location of the nearest telephone. Also know
the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance
,
doctor
and
fire department
.
This information will be invaluable in the case
of an
emergency
.
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Keep the trowel in proper running condition.
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Make sure that there is no buildup of concrete, grease, oil or
debris on the trowel.
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Fix damage to the trowel immediately and always replace
broken parts.
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Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of potentially
hazardous waste are used
motor oil
,
fuel
and
fuel filters
.
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High Temperatures – Allow the machine and engine to
cool
before adding fuel or performing service and
maintenance functions. Contact with
hot!
components can
cause serious burns.