fuel vapours have dissipated.
- Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose.
- Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks, open flames or other
sources of ignition. Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach a spark, open flame, or other sources of ignition, such as a water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer and the like.
- Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Machine use and care
- Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running.
- Do not force the machine.
- Use the correct machine for your application. The correct machine will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
- Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
- Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are not compacting.
- Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
- Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes and hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine
or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a short time
after you turn off the unit.
- Allow the engine to cool before doing maintenance or making adjustments.
- If the machine should start to make an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut off
the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and check for the cause. Unusual noise or
vibration are usually signs of a malfunction.
- Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do so
can result in personal injury.
- Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the machine’s operation. If damaged, have
the machine repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
equipment.
- Keep the engine and muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
- Never douse or squirt the machine with water or any other liquid.
- Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
- Clean after each use.
- Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
- Store idle machine out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the machine or these instructions to operate it. The machine can only be operated by
persons who were instructed concerning the operation of the machine and who are
informed about the associated dangers. Machine is dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
Service
- Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or adjusting shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped.
- Always make sure the engine switch is in its OFF position. Disconnect the spark plug wire,
and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
- Have your machine serviced only by qualified repair personnel using identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the machine is maintained.
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