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Keep all shields and covers in place.
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
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Do not touch engine or muffler while engine is running or
soon after it is stopped. These areas can be so hot as to
cause severe burns.
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Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or operating
near roadways.
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Before crossing gravel drives, sidewalks or roads, lift tines
out of the ground.
Operation on Slopes
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. Do not operate aerator on
slopes steeper than you can feel secure about the ability of the
aerator. Do not operate the aerator at all when the grass is wet.
There is a danger of suddenly sliding sideways or down the
hill. When operating on a slope, travel across the grade
whenever possible, not an up or down pattern. Reduce speed
and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Be especially cautious when
changing direction on slopes.
Replacement Parts
Use of parts other than specified parts supplied by Classen
MFG., Inc., may compromise the safe use of the aerator and
is not recommended.
Operation in Reverse
Always keep a firm grip on the aerator handles with both
hands. Keep both feet firmly on the foot platform. Always lift
the tines out of the ground when reversing. Never aerate in
reverse. Operate the aerator very slowly, inching it backwards
until you become familiar with how the aerator operates and
always in an awkward location or position. Never place your
foot or feet on the ground near the back edge of the aerator
while backing up to prevent serious injury to feet or legs if
aerator were to run over you. Look behind you before backing
to prevent injuring yourself or anyone behind you.
Operation in Forward Direction
Always keep a firm grip on the aerator handles with both
hands. Operate the aerator slowly until you become familiar
with how the aerator handles. Do not operate the aerator faster
than conditions allow. For example hills, wet or bumpy ground
or dim light would all be conditions where you should work
slower than normal. Never operate the aerator at the highest
speed unless you are on a level, wide open area of clearly
visible ground or transporting on paved areas. Speeding with
the aerator is dangerous, and so is traveling faster than the
conditions should permit on this aerator. Sudden stops from
excessive speed or falling off the aerator may cause serious
injury or death.
Operating During Zero-Radius Turns
During zero-radius turns (when one aerator wheel rotates
backwards while the other is moving forward) drive extra
slowly to reduce the possibility of losing traction or control.
Fuel Safety
Handle gasoline with care – it is highly flammable. Do not
smoke while handling gasoline. Use an approved gasoline
container. Never remove the fuel cap or add gasoline to a
running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to
cool for several minutes after running. Never fill the tank
indoors and always clean up spilled gas. NEVER store the
equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
Hydraulic Safety
Keep body and hands away from pin holes or fittings that eject
hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard
and not hands to search leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before starting the Classen aerator.
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE
Pre-Delivery Service of Aerator
The Classen STAND-AER™ is shipped completely assembled
and has been adjusted at the factory. However, due to the
jostling of the shipping process and the amount of time elapsed
since this was done at the factory until you receive the machine
the following items need to be repeated again before starting
the aerator:
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Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
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Inspect the aerator for any damage, unusual conditions or
missing parts.
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Inspect the aerator for all of its decals, especially the
warning decals.
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Check (and fill if necessary) engine oil level according to
the engine manufacturing recommendation. Refer to your
Honda manual.
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Check (and fill if necessary) hydraulic fluid level. Use
20W-50.
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Lubricate all moving parts. Re-grease after every use.
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Fill fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline.
