MACHINE PRECAUTIONS
Hot Material PrecautionsHot Material Precautions
• ALWAYS wear protective gear for face, hands, feet,
and body when operating the machine.
• Allow machine to cool before repairing or performing
maintenance components.
• If hot asphalt or other material touches the skin, ush
area immediately with cold water. DO NOT apply ice
to the affected area. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE
ASPHALT CEMENT with products containing solvents
or ammonia as natural separation will occur in 48 to
72 hours. Get medical attention immediately.
• NEVER light burners with anything but the torch striker
ignitor provided with your distributor.
• ALWAYS be careful when igniting burners. Make sure
the torch striker is kept away from the fuel tank and
any ammable materials.
Storage PrecautionsStorage Precautions
• Store distributor in an area away from human activity.
• DO NOT permit children to play on or around the
stored distributor. Serious injury or death can occur
from improper/unauthorized use of the distributor.
• Make sure the unit is stored on a surface that is rm,
level, and free of debris.
• Store the distributor inside a building or cover
securely with a weatherproof tarpaulin.
Starting and Stopping Starting and Stopping
PrecautionsPrecautions
• Check all around the distributor to make sure there
are no people working on the distributor or in the
path of the distributor before starting. DO NOT start
until area is clear. Death or serious injury can occur
to bystanders from being crushed under a moving
distributor.
Parking PrecautionsParking Precautions
• Park distributor on level ground whenever possible
and block wheels when not in use. On grades, park
distributor with wheels securely blocked.
Refueling PrecautionsRefueling Precautions
• DO NOT overll the fuel tank as overow creates a re
hazard when spilled on hot components.
• DO NOT ll fuel tank to capacity. Allow room for
expansion to reduce the risk of fuel expanding and
spilling from the tank.
• NEVER ll fuel tank while engine is running or propane
burners are lit.
• DO NOT smoke when refueling. Never refuel while
the engine is running. Fuel is highly ammable and
should be handled with care. Death or serious injury
can occur due to explosion and re.
• Tighten fuel cap securely. Should the fuel cap be
lost, replace ONLY it with original manufacturer’s cap.
Pressurization of the fuel tank may result from use of
non-approved cap. Contact your authorized dealer
for replacement.
• Prevent res by keeping the machine clean of
accumulated debris, grease and spilled fuel.
Operating PrecautionsOperating Precautions
• ALWAYS comply with local regulations regarding
moving equipment on public roads and highways.
• Know and use the hand signals required for a
particular job. Know who has the responsibility for
signaling.
• Keep all unauthorized personnel away from a working
tack distributor. Any authorized persons should wear
protective clothing and glasses.
• Make sure that all lights and reectors comply with
state and local regulations. Ensure they are clean and
in working order.
• DO NOT operate the burner while the distributor is
moving or in transit to the work site.
• Be alert for hazards and obstructions on the work site.
• Be aware of and understand the job site trafc ow
patterns. Obey agmen, road signs, and signals.
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Safety
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