SCT SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/05) — PAGE 11
SCT SERIES TROWEL — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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DO NOT
operate this trowel unless all guards and safety
devices are attached and in place. See Pages 16 and 17.
■
ALWAYS
use proper lifting techniques when moving the
trowel.
■
ALWAYS
check to make sure that the operating area is clear
before starting the engine.
■
ALWAYS
test the safety
safety stop switch
devices before
operating the trowel.
■
NEVER
place your
feet
or
hands
inside the guard rings
while starting or operating this equipment.
■
AVOID
wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothing that may snag
on the controls or moving parts, this can cause a serious
injury.
■
ALWAYS
keep clear of
rotating
or
moving parts
while
operating the trowel.
■
NEVER
leave the machine
unattended
while running.
■
Moving Parts
– Shut down the engine before performing
service or maintenance functions. Contact with moving parts
can cause serious injury.
Maintenance Safety
■
Disconnect the spark plug wires before attempting any type
of service.
■
Securely support any machine components that must be
raised.
■
NEVER
lubricate components or attempt service on a running
machine.
■
DO NOT
use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
■
DO NOT
pour
waste
,
oil
or
fuel
directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Emergencies
■
ALWAYS
know the location of the nearest
fire extinguisher
and
first aid kit.
Know
the
location of the nearest telephone. Also
know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance
,
doctor
and
fire department
.
This information will be invaluable in the
case of an
emergency
.
■
Keep the trowel in proper running condition.
■
Make sure that there is no buildup of concrete, grease, oil or
debris on the trowel.
■
Fix damage to the trowel immediately and always replace
broken parts.
■
Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of potentially
hazardous waste are used
motor oil
,
fuel
and
fuel filters
.
■
High Temperatures
– Allow the machine and engine to
cool
before adding fuel or performing service and
maintenance functions. Contact with
hot!
components can
cause serious burns.
