Carlton SP5014TRX, Owner'S Manual

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SP5014TRX SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE AT AN ANGLE
GREATER THAN 25° OR SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE
WILL OCCUR.
PROPER ENGINE OIL LEVEL MUST BE
MAINTAINED TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM ANGLE OF
OPERATION OF 25°. (See Engine Owner’s Manual for proper
oil level.)
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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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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.
It is especially important to clean any oil or fuel spills to prevent
the danger of fire.
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Keep cutter wheel skirt guards in good condition to help control
chips during grinding.Keep safety and instructional decals clean
and replace any that are damaged, difficult to read, or missing.
Decals may be purchased from J. P. Carlton or an
authorized dealer.