Espina XTP9, Instruction Manual

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slippery surfaces. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the
machine in unexpected situations.
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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine switch is off before transporting the machine or
performing any maintenance or service on the unit. Transporting or performing maintenance or service
on a machine with its switch on invites accidents.
Fuel safety
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Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take precautions when using to reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
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When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage container while in a clean, well-
ventilated outdoor. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, open flames or other sources of ignition near the
area while adding fuel or operating the unit. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
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Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts and
connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
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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.
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Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
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Never overfill fuel tank (there should be no fuel above the upper limit mark)
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Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit
without the fuel cap securely in place.
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Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until
fuel vapors have dissipated.
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Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose.
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Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks, open flames or other sources of
ignition.
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Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach a spark,
open flame, or other sources of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer and the like.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Machine use and maintenance
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Be especially careful if the compact plate is used near children, persons with impaired functional
capacity or the elderly. Children or persons with impaired functional capacity are not allowed to use
the machine. Keep children away from the machine.
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Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running.
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Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your application. The correct machine will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
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Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are not compacting.
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
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Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes and hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or muffler.
These parts get extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a short time after you turn off the
unit. Allow the engine to cool before doing maintenance or making adjustments.