Carlton SP8018, Owner'S Manual, Page: 20 / 96

SP8018 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 completely before servicing or
adjusting. 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.
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.
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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.
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