allen HDX605, Safety & Operation Manual

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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.
• ALWAYS disconnect the battery before servicing the equipment.
• DO NOT attempt to clean or service the machine while it is running. Rotating parts can cause severe injury.
• DO NOT
crank a flooded engine with the spark plug removed on gasoline-powered engines. Fuel trapped in the cyl-
inder will squirt out the spark plug opening.
• 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.
• 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.
• ALWAYS turn engine off and remove key from machine before performing maintenance or making repairs.
• ALWAYS handle blades carefully. The blades can develop sharp edges which can cause serious cuts.
• 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.
• ALWAYS replace worn or damaged components with spare parts designed and recommended by AEC Corporation.
• ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug on machines equipped with gasoline engines, before servicing, to avoid acci-
dental start-up.
• ALWAYS switch off the power supply at the battery disconnect before adjusting or maintaining the electrical equip-
ment.
• 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.
SECTION 1
SAFETY
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