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Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
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Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
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Drive slowly and watch for holes or other hidden
hazards.
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Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek, or
other hazard.
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Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on hillsides.
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Avoid sudden starts and stops.
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Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that
no one is behind the machine.
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Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
•
Stay away from the nozzle opening when the machine
is operating. Keep all bystanders away from the nozzle
opening and don’t direct discharge toward bystanders.
•
Do not operate the machine under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
•
If the tow vehicle engine stalls or the machine loses
headway and cannot make it to the top of a slope, do not
turn the machine around. Always back the tow vehicle
slowly straight down the slope.
•
Do not take an injury risk!
When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area,
stop
operation.
Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation
until the area is cleared.
•
Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is
running or soon after it is stopped. These areas could be
hot enough to cause a burn.
Remote Control Operation
•
Read and follow all instructions.
•
Failure to abide by Safety Precautions may result in
equipment failure, loss of authority to operate the
equipment, and personal injury.
•
Use and maintain proper wiring. Follow equipment
manufacturer instructions. Improper, loose, and frayed
wiring can cause system failure, equipment damage, and
intermittent operation.
•
Changes or modifications made to equipment not
expressly approved by the manufacturer will void the
warranty
•
Owner/operators of the equipment must abide by all
applicable Federal, State, and Local laws concerning
installation and operation of the equipment. Failure to
comply could result in penalties and could void user
authority to operate the equipment.
•
Make sure that the machinery and surrounding area is
clear before operating. Do not activate the remote control
system until certain that it is safe to do so.
•
Turn off the remote control and remove power from the
base unit before attempting any maintenance. This will
prevent accidental operation of the controlled machinery.
•
Power can be removed from the Base Unit by detaching
the 12-pin cables from the base unit connector P1, or by
removing the source power from the circuit.
•
Use a damp cloth to keep units clean. Remove mud,
concrete, dirt, etc. after use to prevent obstructing or
clogging the buttons, levers, wiring, and switches.
•
Do not allow liquid to enter the remote control or base
unit enclosures. Do not use high pressure equipment to
clean the remote control or base unit.
•
Disconnect the radio base unit before welding on the
machine. Failure to disconnect the base unit may result in
destruction of or damage to the base unit.
•
Operate and store units only within the specified
operation and storage temperatures defined in the
Specifications of this document.
Towing
•
Check with your local county or state safety towing
regulations, in addition to meeting Department of
Transportation (DOT) Safety Towing Regulations, before
towing the debris blower.
•
In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the debris blower on public roads, ALWAYS
make sure the towing vehicle is mechanically sound and
in good operating condition.
•
ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
•
ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear.
NEVER tow the debris blower with defective hitches,
couplings, chains, etc.
•
Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
debris blower. The debris blower tires should be inflated
to 35 psi (241 kpa) cold. Also, check the tire tread wear
on the vehicle and debris blower.
•
ALWAYS properly attach debris blower’s safety chains to
towing vehicle.
•
ALWAYS make sure that the towing vehicle's directional,
backup, and brake lights are working properly.
•
The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MPH
unless posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing
is not to exceed 15 MPH or less depending on type of
terrain.
•
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jack knifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
•
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
•
Make sure the blower chute is pointing up when towing.
•
Place chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling
while parked.
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