Marshalltown SP684 SURFACE SHARK Surface Planer - Manual (Page 10)

PAGE 10 SP684 SuRFACE ShARK SuRFACE PLANER
8) Special care must be exercised on slippery conditions
and on difficult, uneven surfaces. Watch for cracks,
high spots and other, surface irregularities. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times. The normal use
of this machine is on level surfaces. other terrains can
be dangerous and should be avoided. only properly
trained operators should attempt these techniques.
9) Never start the engine with the Surface Planer on
cracked, uneven or irregular surfaces. Never start the
engine with the flails and/or flail drum in contact with
the work surface. Such occurrences can lead to the
loss of machine control and the possibility of property
damage and/or personal injury.
10) Contact with a hot, engine muffler can cause
property damage and/or personal injury. Remain clear
of a hot, engine muffler. Do not over speed the engine
by altering the governor setting or by disconnecting the
engine governor. Serious damage to the engine and/or
personal injury can result.
11) Clean and remove all accumulated foreign matter
from inside the main frame after each use. This practice
will maximize bearing and v-belt service life.
12) because this Surface Planer is classified as a
low cost, hand held, low horsepower, portable type
machine, it is limited in the number of practical and/or
suitable job applications. A particular job site, actual
surface conditions, job specifications and operator
skill/common sense may dictate that a different type
of machine (with characteristics of higher purchase
cost, being mounted to a carrier vehicle, with greater
horsepower and less mobility), method and/or process
be utilized to properly complete the job with the
degree of efficiency and safety required. Contact the
Customer Service Department for specific information
regarding suitable job applications, job site surface
conditions and operator experience/skill/common sense
recommendations for this Surface Planer bEFoRE
utilization. There is no charge for this service.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORAGE
1) use only genuine, approved replacement parts and
accessories for maintenance and repair. use of parts
and accessories manufactured by others can result in
property damage and/or personal injury.
2) Follow the Service instructions as outlined in the
appropriate section of this manual.
3) Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire bEFoRE checking or working on the Surface
Planer.
4) Always properly maintain the Surface Planer.
Frequently check all fasteners and individual parts.
built in safety features are effective only if they are
maintained in good working condition. Replace any
questionable part or assembly with a genuine, factory
approved, replacement part. Do not forsake proper
maintenance for the price of a few replacement parts.
Proper maintenance does not cost... it actually pays
dividends. Do not attempt any maintenance repair
work not described in this manual. have such work
performed at your dealer’s service facility.
5) A worn or damaged engine muffler is a fire hazard
and may cause loss of hearing. Check to see that the
muffler is in good condition. If the muffler is equipped
with a spark arresting device, determine that it is in
proper working condition at regular service intervals.
Replace the spark arresting device with an approved
replacement if there is any question of its integrity. It is
the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or operator(s) to
provide for and properly maintain a uSDA approved,
spark arresting muffler in an operating area specified
by law. Check with appropriate governing agencies for
more specific information. The Surface Planer must
not be operated if the muffler is faulty or has been
removed. Contact with a hot engine muffler can cause
property damage and/or personal injury.
6) Do not operate the planer without the use of a
factory approved v-belt guard that is maintained in
proper structural condition. Frequently inspect the
belt guard for signs of wear, cracks and other signs of
fatigue. If there is any question regarding the structural
integrity and/or condition of the belt guard, properly
dispose and replace with a genuine, factory approved,
replacement part only.
7) Maintain all safety and operation decals in proper
condition. If any decal becomes damaged and/or
unreadable, replace with genuine, factory approved,
replacement parts only.
8) The Surface Planer utilizes self locking hexagon
head nuts to minimize the effects of vibration. Replace
all self locking hardware with genuine, factory approved,
replacement parts only.
9) Consult the material supplied by the engine or
electric motor manufacturer for specific information
relative to proper operational, lubrication and storage
requirements.