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TURFCO T3100 APPLICATOR
● Beware of slippery conditions. Wet turf can be
encountered on slopes, when turning or stopping, or
at higher speeds.
●Ifrequiredtolift,anoperatorshouldaskforhelpifthe
object is too heavy. The operator should lift with his or
her legs instead of the back. Care should be taken to
avoid twisting the back while lifting a heavy load.
●Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
THE MACHINE:
● Do not modify the machine in any manner.Always
check the machine to make sure it is in good working
order.
● Do not place hands or feet near
moving or rotating parts. Inspect to
insure that all guards are in place.
Do not operate a machine without
all guards in place. Be aware of
thrown objects from the spinner
wheel.
●Checktoassurethatallcontrolsareingoodoperating
condition. Make sure the brakes are operating
properly.
● Do not overload machinery. The components
are designed for certain weights and capacities.
Overloading machine will cause unsafe conditions.
● Shut off the engine before servicing the machine.
Check machines on a level area. Machines on a slope
may roll when the engine is off.
●Referunfamiliarrepairsandadjustmentstomechanics
that have been trained to do them properly.
● Replace decals that have become damaged or
illegible.
ENGINES:
●Preventaccidentalstartingbyremovingthesparkplug
wire when servicing the engine or the equipment.
● Do not strike the ywheel with a hammer or any
hardobject.This may cause the ywheel to shatter
in operation. Use the correct tools to service the
machine.
●Pullthestartercordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt.Then
pull the cord rapidly to avoid kickback and to prevent
hand or arm injury.
● Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly poison.
Engine Exhaust Contains Chemicals Known to
the State of California to Cause Cancer, Birth
Defects or Other Reproductive Harm.
●Donotstore,spill,orusegasolinenearanopename,
nor near an appliance like a stove, furnace, or water
heater that uses a pilot light or can create a spark.
●Donotrefuelindoorsorinanunventilatedarea.Check
thefuellevel.Donotoverll.Donotaddfuelwhilethe
machineishotbecausespilledfuelmaycauseare.
Use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum the carburetor
and can cause leakage. Check the fuel lines and
ttings frequently for cracks and leaks. Replace if
necessary.
●Donotremovethefueltankcaporllfueltankwhile
the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool
before refueling.
●Donotoperatetheengineifgasolineisspilledorwhen
the smell of gasoline is present or other explosive
conditions exist. Move the equipment away from
the spill and avoid any ignition until the gasoline has
evaporated.
●Donottransporttheenginewithfuelinthetank.
●Donotstarttheenginewiththeaircleanerand/orthe
air cleaner cover removed.
● Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
Whenever possible, gradually reduce the engine
speed before stopping.
●Donottamperwiththegovernorsprings,linksorother
parts to increase the engine speed. Run the engine at
the speed set by the equipment manufacture.
●Donotcheckforasparkwiththesparkplugremoved.
Use an approved tester. Do not crank the engine with
thesparkplugremoved.Iftheengineisooded,place
the throttle in fast and crank until the engine starts.
●Keepthecylindernsandthegovernorpartsfreeof
dirt, grass, and other debris which can affect engine
speed.
● Do not operate the machine without a
mufer. Inspect the mufer periodically
and replace it if it is leaking or worn. If
necessary, replace it with correct mufer.
Donottouchahotmufer,cylinder,orn.
It may cause burns.
● Do not operate the engine with an accumulation of
grass, leaves, or other combustible material in the
muferarea.
●Donotusetheengineonanyforestcovered,brush
covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless
asparkarresterisinstalledinthemufer.Thespark
arrester must be maintained in working order by
the operator. In the State of California, the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other state may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.
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