WALK-BEHIND TROWELS
OI
– B19001
OWNER’S MANUAL
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OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Always keep unauthorized, inexperienced, untrained people away from this machine.
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Rotating and moving parts will cause injury if contacted. Make sure guards are in place.
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
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Fuel the machine only when the engine is stopped, using all necessary safety
precautions.
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The engine must always be stopped before attempting any repair or adjustments.
Ignition switch should be off.
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Be careful when working around pipes or ducts protruding from the floor or slab edges.
If the trowel blades hit such obstacles, damage to the machine or possible operator
injury may result.
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When starting the machine, do not exceed 1/3 throttle position. A higher setting may
cause the centrifugal clutch to engage and the handle to rotate.
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Be careful not to come in contact with the muffler when the engine is hot, serious burns
may result!
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Over time, the blades will form a sharp edge. Be careful when handling the old blades.
DANGER: Never operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere, near combustible
materials or where ventilation does not clear exhaust fumes. Repair fuel leaks
immediately. Refer to your engine owner’s manual for more safety instructions.
