WARNING: Failure to comply with the
following warnings could result in serious
bodily injury or death!
General Use
WARNING: Before operating machine, read and
understand this entire operation manual and engine
operation manual supplied with the engine.
Be familiar with machine before operation.
Personal Equipment
Operator must wear personal protective equipment
and clothing appropriate to the work he is doing.
Personal protective equipment such as hearing and
eye protection is mandatory.
Hearing
During normal use of this machine, operator may be
exposed to a noise level equal to 85 db (A) or
greater. Temporary and/or permanent damage to
hearing may result. Hearing protection required.
Work Area
The working area must be completely clear, well lit
and all safety hazards removed.
Any persons not involved in the work should leave
the area.
WARNING: Do not contact the blades when the
trowel is in operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Spark Arrestors
State Health Safety Codes and Public Resources
Codes specify that in certain locations spark
arresters be used on internal combustion engines
that use hydrocarbon fuels. A spark arrester is a
device designed to prevent accidental discharge
of sparks or flames from the engine exhaust.
Spark arresters are qualified and rated by the
United States Forest Service for this purpose. In
order to comply with local laws regarding spark
arresters, consult the engine distributor or the
local Health and Safety Administrator.
Fuel Safety
WARNING: Take care when handling fuel. Bear
in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling
fumes.
•
Only store fuel in containers approved for the
purpose.
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Only refuel machine with engine OFF. Never
remove fuel cap and fill the fuel tank while the
engine is running.
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Always refuel in a well ventilated area.
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Never fill a fuel tank indoors.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Move machine 10 feet (3 meters) from
refueling point before starting engine.
WARNING: Never fuel machine in vicinity of
sparks or flames. Do not use machine in