SAFETY
86343970 18HP LIGHTNING BURNISHER
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HAZARD INSTENSITY LEVEL
The following symbols are used throughout this guide as indicated in their descriptions:
DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DANGER statements
found on this machine or in this Owner‘s Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all
DANGER statements found in this Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING means: Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the WARNING statements found on your
machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all WARNING
statements found in this Owner's Manual and on your machine.
CAUTION means: Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the CAUTION statements found on
your machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all CAUTION
statements found in this Owner's Manual and on your machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using a propane powered appliance, basic precaution must always be followed,
including the following:
•
Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to
your machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property
could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If you or your
operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
•
Moving parts of this machine can cause serious injury and/or damage. Do not allow contact of clothing, hair,
hands, feet, or other body parts with the rotating pad. Keep other people away from the machine while it's in
operation.
•
Injury to the operator or bystanders could occur if the machine's power is on while changing the buffing pad or
making machine adjustments. Never try to change the buffing pad or attempt to make machine adjustments
while the engine is running.
•
Cigarette lighters, pilot lights and any other sources ignition can create an explosion if it comes in contact with
propane. Propane is a highly flammable fuel. All sources of ignition should be extinguished or removed
entirely if possible from the work area.
DO NOT SMOKE
in the vicinity of a propane burnisher.
•
This machine emits carbon monoxide. Asphyxiation could occur if the unit is used in an area with poor or
inadequate ventilation. Operate machine in a well ventilated area only. If a headache develops, shut off the
machine. Have it checked for carbon monoxide emissions by a qualified shop before using it again.
•
Dangerous carbon monoxide emissions from this machine are greatly increased due to a dirty combustion air
cleaner. Follow the engine's manufacturer’s air cleaner service instructions.
•
Propane is highly flammable. If you smell propane gas, shut off the machine and move it outside. Determine
the source of the leak before using it again.
NEVER
vent propane gas inside a building. It is
UNLAWFUL
to
store a propane bottle inside a building.