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HDA-SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (07/02/10) — PAGE 11
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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DO NOT operate this trowel unless all guards and safety
devices are attached and in place. See pages 16 and 17.
■
ALWAYS use proper lifting techniques when moving the
trowel. See page 24.
■
ALWAYS check to make sure that the operating area is clear
before starting the engine.
■
ALWAYS test the safety
stop switch
devices before
operating the trowel.
■
NEVER place your
feet
or
hands
inside the guard rings
while starting or operating this equipment.
■
AVOID wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothing that may snag
on the controls or moving parts, this can cause a serious
injury.
■
ALWAYS keep clear of
rotating
or
moving parts
while
operating the trowel.
■
NEVER leave the machine
unattended
while running.
■
Moving Parts – Shut down the engine before performing
service or maintenance functions. Contact with moving parts
can cause serious injury.
Maintenance Safety
■
Disconnect the spark plug wires before attempting any type
of service.
■
Securely support any machine components that must be
raised.
■
NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running
machine.
■
DO NOT use food or plastic 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.
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
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Keep the trowel in proper running condition.
■
Make sure that there is no buildup of concrete, grease, oil or
debris on the trowel.
■
Fix 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
.
■
High Temperatures – Allow the machine and engine to
cool
before adding fuel or performing service and
maintenance functions. Contact with
hot!
components can
cause serious burns.
EMERGENCIES
■
ALWAYS know the location of
the nearest
fire extinguisher
.
■
ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest and
first aid kit
.
■
In emergencies
always
know the location of the
nearest phone or
keep a phone on the job site
.
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance
,
doctor
and
fire department
. This
information will be invaluable in the case of an
emergency.