Multiquip STX55Y6 Stx-Series- Rules For Safe Operation, fatigue, illness or taking medicine

	STX-SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION	■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to
	fatigue, illness or taking medicine.

WARNING

Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only.

The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the STX-SERIES Ride-On Trowel.

SAFETY

■DO NOT operate or service this

equipment before you read, understand, and comply with all safety messages in this manual. The manual must be kept available and accessible to the operator.

■This equipment should not be operated by persons under the minimum statutory age limit.

■NEVER use this machine for any purpose other than those described in this manual.

■NEVER operate the trowel without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective devices required for the job.

■NEVER use accessories or attachments which are not recommended by the manufacturer for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.

■Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment modification will void all warranties. Any modification which could lead to a change in the original characteristics of the machine should be made only by the manufacturer who shall confirm that the machine is in conformity with appropriate safety regulations.

■NEVER operate the trowel under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

■Replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become difficult to read.

■ALWAYS check the trowel for loosened hardware such as nuts and bolts before starting.

■NEVERtouchthehotexhaustmanifold,muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing the trowel. Contact with hot! components can cause serious burns.

■The engine of this trowel requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the trowel in any enclosed or

narrow area where free flow of the air is restricted. If the air flow is restricted it will cause serious damage to the engine and may cause injury to people. Remember the engine gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas.

■ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks and open flames.

■Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.

■NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.

■ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with flammable liquids. When refueling, STOP the engine. Allow the engine to cool before adding fuel or performing service and maintenance functions.

■NEVER operate the trowel in an explosive atmosphere where fumes are present, or near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result in severe bodily harm or even death.

■NEVER smoke around or near the machine. Fire or explosion could result from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled on a hot! engine.

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