STK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 9/4/18 Page 4 of 14
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW CONTINUED
We recommend having a fire extinguisher capable of extinguishing class A, B & C fires in the
operating area.
WARNING:
Do not operate the STK near any source of flammable dust or vapor. Sparks from
the engine can cause a fire or explosion in a flammable atmosphere.
WARNING
: Shut off engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Sparks and heat from the
engine may ignite fuel.
Work site preparation:
DO NOT dig until all utility lines have been identified and authorized to dig. Identify and remove or
avoid all safety hazards. Ensure worksite is well lit. Keep others away from the STK while operating.
Select job sites free from bystanders. If the job site is near a road or a pedestrian pathway and cannot
be moved, warn and divert both motorized and pedestrian traffic. As appropriate and legal, use traffic
flag personnel, signs, cones and lighting devices to ensure safety. Diverting traffic and working in
congested public areas may require permits or other such legal considerations. It is your
responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws.
Contact with underground utilities:
WARNING:
If you hit any underground utility line or pipe immediately evacuate the area and
call 911 (emergency services). There are numerous types of dangerous underground utilities.
IF AT ANY POINT AND FOR ANY REASON YOU DO NOT FEEL CONFIDENT ABOUT
OPERATING THE STK OR RECOGNIZE THAT YOU CANNOT SAFELY OPERATE THE STK,
STOP IMMEDIATELY. RELEASE THE TRENCH DIG CHAIN CONTROL LEVER, TURN OFF
THE ENGINE AND CONTACT THE STK OWNER.
Utility Contact: CONTACT BEFORE DIGGING
USA
: call 811;
Australia
: call 1100;
Canada
: www.clickbeforeyoudig.com
UK:
www.beforeyoudig.nationalgrid.com
Contact
:_________________________________ (fill in local number)
Emergency & Medical Contacts:
USA & CANADA
: Emergency dial:
911
USA & CANADA
: American Association of Poison Control Centers:
1-800-222-1222
Outside the USA & Canada (fill in the appropriate number)
National Emergency number:_______________Poison Control Center:____________________
Other:_________________________________
