BUDDY EQUIPMENT EXD1100, Operator'S Manual

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Health &
Safety
Extreme Duty
Buddy
Mortar Mixer
WARNING
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Carefully read all safety messages and decals in this manual and on your machine
safety signs. Keep decals in good condition. Replace missing or damaged decals.
Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety
signs. Replacement safety signs and decals are available through your dealer.
 Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let
anyone operate without instruction.
 Keep your machine in proper working condition. Unauthorized modifications to
the machine may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
 If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, contact
your dealer.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
 A signal word – DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION – is used with the safety-alert
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
 DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General
precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs. IMPORTANT also calls attention to
safety messages in this manual.
 This notation appears before warnings in the text. It means that the step that
follows must be carried out to avoid the possibility of personal injury or death.
These warnings are intended to help the technician avoid any potential hazards
encountered in the normal service procedures. We strongly recommend that the
reader takes advantage of the information provided to prevent personal injury or
injury to others.
PRACTICE SAFE OPERATION
 Users must be trained to operate this mixer. Read the Operator’s Manual and
Engine Owner’s Manual. Learn to operate this mixer safely.
 Before starting machine, make sure that there are no persons or obstacles near or
under machine.
 Do not operate the mixer in standing water.
 Ear protection required when operating this equipment.
 Exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.
 For foot protection, wear steel toe shoes or toe pads.
 Never perform any work on mixer while it is running.
 Before working on mixer, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) to
prevent accidental starting. If electric, unplug motor.
 Keep cowl closed and latched during operation, close and latch cowl immediately
after starting.
 Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from all moving parts.
 Keep all guards in place, including drum guards.
 Never place your hands or any solid object into drum while mixer is in operation.