Marshalltown SG87SH SURFACE SHARK Floor Grinder - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 SG87Sh SuRFACE ShARK FLooR GRINDER
5) operators must be in adequate physical condition,
mental health and not under the influence of any
substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might impair
vision, dexterity or judgment. Working with the Floor
Grinder is strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with
your doctor bEFoRE operating the Floor Grinder.
Guard against the possibility of back related injuries.
Always lift the Floor Grinder with leg muscles and not
with the back. use of the Floor Grinder requires that
the operator be of proper height, weight and strength
to maximize operational efficiency and minimize the
possibility of personal injury.
6) Prolonged use of the Floor Grinder (or other,
similar machines) exposes the operator to vibrations
which may produce Whitefinger Disease (Raynaud’s
Phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces the hand’s
ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces
numbness and burning sensations and may cause
nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not
sustain Whitefinger Disease. Therefore, continuous
and regular users should closely monitor the condition
of their hands and fingers. After each period of
use, exercise to restore normal blood circulation. If
any of the symptoms appear, seek medical advice
immediately.
7) Clothing must be sturdy and snug fitting, but allow
complete freedom of movement. Never wear loose
fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, jewelry, flared or
cuffed pants or anything that could become caught on
controls or moving parts. Wear long pants to protect
your legs. Protect your hands with heavy duty, nonslip
gloves to improve your grip. Good footing is most
important when operating the Floor Grinder. Wear
sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety
shoes are highly recommended. Never wear tennis
shoes or other, similar type shoes which afford little
or no protection. Wear an approved safety hard hat to
protect the operator’s head where there is a danger of
head injuries.
8) Noise, generated by the engine and/or the actual
grinding process itself, can damage your hearing. A
gasoline engine powered Floor Grinder operates with a
noise emission greater than 70dbA. hearing protection
is required while operating or when near operating
equipment. Continuous and regular operators should
have their hearing checked regularly.
9) Flying debris, generated by the grinding process,
can cause eye injury. Eye protection is required while
operating or when near operating equipment.
10) visually inspect the Floor Grinder, components,
tools and accessories for damaged or worn parts.
bEFoRE each use:
a) Disconnect the engine spark plug wire or power
source cable.
b) Clean and remove all accumulated foreign matter
from the wheels and determine that each rotates
freely.
c) Clean and remove all accumulated foreign matter
from inside the main frame area.
d) Inspect the v-belt drive system for proper tension,
wear and general condition. Replace each component
as necessary.
e) Inspect the multi-accessory disc and gimbal head
assembly for excessive wear and structural integrity.
Replace each component as necessary. The multi-
accessory disc rotating at high speed during the
specific process can be subject to high wear rates if the
installed attachment is not properly maintained and/or
replaced at regular service intervals.
f) Determine that operator controls work freely, all
safety devices are operative and information decals
are readable.
g) Check to see that the Floor Grinder and all
related accessories are in good, mechanical condition
bEFoRE utilization.
h) Reconnect the spark plug wire or power source
cable as applicable.
9) Contact appropriate representatives to determine if/
where electrical cables, gas lines and other hazardous
items are buried under the work surface bEFoRE
utilization. The Floor Grinder and related accessories
are not insulated. Contact with buried electrical cables,
gas lines and other hazardous items can result in
electrocution and/or an explosion.
11) Know how the controls operate. Know how to stop
the engine or electric motor quickly in an emergency.
Always start the engine or electric motor according to
the instructions as outlined in this manual to minimize
the possibility of unexpected contact with the work
surface. unexpected contact with the work surface can
cause loss of machine control, and the possibility of
property damage and/or personal injury.