Allen Engineering Corporation 049600, Operations & Parts Manual

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1-9 049854; 03/09
SECTION 1
SAFETY
1.5
Service Safety
1.5.1 Service Safety
Poorly maintained equipment can become a safety hazard! In order
for the equipment to operate safely and properly over a long period of
time, periodic maintenance and occasional repairs are necessary.
1.5.2 DO NOT attempt to clean or service the machine while it is running. Rotating parts
can cause severe injury.
1.5.3 DO NOT crank a flooded engine with the spark plug removed on gasoline-powered
engines. Fuel trapped in the cylinder will squirt out the spark plug opening.
1.5.4 DO NOT test for spark on gasoline-powered engines if the engine is flooded or the
smell of gasoline is present. A stray spark could ignite the fumes.
1.5.6 DO NOT use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts,
especially in enclosed areas. Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive.
1.5.7 ALWAYS turn engine off and remove key from machine before performing
maintenance or making repairs.
1.5.8 ALWAYS handle blades carefully. The blades can develop sharp edges which can
cause serious cuts.
1.5.9 ALWAYS keep the area around the muffler free of debris such as leaves, paper,
cartons, etc. A hot muffler could ignite the debris and start a fire.
1.5.10 ALWAYS replace worn or damaged components with spare parts designed and
recommended by AEC Corporation.
1.5.11 ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug on machines equipped with gasoline engines,
before servicing, to avoid accidental start-up.
1.5.12 ALWAYS switch off the power supply at the battery disconnect before adjusting or
maintaining the electrical equipment.
1.5.13 ALWAYS keep the machine clean and labels legible. Replace all missing and hard-to
read labels. Labels provide important operating instructions and warn of dangers and
hazards.