MINI TRACKED DUMPER
5
GB
on the unit. Transporting or performing
maintenance or service on a machine with its
switch on invites accidents.
I f t h e m a c h i n e s h o u l d s t a r t t o v i b r a t e
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning sign of trouble.
Engine Safety
This machine is equipped with an internal
combustion engine. Do not use on, or near,
forest-covered or brush-covered land unless
the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state, or
federal laws.
In the state of California, a spark arrester is
required by law. Other states have similar laws.
A spark arrester, if used, must be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous,
containing carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area.
Do not tamper with the engine in an effort to
get it to run at higher speeds. The maximum
engine speed is preset by the manufacturer
and is within safety limits. See engine manual.
Keep a Class B fire extinguisher on hand
when operating this machine in dry areas as a
precautionary measure.
Fuel Safety
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Take precautions when
using to reduce the chance of serious personal
injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use
an approved fuel storage container while in
a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area. While
adding fuel or operating the unit, do not
smoke, and stay away from sparks, open
flames, or other sources of ignition near the
area of operation. Never fill the fuel tank
indoors.
To avoid sparking or arcing, keep grounded
conductive objects – such as tools – away
from exposed, live electrical parts and
connections. These events could ignite fumes
or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool
before filling the fuel tank. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
Do not operate the machine with known leaks
in the fuel system.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
Never overfill the fuel tank. Because engine
heat can cause fuel to expand, never fill the
tank to more than 1/2” below the bottom of
the filler neck. This will provide space for fuel
expansion.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely
in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled
fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine. Instead, move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.
When fuel is spilled on yourself or your
clothes, wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed
and approved for fuel storage.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely
away from sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition.
Never store fuel – or a machine with fuel in
the tank – inside a building where fumes may
reach a spark, open flame, or any other source
of ignition (such as a water heater, furnace, or
clothes dryer). Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.