STX-SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Maintenance Safety
■ALWAYS shut down the engine and disconnect battery before performing service or maintenance functions. Contact with moving parts can cause serious injury.
■Securely support any trowel components that must be raised.
■NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running trowel.
■ALWAYS allow the trowel a proper amount of time to cool before servicing.
■Keep the trowel in proper running condition.
■Make sure that there is no buildup of concrete, grease, oil or debris on the machine.
■Repair damage to the trowel immediately and always replace broken parts.
■Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and fuel filters.
■DO NOT use plastic food containers to dispose of hazardous waste.
■DO NOT pour waste oil or fuel directly onto the ground, down a drain or into any water source.
■NEVER store trowel with fuel in the tank for any extended period of time. Always clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Emergencies
■ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.
■ALWAYS know the location of the nearest first aid kit.
■Know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance, doctor and fire department. Ensure that a phone or radio is readily available at the jobsite. If this is not possible, know the location of the nearest phone. This information will be invaluable in the event of an emergency.
