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7.
Always ascend slopes carefully, in a direct path and in reverse to prevent the
Plate Compactor from toppling over onto the operator.
8.
Always park the Plate Compactor on a firm and level surface and shut the
tool off.
9.
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this
product.
Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could
cause interference to, or failure of, the pacemaker.
10.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of
California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some
examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS
1.
Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive.
Use
proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC class fire
extinguishers nearby.
2.
Keep the Plate Compactor and surrounding area clean at all times.
3.
When fuel or oil spills, it must be cleaned up immediately.
Dispose of fluids and
cleaning materials according to any local, state, or federal codes and regulations.
Store oil rags in an oil-waste approved, covered metal container with a ventilated
bottom.
4.
Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the Plate Compactor.
5.
Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames or other sources of ignition around
the Engine and Fuel Tank since they could ignite fumes.
6.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live
electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing.
These objects
could ignite fumes or vapors.
7.
Do not add fuel or oil while the Engine is running or while the Engine is still
hot.
Do not operate the Plate Compactor with known leaks in the fuel system.