Marshalltown SP684 SURFACE SHARK Surface Planer - Manual (Page 7)

SP684 SuRFACE ShARK SuRFACE PLANER PAGE 7
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROVIDE SOME COMMON SENSE GUIDES
TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY
WITH THE SURFACE PLANER. NO
WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR
REPRESENTATION IS MADE BY THE
MANUFACTURER AS TO THE ABSOLUTE
CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY
INFORMATION OR STATEMENT. THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE INTENDED TO
DEAL PRINCIPALLY WITH COMMON
PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS
ENCOUNTERED IN THE USE OF THE SURFACE
PLANER AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE
ALL INCLUSIVE. PROPER LEVELS OF
OPERATOR EXPERIENCE, SKILL AND
COMMON SENSE ARE ESSENTIAL FOR
SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION.
THE ENGINE EXHAUST ALONG WITH
THE DUSTS/BYPRODUCTS FROM THE
COVERING REMOVAL PROCESS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF
THE SURFACE PLANER CAN CONTAIN
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE
HARM. THIS STATEMENT IS MADE IN
COMPLIANCE TO CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65.
INCORRECT USE OF THE SURFACE PLANER
CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
TO REDUCE THIS POSSIBILITY, GIVE
COMPLETE AND UNDIVIDED ATTENTION TO THE
JOB AT HAND AND FOLLOW THESE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS:
PREPARATION
1) The Surface Planer is a specialized type of
powered equipment, designed for a specific job
function and requires adequate and thorough
instruction bEFoRE it is operated. The size, power,
complexity and operating characteristics of this type of
powered equipment would dictate that each operator
must receive adequate, professional instruction
regarding the proper operation of the Surface
Planer before being allowed to utilize it. bEFoRE
attempting to utilize the Surface Planer, read this
operator’s Manual to familiarize each operator
with its correct operating procedures. Avoid the
urge not to take the necessary time to read this
operator’s Manual before operating the Surface
Planer. Do NoT oPERATE ThE SuRFACE
PLANER uNTIL EACh oPERAToR CoMPLETELy
CoMPREhENDS ThE CoNTENTS oF ThIS
MANuAL, APPLICAbLE SuPPLEMENTAL
INFoRMATIoN AND ThE INFoRMATIoN SuPPLIED
by ThE ENGINE MANuFACTuRER.
2) Develop a comprehensive program for the safe
operation of the Surface Planer by its owner(s) and/
or operator(s). Such a program will include, but is not
limited to: instructional requirements for operation,
applicable oShA requirements, local laws and
regulations, job site safety and a Surface Planer
maintenance program. Constantly examine and
upgrade this program to guarantee owner(s) and/
or operator(s) safety. Each operator must be fully
instructed regarding the specifics of this safety
program.
3) Determine that the Surface Planer is in its original,
factory configuration and has not been modified in any
manner. Many modifications can result in potentially
dangerous configurations that can lead to property
damage and/or personal injury. If there are any
questions about possible modifications made to
the Surface Planer, contact the Customer Service
Department for specific information bEFoRE
utilization. There is no charge for this service. Do not
operate the Surface Planer without the use of the
original equipment v-belt guard. use of the planer
without an approved belt guard can lead to property
damage and/or personal injury.
4) Minors should never be allowed to operate the
Surface Planer. bystanders, especially children and
animals, should not be allowed in the area where the
Surface Planer is in use. The covering removal
process can result in flying particles being emitted
at high velocity and striking the operator and/or
onlookers. This can lead to the possibility of