RAMMER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
9
OI-B19026
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.
Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home or
garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. Only use OUTSIDE and far away from
windows, doors, and vents.
2.
Fire and explosion
HAZARD!
Do not fill while engine running or hot, while smoking, or if
damaged. Do not overfill.
3.
Hold securely with both hands on proper handle locations. Creates strong forces during
operation. Pregnant women or infirm persons should consult physician before use.
4.
Keep children away during use. Store out of reach of children with engine switch and fuel
lever turned off.
5.
Wear steel-toed work boots, ANSI-approved safety goggles, dust mask, ear protection,
and heavy-duty work gloves during use.
6.
Keep out from under base.
7.
Move carefully and securely in upright position. Refer to manual for details. Rammer
extremely top heavy.
8.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information.
9.
The Spring Retaining Base Plate retains heavy springs under compression. When
removing the Base Plate, follow the instructions in the “Maintenance” section of this
manual carefully to avoid serious personal injury.
10.
Never perform service or repairs on the Rammer while it is running. Always stop the
engine and remove the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
11.
Make sure all safety guards are in place and in proper working condition.
12.
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic
fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or
pacemaker failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should adhere to the following:
Caution is necessary when near the magneto, spark plug, and park plug wire or a
running engine. The engine should always be off if adjustments are to be made.
13.
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages throughout this
manual. Please read carefully and follow instructions when this symbol appears.
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