Texas A/S Smart Sweep 800, User Manual

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Ensure that the machine is operated in
daylight or in areas where there is full visibility.
Ensure that there is good footing and keep a
good grip of the handles. Walk. Never run.
Avoid operating the machine with bare feet or
when wearing sandals.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
Never attempt to make adjustments when the
engine is running.
Exercise extreme caution when pushing or
pulling the machine backwards, as there may
be a risk of damage to people or materials.
Never operate the machine indoors or in areas
with poor ventilation. The exhaust from the
engine contains carbon monoxide. Failure to
observe this may result in permanent damage
or death.
Petrol safety
Exercise extreme caution when in contact with
petrol. Petrol is highly flammable and its fumes
are explosive.
Serious personal injury can result if you spill
petrol onto your clothes or person. Rinse skin
immediately and change clothes immediately!
Use only an approved petrol canister. Never
use a soft drink bottle or similar!
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any
other source of ignition.
Never re-fuel the machine indoors.
Ensure the engine has cooled down before
refuelling with petrol.
Avoid filling the tank more than 2.5 cm below
the filler
’
s base, so that there is room for the
fuel to expand.
Ensure that the petrol cap is securely attached
after filling the tank.
Never use the lock function on the petrol
dispenser when filling the tank.
Never smoking when filling the tank.
Never fill the tank inside a building or where
petrol fumes can come into contact with
sources of ignition.
Keep the petrol and engine away from
appliances, flames, outdoor barbecues,
electrical appliances, machinery, etc.
If the petrol tank is to be emptied, it must be
emptied outdoors.
Maintenance and storage
Stop the engine when carrying out
maintenance work and cleaning or when
replacing a tool or when transporting by any
other means than own power.
Check regularly that all of the bolts and nuts
are securely fastened. Re-tighten if necessary.
The engine must have cooled down
completely before storing indoors or under a
canopy.
If the machine has not been used for a period
of time, refer to the instructions in this user
manual.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as required.
Use only original spare parts or accessories. If
non-original spare parts or accessories are
used, the warranty is void.
Replace faulty silencers.
Various
The engine of a newly purchased machine has
not been pre-filled with oil at the factory.
Factory-fitted steering devices, e.g. clutch
cables connected to the handle, may not be
removed or exposed.
Only ever empty the petrol tank outdoors.
Petrol is highly flammable and its fumes are
explosive.
Check that the machine is positioned securely
during transport on a trailer, etc.
Reduce the supply of petrol when switching off
the engine and close the fuel cock.
The warnings, precautions and instructions
that are written in this user manual cannot
cover every condition or situation that may
arise. The user must therefore use common
sense and exercise caution when using the
machine.
Description of warning pictographs
Fig 11.
1. Warning.
2. Use hearing protectors.
3. Rotating brushes.
4. Flying objects hazard. Keep clear of people and
animals.
5. Never re-fill the engine when it is switched on.
6. Exhaust gasses inhalation hazard.
7. Heat build-up at exhaust.
8. Read and understand the user manual before
starting the machine.
9. Use safety shoes.
10. Rotating brushes: Keep hands clear. Risk of
personal injury.
11. Keep clear of the machine.
12. Fire hazard.
13. Never start the machine indoors. Carbon dioxide
poisoning hazard.
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Remove the spark plug terminal and read the
instructions before carrying out
any kind of maintenance or repair.