SECTION 1
SAFETY
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Service Safety
Poorly maintained equipment can become a safety hazard! In order for the equipment to operate safely
and properly over a long period of time, periodic maintenance and occasional repairs are necessary.
• DO NOT attempt to clean or service the machine while it is running. Rotating parts can cause
severe injury.
• DO NOT crank a flooded engine with the spark plug removed on gasoline-powered engines. Fuel
trapped in the cylinder will squirt out the spark plug opening.
• DO NOT test for spark on gasoline-powered engines if the engine is flooded or the smell of gasoline
is present. A stray spark could ignite the fumes.
• DO NOT use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts, especially in
enclosed areas. Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive.
• ALWAYS turn engine off and remove key from machine before performing maintenance or making
repairs.
• ALWAYS handle blades carefully. The blades can develop sharp edges which can cause serious
cuts.
• ALWAYS keep the area around the muffler free of debris such as leaves, paper, cartons, etc. A hot
muffler could ignite the debris and start a fire.
• ALWAYS replace worn or damaged components with spare parts designed and recommended by
AEC Corporation.
• ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug on machines equipped with gasoline engines, before servicing,
to avoid accidental start-up.
• ALWAYS switch off the power supply at the battery disconnect before adjusting or maintaining the
electrical equipment.
• ALWAYS keep the machine clean and labels legible. Replace all missing and hard-to read labels.
Labels provide important operating instructions and warn of dangers and hazards.
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