Stow PSH manual Rules for Safe Operation, Safety, Always read, understand, and follow

PORTO-SCREED PSH — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

CAUTION

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 PORTO-SCREED.

SAFETY

■ALWAYS read, understand, and follow

procedures in Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate or service this equipment. Make sure the operating instructions are 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 PSH without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective devices required by the job.

■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.

■ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask), hearing and eye protection equipment when operating the PSH.

■NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.

■NEVER operate the PSH under the influence or drugs or alcohol.

■ALWAYS check the PSH for loosened nuts or bolts before starting

■NEVERtouch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing the PSH.

■High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact with hot! components can cause serious burns.

■The engine of this PSH requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the PSH 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.

■NEVER operate the PSH in an explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result causing severe bodily harm or even death.

■ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with flammable liquids. When refueling, stop the engine and allow it to cool.

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

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

■ALWAYS close the fuel shut-off valve before refueling.

■NEVER use engine fuel as a cleaning agent.

STOW PORTO-SCREED — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/17/04) — PAGE 9