STK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 9/4/18 Page 3 of 14
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW
READ ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING!
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHILE OPERATING!
MAKE SURE OTHERS FOLLOW THEM TOO!
DANGER
: Avoid underground utility lines. Before you dig contact appropriate authorities.
USA
: call 811;
Australia
: call 1100;
Canada
: www.clickbeforeyoudig.com
UK:
www.beforeyoudig.nationalgrid.com
Contact
:_________________________________ (fill in local number)
DANGER:
Never operate any machinery while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
impairing prescription drugs.
DANGER:
Do not operate the STK if any oil leaks are present. Hydraulic oil gets hot and is
under extreme pressure, which will burn and cut. If injected with hydraulic oil seek medical
attention immediately.
DANGER:
Stay clear of moving parts. Dig chains, tracks, booms, lift cylinders and other
moving parts can cut off fingers, arms, legs and other body parts. Contact with moving parts
while the machine is operating will cause death or serious injury.
DANGER:
Never attempt to clear debris from the chain or auger while the engine is running or
capable of running.
DANGER:
Only operate outdoors and avoid breathing engine exhaust fumes. Engine exhaust
contains toxic carbon monoxide gas. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and death.
DANGER:
Never permit anyone to ride, sit or stand on the STK. The STK is NOT intended to
carry a driver or passenger. Carrying people on the STK will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER:
Never operate the STK with any guards or flaps removed.
DANGER:
Do not leave the STK unattended with the engine running. Always turn off the
engine and never leave the STK where non-authorized persons have access to the machine.
WARNING:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, safety glasses, ear plugs, hard
hat, gloves, and boots. DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry, long hair or anything that may
get caught in a moving part.
WARNING
: Stay clear of the front of the STK while in operation. Cease operation if anyone
comes within 30 feet of the front of the STK.
WARNING:
DO NOT operate the STK on steep grades. On any grade keep the boom as low
as possible. Never stand downhill of the STK.
WARNING:
Park and store the STK on level ground, use tire chocks to prevent the STK from
moving. The STK is not equipped with brakes, tracks may (roll) crawl on an incline.
