Carlton SP4012, Owner'S Manual

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SP4012 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Never allow spectators to stand and watch machine in
operation without proper hearing and eye protection
and standing at a safe distance. Loud noise and flying
debris may cause severe injury.
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Do not operate around water, gas, power or phone lines.
Check with property owner or call utilities if not sure.
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Avoid fences and clear away other objects (i.e. sticks,
stones, metal, etc.).
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Be aware of the possibility of foreign objects imbedded
in or buried around the stump. Do not cut crosswise of
roots above ground to prevent roots being thrown.
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If unusual vibration occurs, stop engine immediately
and correct problem before continuing operation.
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Keep all guards in place and properly secured during
operation.
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Keep all safety devices working properly and all other
machine parts in good working condition.
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Never leave the controls unattended while in operation.
Be sure machine is not capable of operation when left
unattended.
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Stop engine and remove key when repairing or
adjusting machine or drive belts.
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Keep engine in good condition service as instructed in
engine manual.
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Do not touch engine while running or hot (serious burns
may result).
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Allow all machine parts to cool sufficiently before
servicing or making adjustments. Hot machine parts
can cause severe burns.
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Do not run the machine without a complete number of
teeth in the cutter wheel tightened to the correct torque.
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Do not place machine in free wheel without first
placing tongue stake in the ground.
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Park machine on level surfaces only. Lower cutter head
to the ground and use wheel chocks to prevent
unattended movement.
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Do not operate stump cutter in dark, dim lit, or
concealed areas.
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Keep machine clean and clear of debris to eliminate fire
hazard.
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Keep cutter wheel skirt guards in good condition to
help control chips during grinding.
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Keep safety and instructional decals clean and replace
any that are damaged, difficult to read, or missing.