Stark 61041, Manual, Page: 3 / 8

Dress properly.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, dangling objects or jewelry. Keep y
our hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelery
, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary.
Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hard-hat, gloves, dust collection systems,
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
Always test the function of the engine control module before operating the trowel. DO NOT operate the
trowel if the engine control module is not functioning properly.
DANGER: Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and
fueling
. Read and
follow the warning instructions in the engine owner’s manual and the safety guidelines below. Failure
to follow the warnings and safety guidelines could result in severe injury or death.
Check for damaged parts before each use.
Carefully check that the product will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
product with a damaged part.
DO NOT run the machine indoors or in an enclosed area such as a deep trench unless adequate
ventilation, through such items as exhaust fans or hoses, is provided. Exhaust gas from the engine
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
WARNING: Poorly maintained equipment can become a safety hazard! In order for the equipment to
operate safely and properly over a long period of time, periodic maintenance and occasional repairs
are necessary.
DO NOT attempt to clean or service the machine while it is running. Rotating parts can cause severe
injury.
DO NOT crank a flooded engine with the spark plug removed on gasoline-powered engines. Fuel
trapped in the cylinder will squirt out the spark plug opening.
DO NOT
test for spark on gasoline-powered engines if the engine is flooded or the smell of gasoline is
present. A stray spark could ignite the fumes.
DO NOT
use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts, especially in enclosed
areas. Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive.
ALWAYS
disconnect the spark plug on machines equipped with gasoline engines, before servicing, to
avoid accidental start-up.
ALWAYS keep the machine clean and labels legible. Replace all missing and hard-to-read labels.
Labels provide important operating instructions and warn of dangers and hazards.
ALWAYS handle blades carefully. The blades can develop sharp edges which can cause serious cuts.
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