Operation
flame or any enclosed area where open pilot lights
or heat appliances are present.
Operating Instructions
During Operation Safety
General Safety
The operator must use their full attention when
operating the machine.
Do Not
engage in any activity
that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
WARNING
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,
become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur
on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, etc. can catch fire.
•
Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to
cool before touching.
•
Remove accumulated debris from muffler and
engine area.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless deadly poison that can kill
you.
Do Not run engine indoors or in a small confined
area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
CAUTION
Chemicals are hazardous and can cause personal
injury.
•
Read the directions on the chemical labels
before handling the chemicals and follow
all manufacturer recommendations and
precautions.
•
Keep chemicals away from your skin.
Should contact occur, wash the affected area
thoroughly with soap and clean water.
•
Wear goggles, gloves, and any other protective
equipment recommended by the chemical
manufacturer.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or
herself, other people or property.
•
This machine was designed for one operator only.
Do not carry passengers and keep all others away
from machine during operation.
•
Do Not operate the machine under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
•
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
•
Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area,
Do Not operate the machine; seek shelter.
•
Be aware of weather conditions and check that
spray nozzles, patterns, and volume are suitable.
•
Keep away from holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, and
other hidden hazards. Use care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, tall grass or other
objects that may hide obstacles or obscure vision.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine or
cause the operator to lose their balance or footing.
•
Never operate the machine with damaged guards,
shields, or covers. Always have safety shields,
guards, switches and other devices in place and in
proper working condition.
•
Keep clear of the discharge area at all times.
•
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, Do Not make adjustments with engine
running.
WARNING
Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can
become entangled in rotating parts. Contact
with the rotating parts can cause traumatic
amputation or severe lacerations.
•
Do Not operate the machine without
guards, shields, and safety devices in place
and working properly.
•
Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, or clothing
away from rotating parts.
•
Be aware of the spreading/spraying path and
direct discharge away from others. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction
as the material may ricochet back toward the
operator.
•
Be alert, slow down and use caution when
making turns. Look behind and to the side before
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