Carlton SP8018 TRX, Owner'S Manual

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SP8018 TRX SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Be Safe and Practice Safe Operation using the following guidelines .
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Any individual operating this machine must first read
and understand this manual, the engine manual and all
safety decals on machine.
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DO NOT permit children to operate machinery or to
play near machinery during operation.
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Always wear face shield and hearing protection during
operation. Loud noise and flying debris may cause
severe injury.
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Keep hands, feet, legs, clothing, hair and all other body
parts away from cutter wheel and other moving
machine parts to eliminate the possibility of injury.
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Shut down machine completely and remove key before
removing debris from work area (i.e. clearing rocks,
wood chips, etc.).
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DO NOT modify or change any part without written
approval from J. P. Carlton Company.
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Do not ride, sit, stand, lay or climb anywhere on this
machine during operation, while running, or during
transport.
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Do not move, position, or transport this machine while
cutter wheel is engaged.
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Do not refill fuel tank while engine is hot, running, or
indoors. Danger of fire or explosion exists.
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Fuel and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive.
Handle with care . Only use approved (red) fuel
containers for storage.
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Do not store fuel containers near any open flames,
sparks or other sources of ignition.
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Do not store equipment with fuel in the tank.
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Battery fumes are explosive. Recharge battery in an
open area away from fire, sparks, or other sources of
ignition.
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Battery acid can cause severe burns. Keep away from
eyes, skin, and clothing.
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Always remove battery before welding on equipment.
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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.)