Brouwer 1570, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
Support Machine Properly
Always lower the attachment or implement to the
ground before you work on the machine. If the work
requires that the machine or attachment be lifted,
use jackstands. If left in a raised position,
hydraulically supported devices can settle or leak
down.
WARNING
Do not support the machine on cinder blocks, hollow
tiles or props that may crumble under continuous
load. Do not work under a machine that is supported
solely by a jack. Follow recommended procedures in
this manual.
When implements or attachments are used with a
machine, always follow safety precautions listed in
the implement or attachment operator’s manual
Do not put any body parts near rotating parts.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage thoroughly.
Replace faulty mufflers.
To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, muffler,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves, debris buildup or grease.
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Fuel
Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
Use
an approved container. IF the spout does not fit
inside the fuel filler neck, use a funnel.
WARNING
Use extra care when handling gasoline and other
fuels, they are flammable and vapors are explosive.
NEVER remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or
add fuel, when the engine is running or while the
engine is hot.
Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or drain
the fuel tank indoors.
Use care to avoid spilling fuel. If fuel is spilled, clean
it up immediately.
NEVER handle or store fuel containers near an open
flame or any device that may create sparks and
ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.
Be sure to reinstall and tighten fuel cap securely.
Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and
fire extinguisher handy.
Use only approved container.
When refueling or checking fuel level:
Stop the engine and allow to cool;
Do not smoke;
Never refuel or drain the machine indoors;
Do not overfill;
Clean up spills immediately. Do not attempt to start
the engine until the spill is cleaned up and the
vapors have cleared.
WARNING
Do not fill containers in a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Fill containers on the
ground away from the vehicle.
Keep dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Replace caps on fuel cans and tanks securely.