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HTN-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/06/07) — PAGE 8
HTN-SERIES — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
HAZARD SYMBOLS
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and
odorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
NEVER
operate this equipment in a confined
area or enclosed structure that does not
provide ample free flow air.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and its
vapors can cause an explosion if ignited.
DO
NOT
start the engine near spilled fuel or
combustible fluids.
DO NOT
fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
DO NOT
overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or
sparks from the ignition system. Store fuel in
approved containers, in well-ventilated areas
and away from sparks and flames.
NEVER
use fuel as a cleaning agent.
Explosive Fuel
Lethal Exhaust Gases
Burn Hazards
Engine components can generate extreme heat.
To prevent burns,
DO NOT
touch these areas
while the engine is running or immediately after
operations.
NEVER
operate the engine with
heat shields or heat guards removed.
Rotating Parts
NEVER
operate equipment with covers, or
guards removed. Keep
fingers, hands
,
hair
and
clothing
away from all moving parts to
prevent injury.
Safety precautions should be followed at all times when
operating this equipment. Failure to read, understand and
comply with the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions
could result in injury to yourself and others.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS!
This Operation Manual has been
developed to provide instructions for the
safe and efficient operation of the HTN -
Series Ride-On Trowel. For engine
maintenance information, please refer to the
engine manufacturer's instructions for data
relative to its safe operation.
Before using this Ride-On Trowel, ensure that the operating
individual has read, understands, and complies with all
instructions in this manual.
SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
The three (3) Safety Messages shown below will inform you
about potential hazards that could injure you or others. The
Safety Messages specifically address the level of exposure to
the operator, and are preceded by one of three words:
DANGER
,
WARNING
, or
CAUTION
.
You
WILL
be
KILLED
or
SERIOUSLY INJURED
if you
DO NOT
follow these directions.
You
CAN
be
KILLED
or
SERIOUSLY INJURED
if
you
DO NOT
follow these directions.
You
CAN
be
INJURED
if you
DO NOT
follow
these directions.
CAUTI
CAUTI
CAUTI
CAUTI
CAUTION
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Potential hazards associated with trowel operation will be
referenced with Hazard Symbols which appear throughout this
manual, and will be referenced in conjunction with Safety
Message Alert Symbols.
