Agri-Fab 45-04072 Yard Vacuum User Manual


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SAFETY RULES
Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate
the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.
• Ifthecuttingmechanismstrikesaforeignobject,orifyour
Mow-n-vac should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine
immediately,disconnectthesparkplugwireandmovethewire
awayfromthesparkplug.Allowthemachinetostopandtake
the following steps.
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c.Checkforloosepartsandtightentoassure
continued safe operation.
• Checkallboltsfortightnessatfrequentintervalstohelpinsure
safe operation.
• Check cart cover frequently for wear. Replace if worn or
damaged.
• NeveroperateMow-N-Vacunlessdeckadapter,hose,hose
adapter (nozzle), discharge chute (elbow), and cart cover are
properly attached in their place.
• Donotremovecartcoverorattempttoemptycontentsofcart
while engine is running.
• Neverattempttochangehoseadapter(nozzle)ortoinstall
remote hose attachment when engine is running.
• Keepallshieldsandguards(e.g.dischargechute(elbow)and
hose adapter (nozzle) in place and securely attached.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesorothersuitableeyeprotection
when operating or maintaining this equipment.
• Donot standbehind cart inexhaustdischargearea while
engine is running.
• Donotoperatethisequipmentwhileintoxicatedorwhiletaking
drugs or medication that impairs the senses and reactions.
• Whenusingthisequipment,startwiththevehicletransmission
inrst(low)gearandthengraduallyincreasespeedonlyas
conditions permit.
• Operatethisequipmentatreducedspeedonroughterrain,
alongcreeksandditchesandonslopestopreventtippingor
lossofcontrol.Donotdrivetooclosetoacreekorditch.
• Vehiclebrakingandstabilityareaffectedbytheadditionof
thisequipment.DonotlltheMow-N-Vactoitsfullcapacity
withoutcheckingthecapabilityofthetowingvehicletosafely
pullandstopwiththeMow-N-Vacattached.
• Beforeoperatingonanygrade(hill)refertothesafetyrules
in the vehicle owner’s manual concerning safe operation on
slopes. Also refer to the SLOPE GUIDE on page 25 of this
owner’s manual. Do not operate on slopes in excess of 10
degrees. STAY OFF STEEP SLOPES.
• Followthemaintenanceinstructionsoutlinedinthismanual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention!! Become alert!!
Your safety is involved.
DANGER: ThisVacSystemwasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherulesforsafeoperationinthis
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result
inseriousinjury.Thisunitiscapableofamputatingngersandhandsandthrowingobjects.Failureto
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
• Readandfollowallinstructionsinthismanualbeforeattempting
to assemble or operate this equipment. Failure to comply
withtheseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Keepthis
manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
• Readthisoperatingandserviceinstructionmanualcarefully.
Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandproperuseofthis
power vacuum.
• Readthevehicleownersmanualandvehiclesafeoperation
rules before using this equipment.
• Neverallowchildrenunder16tooperatethisVacSystem.
Children 16 years and older should only operate under close
parental supervision.
• Donotallowanyonetooperatethisequipmentwithoutproper
instructions.
• Donotallowpassengerstorideonthisequipmentoronthe
towing vehicle.
• Keeptheareaofoperationclearofothers,particularlysmall
children and pets.
• Checkfuelbeforestartingengine.Donotllfueltankindoors,
orwhileengineisrunningorhot.Wipeoffanyspilledfuel
before starting engine.
• Engineandmufergethot.Donottouch!Toavoidrehazard,
keepcleanofdebrisandotheraccumulations.
• NeverstoreVacSystemwithfuelintank.Allowenginetocool
before storing in any enclosure.
• Donotchangeenginegovernorsettings.
• Do notoperate engineif aircleaner orcover isremoved,
except for adjustment. Removal of these parts could create
arehazard.
• Keephands,feet,face,longhairandclothingoutofinletand
dischargearea.ThereareROTATINGBLADESinsidethese
openings.
• Beforecleaning,repairingorinspecting,makecertainallmoving
partscometoacompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwire
andkeepwireawayfromplugtopreventaccidentalstarting.
Keepthrottlecontrolleverinstopposition.
• IftheVacSystemshouldbecomeblockedwithdebrisatany
point, shut engine off and wait until the impeller comes to a
complete stop before attempting to remove the obstruction.
Disconnectsparkplugwiretopreventaccidentalstarting.
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