Endura ENLC52HC, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Precautions
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRIOR TO USE OF LAWN COMBER
2. Before operating lawn comber, ensure that it is structurally and mechanically safe by checking the following:
a. Are all engine controls and the clutch action functioning within acceptable tolerances?
b. Is the drive belt in good condition?
c. Is the protective rubber skirt in place?
3.Before using the lawn comber on proposed jobsite, perform the following environmental checks:
a. Inspect the entire work area for unexpected buried hazards, such as boulders, foundations, and fencing
b. Clean work area of any litter or debris, such as wire, boards, rocks, or any other potential hazards
c. Know and mark the location of any and all buried utility lines or sprinkler systems. If in doubt,
always check with your local utilities provider for survey information and assistance.
d. Check for ventilation in area. Do not operate the lawn comber or run the engine in unventilated areas.
ALWAYS OPERATE LAWN COMBER OUTDOORS!!
4. When operating the lawn comber, follow these guidelines for operator’s personal safety:
a. Always wear proper safety clothing and equipment for the job. These can and should include eye
and ear protection, gloves, dust mask and any other items that are appropriate for the job and
jobsite requirements
b. Never wear any jewelry, neck ties, or other loose or hanging items that can be caught on any part
of the machine
c. Tie back or remove any loose hair, clothing and any other potential hazards and obstructions
d. Keep all hands, loose clothing, hair, jewelry and all other personal parts and belongings away from
moving parts of the machine.
e. Avoid coming in contact with the muffler and other engine parts after the engine is started and the time
immediately after the machine is turned off. Machine and engine temperatures may exceed 150ºF or
66ºC. Machine must be allowed to cool before touching it or attempting to perform any maintenance!
5. For the safety of others and that of the operator, observe the following precautions:
a. Keep observers and bystanders away from the lawn comber and its immediate working environment
(i.e.: the turf that is being dethatched etc.) while the machine is in use.
b. Stop operations or if anyone or anything (i.e.: humans, animals, debris etc.) approaches from the front
or the sides while the machine is in operation.
c. Stop work and turn off the lawn comber if it hits any debris that jams the machine or causes it to labour
unnecessarily. Inspect the lawn comber and surrounding environment for any possible causes.
d. If the machine is jammed, stop the engine and remove the sparkplug wire before attempting to clear
any jams in the unit.
e. Never leave machine unattended
f . DO NOT, under any circumstances, operate machine if any of the following conditions are applicable:
i. Any impairment (i.e.: medical conditions, medicinal side-effects, alcohol, drugs etc.)
of the operator.
ii. The operator has not read or understood the operator’s manual for this machine.
iii. The operator does not clearly understand the operations of the machine.
iv. The machine is in need of repair
v. The operator is inappropriately attired to operate the machine.
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If any of the above checks fail, please take
necessary steps to maintain or repair the unit
before operating it in any environment.
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Call your local utility company so that they can lo-
cate and mark these lines for you. Any cut electri-
cal cable or gas line can result in injury or fatality.