HTX6H, STX6H TROWEL • SETUP, ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS — REV. #1 (09/07/17) — PAGE 7
SAFETY INFORMATION
the engine or equipment can result if operating in speed
ranges above the maximum allowable.
FUEL SAFETY
DANGER
DO NOT
start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible
fl uids. Fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can
cause an explosion if ignited.
ALWAYS
refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open fl ames.
ALWAYS
use extreme caution when working with
fl ammable
liquids.
DO NOT
fi ll the fuel tank while the engine is running
or hot.
DO NOT
overfi ll tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system.
Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated
areas and away from sparks and fl ames.
NEVER
use fuel as a cleaning agent.
DO NOT
smoke around or near the
equipment. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
BATTERY SAFETY
DANGER
DO NOT
drop the battery. There is a possibility that the
battery will explode.
DO NOT
expose the battery to open fl ames,
sparks, cigarettes, etc. The battery contains
combustible gases and liquids. If these
gases and liquids come into contact with a
fl ame or spark, an explosion could occur.
WARNING
ALWAYS
wear safety glasses when
handling the battery to avoid eye irritation.
The battery contains acids that can cause
injury to the eyes and skin.
Use well-insulated gloves when picking up
the battery.
ALWAYS
keep the battery charged. If the battery is not
charged, combustible gas will build up.
DO NOT
charge battery if frozen. Battery can explode.
When frozen, warm the battery to at least 61°F (16°C).
ALWAYS
recharge the battery in a well-ventilated
environment to avoid the risk of a dangerous concentration
of combustible gases.
If the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid)
comes into contact with
clothing or skin
,
rinse skin or clothing immediately with
plenty of water.
If the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes into
contact with
eyes
, rinse eyes immediately with plenty
of water and contact the nearest doctor or hospital to
seek medical attention.
CAUTION
ALWAYS
disconnect the
NEGATIVE battery terminal
before performing service on the equipment.
ALWAYS
keep battery cables in good working condition.
Repair or replace all worn cables.
TRANSPORTING SAFETY
CAUTION
NEVER
allow any person or animal to
stand underneath the equipment while
lifting.
Ride-on trowels are very heavy and
awkward to move around. Use proper
heavy lifting procedures and
DO NOT
attempt to lift the trowel by the guard rings.
NEVER
lift trowel with the operator on the machine.
NOTICE
The easiest way to lift the trowel is to use two lifting straps
and the lift points indicated by the tie-down strap symbol
on the left and right guard rings. Lifting at another point
may result in machine or bodily injury.
Lifting straps can be routed over the tie-down strap
location, allowing a forklift or crane to lift the trowel up
onto and off of a slab of concrete.
Two straps should
have a minimum of 2,700 pounds (1,225 kg) total
lifting
