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2. HEALTH & SAFETY
Safety Precautions
• Never operate unit in a poorly ventilated or enclosed area.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of exhaust gases.
• Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death.
HOT SURFACES
• Muffler, engine, and engine shroud may be hot.
• Allow all components in the engine compartment to cool before
performing any service work.
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN HANDLING FUELS
• Transport and handle fuel only when contained in approved safety
container.
• Do not smoke when refueling or during any other fuel handling
operation.
• Do not refuel while the engine is running or while it is still hot.
• If fuel is spilled during refueling, wipe it off from the engine
immediately and discard the rag in a safe place.
• Do not operate the equipment if fuel or oil leaks exist - repair
immediately.
• Never operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
• Operator must always be seated when roller is running.
• Never allow more than one person on roller.
• Always turn engine off before dismounting from roller.
• Always apply parking brake when not in use.
• Never park roller on a hill.
• Never operate roller on slope greater than 15 degrees.
• Do not operate the roller in standing water.
• Ear protection required when operating this equipment.
• Exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.